Pleasant View Ranch, located 23 miles east of Gunnison, Colorado, spans 10,853 acres, including 960 deeded acres and 9,893 Forest Service and BLM lease acres. This property offers a unique opportunity for hunters and outdoor adventurers seeking a productive agricultural ranch with exceptional recreational potential.
Tomichi Creek winds through the southern meadows of the ranch, providing year-round live water and creating a lush habitat for rainbow, cutthroat, and brown trout. The 300 irrigated acres produce 400 tons of native grass hay annually, supporting thriving wildlife populations. Situated in GMU 551, the ranch offers excellent hunting for elk and mule deer, with landowner preference mule deer tags and over-the-counter elk licenses available.
The ranch's improvements, located just off the south side of Highway 50, include a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch house, barn, livestock sh...
The ranch's improvements, located just off the south side of Highway 50, include a three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch house, barn, livestock sheds, corrals, and a garage. Originally constructed in 1929, the house has been updated for modern comfort while retaining its historic charm. Other improvements include a privacy fence, custom dog run, steel pipe corrals, hay storage, and a newer garage.
The property benefits from a Bureau of Land Management lease of 1,050 +/- acres and two Forest Service leases totaling 8,850 +/- acres. Grazing lease dates for the BLM range from 5/23 to 7/10 for 25 AUMs, and the Forest Service leases span from 6/1 to 9/30 for 200 AUs.
The heavily irrigated hay meadows are protected by a conservation easement held by the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, allowing hunting, fishing, farming, and recreation while preserving the land's natural beauty. The easement permits the repair or replacement of existing improvements and the construction of an additional residence and guest bunkhouse.
The ranch supports populations of elk, mule deer, Gunnison sage grouse, mountain lions, coyotes, foxes, black bears, bobcats, ducks, and geese. It borders thousands of acres of public land, including access to National Forest land and the 1.7 million-acre Gunnison National Forest. Nearby recreational attractions include the Fossil Ridge Wilderness, Curecanti National Recreation Area, and multiple large reservoirs.
Contact us today to learn more, schedule a viewing, or make an offer. Your adventure begins here.
Seth grew up chasing elk and deer in the Cascades of Oregon. A hugely accomplished big game hunter, Seth has a passion for sheep, mule deer, and elk. A Colorado guide for Mossback Outfitters, he knows big deer and spends a lot of the fall searching for Monster Mule Deer. In early 2000 he joined the Marine Corps at an early age of 17 and finished out the remainder of his time in a Close Quarter Battle team. Seth worked as a Lineman for thirteen years, part of that time was spent doing storm work along the west coast. He is no stranger to hard work and has shown that he is most comfortable outdoors. Chasing his passions, he found a great fit learning the ranch and real estate profession. Seth has become one of the top producers of premier properties in Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. Seth has been recognized multiple times by the REALTORS Land Institute (RLI), the leading association for the land industry. Seths recognitions include being among the top 5% in production for land REALTORS across the entire country with an average of 50 premier ranch sales a year for the last 4 years. Most recently, Seth was recognized as a Top 20 National Producer, as well as, Region 6 (AZ, CO, NM, UT, WY) Broker of the Year in Recreational Land Sales. Seth serves on the Future Leaders Committee for RLI. Seth offers dedication and commitment to all that he is involved in. Married for 19 years, his wife and two children are his greatest gift. Living in Montrose, Colorado, he gets to share his passion for the outdoors and love for hunting with his family. With years of ranch and hunting experience, Seth has been successful in building perfect ranches for his clientele and has the tenacity to push on and deliver every time. Seth knows the honey holes from Colorado to New Mexico to Wyoming and can undoubtedly assemble your dream ranch.