Brian Hartley of Live Water Properties and Jimmy Blackburn hunted on Halloween weekend on Running Colter Ranch in Manhattan, Montana. Jackson, the English Setter, was patient as the two hunted for Rooster Pheasant. The premium sporting property is incredibly restored and is an excellent habitat for trout, Whitetail deer, pheasant, ducks and the occasional covey of Hungarian Partridge.
Running Colter Ranch in Belgrade, MT 20 minutes west of Bozeman last week with owners after habitat enhancement for waterfowl and upland birds. Live Water Properties company dog, Katie Sue, had her big day. » More: Duck Hunting on Running Colter Ranch
Fall bird hunt for pen-raised pheasant and wild Hungarian partridge on Wednesday, September 30th. The hunt took place on the Yellowstone Bend Ranch in Big Timber, Montana.
Every Fall I find myself in the hillsides in and around Jackson, Wyoming, in search of resident bull elk. The elk found near Jackson earlier in the season are generally smaller than bulls in “the Park” who migrate south later in the year. I prefer to bow hunt during the early weeks of September when the weather is warmer and the elk are vocal and actively seeking their harems. In my opinion, this time of year is more enjoyable than waiting for the larger elk and the beginning of rifle season which typically entails snowy weather. » More: Wyoming Elk Hunt
Last week, we enjoyed some wobble trap shooting and a successful antelope hunt near Cora, WY with next generation claiming future turf. Falconry is referred to as “the sport of Kings” and highly regarded internationally as the ultimate hunting pursuit. These birds are a cross breed between a wild Gyr and Peregrine Falcon. Cobra, pictured in this blog post, is 5 years old and this was his first perfect “stoop” on a Sage grouse this season. David Kennedy is the falconer from Atlanta who spends much of the fall training falcons at his “House of Grouse” cabin in Eden with fellow falconer and breeder Steve Chindgren from Salt Lake City.
Thanks to the Turner family and the Triangle X guides and staff for an incredible 4-day pack trip in the Teton Wilderness. We highly recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in enjoying a true wilderness adventure with knowledgeable wranglers and cooks that lead you 14 miles into the backcountry. Who knows you might even happen upon a 350”-400” bull elk? To learn more about Triangle X Ranch, please click here.
Brian Hartley of Live Water Properties and Lance Mortensen of the Double L Ranch, glided over Star Valley Friday evening in Mortensen’s Husky. While flying over the Double L Ranch, the Salt River and surrounding spring creeks were in plain view meandering through the property. Truly a sportsman’s paradise, this ranch is the perfect place to fly fish and hunt while enjoying the gorgeous scenery. For more information on the Double L Ranch, click here.
The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford’s Said Business School has published an excellent article entitled “Blended Value Investing: Innovations in Real Estate.” This article defines Blended Value Investing as investment that focuses not only on meeting defined financial return targets, but on preserving and creating ecological conservation value as well. The paper focuses specifically on Blended Value Investing in real estate, and begins by listing the vehicles available to invest in such properties. These vehicles are niche-individual deals, funds, and a marketplace. Since much ecological and conservation-based real estate investment involves large tracts of land that trade infrequently, niche deals and funds provide the best way to access this kind of investment.
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“Stability in Volumes, Values, and Emerging Trends”
Many of the themes we reported on in our Fall 2008 CNBC story and newsletter have evolved into full form now with strong new trends emerging, (see www.LiveWaterProperties.com for an archived copy of the Fall 2008 Ranch Market Update).
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