Your Trusted Partner for Over 43 Years, Serving the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions
Discover farm and ranch real estate for sale.
Your Trusted Partner for Over 43 Years, Serving the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions
Discover farm and ranch real estate for sale.
Your Trusted Partner for Over 43 Years, Serving the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions
Discover farm and ranch real estate for sale.
Your Trusted Partner for Over 43 Years, Serving the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions
Discover farm and ranch real estate for sale.
Your Trusted Partner for Over 43 Years, Serving the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions
Discover farm and ranch real estate for sale.
Your Trusted Partner for Over 43 Years, Serving the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains Regions
Discover farm and ranch real estate for sale.

Discover Western Real Estate
Leverage our 40+ years of experience and hundreds of ranch transactions to find your perfect piece of paradise – whatever that means to you.
Licensed in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
Ranches + Farms
Invest in the bounty of the West with ranches and farm land for sale.
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Hunting + Recreational
Begin your Western adventure with land for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife conservation.
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Off Market Properties
Learn more about properties not currently being marketed.
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Homes + Land
Enjoy natural beauty, vibrant community life, and economic opportunity with residential land for sale around Montana.
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Sell Your Property
We represent landowners looking to sell their property and embark on the next adventure.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Ranches + Farms
Invest in the bounty of the West with ranches and farm land for sale.
EXPLORE LISTINGS
Hunting + Recreational
Begin your Western adventure with land for hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and wildlife conservation.
EXPLORE LISTINGS
Off Market Properties
Learn more about properties not currently being marketed.
REQUEST MORE INFO
Homes + Land
Enjoy natural beauty, vibrant community life, and economic opportunity with residential land for sale around Montana.
EXPLORE LISTINGS
Sell Your Property
We represent landowners looking to sell their property and embark on the next adventure.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Our Latest Listings
Check out new-to-us and new-to-market Western Great Plains and Rocky Mountain property: Recreational, residential, ranches, and more.
$7,950,000
Pompey’s Pillar, Montana
Encompassing 2,958 deeded acres, teeming with numerous species from small game to big game. The property and its surrounding area are renowned for trophy elk, mule deer, turkey, and bear in the ponderosa hills, as well as elk, whitetail deer, turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl in the irrigated ground/ river bottom. Finding a property with such a diverse population of huntable species within an hour of a commercial airport is rare nowadays. Located downstream of Billings, MT, with roughly 1.5 miles of frontage along the banks of the Yellowstone River and almost 2.5 miles of creek, Hunters Paradise on the Yellowstone is a buffet for a recreational buyer. The ranch is currently managed as a cow-calf operation, a ranch that has remained fairly unchanged for over 100 years.
$8,995,000
Ismay, Montana
Hay Creek Ranch is a 6,800± acre working cattle operation located 10 miles south of Ismay, MT. The ranch consists of 6,079 deeded acres, 640 State lease, and 80 BLM, all in one contiguous block of well-watered grass pastures with pipelines, reservoirs, and a large spring. With 1,100± acres of hay ground, it supports 230 animal units and could run an additional 50–75 if supplementary fed. Key improvements include a log home, two greenhouses, calving and shop facilities, and good fencing. Hunting opportunities for mule deer, antelope, turkey, upland birds, and the occasional elk round out this
$7,950,000
Pompey’s Pillar, Montana
Encompassing 2,958 deeded acres, teeming with numerous species from small game to big game. The property and its surrounding area are renowned for trophy elk, mule deer, turkey, and bear in the ponderosa hills, as well as elk, whitetail deer, turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl in the irrigated ground/ river bottom. Finding a property with such a diverse population of huntable species within an hour of a commercial airport is rare nowadays. Located downstream of Billings, MT, with roughly 1.5 miles of frontage along the banks of the Yellowstone River and almost 2.5 miles of creek, Hunters Paradise on the Yellowstone is a buffet for a recreational buyer. The ranch is currently managed as a cow-calf operation, a ranch that has remained fairly unchanged for over 100 years.
$8,995,000
Ismay, Montana
Hay Creek Ranch is a 6,800± acre working cattle operation located 10 miles south of Ismay, MT. The ranch consists of 6,079 deeded acres, 640 State lease, and 80 BLM, all in one contiguous block of well-watered grass pastures with pipelines, reservoirs, and a large spring. With 1,100± acres of hay ground, it supports 230 animal units and could run an additional 50–75 if supplementary fed. Key improvements include a log home, two greenhouses, calving and shop facilities, and good fencing. Hunting opportunities for mule deer, antelope, turkey, upland birds, and the occasional elk round out this

Decades of Ranch Real Estate Experience
Led by Broker/Owner and outdoorsman, Bill Bahny, our real estate team is the real deal, with decades of ranch real estate experience and a personal affinity for the natural splendor of the West.
Our combination of knowledge about the particulars of ranch real estate and access to “off-the-grid” market information makes us the best Western real estate team for your needs.
Bill Bahny & Associates is a licensed broker in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.
What To Know About Ranch Real Estate
Navigating ranch real estate is an adventure of its own. Ensuring a property’s water rights, zoning, and infrastructure align with your vision is essential. We are your local entry point to the world of ranch real estate.
What is the advantage of a buyer’s agent in ranch real estate?
A buyer’s agent represents only your interests, using deep knowledge of ranch, agricultural, and recreational land to identify properties that align with your goals. They analyze value, assess risks like water and mineral rights, and handle negotiations to secure the best terms. Working with an experienced ranch specialist means you gain access to off-market listings and a trusted advocate from offer to closing.
What is the advantage of a seller’s agent in ranch real estate?
A seller’s agent uses expert pricing, marketing, and negotiation strategies to position your property for success. They understand land values, zoning laws, water rights, and the specific buyers drawn to Montana ranches. Professional photography, drone footage, and targeted exposure maximize visibility and ensure your property is presented to qualified buyers—resulting in a smoother, more advantageous sale.
What are water rights, and why do I need them?
Many Western states apply a first-come come-first first-served doctrine to groundwater known as prior appropriation, where the earliest user has a priority over later users. This means that land rights are not always tied to water rights. When buying a property, you should always confirm who the water rights belong to, rather than relying on claimed use history.
What are mineral rights?
Mineral rights give you the authority to explore for or extract underground resources (oil, gas, coal, or minerals). These rights can be owned separately from the surface, meaning the land’s surface owner might not control what lies beneath, making it critical to review deeds, title records, and property disclosures before purchasing to ensure clarity on mineral ownership and future use.
What zoning regulations do I need to be aware of?
Zoning laws in Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming shape how land can be used; these can dictate whether property qualifies for agricultural, residential, or commercial use and are most often set by county commissions. Conservation easements, which may be present anywhere in the region, restrict development to preserve wildlife habitat or scenic values.
Why invest in Western real estate?
The promising allure of the American West is still alive in Montana, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming, where land offers unparalleled opportunity, beauty, and recreation. Demand is rising for land with secure water and mineral rights, tax advantages, and unspoiled landscapes, making property here a strategic investment as well as the start of a personal legacy.





