On December 8th, 2023, a federal ruling went to effect that allows the State of Colorado to move forward with the reintroduction of gray wolves, set into motion by the Proposition 114 ballot initiative. Prop. 114, passed in the 2020 election by a narrow margin of 1.91%. These wolves have been sourced by Colorado Parks…
Riverfront and live-water land holdings represent some of the most desirable and least abundant ranch investment opportunities in the Mountain West. The persistently limited inventory of “Class A” ranch properties can present challenges for buyers, forcing them to think outside the box in seeking a suitable streamside retreat. For the purposes of this Field…
The Ranching for Wildlife (RFW) program in Colorado has become a coveted opportunity for Colorado resident hunters since its inauguration as a pilot program in 1986. The program involves cooperation between Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and eligible ranches in the Centennial State, allowing a select few public hunters to access private land hunting opportunities…
Across the mountain West, Fall is typically a pivotal time of year for landowners. Focus often turns to near-term activities and obligations such as putting up hay, preparing to ship livestock to Winter locations, and coordinating with outfitters leasing the property for big-game hunting seasons. However, if an owner is considering listing their property for…
Growing up in the flatlands of Indiana, hunting Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in the vast wilderness areas of the Mountain West never even crossed my mind when a friend introduced me to hunting waterfowl, rabbit, and whitetail deer at the age of 15. Having attended a remote summer camp in New Mexico as a child,…
Owning a Western ranch provides a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the region’s premier winter recreation, all just outside your doorstep. With access to world-class ski resorts and renowned off-piste terrain, ranch owners can access the slopes with ease or enjoy the quiet luxury of mountain views from their property. For the adventurous, snowmobiles…
In recent years, rising wildfire threats and increasing property insurance costs have grown as major concerns for landowners across Colorado—particularly those managing large rural properties with valuable vertical improvements. To address these issues, Colorado lawmakers introduced House Bill 25-1182 (HB25-1182), titled “Risk Model Use in Property Insurance Policies.” On May 1st, 2025, HB25-1182 passed the…
At 1,500 acres with over three miles of the South Platte running through it, Abell Ranch is one of Colorado’s most revered private fisheries—and the latest stop on a podcast we highly recommend, the Destination Angler Podcast with Steve Haigh. This episode features Confluence Land Company Managing Partner, Clint Packo, a fifth-generation Coloradan, and former guide who now operates…
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