Location
In Owyhee County near Melba, Idaho, Murphy, Idaho, and famous Silver City, Idaho.
Acreage
Consisting of 2,668+/- deeded acres, 3,400+/- acres of state leased lands and BLM permitted lands the total acreage may be as much as 56,000+/- acres. This ranch is 21+/- miles acress at the widest point.
Water
Up to as much as 400+/- acres are in Grass Hay according to owner, irrigation water comes from Reynolds Creek. Miles of creeks traverse through this pretty, mountain ranch.
BLM/State Leases
2,724+/- active AUM's of summer and winter BLM permits AND 1,892+/- suspended AUM's. Ther are an additional 3,400 acres of state lease. Elevations vary from about 2,400 ft. near the Snake River to 4,000 ft. at the headquarters to over 6,000 ft. in the fall and summer country in the Owyhee mountains above Silver City.
Improvements
There are two homes on the property, shop and buildings, corrals, scales and loading chutes. There are several wells.
Comments
This is one of the best close in, year-round cattle operations in southern Idaho and is within one hour of the Boise airport. The reputation cattle operation operates with just two men. Services included electricity, phone, and school bus service to Melba, Idaho. Great hunting and fishing are available on the deeded land and adjoining federal lands. Here is a good ranch worthy of consideration. Some timber along the creek in the mountains on deeded land. Capacity may vary depending on operator and mother nature. Sale subject to seller completing acceptable IRS 1031 Exchange.
Recreation
Elk, Deer, Pheasant, and other upland game bird hunting as well as fishing and recreation are available. There is timber in the higher elevations providing lots of cover for cattle, deer and other game.