Description
The Missouri Breaks Hunting Camp is a 488 acre outdoorsman’s paradise. It lies at the boundary where north central Montana’s vast rolling agricultural lands drop into the deep coulees, canyons, and breaks carved from the waters of the Missouri River and its tributaries. One such tributary, Birch Creek, runs year round and meanders over a mile through the north side of the property on its way to the Missouri River. Amongst the many coulees, draws, drainages, creek bottoms, and benches one will find healthy populations of mule deer and big horn sheep as well as other wildlife. The hunting opportunities for these resident animals is what sets this offering apart. Historically the owners have seen upwards of 50 deer with a dozen bucks in a given day. This area is known for quality bucks and potential world record caliber rams. The hunting opportunities and wildlife numbers could easily be improved with the potential development of food plots on over 50 acres of high flat benches throughout the property. Much of the public land bordering the property are landlocked or accessible to only the most dedicated public land hunters. This seemingly extends the boundaries of the deeded ground and allows for ample uninterrupted adventures. The bordering private lands are made up of large legacy ranches and farms making this opportunity to purchase a smaller size parcel in this area rare. A seasonally maintained county road cuts through the property and dead ends shortly after providing easy access during the summer months and hunting season, while keeping traffic to a minimum. This land has changed little since the homesteading era and provides an incredible setting for hunting, adventure, rest, and escaping it all. You won't want to miss an opportunity to purchase such a rare offering.
Property Quick Facts
Price: $675,000Location: Big Sandy, MT (Chouteau County)Address: TBD Brewer RoadLot Size: ~488 AcresTaxes: ~$166.90Water: Over 1 mile of meadering Birch CreekBoundary: Borders thousands of acres of public lands & Large Legacy Ranches and FarmsWildlife: Large numbers of mule Deer with trophy potential & Resident trophy big horn sheepFarming: Over 50 acres of potentially tillable landUtilites: Fiber optic internet & verizon cell service available. No power, off grid onlyImprovements: Partially fenced, pier foundation for future small cabinMineral Rights: Unknown, Valueable fossils found in regionAccess: Seasonably maintained county roadDistance to Nearest community: 38 MilesDistance to nearest Town: 86 MilesDistance to Nearest City: 120 Miles
Property Information
Wildlife Resources
Mule Deer are the most abudant wildlife on the property. Significant numbers and good buck to doe ratios have historically been seen on the property, it is not uncommon to see upwards of 50 deer per day. It is likely to see bucks scoring 160" range with 170"-180" and a rare 200" buck possible. There are also resident Big Horn Sheep on the property while seeing several in a day is likely. This are is known for potential world record quality rams. The new owner has the opportunity for the hunt of a lifetime if they are lucky enough to draw the tag. Sharptails and huns are frequent residents of the property as well. Antelope are in the area, but only occasionally seen on the property. Although elk have not been seen on the property, their numbers in the region are growing and there are resident groups in the lower and upper portions of Birch Creek nearby.
Landscape
The property has an incredibly diverse topography and landscape for its size. The land is made up of many coulees, draws, flats, benches, rolling hills, a creek bottom and drainages. These all cumulate to create outstanding wildlife habitat as well as making the property feel much bigger than its 488 acres would suggest. Plant life on the property is also diverse. There are native grass pastures, sage brush flats and draws, junipers, as well as scattered cottonwood trees, ponderosa pines, and willow brush. Yucca and prickly pear cactus are also common.
Improvements
The property has a pier foundation installed for a planned, but unbuilt dry cabin. Near the foundation the owners built a fire pit sitting area to enjoy the views of the coulees below. The property is partially fenced, mostly along the western boundary. Cell phone service with verizon is available along Brewer Road and the other high benches of the property. Fiber optic cable runs through the property along Brewer Road. There is no power available nearby, most likely a future owner would need to use generators or solar to power any future cabins.
Area Amenities
The property has many other recreational opportunities and amenities within a few hours drive, including, the Judith Landing on the Missouri River, the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, the Charles M Russel National Wildlife Refuge, the Bear Paw Mountains, the community of Winifred and its seemingly out of place high end hotel and steakhouse, the town of Lewistown, Montana's central economic and cutlural hub, the city of Great Falls, the town of Havre, Chase Hill Outfitters, and much more.
Water Resources
The property boasts over a mile of the meandering Birch Creek, which is a tributary of the Missouri River. This creek runs year round, although does slow during the late summer months. There are even signs of beaver activity on the creek. There are no water rights recorded with the property, nor any other stock tanks, wells, or reservoirs. Development of the water resources could certainly benefit the wildlife activity on the property.
Mineral Rights
A Gorgosaurus (similar in appearance to a T-Rex) was found only a few miles down Birch Creek on a bench above the creek. In Montana, fossils are not considered minerals and are owned by the surface estate, unless expressly recorded otherwise. Fossil rights will transfer with the property, but must be independently verified. All other mineral rights the owner possesses, if any, will transfer with the sale of the property. The current owner is unaware of any mineral ownership and it must be independently verified.
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