20368 ecr 1190 , Stigler, OK 74462(Haskell County)

SITE: 597 acres m/l of pasture land offering grazing and wildlife habitat. Split into two tracts, 440 and 157. The 440 is considered headquarters and is located approximately 4 miles NE of Stigler, the county seat for Haskell County. The 157 acre tract is located approximately 6 miles NE of the headquarters, just south of the old community of Tamaha, and just west of Kerr Lake. A section of the property actually adjoins corp land designated for backwater from the lake. The headquarter tract lies on a hilltop dropping down the valley offering outstanding views of the surrounding country. Draws running with spring water finger down the ridges and through fields of outstanding pastures. Over 50% of the soils are class 4 or better, with majority of balance class 6. Grass potential is evident. The 157 acre tract is a nearly level to gently sloping property with good soils in predominate class 4. Kerr Lake is across the road to the east.

UTILITES-Electric and phone to the headquarter unit, with the 157 acres also having access to rural water. The headquarters is serviced by water wells.

COVER: Estimate the 440 is close to 70% open for pasture and hay meadows. The 157 is estimated to be 90% open with much of the wooded area comprised of pecan trees. Grasses are a mixture of bermuda, clovers, and native. The grass stand is excellent, with the potential of the unit so evident under its present management. Of the remaining timber, while some could be removed for further pasture development, most is along draws, ridges or rocky areas, and would be best left for aesthetics, livestock protection/shelter and wildlife.

ACCESS: County road frontage to both properties.

MINERALS: none

IMPROVEMENTS: Very well cross fenced for easy and efficient cattle movement. 440 acres-13 separate pastures,157 acres-4 separate pastures. Modest ranch dwelling-1352 sf heated area, 3br/2b good condition. Excellent set of metal pens-70X70 covered working area with 12X16 h/ac medical/storage room, tub, alley, chute, scales, ground and pot load out. (Tub and scales excluded but would be available to purchase), 250 covered feed bunk, 2-125X150 feed pens, 10X160 covered alley, 8 35X50 sorting pens, water in every pen. Pipe-purlin metal construction, top quality and very well designed allowing for easy and efficient cattle processing. Three adjoining 10-acre calving/hospital pastures provide easy direct access to the cattle facility, all under open observation from the dwelling and facility.

WATER/STREAMS: 440 acres-9 ponds, 5 springs, 3 wells. Clearing and design for an approximate 11 acre lake is in place and ready to start. 157 acres-6 ponds, rural water availability

WILDLIFE- The unit has been developed with consideration for wildlife. Woods and draws strategically placed to allow for wildlife cover and movement. A good population of deer, turkey and small game is evident. Several trophy whitetails have been taken from the property. Locale to the Kerr Lake and corps land adds to the wildlife draw. Waterfowl habitat development would be a genuine possibility on the 157 acre tract. Fishing is considered tops in the stocked ponds, and Kerr Lake access is available.

COMMENTS: A very desirable cattle operation that has been designed and developed for efficiency and subsequent profitability. The working facilities are outstanding, allowing for cattle processing, feeders, or other like operations. The place is move on ready, very well maintained, excellent pastures, facilities excellent, and a modest dwelling overlooking the valley below. Ride the valleys and pastures either horseback or ATV, look for long lost arrowheads along the springs and campsites used ages ago by the original inhabitants, enjoy one of the nicest ranches in SE Oklahoma. This is a cowboys operation designed by a cattleman. See if you can wear his boots!