November 2014

Conservation Easements – Fundamentals for Buyers
11/20/2014
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Swan Land Company

If you are considering purchasing land that is protected under a conservation easement, understanding the fundamentals of these agreements is a valuable asset to determining if the land is right for you.  It is always best to start by discussing your questions and concerns with a qualified real estate broker or an attorney that has experience in conservation easements. They can help you find answers about what it is intended for, what rights and restrictions are in place and its specific terms and provisions.

What is a Conservation Easement?

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SOLD - Three Buttes Cattle Company
11/18/2014
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Swan Land Company

Swan Land Company is please to announce the sale of Three Buttes Cattle Company - a sportsman’s paradise with Pope and Young deer and trophy trout in the 1.5 mile stretch of the Sun River that runs through the Ranch.  Located four miles west of Simms and about 45 minutes from Great Falls, the 1,237 deeded-acre Ranch encompasses native pastures, irrigated alfalfa fields, lush wooded river bottom, big valleys and dramatic views of Floweree, Crown and Shaw Buttes.  This part of Montana is an extension of the Rocky Mountain Front, which is often called the ‘Crown of the Continent’ and represents some of the most scenic and dramatic views in the Rocky Mountains. 

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Hunting in Utah - Learn more about Cooperative Wildlife Management Units
11/10/2014
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Swan Land Company

The state of Utah utilizes a program that benefits hunters, private land owners, the state’s economy and its wildlife.  Cooperative Wildlife Management Units (CWMU’s) are hunt areas consisting of mostly private lands that have been authorized for the specific purpose of managing big game animals.  This Utah government program has opened more than two million acres of private land to the public. In order to qualify for the program, landowners must have a minimum of 5,000 contiguous acres to manage deer, pronghorn or turkey and a minimum of 10,000 contiguous acres for elk or moose.  Private landowners may join together to form a single CWMU.

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