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Welcome to Harrigan Land Company’s ranch blog, designed to keep you up to date on what’s happening in the dynamic world of hunting and fishing properties throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Here we share our knowledge of “secret corners” of the Rockies overlooked by many, the ins and outs of conservation easements, current news relevant to the ranch real estate market and our own hunting and fishing tips that may turn your next trip into a spectacular success. At Harrigan Land Company, we’re dedicated to serving you. Through this blog, we hope that our seasoned knowledge of hunting, fishing and the great ranches of the Rockies will increase your love for these things, too, and enable you to “dream big” about that special piece of the West that’s in your future. Explore and enjoy.

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Using a ranch broker for your 2025 ranch sale is vital
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December 27, 2024

Using a ranch broker for your 2025 ranch sale is vital

The market for ranches for sale is a unique and intricate real estate landscape. It requires specialized knowledge and expertise to navigate successfully. As 2025 approaches, the importance of an experienced ranch broker has never been greater. For sellers, the right broker can connect with potential investors from Day One. For investors, they can count… Read more »

Exploring Colorado Ranches: Your Guide to Finding Ranches for Sale in Colorado
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December 23, 2024

Exploring Colorado Ranches: Your Guide to Finding Ranches for Sale in Colorado

If you’re searching for a slice of the American West, few opportunities rival owning a ranch in Colorado. With its breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, unique lifestyle, and abundance of resort towns, Colorado offers some of the most coveted ranch properties in the country.

How do elk survive harsh western winters?
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December 16, 2024

How do elk survive harsh western winters?

Elk are well-adapted to survive harsh western winters through a combination of physical adaptations, behavior, and habitat use, which often includes migration to lower elevations on private ranches. Here’s how they manage:

Winter fly fishing on Rocky Mountain ranches
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December 11, 2024

Winter fly fishing on Rocky Mountain ranches

While summer generally offers more access to anglers when it comes to fly fishing, it also means that crowds of tourists and other anglers are out there, too. Winter, on the other hand, offers a unique opportunity for fly fishing enthusiasts: a serene, solitary experience on private ranches. If you’re looking for ranches for sale,… Read more »

The holidays are a great time to buy or sell a ranch
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December 3, 2024

The holidays are a great time to buy or sell a ranch

With seasonal festivities in full swing, investors might think it’s a good time to take a breath in the search for ranches for sale. Potential sellers, too, could consider this time of year to be less than ideal for ranch real estate transactions.  Well, both would be wrong. The holidays – and winter in particular… Read more »

Open your ranch for the holidays
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November 22, 2024

Open your ranch for the holidays

In the Rockies, the snow is already flying. And if you’re a ranch owner or an investor in the market for ranches for sale, your life is plenty busy right about now.  Between getting your ranch ready for winter or diving into the ranch real estate market looking for ranches for sale, you have a… Read more »

Insuring your ranch requires thought, attention
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November 14, 2024

Insuring your ranch requires thought, attention

Looking for ranches for sale? Don’t forget this important detail If you’re looking for ranches for sale in the West, you’ll need to consider several important details. Before you make a purchase, one of those details is insurance.  Insurance for farms and ranches is different from homeowners insurance. And, for some ranch owners, having one… Read more »

Five essentials for archery elk hunting success
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November 8, 2024

Five essentials for archery elk hunting success

Archery elk hunting is the ultimate western outdoor experience. I still remember the excitement and mystery of hearing my first elk bugle in the mountains of Colorado as a young boy. That eerie bugle hooked me into a lifetime pursuit of the mighty Rocky Mountain elk. Archery elk hunting is a skill that takes practice, persistence, instinct, and often luck. Here are what I believe are five essentials for bowhunting success:

How can the Western Solar Plan impact western ranches?
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October 30, 2024

How can the Western Solar Plan impact western ranches?

The Western Solar Plan, initiated by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM), represents a landmark strategy to promote responsible large-scale solar energy development on public lands in six southwestern states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. Launched in 2012 and formalized through the Western Solar Plan Record of Decision, this… Read more »

There’s help for ranchers dealing with wildfires
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October 30, 2024

There’s help for ranchers dealing with wildfires

Wildfires can be devastating to ranches and their owners. And, for investors looking for ranches for sale in the West, wildfires can be a cause for concern. But both owners and investors have a suite of programs available that can help with both prevention and recovery.  So, while wildfire should always be a top-of-mind issue… Read more »

What does the presidential election mean for land values?
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October 22, 2024

What does the presidential election mean for land values?

As were just weeks away from the 2024 presidential election, many buyers and sellers are wondering what impacts the election will have on ranches for sale in the American West? Presidential elections can influence land and ranch values in several ways, though the impact often depends on broader economic policies, the administration’s priorities, and market… Read more »

Are you ready for rifle season?
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October 21, 2024

Are you ready for rifle season?

For hunters who might also be in the market for hunting ranches for sale in the West, you’re on the cusp of rifle season. Your chances for success this season will depend on your preparation. If you’ve put in the time this fall and know the landscape you’ll be hunting, you’re likely better off than… Read more »

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