3,642 Acres in Richland County, Sidney, Montana

SIGNIFICANT PRICE IMPROVEMENT!Bushman'sFamous Cottonwood Canyon Ranch is one of the most magnificent Eastern Montana ranches to become available in decades. In the past 30 years, there have been approximately 150 Pope and Young or Boone and Crocket deer harvested on the ranch. Buckmasters and other national outdoor shows have filmed approximately 300 episodes on this ranch.The Ranch encompasses 3598 deeded acres and a 44-acre BLM lease. It is the astounding diversity of this private and pristine acreage that makes Cottonwood Canyon so spectacular and unique. The Ranch rises from lush bottom ground along The Yellowstone River through riparian zones along Smith Creek and Elm Creek with the badlands forming the eastern backdrop.Arriving at the ranch and driving to the buildings after crossing over the badlands, the view to the west and north is of the 1036 acres of bottom land area along the Yellowstone River that borders the ranch for approximately 4 miles. Smith Creek runs through the middle of the ranch for over 4 miles and provides consistent stock water, irrigation water and excellent habitat. An oversized Valley center pivot irrigates 368 acres and another 99 acres is flood irrigated. There is an additional 204 acres of dryland crop scattered throughout the ranch utilized for food plots and livestock feed.The Eastern White Pine log home, built in 2002, has 3042 square feet with 6 bedrooms and 3 baths. The log home, with its large wrap around deck, is sited along a bluff overlooking the bottomland and provides just the idyllic setting that one would expect on a classic Montana ranch. There are 2 rock fireplaces adding to the comfort and ambiance. The ranch also has a 90X42 shop with a concrete floor and several grain bins.Over the last 30 years, the current owners have enhanced the holding with careful stewardship of the land and native habitat. The result is a legacy ranch of unsurpassed beauty and biodiversity that also presents an attractive land and recreational investment. The plethora of wildlife coupled with the diverse terrain and running waters makes for unmatched outdoor experiences, whether fishing, hunting, hiking or horseback riding. This offering is the perfect Montana ranch with a summer grazing and hay operation, Yellowstone River fishing, wildlife, and plenty of privacy and seclusion.LOCATION and ACCESSThe Headquarters of Cottonwood Creek Ranch is located off County Road 350, 31 miles south of Sidney, Montana.AIRPORTSThere is a well-maintained paved public airstrip in Sidney, 31 miles from the Ranch. Located at an elevation of 1985', the 100' x 5,700' asphalt runway is in good condition.There are five daily flights to Billings for connections with four major airlines.Approximate distances to area cities and towns from Cottonwood Canyon are as follows:Sidney, Mt   31 milesBillings, Mt   293 milesWilliston, ND   90 milesMiles City, Mt   153 milesRapid City, SD 289 milesBaker, Mt     90 milesGENERAL OPERATIONSThe Cottonwood Canyon Ranch generates income as a cattle and cropping operation. The current owner leases the ranch to a neighboring respected rancher. The tenant winter grazes…

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Sidney, 59270 Montana

County: Richland