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Introduction

The West Rim Ranch is located on the quiet side of the Teton Mountain Range

on the northwestern rim of the Big Hole Mountains. The 2,553.56 deeded acres

of the West Rim Ranch span into both Teton and Madison County in Idaho. The

ranch has diverse landscape that includes timbered hillsides, large open pastures,

deep tree-lined canyons and a 2.5-mile shared border with the Caribou-Targhee

National Forest. From north to south, the ranch ascends to meet the forest

border with elevated views of the nearby agricultural landscape and larger ranch

holdings to the north and west. Wide-open spaces dominate the horizon, which

is framed by numerous mountain ranges including the Lemhi Range, Lost River

Range, Centennial Range and the Big Hole Range. On a clear day, one can see the

tree-covered hillsides of Yellowstone National Park.

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The ranch is located in both Teton and Madison counties, on Idaho’s easternmost edge along the famous Teton

Range. Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is positioned an hour and a half away and offers commercial air service, fine dining

and endless recreational pursuits. This alpine ranch borders the Caribou-Targhee National Forest along the northern

foothills of the Big Hole Mountain Range commonly known as the west rim. The Big Hole Range provides a natural

divison between the bustling communities of Idaho Falls and Brigham Young University’s (BYU) Idaho campus in

the town of Rexburg (population 80,000) and the Teton Valley communities (population 6,000). An incoming owner

will find it convenient to have all of today’s modern conveniences, including commercial air service in Idaho Falls as

well as the benefits of Teton Valley within 25 miles of the ranch.


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The ranch offers numerous recreational opportunities onsite, as well as in the adjacent national forest. In addition, Teton Valley boasts

an array of recreational diversity that is sure to satisfy outdoor enthusiasts of all types. The Teton River, Canyon Creek, Bitch Creek

and other feeder creeks offer nearby access to some of the best trout fisheries in the world. The ranch’s highly desirable National

Forest boundary provides convenient access to the expansive wilderness of Caribou-Targhee National Forest and its elaborate series

of trail systems. This public land offers many additional activities including horseback riding, hiking, biking, camping, hunting and

snowmobiling. The southwest entrance to Yellowstone National Park is 45 minutes from the ranch, and Grand Teton National Park is

a scenic hour and a half drive via Teton Valley and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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Many anglers consider the area to be one of the most trout-rich regions in

the world. This corner of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, located in

southeast Idaho, provides many trout fisheries ranging from small wading streams

to large floatable rivers. The Teton River runs through Teton Valley and lies within

close proximity to the ranch. Trophy cutthroat and rainbow trout as well as the

occasional brook trout inhabit this famous fishery. With rolling meadows that rise

up to meet the majestic mountain vistas in all directions, the Teton River is referred

to as “the most scenic trout stream in North America.” The Teton River is graced

with an abundance of mayfly, stonefly, caddis and midge hatches while terrestrial

patterns also work well in the late summer months. Local outfitters have reported,

in the Idaho Fly Fishing Guide, catching cutthroat trout as large as 23 inches in size

and rainbow trout exceeding 24 inches.

The famed Henry’s Fork, world-renowned for its

rainbow and brown trout, lies fifteen miles to the north-

west near Ashton. One would be hard pressed to read any

publication on western fly fishing and not see the Henry’s

Fork highlighted. From the famous salmonfly hatch in

the Box Canyon to the sought-after green and brown

drake hatches on the Railroad Ranch, the Henry’s Fork is

truly an angler’s paradise with nearly year round floating

and wading opportunities.

The South Fork of the Snake River, commonly known as the “Queen of

the Dry Fly”, is a tailwater fishery that flows out of Palisades Dam on the border

of Wyoming and Idaho, and it can be reached within a 1-hour drive from the

ranch. The South Fork is an angler’s dream because it offers varied hatches and

a healthy population of brown trout, rainbow trout, native Yellowstone cutthroat

and Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat. The South Fork flows for 60 miles through

high mountain valleys, rugged canyons and broad flood plains to its confluence

with the Henry’s Fork. The Fall River, Bitch Creek, and the waters of Yellowstone

National Park are all nearby and easily accessible.

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Conservation EasementThe ranch could provide substantial tax benefits to an

incoming owner who places a conservation easement

on the property. This is due to the ecologically sensitive

nature of the ranch with its profusion of wildlife habitat,

including big game movement corridors, wintering and

transitional range, sharp-tailed grouse nesting area and

overall aesthetics. The Teton Valley Land Trust can be

consulted regarding the value of such an easement and

would be the likely stewardship organization of this

unique property.

Wildlife and Hunting

As an extension of the Greater Yellowstone

Ecosystem, the area offers a diverse population

of wildlife, benefitting primarily from the nearby

Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Big game species

include elk, moose, mule deer, black bear, wolf,

mountain lion, bobcat and fox. Birds of interest

include the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse,

Hungarian partridge, golden eagle, bald eagle and

other raptors native to the area as well as more than

60 other bird species.

The current owners have conducted several

wildlife studies verifying the importance of the habitat

on the West Rim Ranch. In two separate studies,

both the Idaho Fish and Game and Intermountain

Aquatics, a local environmental consulting firm,

identified three sharp-tailed grouse leks, or breeding

grounds, on the property. Considering the sharp-

tailed grouse is listed as “high priority” in the Idaho

Bird Conservation Plan, this property and the high

density of leks found onsite only solidifies this ranch’s

importance in our ecosystem.

The canyons that dissect the plateaus on

the property are lined with aspens and conifers

and are considered critical habitat for big game.

These canyons provide movement corridors, refuge

and critical winter and transitional range for these

animals.

Summary• 2,553.56 deeded acres spanning both Teton

and Madison Counties in Idaho• 25 miles from Driggs and Rexburg, Idaho• 25 miles from FBO in Driggs for private

aircrafts and 1 hour to commercial air service in Idaho Falls

• Access via year round maintained County Road• Borders Caribou Targhee National Forest for

approximately 2.5 miles• Rolling topography with good mix of open

pastures and timber• Important big game migration corridor and

upland bird nesting habitat• No conservation easement in place, however

a prime easement candidate

• 150 acres of big game food plots planted in 2018

• Available in different parcel configurations- please contact brokers for more info

LISTING PRICE:

Reduced from $5,750,000 to $4,500,000

TAXES: $5,526.59 in 2018

CONTACTSFor more information please contact

Tate Jarry at 307.413.2180,

[email protected] or

Carlos Ordonez at 307.690.6375,

[email protected]


Notes:1) This is an exclusive listing of Live Water Properties LLC; an agent of Live Water Properties must be present to conduct a showing. The owners respectfully request that other agents and/or prospective buyers contact Live Water Properties in advance

to schedule a proper showing and do not attempt to tour or trespass the property on their own. Thank you. 2) Offering subject to errors, omissions, prior sale, change or withdrawal without notice, and approval of purchase by owner. Information provided herein is intended as a general guideline and has been provided by sources deemed reliable, but the accuracy of which we cannot guarantee. 3) Live Water Properties LLC represents the Seller as a Seller’s Agent.

West Rim Ranch - Aerial Map••Maps are for visual aid only accuracy is not guaranteed.



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