* RIVER, LIVE CREEK, and ELEVATION CHANGES * , Mangum, OK 73554(Greer County)

The ranch has two streams, plus canyons filled with pools of spring water. On the north side, Fish Creek winds the ranch through two different quarters for over a 1/4 mile. The creeks depth can vary from 1'-6' and is home to several species of small fish. It is fed by several springs and combines with the Red River a few miles beyond the property.

The second stream is the Salt Fork of the Red River, which forms the south border of the ranch for over one mile of river frontage. The Salt Fork is one of four main branches of the Red River. This river runs water year around and provides a natural attraction to the areas wildlife. The east side of the ranch's river border has dense tree hammocks lining it, plus wild plum thickets and brush. Next to these wooded areas are seven flat fields with various improved range grasses, totaling 110 acres. The fields just came out of the CRP program, so they can be grazed now or put back into cultivation for winter pasture or wildlife food plots. The west side of the river border rises along 100' tall bluff ridges, providing outstanding views up and down the river and across the surrounding ranches.

In addition to these streams, the ranch has seven ponds, one of which is 15' deep. They could be stocked to provide fishing opportunities. There are a few canyons that could be dammed up to build large lakes as well. The ranch currently has five water wells, all within a 100' depth.

TERRAIN/VEGETATION:

The terrain changes from deep valleys and rolling hills on the north to pasture flats and canyons towards the south. The whole ranch varies in elevation between 1550' and 1700'. The draws and the river are lined with tall hardwoods, such as elm, hackberry, willow, and cottonwood, while the pastures are predominately filled with mesquite, with some juniper cover on the far west side. Native grasses include gramma, buffalo, bermuda, bluestem, and a variety of other species.

CATTLE RANCHING:

The ranch can comfortably run 100 cow/calf pairs, and even carried 140 pair in 2010 because of the thicker summer pastures from the excessive rain. The property has been strategically divided into eight different pastures, for rotational grazing. Each pasture has water for the animals, whether it be from a pond or stock tank filled from a water well. There are two sets of working pens - one for the south pastures and one for the north.

HUNTING/WILDLIFE:

This part of Greer County, between the Elm and Salt forks of the Red River, has lots of wooded areas and good native vegetation, a perfect habitat for whitetail deer. There are many acres of wheat ground also in the area, which help the native deer population continue to grow and prosper. The elevation changes and draws, scattered water sources, and food plot areas set it up for some serious whitetail hunting. It has never been commercially leased, only mildly hunted by the owner and his two sons. Over the years, they have taken some very nice trophies, each with large mass and multiple shooters, typical of the genetics in this region.

In addition to whitetails, the property has lots of Rio Grande turkeys in the river bottoms, and the tall cottonwoods and elm trees offer plenty of roosting areas. In the springtime, the owner has seen flocks with over 100 birds in it. Bobwhite quail are scarce, but the vegetation and terrain of the property provides protection and nesting areas, if a new owner wanted develop it further to support more coveys. Around the tanks and fields there is good hunting for mourning dove. Predators include coyote and bobcat.

ADDITIONAL RECREATION:

The many hills and trails provide scenic horseback riding across the whole property. Plenty of shaded picnic areas and camp sites along the way provide places to hang out and enjoy an afternoon or evening. With a UTV or 4-wheeler, a person can really experience the ranch's "hidden finds" and remote scenic outlooks as well.

INCOME PRODUCED:

As stated above, the ranch can carry 100 pairs year around, or could be used for stockers during the growing months. If the new owner did not want to run their own cattle, the seller will lease the grazing back for $10/acre.

On the far north side of the ranch, near the road entrance, is a small gravel pit, which the current owner uses to sell gravel to Harmon County. This gravel is leased on a year-to-year basis to Harmon County and can be continued or canceled at each fiscal year end. The income varies depending on the county's activities, but normally produces at least $2000/yr; the payments are received on a per load basis. The county maintains the sight very well and doesnt interfere with cattle or any other aspects of the ranch. They have their own private road, which they keep grated and clean. The gravel in the ground is generally shallow, and after they have scraped the surface and dug out what gravel they want, the land is smoothed back out so that it can go back to its native state. The potential for more income is available by leasing to Greer County as well.

MINERALS:

The seller does not believe he owns any minerals to transfer, but will not reserve any at closing. In February 2012, a 320 acre tract on the north side will have a previous reversion interest go back to the surface estate owner, which will then give the new owner 50% of the mineral rights on that particular tract. The rest of the ranch will remain as surface estate only. There is not any current production on the ranch, or in the general area.

ASKING PRICE:

$795/acre - cash due at closing to seller (reduced from $875/acre)

CONTACT:

For more information or to set up a private tour of the property, call land agent Ben Belew at cell phone (940) 357-9940.