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Alkali Creek Ranch An exceptional opportunity to own Montana ranch land just minutes from town. This small acreage property lies just 7 miles south of Malta, MT, offering the rare combination of proximity to amenities and country living privacy. With direct Highway 191 frontage, the property provides 598.89+/- acres year-round access and panoramic views of the Little Rocky Mountains. The land features a striking mix of rolling native prairie, rugged sandrock outcroppings, and seasonal coulees that drain into Alkali Creek—making it as scenic as it is functional. Whether you're a rancher looking for ground to run cattle or someone searching for the right place to build a dream home overlooking the Great Plains Prairie and views of the mountains, this property checks those boxes. A modest set of improvements includes a 20' x 30' shed and 20' x 50' shop, offering practical storage and utility space for equipment or ranch operations. Mule deer are regular visitors, frequenting the draws and coulees throughout the land, making this an excellent fit for the recreational buyer as well. Located in Phillips County, Malta is a well-known agricultural hub in North Central Montana—offering essential services, a strong ranching community, and access to outdoor recreation along the Milk River and nearby Fort Peck Lake. For those needing regional travel, Billings, Montana’s largest city, lies approximately 180 miles to the south, with commercial flights and major ranch supply outlets.

"Great Falls Place" – Prime Flood Irrigated Hay Ground on Beaver Creek Flats Discover 1,193.74 +/- deeded acres of productive Montana farmland, located just 20 miles east of Malta and 12 miles west of Saco, with easy access from Highway 2. There are multiple access points to the property from Old US Highway 2, now a graveled and maintained county road. Nestled south of the highway and only 5 miles from Nelson Reservoir in Phillips County, this versatile property is ideal for agriculture, conservation, recreation, and investment. Rich Hay Ground & Grazing Potential Currently featuring robust stands of western wheatgrass, 1,038.90 +/- acres are dedicated to fertile hay ground, with the remaining 150.69 +/- acres offering prime grazing land. This flood-irrigated property benefits from Beaver Creek, which flows through the southern section, ensuring reliable water access. With water rights dating back to September 8, 1900, you'll gain priority access to irrigate 740 acres with 1,110 acre-feet of water at a flow rate of 140 cubic feet per second, available for use from February 1st to October 31st each year (Water Right # 40M-W-1863374-00). Looking to maximize the property’s potential? The land holds exciting possibilities for pivot irrigation conversion. Income Potential & Conservation All cropland acreage, except for 40 acres south of Old US Highway 2, is currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with the contract extending until September 2034, offering long-term stability and income generation. Sellers are also in the process of applying for Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks Upland Game Bird Habitat Enhancement Program and the Migratory Bird Wetland Program. With multiple access points via well-maintained county roads along Old US Highway 2, this property offers ease of management and convenience. Wildlife & Outdoor Opportunities For outdoor enthusiasts, "Great Falls Place" is a haven for wildlife, with thriving populations of whitetail deer, antelope, pheasant, sharp-tail, and Hungarian partridge. Climate & Growing Conditions Average annual rainfall in the area ranges from 11.77" to 12.15", making it well-suited for consistent hay production. Summers are pleasant with highs of 84°F in July and August, while winters see lows around 0°F in December and January. This rare offering combines agricultural value with natural beauty, recreational potential, and conservation incentives, making it a prime investment in Montana's heartland. Don’t miss your chance to own this exceptional piece of Big Sky Country!

Just 5 miles east of Malta, Montana, with highway frontage off Old Highway 2, the East Malta Irrigated Farm & Ranch is a standout agricultural operation spanning 1,203 deeded acres. Owned by the Hould family, this productive and well-managed property has long served as the backbone of a successful feed program for decades. With 586+/- acres of irrigated land, this is some of the most proven and high-yielding ground in all of Phillips County. The rest of the acreage consists of 193.2 acres of quality non-irrigated farmland acres and 387 acres of native grass. Acreage Breakdown: ● Irrigated Land: 586.1 acres ● Farmland (non-irrigated): 193.2 acres ● Native Grass: 387 acres The irrigated acres are currently seeded in a productive 50/50 split of corn and alfalfa. Annual production averages a reliable 28 tons per acre for corn and no less than 7 tons per acre on alfalfa. Gated pipe irrigation delivers efficient, low-labor water management across the field systems. This property has been the engine of the Hould family’s feed and cattle program for years—proven ground with proven results. Improvements: Main Residence ● 3 Bed / 1 Bath ● 1,368 sq ft main floor + 936 sq ft basement ● Gas heat, central A/C ● Updated windows and siding Labor House ● 2 Bed / 1 Bath ● 684 sq ft main + 351 sq ft upper ● Updated windows and siding ● Gas heat Outbuildings & Infrastructure: ● (2) Detached Garages: 24x24 and 19x24 ● 15 ft Grain Bin ● 52x40 Hip Roof Barn with 12 livestock pens and hay loft ● (3) Pole Barns: 12x26, 12x24, 16x48 ● 30x30 Implement Shop ● Certified Fairbanks Scale ● (3) Propane Tanks (leased from Ezzie’s) While some seasonal flooding occurs on the western edge due to the Black Coulee drainage, it has not impacted production or overall usability. Recreational Appeal: Bordering the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge corridor, the property offers a unique hunting experience with healthy populations of geese, upland birds, mule deer, and whitetail. The irrigated cornfields are a magnet for waterfowl, adding a layer of recreational and outfitting potential to this already premier operation.

Location & Land This expansive ranch property is located approximately 12 miles south of Dodson, Montana, accessible via Stage Road. The offering includes 1,760± deeded acres, with approximately 972± acres of improved pasture that are well-suited for grazing livestock or agricultural use. Additionally, a 320-acre BLM lease, known as Upper Tressler Coulee #5465, is included, providing valuable grazing land and enhancing the property’s operational capacity. The diverse landscape and abundant acreage offer both privacy and wide-open spaces ideal for ranching or recreational pursuits. Residence Built in 2023, the spacious and modern home features approximately 1,980 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. It includes four bedrooms, one of which has a private exterior entrance, making it a versatile space perfect for use as a mudroom, home office, or additional storage area. Two of the bedrooms serve as luxurious master suites. One master suite boasts a large three-quarter bath with a beautifully tiled shower, vanity, and toilet, while the other offers a full bath complete with a tiled shower-tub combo, vanity, and toilet. The heart of the home is the open-concept kitchen, outfitted with electric Crosley appliances and a generous breakfast counter ideal for casual dining. The dining and living areas are spacious and filled with natural light, thanks to oversized windows and double patio doors that open onto a covered concrete patio. This outdoor space offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Little Rocky Mountains, perfect for relaxing or entertaining guests. A mudroom entrance connects the home to the garage and includes convenient amenities such as a washer, dryer, deep utility sink, and mechanical systems. Garage & Outdoor Amenities Adjacent to the home is an oversized detached garage measuring 30 by 40 feet (1,200 square feet), offering ample space for vehicles, equipment, or workshop needs. The property is equipped with two RV hookups, ideal for guests or recreational vehicles. Additionally, a large dog run and kennels located behind the house provide excellent facilities for pet owners or working dogs, enhancing the property's versatility and convenience. Water System & Infrastructure A vital feature of the property is the reliable water supply, supported by a well drilled in 2017 to a depth of approximately 580 feet. The well is housed in an insulated well house, ensuring year-round protection and functionality. Power and a comprehensive pipeline system are in place to support livestock needs and irrigation. The property also includes four sock tanks for watering livestock, one of which is designed for winter use. Well-maintained fencing, gates, and a cattle guard help manage livestock movement and secure the property. Conservation Easement & Habitat This property is part of a Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Conservation Easement, which preserves the natural habitat and promotes sustainable land management through an approved Grazing Management Plan. Approximately 10 acres surrounding the farmstead and home improvements are excluded from the easement, providing flexibility for the owner’s use. The surrounding region is renowned for its Prairie Pothole wetlands, which create crucial seasonal wetlands that support upland birds and migratory species during nesting seasons each spring, adding ecological value and wildlife viewing opportunities.

For nearly 25 years the relationship between this property’s long-term tenant and it’s late owner stood as a model of mutual respect and shared stewardship. The owner, a native of the Saco area, understood the realities of ranching – unpredictable markets, years of drought and the importance of managing land for long term use.  He valued not only the grass, water and fences, but also the person entrusted to care for them. That trust was well-placed. The tenant, who continues to operate the ranch today, has managed the land with the same attention to detail and pride an owner would – maintaining fences, preserving the grass, and treating the land as something worth investing in, rather than a resource for using up.  This partnership helped preserve the property’s condition though decades of careful use. Now, with the owner’s passing, the time has come for the next operator to take the reins – someone who can appreciate the years of thoughtful management and put the property to use for themselves, either by continuing to lease the property as the current owner has or by putting the property to use as an extension of their own operation. Located 8.5 +/- miles directly north of Saco, this 2,637+/- acre deeded property offers an opportunity for expansion to a ranch operation looking for additional grazing acres. Of the total acreage, 1,500+/- acres are considered Improved Pasture, having recently exited the Grasslands CRP program after over 20 years of enrollment, with the remaining 1,100+/- acres considered Native Grass.  While in the program, grazing one the CRP acres was restricted to 45 days per year, leaving significant carryover grass now available to a new owner. The native grass mix includes pubescent and western wheatgrass, with pockets of alfalfa — all in excellent condition thanks to conservative past management. The property is fenced into 2 pastures, with new barbed wire fence on 3 sides.  Access is available from the west via Turkey Track Road, and from the south and east by Frenchman Creek Road.  A pit and reservoir on site catch spring run off but cannot be relied upon as a year-around water source.  Multiple undeveloped springs are evident throughout the property and present opportunities for a new owner to develop a long-term water solution. Carrying capacity is estimated at 175 cow/calf pairs for a six-month grazing season, contingent on further water development.  With no buildings, wells, or power infrastructure in place — and 2024 property taxes of $4,942 — the property offers a low-maintenance, low-overhead opportunity. It’s a straightforward, well-managed grazing unit that is ideally suited for first-time or seasoned land investors or a local operator looking to expand with productive, ready-to-use pasture.

Kid Curry Hideout The Kid Curry Hideout is a unique land holding that is entirely surrounded by BLM and combines timberland, rugged rock outcroppings and springy bottom all located just 3 miles away from the famous Missouri River in Phillips County, Montana. Situated in hunting district 621, “The Breaks” is a well known term for elk hunters due to the high volume of trophy elk, sizable whitetail and mule deer populations and stellar upland bird hunting. Hunters and adventurers will instantly appreciate the 149± miles of the Missouri River that make up the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument which boasts endless campgrounds and recreational amenities. The Kid Curry Hideout provides a secluded blank page with multiple building sites for its new owner to create the perfect hunting cabin or a favorite recreational destination.

  This 120+/-acre property, located just 4 miles northeast of Malta, MT off Kjos County Road, offers 88.3 acres of irrigated hay ground with ditch rights and 31.7 acres of native grass. The Malta irrigation ditch runs through the property, providing 2 acre-feet of water per acre for the irrigated ground, which is managed by flood and siphon irrigation. Producing approximately 5 tons of hay per acre, the land is ideal for agricultural use and fall grazing after the hay has been harvested.The property is a prime hunting location with abundant deer and pheasant populations. Russian Olive, mature Cottonwood trees, and thick willow groves provide excellent habitat for whitetail deer, pheasants, and other upland game birds. Hunting on this land has been properly managed over the past 20 years, and the whitetail population reflects this. Fencing is in place on all boundary lines, including a newly constructed eastern boundary fence. The property is free of structures, except for an old cistern and outhouse location. Property taxes are $3,248.61 annually. Mineral rights, if any, will be retained by the seller. This is an exceptional opportunity for those seeking irrigated hay ground, prime hunting land, or fall grazing in Montana. For more details or to schedule a viewing, contact Tanner Anderson at Northwest Realty & Auction at 406.654.4473 or email at [email protected].

Dodson Creek Ranch - Cattle Grazing with Irrigated Acres The Dodson Creek Ranch located in Dodson Montana was operated by it's founding family for more than 100 years.  The ranch is rich in local history and is one of the originating members and developers of the Dodson and Phillips County’s Irrigation System.  The family also donated a portion of land from the ranch to Phillips County that has been the host to the Phillips County Fair for the past 100+ years. Montana Cattle Ranch for Sale: The Dodson Creek Ranch The property consists of 2,587+/- Deeded Acres. The ranch has been allotted 259+/- acres of ditch rights associated with the North Dodson Irrigation System and are typically allowed two to three irrigations per year. Hay production has not been part of the ranch operation for years.   The irrigated acres have been utilized for grazing purposes.   The remaining deeded acres consist of native range land. Water on this ranch is typically plentiful throughout.   With the Dodson Creek running the length of the ranch, water pockets in the creek will typically hold water.  There is a large dam on the north end of the property and another on the south, with a well located halfway up the Dodson creek service by a solar pump.  There is also a 400 gallon per minute well located on the south end of the property on the edge of the irrigated acreage that has not been utilized. Invest in Montana Ranching: Cattle and Hay Development The improvements consist of two mobile homes, calving shed, hip roof barn, shop, equipment shed, and a set of working corrals and 4 large pens that could possibly be converted and utilized as a feedlot.   All water to improvements comes from Dodson city water system. The local area has an average of 15” to 19” of precipitation a year, with an elevation of 4266’.

Montana Pivot Ranch for Sale | Excellent Water Rights and Proven Hay Production The Bowdoin Road Pivot Ranch in Malta, Montana is a terrific alfalfa seed production farm or hay base property, located in the heart of mule-deer and upland game bird hunting territory. A full-time or absentee owner can enjoy the North Central Montana lifestyle with a ranch property that is relatively easy to operate and maintain. The offering totals 1,533.55+/- acres, with 305+/- acres of irrigated hayfields served by a 1,950’ pivot irrigation system. The remaining acres consists of 680.3+/- acres of improved pasture and 490.5+/- acres of native grass. 305 acres carry irrigation rights from the Malta Irrigation District, with a water turn on date of May 15th and a shut off of September 1st. In addition the ranch has a 100’ deep irrigation well that services the pivot as a secondary water option with an output of 1,500 gallons per minute. Bowdoin Ranch hunting | White Tail, Mule Deer, Upland Game Birds The Bowdoin Pivot Ranch has few improvements and those structures on the ranch are utilitarian. Aside from the T&L 2018 Center Pivot Sprinkler Irrigation System, the main improvements are a 150-horsepower pump that services the irrigation well and a 125 horsepower pump that brings water out of the irrigation canal to the pivot, all included in the sales price. The irrigation system is robust enough to put down 1/2” of water across the 305+/- acres in approximately 26 hours. Power to use the well and irrigate the property has consistently run between $10,000.00-$15,000.00 annually. The well has a 16” well casing and provides approximately 70 pounds of pressure at the pivot. Property taxes in 2022 were $12,612.00. 50% of the existing mineral rights will be retained by the property owner. Limited improvements on the Bowdoin Pivot Ranch, leaving a blank slate for the new owner The property averages a yield of approximately 600 pounds per acre of alfalfa seed on the 152.5 +/- acre north field, seeded most recently in 2018. In the spring of 2023 Alfalfa was seeded in 24” rows on the 152.5+/- acre south field and millet was seeded as a cover crop. Red Siberian Millet was selected to compete as little as possible with the young alfalfa plants for light, water, and mineral elements. The owner’s 32 years of experience in seed production lends to his expertise in choosing and maintaining a healthy alfalfa stand. Three tons per acre of hay was produced in one cutting this past year from the south field, and 5-6 tons of hay per acre on the property can be an annual anticipated production amount. If a new producer wanted to run cattle, 100 head for 6 months would be a conservative estimate. Montana Ranch for Sale with abundant Recreational Opportunities--Hunting, Fishing, Horseback Riding, ATV Trails No living quarters currently exist on the property, making it a blank slate for a new owner. Phillips County, Montana, is ideally situated for hunting and  recreation. The area is well known for excellent big game hunting, specifically for whitetail, mule deer and occasional moose. It is located in hunting region 620. The ranch has an abundant upland bird game population including Ringed-neck pheasant, Sage grouse, and sharp-tailed grouse.  Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge area, is less than a mile away from the property’s north boundary. Recreational activities such as wildlife observation, photography, hiking, cross-country skiing, and upland bird and waterfowl hunting can be enjoyed on the Refuge. Public access hunting in Phillips County is outstanding, the Malta BLM Field Office manages resources and activities on 1.1 million surface acres of huntable area making it an ideal location for outdoorsmen. Malta, Montana Hay Production and Irrigated Land For Sale This Montana ranch is less than fifteen minutes from Malta, MT with shopping, dining, entertainment, and regional airport conveniences. Nelson Reservoir, a large recreational lake, with outstanding year-round Walleye and Northern Pike fishing is a short 15-minute drive away and Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, the only natural hot spring in Montana's northeastern tier is also in close proximity. Tanner Anderson, Sales Associate and Co-owner of Northwest Realty & Auction is proud to present this property for sale. Tanner Anderson’s background in the ranching lifestyle runs deep. He understands the value and importance of tillable acreage, how cattle stocking rate affects rangelands, the ins-and-outs of water rights, habitat management, and more. Tanner’s ability to gauge a property’s values, highlight its best assets and understand a buyer’s interests are a large part of his success—the rest of his successes are the result of his personable approach. For more information on this property, Tanner can be reached at 406-654-4473.