Auction Note

This remarkable ranch, nearing 3100 acres, is along the edge of America’s Badlands north Sentinel Butte and presents an extraordinary opportunity for ranchers, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With a balanced combination of highly productive cropland, rolling native grass pastures, and a premium ranch headquarters, this property is perfectly equipped for a top-tier farm and ranch operation.

The ranch features a fully functional headquarters, complete with a modest yet tastefully updated home, a heated mechanics shop, cold storage buildings, and outstanding livestock handling facilities. Designed for efficiency, the barns and indoor working facilities provide year-round functionality.

Beyond its vibrant agricultural production, this property stands out as an exceptional hunting destination. The rolling terrain, natural cover, and proximity to Theodore Roosevelt National Park create a habitat teeming with upland birds, whitetail deer, mule deer, and other large game. Whether for a dedicated sportsman or a rancher looking to enjoy North Dakota’s rich wildlife and landscape, this property offers unparalleled opportunities.

Proficiently managed to improve productivity, this ranch is equipped with a combination of new, updated and well-maintained fences and multiple water sources. The strategic infrastructure allows for efficient rotational grazing throughout the entire season, maximizing forage utilization while maintaining pasture health. Additionally, the fenced cropland offers valuable fall grazing opportunities.

Whether you are in the market to expand your land investment holdings, improve the productivity of your current operation, or secure that ideal hunting destination, this auction presents a rare opportunity for you. 

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Working Ranch Attribute’s:

This ranch blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, offering wildlife habitat while operating as a resourceful working ranch. The owners' investments in fence maintenance and water resources has increased long-term productivity and sustainable grazing management. The headquarters is supplied with Rural Water in addition to the primary well, which is integrated into a network of pipelines that distributes water throughout the pastures. Strategically placed stock dams further enhance water availability, ensuring each grazing unit is well-supported.

The ranch’s cropland tracts are individually fenced, separating summer grazing pastures from the growing crops, while allowing for fall entry to the harvested fields or cover crop areas for an extended grazing season and feeding area deep into the fall and winter months.

Adding to its appeal, the ranch features numerous large, fenced tree shelterbelts thoughtfully placed throughout the property. These natural windbreaks provide critical seasonal habitat and protection for both livestock and wildlife alike.

The ranch also features a livestock working facility and sorting corrals in the heart of the ranch headquarters. The design of the pastures and fences lead funnel the livestock towards this system, making cattle handling easier and less stressful. With indoor and outdoor working spaces, the facility allows for efficient processing in many weather conditions.

Community and Surrounding Areas:

The rich ranching heritage, outdoor adventure, and tight-knit community living that is found throughout the Billings and Golden Valley County area is second to none. These communities are deeply rooted in agriculture and western traditions, with generations of ranching families contributing to the region’s strong sense of resilience and self-sufficiency.

Sentinel Butte and Beach provide a peaceful, rural lifestyle with a strong agricultural backbone, along with all of the essential amenities with restarurants, shopping, groceries, and an excellent school system.   The area is known for its outstanding livestock operations, scenic rolling landscapes and rugged badlands which offer exceptional hunting opportunities. Summer highlights include Golden Valley County Fair in Beach, Champions Ride in Sentinel Butte, and countless events throughout the area.

Just a short drive away, Medora serves as the region’s cultural and tourism hub, drawing visitors with its historic charm, cowboy spirit, and the world-famous Medora Musical that celebrates North Dakota’s history and the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. The town also hosts rodeos, Western festivals, and the annual Medora Cowboy Christmas, making it a year-round destination.  Come to Medora to enjoy world class dining and entertainment!

For outdoor enthusiasts, the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, located near Medora, offers unmatched hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing, while the Little Missouri River provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking. The area's hunting scene is also exceptional, with abundant whitetail and mule deer, upland birds, and other big game species.

Together, these communities offer a balance of rural tranquility, deep-rooted traditions, and outdoor recreation, making them an ideal place for those who appreciate wide-open spaces, a welcoming atmosphere, and a lifestyle shaped by the land. 

Medora, ND:               25 Miles

Dickinson, ND:            65 Miles

Bismarck, ND:             160 Miles

Miles City, MT:            125 Miles

Billings, MT:                 270 Miles