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Smallhorn Canyon RanchD I L L O N , M O N T A N A

Smallhorn Canyon RanchD I L L O N , M O N T A N A

SIntroductionSmallhorn Canyon Ranch is a spectacular hunting retreat and summer grazing operation tucked away in the Blacktail Mountains less than 15 miles south of Dillon, Montana. The ranch lies at the end of the road and is surrounded by thousands of acres of BLM and State of Montana land, offering access to miles of riding, hunting, and outdoor recreation. The property is teeming with wildlife and boasts stunning mountain scenery, rolling grass pastures and heavily timbered ridges.

The ranch is currently unencumbered and boasts 24 separately deeded parcels. For a buyer interested in preservation, Smallhorn is a terrific candidate for conservation easement.

Craig Janssen, Associate BrokerJack McInnerny, Associate BrokerToll Free 866.734.6100 Office 406.586.6010

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The county operates a

6,500 foot asphalt runway

near Dillon capable of

serving small jets. The

nearest commercial airport

is in the town of Butte, which

is within 1-hour of the ranch

at the junction of Interstates 15 and 90. Interstate

15 runs through Dillon bringing travelers and tourists

from the southwestern

US and western

Canada to this area of

historical, agricultural,

and recreational wealth.

Bozeman, home of the

Montana State University

and the headwaters of the Missouri River is 2 hours

to the east.

Location

Smallhorn Canyon Ranch is located in southwestern Montana less than 15 miles to the agricultural and recreational hub of Dillon, MT.

Smallhorn Canyon Ranch currently has modest improvements that include a small but comfortable cabin, working corrals and ranch fences. This allows for a mostly blank canvas when a new owner would like to improve in order meet his or her requirements.

Improvements

The region is comprised of highly-productive irrigated and dryland farms, sprawling cattle ranches, timbered foothill and bench terrain, expanses of prairie and rangeland, and high-alpine mountainous areas. The mountains and plains are home to a compelling diversity of wildlife. The region offers premier recreational opportunities, rich history of exploration, gold mining, ranching, and the relaxed rural lifestyle. Beaverhead County also has the distinction of being one of the largest cattle

and hay producing areas of Montana. Dillon serves as county seat and provides most shopping and services, restaurants, medical facilities, fly fishing shops, and an airport capable of handling small jet aircraft. Dillon was recently listed in Forbes Magazine as one of “America’s Prettiest Towns”, and it is also home to University of Montana Western with 1,400 undergraduate students.

AreaBeaverhead County contains approximately 5,572 square miles and is the largest

county by geographic area in Montana, yet the population is around 9,000 people.

The town of Dillon was born in 1880 in the location where progress on laying the tracks for the Utah and Northern Railroad stopped for the winter. It was named after the then president of the Union Pacific railroad, Sidney Dillon. With a population of 4,000 permanent residents, Dillon is an agricultural community and regional trade center. Many would say that Dillon is home to the finest trout fishing in the

world, a bold statement, but many find truthful. Beaverhead County is named after the rock outcropping still plainly visible on the Beaverhead River that Sacajawea recognized as being a point near where her people spent the summer. Beaverhead Rock was an important landmark not only for the Lewis and Clark expedition but also for the trappers, traders, miners, and ranchers that followed.

HistoryThe town of Dillon was born in 1880 in the location where progress on laying the

tracks for the Utah and Northern Railroad stopped for the winter.

AcreageThe 3,049+ acre Smallhorn Canyon Ranch is comprised of 2,689 deeded acres with a 360 acre, 14 AUM (animal unit per month) BLM lease. The ranch has tremendous diversity of topography, and goes from lush creek bottom to heavily timbered north facing slopes and rolling grass covered hillsides.

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Nearby Live Water

Montana’s trout streams are legendary, in quantity, quality, and scale. The state arguably contains more premier water than could be fished in a lifetime.

Seven rivers in Montana have the distinction of “blue ribbon” status; simply the best of the best. Two of these rivers, the Beaverhead and the Big Hole, are within a 30-minute drive of the property. In addition, the Madison River is within an hour and a half drive. Other notable fisheries in the nearby vicinity include the Red Rock River, Ruby River, Jefferson River, and Clark Canyon Reservoir. Several mountain streams and its main tributary, the Red Rock River, feed Clark Canyon, located 20 miles from the ranch. The reservoir is recognized by knowledgeable fly fishermen as one of the best stillwater fisheries in Montana, where rainbow and brown trout exceeding 10 pounds are not uncommon. The Beaverhead River, which flows out of Clark Canyon, is world-renowned as one of Montana’s finest big-fish trout streams. Tailwater and spring creek conditions, regular

hatches and huge, selective trout characterize the upper stretches of the river. Closer to Dillon, Montana, the river offers deeper pools and runs, undercut banks and riffle areas, where the fish are more apt to chase gaudy streamers and big stonefly nymphs. There are numerous small stream

fisheries and mountain lakes within close proximity of the Smallhorn Canyon Ranch where one can chase cutthroat and brown trout, as well as viable populations of Montana grayling. The creeks in the area receive relatively little fishing pressure, are easy to wade, and full of fish that will enthusiastically take a variety of fly patterns.

TThe mountains and plains comprising the region harbor all the recognized big game species in Montana, including elk, whitetail and mule deer, antelope, black and grizzly bear, mountain lion, moose, Bighorn sheep and Rocky Mountain goats. Waterfowl and upland wing shooting are also superb in this area with the possibility of decoying ducks and geese in the morning, and then hunting for Hungarian partridge and grouse in the afternoon.

Smallhorn Canyon is located in Hunting District 325 and offers excellent opportunities for mule and whitetail deer, elk, black bear, wolf, and moose. The best whitetail hunting is early in the season, and the larger mule deer bucks show up on the property as the rut commences in November. Elk and black bear can be seen at any time during the season. From June through November, the ranch is a gathering place for over a thousand head of elk Both

moose and antelope tags are only available through a special draw process. Blue and ruffed grouse are also found on the ranch.

The Lower Beaverhead Valley, north of Dillon is one of the finest waterfowl areas in America, and pheasant, Hungarian partridge, and sage grouse are found with regularity in this area. In addition to the hunting on the ranch, the bordering Beaverhead National Forest and Bureau of Land

Wildlife & Hunting Smallhorn Canyon Ranch hosts some of the best hunting opportunities

found in southwestern Montana.

It’s hard to imagine a better

location for a private retreat,

the property is easy to access

yet extremely secluded once

you go through the gate.

Montana offers an

overwhelming bounty of

natural resources, blessed with millions of acres

of snowcapped peaks and pristine forests, river

riparian ecosystems cradling some of the finest

trout streams on the planet, vast expanses of prairie

and plains, and a wildlife community that in terms of

density and variety, most

likely exceeds any other

region in the continental

United States. Whether

the pursuit is fishing,

hunting, camping, hiking,

skiing, or any number of

other similar activities,

the possibilities are limited only by the imagination,

and people flock to Big Sky Country each year

to experience outdoor pursuits amidst the most

magnificent scenery found anywhere in the world.

Recreational Opportunities

Smallhorn Canyon ranch offers endless opportunities to hike, camp, hunt, ride

horses, mountain bikes or atv’s.

ClimateThe ranch lies at an elevation of approximately 7,700 feet and with an average annual precipitation between 14 to 18 inches, most of which falls as snow. This part of Southwest Montana is known for having very pleasant summers with an average daytime temperature in the low 80s in July and August. Like all of Montana, winters can be cold; in the Dillon area December and January daytime highs average in the low 30s.

• 2,689+ acres of lush pasture and timbered draws and ridges

• Hunting for elk, deer, bear, wolf, and grouse• Stunning views

• Extremely private and secluded• Great opportunity for conservation easement

• About 15 miles to Dillon• Small comfortable cabin

• Great building sites

PRICE: $3,497,000TAXES: $2,081.58 in 2016

CONTACT: To schedule a showing of the Smallhorn Canyon Ranch or if you have questions, please contact

Craig Janssen or Jack McInerney.Toll Free: 866.734.6100

Summary

Smallhorn Canyon Ranch Aerial MapBLM Montana State Land

Maps are for visual aid only ~ accuracy is not guaranteed.

Smallhorn Canyon Ranch Topographical Map(Green shading is National Forest and Orange shading is BLM) Maps are for visual aid only ~ accuracy is not guaranteed.

Smallhorn Canyon Ranch Location MapMaps are for visual aid only ~ accuracy is not guaranteed.

Smallhorn CanyonRanch Terrain Map(Blue shading is State Land, Green shading is National Forest and Orange shading is BLM) Maps are for visual aid only ~ accuracy is not guaranteed.