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,…
While the 2024 big game hunting season is in full swing, 2025 landowner license deadlines are already fast approaching in many Western states. Although key dates vary by state, landowners who wish to secure tags for the 2025 big game season shouldn’t wait to begin the registration process. Below are some upcoming program deadlines to…
In the world of Western big game hunting, mule deer represent the ultimate chess match. Locating a mature, migratory buck within a vast expanse of habitat is an exercise in patience and persistence that can span multiple seasons. Much of this pursuit is spent seated behind binoculars and spotting scopes, analyzing likely hideouts and dissecting…
The beginning of a new year offers a moment to assess the factors that influenced the Western land market in 2024, and to consider how these dynamics shaped land transactions throughout the year. For landowners and prospective buyers, it’s wise to take stock of market trends that have impacted sales and investments, while also considering…
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…
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article does not constitute legal advice. In recent ruling, the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals found that “corner crossing,” or the act of stepping from a public corner of land to another public corner of land where four parcel corners meet, does not violate federal laws regarding trespass.…
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…
All across the west, rivers and creeks are surging as snow in the high country begins to melt and runoff takes hold. For eager anglers who are awaiting great summer fishing, runoff presents an obstacle that can make it challenging or even outright unsafe to get out on the water. Luckily, the same conditions that…
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…
A bull steps out at 400 yards – quartering away, steep, the last moment of legal shooting light. One of those shots you don’t take unless you know the rifle is ready, and so are you. That’s the kind of confidence a purpose-built gun gives you. One of the many great fortunes of owning a…
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