1,680 Acres in Monticello, UT - $2,520,000
Lucky J Ranch
LUCKY J Ranch offers an amazing opportunity that any hunter/landowner dreams about. The current seller receives three coveted World Class Trophy CWMU Mule Deer vouchers. The hunting season for these tags begins September 1st and runs through October 31st (weapon of choice...rifle, archery, muzzleloader). Yes, a two-month-long hunting season! From September 1st-15th, you are restricted to your 1,680 acres of prime hunting ground. On September 16th, the range expanded to the CWMU's 75,000 +/- acres. Besides the advantage of accessing the additional hunting land, this property boasts excellent farm ground that attracts various animals, including trophy-caliber bucks! The landscape has a variety of wooded areas and rolling grassland. The ranch is secluded yet accessible via county roads leading up to private roads that enter the property. Lucky J Ranch is currently fenced and cross-fenced fo...
LUCKY J Ranch offers an amazing opportunity that any hunter/landowner dreams about. The current seller receives three coveted World Class Trophy CWMU Mule Deer vouchers. The hunting season for these tags begins September 1st and runs through October 31st (weapon of choice...rifle, archery, muzzleloader). Yes, a two-month-long hunting season! From September 1st-15th, you are restricted to your 1,680 acres of prime hunting ground. On September 16th, the range expanded to the CWMU's 75,000 +/- acres. Besides the advantage of accessing the additional hunting land, this property boasts excellent farm ground that attracts various animals, including trophy-caliber bucks! The landscape has a variety of wooded areas and rolling grassland. The ranch is secluded yet accessible via county roads leading up to private roads that enter the property. Lucky J Ranch is currently fenced and cross-fenced for potential cattle grazing. There is also the capacity to generate income through current organic farming.
Located in Monticello, Utah, the city has the essentials, such as a grocery store and hospital. Monticello also has several restaurants and a golf course. The nearby area consists of Moab, Bears Ears National Monument, and Arches National Park. These areas offer the chance for outdoor adventures, recreation, and magnificent scenery.
LAND
1,680 deeded acres
Mild terrain with rolling hills
Pinyons/Junipers mixed with Sagebrush
Grazing leases may be available
750 acres of Organic Wheat, Safflower, and Milo Crops
320 acres on the South side of Hwy #491 hosts 220 acres of commercial farmland
Elevation of roughly 6800'
WATER
Seasonal spring and creeks
Seasonal stock ponds provide water for wildlife
Water-well options for potential domestic, livestock, and limited agricultural irrigation use
BOUNDARY
Bordered by private landowners
ACCESS
Accessible from multiple points
County roads lead up to private gated roads
INCOME
The LUCKY J Ranch has many sources of potential income. The ranch's current income is from farming. Roughly 750+/-acres of Organic and 220+/-acres of Non-organic Wheat, Safflower, and milo farming are currently in production.
The 750+/-acres of the 1360+/-acres are divided into two halves, rotated year to year on an Organic Wheat Fallow cycle. They are producing approximately 10-12+/-Bushels per acre with a high of 18-20 Bushels per acre. Last year, 375+/-acres paid $75,000. The later price increase would have brought well over $100K.
The Non-organic 220+/-acres was Fallow cropped last year.
CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
No current conservation easements
New owners can investigate possible conservation easement options
PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS
Barbed-wire fencing throughout the property
No structures
Dirt roads run around the property boundaries and connect the main points of the ranch.
A septic system would need to be installed for any domestic dwelling.
RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIESHUNTING
Utah's Game Management Area 14A (San Juan, Abajo Mtns)
Resident and migratory Mule Deer and Elk herds
The secluded property benefits both wildlife and hunters
Hunting tags are highly sought-after
Quality Mule Deer, Elk, Black Bear, Mountain Lion, and small game
The property is currently participating in Utah's CWMU Program (Spring Creek Dodge)
FISHING
No fishing on the property
Area lakes and reservoirs are excellent for fishing
Monticello and Foy are stocked with Brook & Rainbow Trout
Lloyd's Lake produces Rainbow Trout and Green Sunfish
Lake Powell is known for Striped Bass, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, etc.
San Juan River is great for Carp and Channel Catfish
OTHER RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Moab, Utah, is well known for its excellent hiking, jeeping, photography tours, and expedition sites.
Golfing at The Hideout Golf Club is rated as one of Utah's best golf courses.
Skiing is right across the state border in Colorado
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling are available in the Abajo Mountains
View the Anasazi Indian Ruins at Butler Wash or Mule Canyon, among other opportunities
LOCATION
Dove Creek, Colorado (30 minutes) Gas, groceries, supplies, hospital, restaurants
Cortez, Colorado (1 hour); Municipal Airport and shopping locations
Monticello, Utah (30 minutes); groceries, auto parts, hardware, convenience stores
Moab, Utah (1.25 hours) with Skywest Airlines flights daily from Salt Lake City, and Denver
Salt Lake (5 hours) and Albuquerque (5 hours) International Airports
Durango Mountain Ski Resort (2.25 hours)
Dunton Hot Springs (2.25 hours)
SUMMARY
Here is your chance to own a dream hunting property with organic farming to enhance its value. The proximity to a city yet hidden seclusion makes it even more enticing. Showing by appointment only.
Contact Listing Agent: "DUKE" Kent D. Boyington 801-710-0623 Duke@
