5,457 Acres in Hilger, MT - $4,500,000
Montana Wildlife Retreat Ranch
Montana Wildlife Retreat Ranch is truly one of Montana's hidden treasures. The ranch consist of over 5,457 +/- acres of which 3818 +/- are deeded and the balance is BLM and State Leased.LandThe ranch just recently had a fire that burned 80% of the ranch. We have discounted the price to reflect the damage. The grass will come back better than ever next spring. Please call listing agent for details.
ImprovementsThe ranch has a modest set of improvements consisting of three very similar 2-bedroom, 3 bath split level homes that were built in 1979. The homes overlook the Judith River and were recently supplied by fiber optic cable for high speed internet. The owners occupy one of the homes and the other two are primarily used for guest. There is also a 36×42 shop with metal siding and roof and a 40×80 prefab steel building. As a rancher, sportsman, or investor, rarely does a property of this...
ImprovementsThe ranch has a modest set of improvements consisting of three very similar 2-bedroom, 3 bath split level homes that were built in 1979. The homes overlook the Judith River and were recently supplied by fiber optic cable for high speed internet. The owners occupy one of the homes and the other two are primarily used for guest. There is also a 36×42 shop with metal siding and roof and a 40×80 prefab steel building. As a rancher, sportsman, or investor, rarely does a property of this stature become available!
Water/Mineral Rights & Natural ResourcesThe ranch has over 5 miles of Judith River frontage. The Judith River, a tributary to the Missouri River, is supported by Big Spring which is one of the largest cold-water springs in the world. The Judith River offers excellent recreation, a source for livestock and wildlife water, and fishing. Several miles of Salt Creek and Bear Springs Creek also course through the ranch. There are other seasonal drainage’s that feed the water ways on the ranch as well. Current owners hold eight water rights from the Judith River , Salt Creek, and Bear Springs Creek. All water rights will convey at closing. All mineral rights held by the seller will also be conveyed at closing
Region & ClimateThe ranch is located in Fergus County in central Montana, about 45 miles north of Lewistown and 15 miles west of the town of Winifred. The nearest major international airports are in Billings, Montana, or Great Falls, each about a 2-hour drive from the ranch and provides a broad range of services. Owners state there is a FAA approved 3,300 conceptual air-strip ready to be built.
The ranch is situated in an area where families have farmed and ranched for generations. The current owners have owned the property for over 29 years. Lewistown economy is driven by agriculture, but coupled with the areas topography, proximity of public lands, the Missouri River, Judith River, and world class hunting and fishing, recreation and tourism has also become a growing segment in the local economy.
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