Field notes
Wings Over the West: A Tradition of Upland Hunting & Land Management
The prairie grass is brittle underfoot and touched with frost. A pair of bird dogs work the cover ahead of you, their tails carving patterns in the cool air until one slams on point. In the stillness, you hold your breath, knowing the silence is about to be broken by the sudden thunder of wings ...
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Spotlight: The Largest Sage Grouse Conservation Bank in the West, Pathfinder Ranches
In the expansive sagebrush seas of central Wyoming, where rugged mountain ranges frame endless horizons and historic trails, Pathfinder Ranches stands as a monumental fusion of traditional ranching, cutting-edge wildlife conservation, and market-driven environmental stewardship. Encompassing a staggering 916,076 acres across Natrona, Carbon, Sweetwater, and Fremont counties, this property represents nearly 1% of Wyoming’s landmass. ...
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Navigating Carbon Markets: How Rocky Mountain Ranches Can Unlock New Revenue Streams
In the high country of the American West, where wind-whipped ridges meet vast expanses of sagebrush and bunchgrass, a quiet revolution is taking root. It is measured not in acres of hay or head of cattle, but in tons of carbon locked deep beneath the soil. As the 2025 Farm Bill extension rolls out its ...
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Why Is Winter An Excellent Time To Buy Western Ranch Property?
Most buyers browse ranch listings by the fireplace, dreaming of summer pastures and fall colors. But experienced ranchers know better: winter is when you discover what a property really is. The cold season strips away the beauty shots and reveals the truth. That scenic mountain access? Winter shows whether it’s truly passable. Those charming outbuildings? ...
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