Few resources on this planet today are more important than the land itself. As populations and commercial businesses continue to grow, protecting large property ranch estates is important for the conservation of U.S. water, wildlife, and wilderness spaces. That’s one reason why conservation easements were first established hundreds of years ago and continue to be… Read More »
Montana Reports Record High Whitetail Deer Hunting Season
As the firearm deer hunting season winds down throughout many parts of the country, harvest numbers have hit record highs on some hunting lands, particularly in the western and central parts of Montana. The state’s Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department says that the numbers of whitetailed deer brought into county check stations in Bonner, Darby,… Read More »
North Dakota Dreams
North Dakota is known as one of the oil states.However,it is also a state filled with adventure, nature and beauty. Wildlife plays a significant role in the stability of the land and region. Wildlife Refugees North Dakota is home to more wildlife refuges than any other state in the U.S..There are a total of 77 National wildlife… Read More »
Montana Reports Record High Whitetail Deer Hunting Season
As the firearm deer hunting season winds down throughout many parts of the country, harvest numbers have hit record highs on some hunting lands, particularly in the western and central parts of Montana. The state’s Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Department says that the numbers of whitetail deer brought into county check stations in Bonner, Darby,… Read More »
130 Years of Sports Afield
Sports Afield will be 130 years old in 2017. Founded by Mr. Claude King of Denver Colorado, who started publishing the magazine on a monthly basis in 1888, initial issues were newspaper print and 8 pages long. With an abundance of classic Sports Afield covers in our archives, along with complete digital copies of the… Read More »
Facts About Idaho Ranching, By the Numbers
Idaho’s state motto is Esto perpetua, which is Latin for “Let it be eternal.” With Idaho ranches that can span for thousands of acres over a large property, it sometimes feels like the land and sky might indeed extend for all eternity. If you’re looking for a ranch with land, the opportunities in Idaho simply… Read More »
The Economics of the Most Successful Large Western Ranches
Finally owning your own large property may feel like a dream come true, but once the sale closes, your work has only just begun. The most successful large western ranches are run on sound economic principles and a profitable production schedule that uses every available acre. We’ve compiled some of the best pieces of advice… Read More »
Decorate Your Property to Sell this Holiday Season
Oh, yes my friends it’s that time of year! Some of us have already put the tree up, littered the gravel driveway with lighted candy canes and blow up Santa’s. Hooray! The Griswald ranch down the road has yet landed another plane! But guess what? No, it’s not they have a whopper of a… Read More »
A Visit from Bob Forker
What is in that book? Look closely and what will you see on the inside front cover of Robert Forker’s new book? A Sports Afield Trophy Properties ad! Robert Forker was in our offices this week to sign a few copies of his new book for his loyal fans. We couldn’t resist having him pose for… Read More »
Road Trip: Montana Real Estate Offices
As the winter weather approaches, I decided it was a great time for a last-minute road trip to see some friends. At Sports Afield Trophy Properties we work with some of the best teams of Brokers and Realtors on the planet. The weather was perfect for a three-day jaunt, so off in the truck I… Read More »