Durfee Canyon Unit 17 Trophy Elk And Cattle Ranch

+/- 850 Acres Deeded and +/- 32, 000 Acres National Forest Grazing Allotment permitting 145 pair year-round. The +/- 850 acres deeded is dispersed across the entire National Forest allotment in 11 different parcels (mainly water sources) including the headquarters (+/- 360 acres). Land Nothing on the market compares to this incredible value, with the vast acreage, wells, pens, fences, water storage tanks, drinkers, pastures, grass and dirt tanks all included. An excellentroad system complements the ranch. The ranch is well rotated, with a year-round allotment and good water system. Lots of new improvements have been installed, including storage tanks and waterlines as well as dirt tank improvements, with all tanks operating and in good condition. Improvements Headquarters is comprised of a 4 bedroom/3 bath modular home converted to permanent and tucked into the canyon surrounded by live oaks. A hunters cabin compliments the headquarters with corrals, a hay barn, storage containers and cake bins. Lots of new improvements have been installed including a 4080 barndominium, 2 bedroom 2 bath fully furnished guest quarters, walk in cold room, and in 2021 the ranch was taken from off grid solar power with miles of power run to put the ranch fully on power. Recreation The ranch has traditionally received (5-7) Unit 17 bull elk tags, about 80% are muzzleloader with the balance in archery. 4 muzzleloader tags and 1-2 archery tags that will convey with an accepted offer for 2023. Some of the best bull elk in the country come from Unit 17. This is a New Mexico Department of Game and Fish designated trophy bull unit, allowing muzzleloader or archery tags only. The mule deer, bear and turkey are Over The Counter for landowners. General Operations Annual lease for the National Forest @ 145 pair is approximately $1970 (+/- $13.50 per year per pair). Annual estimated income is $50,000 to $140,000 (elk hunts and cattle sales). This can vary. History The ranch is located approximately 9 miles from Highway 60, at the foothills of the San Mateo Mountains. Ranches of this caliber like theUnit 17 Trophy Elk and Cattle Ranch which contain world class Elk and has been managed extensively for trophy elk hunting and cattle production dont come along often. Call or email today for more information or a qualified showing. Co brokers welcome.