0 Alkali Gulch Rd, Hesperus, CO 81326

This 2388 +/- acre incredible hunting ranch is now available. Located in Hesperus, CO just a short 25/30 minutes from the incredible mountain town of Durango, CO. The secret to the hunting on this ranch is that the ranch borders Ute Indian Land where the general public is not allowed to hunt, thus many of the animals reach Boone and Crocket status. Several ponds and wells are in place. Also this ranch has so much water. The ranch encompasses +/- 2388 acres. There are no unwanted improvements (like someone else's dream mansion) to pay for. Several ideal secluded building locations have been identified that would allow you to enjoy the incredible San Juan Mountain views but would not impact your incredible hunting. There is currently NO conservation easement but the property could be an ideal candidate for the tax minded, conservation legacy ranch investor. The land consist of dense Juniper and Cedar trees with large open pockets that were created for food plots, there are 5 solar wells that fill the dirt ponds and water troughs and the food plots. We just had the wells tested, there is some minor work needed ( we have a documented full report) as we have seen several wells in the area on other hunting ranches have gone dry in this 3 year drought we have been in, so the water has been a major concern for anyone buying hunting land. This is an absolute game changer news. Well # 1 Static level 130ft, depth greater than 500 + ft. Well #2 Static level 310ft and depth greater than 500 + ft, Well # 3 Static level 130 ft and depth greater than 500+ ft. Wells 4 and 5 are over 500 ft deep. The location of this property is ideal being just a short 25 min drive from Durango, CO, All the land surrounding the property is large private ranches/farms, so there is no orange army interfering with your hunting and the the entire west and part of the south side is all Ute Land (4.5 miles) and the Ute Indians are known their meticulous game management. The animals have a undisturbed sanctuary on the Ute land ( the public can not hunt Ute land) and then will come to the property for the water and food plots and shelter. There is documented 430 +/- plus Elk taking with a bow with the average Elk at around 340-360 and 180-219 plus Mule Deer. Also the land holds Bears, Bobcats and Lions so your hunting options have a variety of directions. Colorado offers OTC Elk tags for 2nd and 3rd rifle (always check regs) and the ranch comes with several land owner Mule Deer tags (3/6 per year. ) The land has not been hunted hard in years so the game is literally everywhere and with just a few minor improvements to the land and it would just an absolute prime honey hole with an ideal location being only 30 min from Durango, and our new hospital, expansion airport, Purgatory ski resort, main street and its 130 +/- restaurants, Home Depot etc. The land currently only has had a handful of hunters over the last several years as the owner lives in Africa, however he does sell his tags for (Elk and Mule Deer) all other hunts Lion and Bear could also be sold or used yourself. The way the land sits its ideal for the archery hunters while also the large open spaces makes for great big game long rifle / muzzle loader hunting. Also being directly off an year round maintained road this prime hunting property has easy access ALL year round with only 3 ways in and out and is gated and locked. The lower elevation of the ranch also holds year round residents Deer and Elk all winter with a good food source of (sage, juniper) so you can hunt all winter with easy access. This is a opportunity to buy an incredible hunting ranch and a extreme low price point for this prime hunting area with the perfect location with a short drive from town and is a very large track thats get several land owner tags and now water and more water, Priced well below other hunting ranches in the area. Don't miss this one... 5/7 ponds and 5 solar wells in place. Majestic Elk Ranch game management has not even come close to its potential. With the dawning of a new day in America, today's hunting land investment demand is at an all time high and the Majestic Elk Ranch checks that box well. With landowner buck tags available, over-the-counter bull elk rifle tags, well disbursed water sources, food plots all make for great hunting also with a great year round location... The seller represents 5 water wells, 5 wildlife stock ponds and acres of food plots. At a mild 6000-7000 ft. elevation, the four season climate is absolutely perfect for managing the resident herd, supplemented by the San Juan Mountain migration. One is hard pressed to find a more consistent trophy mule deer property. Future Value The ranch is located less than 30 minutes to Durango's +/-135 restaurants, New hospital, Wal-mart, Home Depot, Fort Lewis Collage, San Juan Mountain snow skiing, and the commercial and private jet airport with daily commercial flights to Denver, Phoenix and Dallas/Ft. Worth. There is power to the property and county maintained all-weather road access. Located far enough south to not have your game affected by winter kill, totally out of the wolf reintroduction corridor, and no grizzly bears, the Majectic Elk Ranch just might be the one you've been waiting for. Call or email today for more information and a qualified showing. Co brokers welcome.