RANCHES FOR SALE - OREGON & IDAHO
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•  Approximately 1,938 deeded acres – 120 non- irrigated crop

•  892 AUMs, private BLM – about 5,500 acres – Linson Creek Allotment #00191 

• CURRENTLY USED AS WINTER UNIT FOR APPROXIMATELY 400 COWS 11/15 – 5/1

• Hay required for about 45 - 60 days under present management

Linson Creek Ranch is located approximately 50 miles (one hour drive) northwest of Boise, about 17 miles northeast of Payette.

Both Linson Creek and the northern portion of Little Willow Creek traverse through the heart of the deeded lands; Linson for approximately 3 ½ miles; Little Willow Creek for about 1 mile.  The lower portion of Linson runs year long with intermittent and seasonal flow on the upper reaches.  

Paddock Valley Reservoir, approximately 3 road miles, assures quality live water year long in Little Willow.  In addition; there are several springs and seasonal streams easily accessible to livestock and wildlife.

WILDLIFE/FISHERY

Upland game birds are probably the number one attraction to most prospective hunting enthusiasts.

Chukar hunting is rated excellent.  Quail, Hungarian Partridge and pheasant hunting is rated very good to excellent depending upon landowner management.  The ranch currently works a hunting/pasture exchange with an adjoining neighbor.  The neighbor has more hunting area…the ranch has more winter range.  This agreement is verbal and can be canceled at any time.  This enables the owner to run more livestock and feed less hay for the 5 ½ - 6 month winter program. 

Mule deer are common offering several nice bucks during the season.  Elk numbers are spotty.  It is estimated that over 1,000 elk migrate through the immediate area.  Herds of approximately 20 – 30 head are common passing through the deeded lands in late fall and early spring.

The fishery includes trout, Large Mouth Bass and Blue Gill.  Paddock Valley Reservoir is currently reported to be hot for Crappy and bass.

Spring and autumn are mild and generally very pleasing…winter rates as moderate…summer months of late July, August and early September can be hot and dry.  Annual precipitation averages approximately 9-10 inches.  Snow will seldom stay on the ground for more than a few days.  The area enjoys approximately 150 frost-free days during the growing season.

 LIVESTOCK

As indicated above:  current ownership utilizes the ranch as a winter base for approximately 400 head of mother cows.  Cows are bred to begin calving February 20^th outside on native pasture.  The goal is to have all pairs off the ranch by mid May with dry’s returning in mid November. 

The current program generally feeds hay on a “as needed’ supplemental basis.   Full feed is rarely required.  Approximately one half to three quarter’s ton hay is required to winter a cow.

A healthy solid-mouth cow will winter in good shape and consistently breed back beginning in mid May.  A 95% calf crop is common at weaning.  Last year’s steer calves weaned at 638#’s indicating a good condition of the cows…thus a tight calving period.

IMPROVEMENTS

Modest 3BR, 1 BA home built in 1963, approximately 1,152 sq. ft., small storage building, shed, nice round pen and working/shipping corrals.  There is no power or phone service.  Spring fed domestic water feeding into concrete storage tanks. A small generator provides power for the home. Cell phone service is available approximately one half mile from HQ’s.   The current home is nestled against a mature yard that would make an excellent location for a new structure.  It is estimated approximately $20,000 will provide a more than adequate self sustaining power plant for the farmstead.  A booster on nearby deeded land would enable phone service availability at the home.  Improvements are functional yet could be replaced without great loss of value.

In cooperation with Farm Service Agency, the owners, have fenced both sides of Linson Creek (about 1 mile) for wildlife habitat enhancement.  The ranch receives approximately $800/year running to October 2012.  Any prospect will be impressed with the success of this project.

2009 TAXES:  APPROXIMATELY $1,490.34

ASKING PRICE: $1,475,000
Possible terms to qualified buyer

A combination of hunting, fishing and location will possibly be the main attraction of this fine offering.  The livestock portion may also satisfy those seeking a more western lifestyle.  Tax benefits may be a consideration to a prospective buyer.  Management and/or leasing are available for an absentee owner.