62598 Hwy 50

Description

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 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.