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Crow Creek RanchA F T O N , W Y O M I N G

Tate Jarry, Associate Broker Cell, 307.413.2180 Email tate@livewaterproperties.com WWW.LIVEWATERPROPERTIES.COM

Crow Creek RanchA F T O N , W Y O M I N G

IntroductionThe 195.75 + acre Crow Creek Ranch is a rare offering

combining world class fishing on a mile of private trout stream,

with lush river bottom and irrigated pasture land. In today’s ranch

marketplace most discerning buyers are looking for a ranch that

provides both recreational attributes and agricultural revenue

sources, this ranch certainly does both.

LocationThe 195.75-acre Crow Creek Ranch is located in the southern

end of Star Valley about an hour south of Jackson Hole,

Wyoming. The Valley’s original settlers nicknamed this area

“Little Switzerland” in the late 1800 when first viewing the lush,

green valley and snowcapped peaks. Star Valley is unique in

that throughout its 50-mile length, it is no wider than 6 miles

between the Caribou-Targhee National Forest and the Bridger-

Teton National Forest with some of the best elk, moose and

mule deer populations in the Western Rockies.

Star Valley’s premium location amidst Wyoming’s pristine,

mountainous environment is ideal due in large part to its

proximity to Jackson Hole and Grand Teton and Yellowstone

National Parks. There are two jet airstrips located close to

the ranch, one 5 miles east in Afton and one 25 miles north in

Alpine. The towns of Alpine, Etna, Thayne and Afton are located

on Highway 89, and they provide basic conveniences such as

grocery stores, gas stations, car and equipment dealerships and

an acclaimed state of the art hospital.

Acreage The Crow Creek Ranch contains nearly a mile of Crow Creek as it meanders along the

western edge of the property boundary.

The 195.75 acres of Crow Creek Ranch consists

primarily of low lying, river bottom ground with lush

pasture grasses and open landscape. The Crow

Creek is lined with dense patches of willows with

few cottonwood and aspen trees. Although there

are only slight elevation changes on this ranch it

projects the feeling of a high alpine ranch due to its

proximity in relation to tree covered hillsides and the

buttes that form the mouth of Crow Creek Canyon.

The improvements on the ranch are located on the

northern property boundary with access granted via

a well maintained, paved county road.

Permit No. Territorial – T1771 Campbell Ditch, Territorial, Priority Date: June 10, 1888. Order Record No. 2, Page 122, Proof No. 1711. Source: Crow Creek, tributary Salt River. The point of diversion means of conveyance were changed to Fairview Canal and then 100.5 acres were changed to the Kendal Brough Pipeline (order Record No. 49, Page 364).

T31N, R119WSection 9 SENE 40 acres (35.5 through the Kendall Brough Pipeline & 4.5 from the Fairview Canal) SWNE 15 acres (all through the Kendall Brough Pipeline) NESE 40 acres (30 through the Kendall Brough Pipeline and 10 from the Fairview Canal) NWSE 20 acres (all through Kendall Brough Pipeline)

Water Rights

Crow Creek Ranch irrigates 125 acres with two Territorial water rights dating back to 1885, five years prior to Wyoming achieving statehood. Water is delivered via pipeline pressurized by a pump system with wheel lines and hand lines.

Permit No. Territorial – T1886 Campbell No. 1 & 2 Ditches, Priority Date: June 1, 1885. Order Record No. 2, Page 134, Proof No. 1866. Source: Spring Creek, tributary Crow Creek, tributary Salt River.

T31N, R119WSection 9 SWSE & NWSE, 45 acres (part of these 45 acres would lay within CCR ownership) SESE 40 acres (10 acres within CCR ownership)

*A comprehensive analysis of the water rights will be made available to interested buyers.

Water Rights Continued

The1,085 deeded acres help support 100 pairs of cf cattle for the growing season on open pasture grasses and natural forage. With adequate moisture and sound management a 20% increase in the number of pairs is realistic. The upper range is cross fenced into four pastures, all with ponds, springs and water pumped stock tanks.

In the recent past, the owner, in partnership with the ranch manager, raised polled and moderate framed

Salers, seedstock beef cattle and held an annual Prime Cut Production Sale in late February early March of every year. On February 26, 2018, the owners conducted their annual bull sale for their final time including a final female dispersal. This successful

event marked the end of a chapter for the owners and ranch manager but opens up a great opportunity for someone looking to continue the ranching tradition.

Ranch Operation

Traditionally, the cattle operation on the Crow Creek Ranch has been run

inconjunction with the upper range of the West Hills Ranch located nearby.

Crow Creek is a stream

that you will find little

information on in

publications such as

the Flyfisher’s Guide to

Idaho and Wyoming or

even most local outfitters

websites. Perhaps the

locals want it that way. This is a gem of a fishery

and runs primarily through privately held ranch

lands with very few public access points. The

ranches section of crow creek is located at the

mouth of a canyon, 7 miles upstream from the

confluence of the Salt and approximately 20

miles downstream from its origin in the mountains

of Idaho. Crow Creek is a small fishery by western

standards, with average

summer flows, Jul-Sept,

around 50 cubic feet per

second. Typically this

stream can be defined

as a meadow fishery with

willow lined banks, deep

undercut banks, riffles

and pools that provide safe harbor for a healthy

population of cutthroat and brown trout that reside

in the system.

Crow Creek & Nearby Live Water:

Crow Creek flows through the ranch for 1 of a mile and is a major tributary to the

Salt River within theSnake River watershed.

O n e i m p o r t a n t

distinguishing factor

worth noting (that

separates Crow Creek

Ranch from other

western ranches) is

that it is free of any

public fishing and

hunting easements.

Over the course of

time, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department

has worked collaboratively with landowners

of Star Valley to purchase easements along

the Salt River and its many tributaries.

This effort resulted in numerous access

easements through private ground for the

general public for

recreational purposes.

The fact that Crow Creek

Ranch has no hunting

or fishing easements

encumbering the

property, coupled with

the Wyoming stream

laws makes this a more

desirable property to

own as the general public has no access

other than, an occasional single man craft

floating through.

Crow Creek & Nearby Live Water:

Crow Creek is a stream that you will find little information on in publications

such as the Flyfisher’s Guide to Idaho and Wyoming or even most local

outfitters websites.

A large, 220’ x 50’ metal building, constructed in 2002 complete with heated work shop and large open storage bays. This building is used primarily for the storage of large farm equipment and hay but would also accommodate larger vehicles such as RV’s or trailers. A 71’ x 24’ fully enclosed metal building adjacent to the corrals was erected in

2001 and is used primarily for the gathering and

treatment of the animals. This building also serves as the meeting spot for the ranches annual Saler bullauction, each March.

A smaller 32’ x 50’ building, located immediately adjacent to the auction site was constructed in 2012 providing additional storage.

Structures

There is metal building specifically designed to support the storage of

farm equipment on the ranch.

The Salt River:The Salt River is a classic meadow stream that flows through the center of Star Valley for

approximately 50 miles. The river is navigable by drift boat or raft, however it receives minimal boat

traffic. The tributaries to the river number in the hundreds, with more than 75% of the summer flows

coming from spring sources throughout the valley. The river’s typical summer and fall flows range

between 600 and 900 cubic feet per second, making it suitable to both wade fishing and float fishing.

The streambed consists of smaller pebbles and rocks and is devoid of the huge boulders found in some

freestone streams that make wading difficult. The Salt empties into the Palisades Reservoir about 30

miles downstream of the ranch just south of the town of Alpine. The reservoir is a deep and massive body

of holding water for wild brown and cutthroat trout that move freely between the Salt, Snake and Greys

Rivers. Brown trout typically choose the Salt River system due to the incredibly fertile waters provided

by the spring sources. The river supports a wide variety of food sources for the fish. The riffles, runs,

pools and undercut banks host area insects such as golden stoneflies, yellow sallies, blue-wing olives,

pale morning duns and grey drakes. There are also hordes of caddis as well as fresh water shrimp

commonly referred to as scuds. The best fishing of the season is during the summer and early fall

months when grasshoppers are out in abundance. This is a time when large dry flies bring the largest

trout to the surface to feed. The fall brings on the huge migration of trophy brown trout up the river

system from Palisades Reservoir. After the first freeze in September, one might find a monster trophy

brown trout resting on the bottom of a deep pool, hungry and ready to dart out after something

resembling a big meal. Browns are abundantly present in the river and valley spring creeks throughout

the year, and still their numbers substantially grown during the fall spawning run. It is not uncommon to

find resident trout up to 24 inches in length and trophy migrating browns up to 31 inches.

The wildlife game species, found on the ranch include elk, moose, mule deer, ruffed grouse and sharptailed grouse all of which can be found in large numbers at various times of the year. Other hunting opportunities abound a short distance from the ranch on the thousands of acres of national forest and public lands. The Wyoming Range and western edge of the state continues to produce some of the best opportunities for trophy elk and mule deer

hunts. Wyoming also has excellent drawing odds for out-of -state hunters and a better than average success rate for hunt areas near the ranch. This has become a popular hunting destination for avid big

game hunters. A clear example of the quality in game and game management of the area can be seen in the Non-Typical Outfitters website (nontypicaloutfitters.com) which displays mule deer over 200 inches.

Wildlife and Hunting

The 195.75 acres of land on the Crow Creek Ranch provide for fantastic and

entertaing hunting lifystyle.

Crow Creek Ranch is a model candidate for

a conservation easement placement by an

incoming owner, creating noteworthy tax

benefits. Upon creation of a conservation

easement, an incoming owner would retain the

right to continue agricultural and recreational

uses on the property, while giving up further

development rights and preserving the wild

landscape in perpetuity. The likely steward

of a conservation easement on this property

would be the Wyoming Stock Growers

Land Trust.

Conservation Easement

Summary:• 195.75 deeded acres in

Wyoming.• 1 miles of private fishing• 125 acres of Territorial

water rights• Large mountain views• 3 metal buildings for

storageand general ranch

operational support.• Prime location in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone

Ecosystem.

PRICE REDUCED: $2,115,000TAXES: $1,647 in 2018

CONTACT: Tate Jarry, Associate BrokerCell: 307-413-2180

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