6485 Hwy 14-16 Arvada, WY 82831

Situated between Sheridan and Gillette, Wyoming this 2,303 +/- deeded acre ranch is both a well-balanced working cattle ranch and recreational hunting property. The ranch encompasses approximately 743 +/-acres of tillable farmland, 1,200 +/- acres of well-watered rangeland, and 360 +/- acres of breaks and trees, home to both mature Mule Deer and Antelope. The Drake Ranch has exceptional grass and improved pasture and the owner's rated the carrying capacity of 125-150 pairs with some supplemental feed during the winter months.

The 3-bedroom 2-bathroom ranch headquarters is situated on the eastern side of the property alongside adjacent to multiple shop buildings, a calving barn, and working set of corrals. From the headquarters, one can see the diverse topography of expansive hay meadows, improved pasture, and timbered draws that surround the improvements. The headquarters location not only offers stunning views of the ranch, but also the ideal location to keep an eye on your cows and passing herds of local wildlife.

While the ranch currently operates using a single well which meets all present needs, it also features a second well which only needs a power supply, as well as multiple capped wells that could be reactivated depending on future demands. In addition, there are several reservoirs scattered across the landscape helping support the cattle operation.

Timbered draws, healthy sagebrush habitat, and lush hayfields allow wildlife to find refuge and food supply in abundance. Mule Deer, Antelope, and upland game birds thrive on the ranch and throughout the area. Migrating elk pass through and occasionally and have been spotted on the ranch in recent years. Low hunting pressure in the area, moderate elevations, and well-blocked large privately owned neighboring ranches are contributing factors to the abundance and quality of game animals the region is known for.

The ranch is bisected east and west by Highway 14-16 allowing convenient access across the ranch and into both Sheridan and Gillette. Ivy Creek Road, a well-improved gravel county road runs north and south through the northern portion of the ranch. The ranch also has many miles of improved interior ranch roads allowing easy movement of trucks, trailers, and equipment to the pastures and hay meadows.

This well-cared-for ranch is ready for its next owner and ideal for a current operator or family who desires the Wyoming ranching lifestyle.