Many people dream of owning their own vast tracts of recreational land where they will be able to hunt, fish, ranch, farm, or simply relax in peace. With a little bit of planning and preparation, it’s easy to turn that dream into a reality. Here are a few guiding principles to help you get started… Read More »
Elk Hunting is Big Boon for Montana Economy
It probably comes as no surprise that hunting is big business in the vast and largely unspoiled lands of Montana. Hunters, on average, spend an annual $2,484 on sport expenses that might go towards travel, gear, lodging, permits, guides, or any other kinds of needs. A western hunting ranch property in Montana can offer a… Read More »
Fishing For the Soul: The Benefits of Fishing
Looking into buying land? If you are a sportsman or woman, you may want to consider looking into land that is specific to your particular interests, like fishing land, hunting land, or ranch estates. By preserving and maintaining this land for yourself, you are also maintaining it for the years and generations to come. Fishing,… Read More »
Team USA Wins Bronze at World Fly Fishing Championship
The 2016 FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championships wrapped up last week in Vail, Colorado, where Team USA made a strong showing for a third-place overall finish. Unfortunately, we can’t be #1 in everything 100% of the time. Americans Lance Egan and Pat Weiss placed third and fourth among the individual standings, while competitors from Spain… Read More »
Looking for a Ranch With Large Acreage? Look West!
When it comes to buying land for fishing, hunting, ranching, or other recreational uses, many people have just one mantra in mind: Go big or go home. Whether you’re looking for a family retreat, a fly fishing property, a place to raise cattle or horses, or just private hunting land for your post-retirement glory days,… Read More »
Michigan Will Pay You for Access to Great Lakes Hunting Land
While there are many perks to owning a slice of Great Lakes hunting land, the state of Michigan might just offer you one more: extra money to allow other hunters on your property. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is on the lookout for landowners in the northern part of the Lower Peninsula willing to… Read More »
Choosing the Right Water for Your Lakefront Property
The words “lakefront property” are often enough to send anyone into a reverie of daydreams about spending lazy afternoons relaxing by the water. But before you go ahead and buy just any land for sale that’s been advertised as “lakefront,” take the time to think about what you really want out of your property. Do… Read More »
Little Known Facts About Hunters and Hunting
There are a lot of misconceptions about the hunting and fishing community. And the truth is that unless you are a member of these groups, there’s a good chance you’ve already bought into some false stereotypes about these classic American pastimes. To learn more, check out these three facts about the sport of hunting and… Read More »
Top 3 Considerations for Buying Recreational Land
Purchasing recreational land is a wonderful way to make an investment in your outdoor passions, but there are a lot of choices to make before you settle on a final property. Keep these considerations in mind while you’re scoping out acreage for sale so that you can make the right decision. What Do You… Read More »
How to Find the Perfect Fishing Spot
Hunting and fishing sometimes get a bad rap from people who couldn’t tell you the difference between a shotgun and a hunting rifle, but in fact, huntsmen and fishermen commune more closely with the environment than most other people. And, since it is in the interest of their sport for natural landscapes to be healthy… Read More »