luxury farmhouse with hunting estate for sale Chugwater, United States

Echo Mountain Ranch is located where the historic town of Boxelder once thrived. This 5,936+/- ranch is 45 minutes from Casper, Wyoming south of Glenrock, Wyoming. Ranging from lush meadows to mountain peaks, this ranch has it all! This property falls in an opportunity zone...great for an investor!As you enter the ranch, rolling meadows bisected by year around streams open to sub-irrigated valleys leading into the dark timber. Resident beavers control the water as it flows from the mountains creating dozens of ponds and excellent habitat for wildlife. The sod base is lush and thick allowing for excellent animal growth, both domestic and wild. Large rock outcropping line the canyon walls creating a very picturesque landscape. Historic cabins throughout the property have been remodeled to maintain the character of the past while providing shelter. Several fishing ponds are scattered throughout the ranch which are also frequented by waterfowl. All of the hay meadows have been over-seeded and leveled to produce a more consistent stand of grass. Alfalfa food plots are located in the transition zones to help pinpoint Elk activity. Two track roads are maintained to make traversing the 5,936 acres easy, whether in a side by side or vehicle. Echo Mountain Ranch is very well watered. Irrigated ditches run late into fall and the main streams flow year around. Each valley has a tributary which catches spring runoff. Dozens of ponds and manmade reservoirs are scattered throughout the entire ranch providing waterholes and habitat. Three homes just off the county road offer abundant living space. One is newly remodeled and updated and a second is in process now. Additional living quarters for a ranch hand is tied into one of the buildings. A historic barn has been restored as well as the horse stalls and riding arena. New metal buildings have been built to provide heated storage for all the equipment. The corrals and fencing have all been updated and are continually being improved. A private solar system has been installed and it has reduced the monthly cost of electricity drastically. Vintage cabins have been restored to offer accommodations for one seeking to take in the outdoors and wildlife from the viewpoint of the time of the Pony Express. The recreational opportunities on this ranch are endless. Whether you like the outdoors or are an avid trophy hunter, you will not be disappointed. The elk herd on the property thrives, producing some of the largest bulls found in Wyoming. Restrictions set by Game and Fish to manage the herd has produced abundant 6x6 bulls. The pictures and videos do not do it justice! Upland birds and mountain grouse are plentiful as the ecosystems created by the beaver ponds provide food, water and cover to support successful hatches each year. Wild turkeys can be heard in every valley in between the elk bugles. Antelope thrive on the plateau flats while finding shelter near the aspen groves. Quality mule deer and whitetail deer can be seen frequently and the herds seem to grow larger each year. One wanting to take advantage of the migration, the waterfowl hunting is excellent. The hay meadows are being constantly improved through grading, leveling and seeding. The growth rate on the cattle is a testament of proof. If ones focus was on cattle, capacity would be one of the best in the area. Currently the mountain is left to stand to ensure ample food for the resident elk herd. Echo Mountain Ranch is approximately a 45 minute drive to Casper, Wyoming. Glenrock is less than 20 minutes away.

Elk Mountain Ranch consists of 4215 deeded acres and a 640 acre state lease. A mile of the Medicine Bow River bottom with mature timber and a lush grass base provide the necessary needs for protection and nourishment for both wildlife and cattle. Within the tall stands of grass reside abundant Elk, Mule Deer and Whitetailed Deer. Trophy animals can be seen regularly as they call this ranch home. Ranging from the river bottoms up, O'Mara Creek and the Medicine Bow River sub irrigate 1460 acres of the riparian bottoms and over an additional 825 acres of irrigated native grass produces on average 2 tons of hay per acre. Early water rights from 1884 and 1896 are tied to this ranch. The ditches and laterals are maintained in excellent shape and are left stand for wildlife habitat. The stewardship on this ranch is second to none. One mile of Medicine Bow River frontage provides unlimited opportunities for those wanting to enjoy the outdoors. This ranch protects both banks of the river. Groves of willows and shrubs offer additional habitat and shelter for cattle and wildlife. Moose frequent O'Mara Creek as it winds through the western end of the ranch. All the waterways have created travel corridors for wildlife as they move daily from the daytime bedding areas to feed. The recreational opportunities are endless. Elk Mountain is historically known for its excellent hunting of high quality animals. Success in this area is historic. The fish in this area are abundant and rated up to 300 pounds of fish per mile by Game and Fish. Regardless of experience, anyone who likes to throw a line in the water can succeed. Stock ponds are located throughout the ranch and stock tanks on pipelines have been installed where needed. The irrigation ditches are in excellent shape and pipelines have been kept up. All fencing has been maintained and cross fencing has been installed to increase carrying capacity. After cutting the irrigated hay meadows, cattle thrive going into the winter months cleaning up the fields. A homestead lies off the banks of the river surrounded by mature timber. It is protected in the river bottom offering a peaceful setting of solitude amongst the wildlife. For anyone wanting to enjoy the outdoors, this ranch has it all. Irrigated native grass meadows and the sub-irrigated river corridor provide consistent feed for cattle. Approximately 825 acres of grass is cut annually with the potential to add additional irrigated acreage under the current water rights. Just under two thousand acres of rangeland and a 640 acre State Lease provide additional grazing. Not to leave out the 1835 acres of sub-irrigated ground which all combine to a higher cattle stocking capacity. All pastures are well watered and fenced for cattle. A cell tower lease will be transferred and is in contract until 2050. Along Interstate I-80 at the base of Elk Mountain, this operating cattle ranch offers additional recreational opportunities for the avid hunter or fisherman. Access is excellent as this property can be enjoyed year around. This ranch is located just over a mile from Elk Mountain, Wyoming.