The ranch encompasses +/- 960 acres. There are no unwanted improvements (like someone else’s dream mansion) to pay for. Several ideal secluded building locations have been identified that would allow you to enjoy the incredible San Juan Mountain views but would not impact your incredible hunting. There is currently no conservation easement but the property could be an ideal candidate for the tax minded, conservation legacy ranch investor. The land consist of dense Juniper and Cedar trees with large open pockets that were created for food plots, there are 3 solar wells that fill the dirt ponds and water the food plots year round. The location is ideal being just a short 30 min drive from Durango, CO, All the land surrounding the property is large private ranches/farms, so there is no orange army interfering with your hunting and the the entire west and part of the south side is all Ute Land and the Ute Indians are known their meticulous game management. The animals have a undisturbed sanctuary on the Ute land and then will come to the property for the water and food plots and shelter. There is documented 360 plus Elk and 180-200 plus Mule Deer. Also the land holds Bears, Bobcats and Lions so your hunting options have a variety of directions. Colorado offers OTC Elk tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle (always check regs) and the ranch comes with several land owner Mule Deer tags (3/5 per year. ) The land has not been hunted hard in years so the game is literally everywhere and with just a few minor improvements to the land and it would just an absolute honey hole with an ideal location. The land currently only has had a handful of hunters over the last several years as the owner lives in Africa, however he does sell his tags for (Elk and Mule Deer) all other hunts Lion and Bear could also be sold or used yourself. The way the land sits its ideal for the archery hunters while also the large open spaces makes for great big game long rifle / muzzle loader hunting. Also being directly off an year round maintained road this prime hunting property has easy access year round with only one way and one way out and is gated.

Improvements

3 ponds and 3 solar wells in place.

Recreation

Lions Den Ranch game management has not even come close to its potential.

With the dawning of a new day in America, today’s hunting land investment demand is at an all time high and the Lions Den checks that box well. With landowner buck tags available, over-the-counter bull elk rifle tags, well disbursed water sources, food plots all make for great hunting also with a great year round location

General Operations

The seller represents 3 water wells, 3 wildlife stock ponds and acres of food plots.

Region & Climate

At a mild 6000-7000 ft. elevation, the four season climate is absolutely perfect for managing the resident herd, supplemented by the San Juan Mountain migration. One is hard pressed to find a more consistent trophy mule deer property.

Location

Future Value

The ranch is located less than 30 minutes to Durango’s +/-130 restaurants, New hospital, Wal-mart, Home Depot, Fort Lewis Collage, San Juan Mountain snow skiing, and the commercial and private jet airport with daily commercial flights to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas/Ft. Worth. There is power to the property and county maintained all-weather road access.

Located far enough south to not have your game affected by winter kill, totally out of the wolf reintroduction corridor, and no grizzly bears, the Majectic Elk Ranchjust might be the one you’ve been waiting for.

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