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Situated in the northwest corner of Nebraska, the 2,600 acre Dream Catcher Ranch is comprised of hay lands, high nutrient native grass pasture and Ponderosa Pine rolling hills with three deep canyons that provide excellent habitat for mule deer, whitetail deer, elk, turkey, other native wildlife. The ranch is very well watered with five windmills, two electric wells and a seven-mile pipeline with eleven large tire tanks. Historic improvements include a 1918 completely remodeled 2,400 square foot home featuring a gourmet kitchen, zoned hot water heating, upgraded tile and solid Arkansas oak trim. A 1908 barn in excellent condition, a newer three bedroom modular home and a full compliment of outbuildings. The Dream Catcher Ranch is a well-balanced livestock ranch property with exceptional recreation characteristics.
LOCATION
The Dream Catcher Ranch is located just north of State Highway 20 between Harrison and Crawford, Nebraska (north on Cottonwood one mile and west on Highland one mile) on all weather gravel county roads. Harrison, the county seat of Sioux County, is approximately seven miles to the west. Scottsbluff is 75 miles to the south and the Black Hills are about 75 miles north. The ranch is an easy drive and just a few hours from Denver.
AREA AND CLIMATE
Crawford calls itself the "the Garden beyond the Sandhills" and is known as the big game capital of Nebraska. From the South Dakota border on the north to the Niobrara River on the south, the Wyoming state line on the west and the sandhills on the east, Sioux and Dawes Counties are filled with scenic splendor, wide open skies, beautiful sunsets, starlit nights, history, geology and wildlife. The pine-covered hills of the Nebraska National Forest and the Pine Ridge are full of trails for hiking and horseback riding. The Pine Ridge area is becoming renown for it deer and Merriams turkey hunting. In addition, the elk population is increasing dramatically.
The last remount depot of the US Army, Fort Robinson, is just west of Crawford and approximately 15 miles from the ranch on US Highway 20. It’s historical significance during the Indian Wars, World War I and II are revealed in the displays at the Fort Robinson Museum complex. Fort Robinson State Park offers nearly 22,000 acres of wide open and wild country blending history and natural beauty with abundant recreation opportunities for the whole family. Additionally, Fort Robinson offers the Post Playhouse Theater, trail rides, fishing, museums, cabins, camping (both rustic and improved) and hosting events such as weddings and reunions as well as numerous horse related events and shows.
Other area activities include PRCA Old Timers, high school and college rodeos, the Pine Ridge Motorcycle Enduro, rock and gun shows, the annual "Ride the Ridge" trail ride, Fur Trade Days, county fairs, farmers markets, art shows, water skiing, boating on Box Butte Reservoir and Whitney Lake, and golfing at two exceptional golf courses.
ACREAGE
The Pine Ridge Ranch consists of 2,640+/- acres including a state school land lease of 640 acres. There is about 300 acres in hay land producing up to 450 tons of alfalfa, mixed forage and prairie hay per year. The main summer pasture is about 1,800 acres (flat land measurement) and has three large deep draws and is interspersed with Ponderosa Pine and grasslands providing excellent wildlife habitat and livestock pasture. Improving the wildlife habitat with food plots for deer and turkey would enhance the property. There has been some selective timber cutting on the ranch in the early 1990’s and there will be a large amount of merchantable timber on the property available to the owner over the next five to 10 years.
A State of Nebraska school section lease (640 acres) with one-quarter in hay land, provides excellent hay and pasture land and is located near the headquarters. Privately owned property on the school section includes approximately six miles of fence, two windmills with cisterns and watering tanks, a 28 X 100 steel pole barn, and a windbreak. The current lease through 2008 has an annual cost of approximately $4,200 per year.
Historically, the ranch was watered with five windmills (each with large cisterns) and a submersible well at the headquarters. An extensive water system has been developed to make the ranch well watered enhancing livestock grazing and wildlife habitat. The system has two submersible wells; and 37,000 feet of buried pipeline servicing eleven 12-foot diameter tire tanks. The headquarters is serviced by one of the submersible wells and has a 20,000-gallon cistern. The headquarters is surrounded by several large tree rows that serve as windbreaks. Additionally, two half-mile windbreaks of Rocky Mountain Juniper have recently been planted.
The ranch could be used in many ways such as leasing the agriculture operations or taking in cows or yearlings in the summer on a grass lease basis. Additionally, the hunting rights could be leased on a per harvested animal and bird basis. A typical operation might involve running 175 to 200 head year round (subject to precipitation and management practices) and taking in deer and turkey hunters during the hunting seasons.
IMPROVEMENTS
The Dream Catcher Ranch has excellent improvements that allow all the uses the ranch is intended for including a year round livestock operation and a full scale hunting property. A list of the improvements is as follows:
- Main House: Originally built in 1918, remodeled in 1941, 1970 and in 1999 the house was completely remodeled and modernized inside and out. Approximately 2400 square feet plus an unfinished basement. Three bedrooms plus office, two bathrooms with new wiring, plumbing, wood and tile flooring, solid Arkansas Oak hand carved baseboard, door and window trim. Original homestead doors. Zone control water heat, dual hot water heaters, water softener, Jacuzzi tub in full tile bathroom with shower. Sewing/hobby/exercise room, cold mudroom, heated mudroom with refrigerator, deep well sink, washer, dryer and bathroom with shower. Totally modernized gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and separate eating area, solid oak décor and tile floor. Sound system and TV cable throughout the home. Air conditioning. Decorative fully functional wood-burning fireplace with built in heat exchanger. Exterior siding and trim professionally repainted in 2002.
- Caretaker House: 28 x 44 quality pre-manufactured home on permanent footings installed in 2002. Three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, large living room, large eat-in kitchen with upgraded appliances, utility room, central heating and air conditioning.
- 1978 Mobile Home: 14 x 70, two bedrooms, one bathroom, kitchen with upgraded appliances and large living room. Re-modeled in 2002. Current use is for guests and paying hunters.
- Each home has a separate septic system for a total of three on the ranch.
- Barn: 48 x 82 with six box stalls, four tie stalls, insulated tack/vet room and huge hayloft. Built circa 1908, this barn is in outstanding condition and truly a rare improvement.
- Shop: older building but fully functional for most ranch repairs.
- Cattle shed: 80 x 22 with overhead storage.
- Chicken house 20 x 12.
- Garage: 20 x 14 with concrete floor.
- Water and mineral rights available.
The working corrals have also been completely updated to provide shelter for livestock during severe weather conditions. Newly designed working alleys and corrals make the handling of cattle a one-man operation. Corrals, alleys and yard fencing are fabricated of steel pipe and cable with tire tanks for water.
RECREATION
The Dream Catcher Ranch provides excellent opportunities for mule deer, whitetail deer, turkey and occasional elk hunting. The ranch is large enough to offer economics of a small livestock operation and to hold wildlife on the property. The diverse land type offers a variety of other recreational activities including hiking, biking, horseback riding, four wheeling and winter snowmobiling. The installation of remote rustic cabins could also be a source of recreation revenue as well as a bed and breakfast or dude ranch services.
The property is near the White River, Niobrara River, Box Butte Reservoir and Whitney Lake, which provide opportunity for fishing, boating and camping. Fort Robinson and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument offer historic and geological interest. Crawford offers a western flavor for its visitors to remember the splendor of this little known recreation area. Nightly theatrical and dining entertainment are offered at historic Fort Robinson. Hunters and wildlife photographers will find the public and private lands offered for access abound with mule deer, whitetail deer, Merriam turkey, Sharp-tail grouse, antelope, bighorn sheep, elk, pheasant, fox, coyote, bobcats, eagles and mountain lions.
In addition to its natural wildlife, the "Pine Ridge" area is fast becoming known for its variety of horse and horseman events ranging from world-class cutting and rodeos to trail rides and breed shows.
SUMMARY
Northwest Nebraska is an undiscovered jewel. Scenic, yet still affordable, the area offers many amenities that are desirable for both working and lifestyle ranch property. The Dream Catcher Ranch is a scenic and productive ranch that offers cash flow from hunting, agricultural operations and other services if offered.
TAXES $5,380 in 2005 |
LOCATION: Harrison, Nebraska |
PRICE: $2,500,000 |
CONTACT: John Stratman |
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