General Overview: The Beaver Creek Ranch is located on Beaver Creek in Shell Wyoming, at the base of the western slope of the Big Horn Mountains, one of the west s most spectacular back drops. With an elevation of about 4200 feet, the dramatic accent of the Big Horns, just a few miles east, rise abruptly to Cloud Peak at just over 13,000 feet. There are literally thousands of acres of some of the nation s most pristine and scenic National Forest and public lands right through the gate of the Ranch. Lying on the lower reach of Beaver Creek as it winds its way through the ranch to Shell Creek, the productive hay meadows have the benefit of a perfect climate to raise some of the country s finest alfalfa hay. Approximately 1+ mile of Beaver Creek travels through the 140+ acres of meadows on the ranch and feed the reservoirs that supply irrigation to the pivots, gated pipe, and wheel lines that the systems utilize. The high bench above the meadows allows the utilization of the remainder of the deeded lands and a contiguous 350+ acre B.L.M. permit for grazing. Acreage: Deeded: Adjudicated: Dryland Grazing: 645 + Ac. 176.6 + Ac. 468.4 + Ac. B.L.M. Lease: 350 + Ac.
Bureau of Land Management: B.L.M. Allotments are renewed for a 10 year term when a new owner records the deed to the base property. The process involves an environmental assessment. Lease # For more information call the B.L.M. Office in Worland at (307) 347-5100.
Water : The upper section of the ranch is traversed by Beaver Creek. The creek and 2 storage reservoirs supply irrigation water for the 176.6 + adjudicated acres of hay meadows on the ranch. Water right for the ranch date from as early as 1888. Improvements: The house is a 2900 sq. ft. 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with multiple upgrades and amenities. Sited in the center of the ranch, it is surrounded by very large old growth cottonwoods and sits just off Beaver Creek with spectacular views of the Big Horn Mountains. There are multiple buildings that are all in good condition on the property. Two modest bunkhouses and 2 equipment sheds as well as a Quonset building with cement floor provide excellent storage and working area as well as room for equipment and guests. The corrals are equipped with frost free waterers and loafing sheds. They are continuous fence panels and include a hot walker and round pen.
Wildlife and Recreation and Amenities: The Big Horn Basin and the surrounding mountains host almost every species of big game and wild life that inhabit the state. There are innumerable streams that flow through the mountains and basins that host some of the finest fisheries the state has to offer. There are 3 large lakes, Boysen, Buffalo Bill, and Big Horn that are inside of a 2 hour drive. Numerous high mountain lakes are just miles above the ranch and offer some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet along with great fishing. The ranch shares its land with mule deer, moose, white tail deer, antelope, and occasionally elk. Game birds and a variety of predators also call it home. Elk area is area 40, and Deer area is area 51. Ski areas in Tensleep, Cody, and Red Lodge are all within 100 miles. Billings Montana is the closest metropolitan area and lies 120 miles north of Greybull. Forty five minutes away, Delta and United flights leave daily from Cody and Worland to connect you to your business or pleasure destination. Taxes: Property tax for the 2014 year: $3600
Assessments: Federal Lease: $1.70 per animal unit. Animal units are set by the Bureau of Land Management Irrigation Assessments: none Taxes and assessments can vary from year to year. Summary: The Beaver Creek Ranch is a productive Big Horn Basin ranch that utilized storage water as well as stream flow from the Beaver Creek drainage to produce high quality alfalfa hay and pasture. This would work well as a first class horse property, livestock wintering unit, or income producing hay farm. The sporting and recreational amenities are first class. Live the western ranch lifestyle in one of Wyoming s true western communities, an opportunity that is not easily available in the tightly held ranch country of the Big Horns. Price: $ 1,650,000. (One million six hundred fifty thousand dollars) Contact: Roy Ready Office: 307-864-4069 Cell: 307-921-0170 roy@westernland.net