Experts Journal

Are you wondering how to live off the land? The idea of going off-grid is appealing to many—it means living every single day in the fresh air and honing a more sustainable way of life.

The next generation of landowners are a force to be reckoned with, and Hall and Hall is evolving to serve the upcoming age. Historically, the rural land market has been driven by people with some tie to land, whether real or imagined. This could mean growing up on a farm or ranch, hunting and fishing, or having a business tie to land, such as the oil and gas industry.

Today we're bringing you some of our favorite fall and winter cocktail recipes to drink when the temperature drops.

No other big game animal embodies the wide open spaces of our country’s Western prairies and high desert steppe better than the pronghorn. Pronghorns are actually a uniquely American species that once used their incredible vision and speed to evade now-extinct Ice Age cheetahs.

South Dakota is home to more than 7 million pheasants and is consistently the best state in the country for bird counts and harvests. In 2021, the traditional season opens on October 16 and runs through January 31, 2022.

Many of you have asked which month you should go on your first elk hunt. In Western states, elk seasons can run anywhere from August to January. When you go will have a big impact on your style of hunting as tactics change from one week to the next. For instance, calling works very well during the rut, but it may not work at all once rifle seasons begin.

When summer fades away and is replaced with cool autumnal weather, many anglers hang up their waders in favor of other outdoor pursuits. But don’t let challenging conditions steer you away from fishing in the fall. There are still lots of fish to be caught and the transitioning scenery, pleasant weather and dwindling crowds make it a great time to be on the water.

A “living legacy”... Very few get the opportunity to be a part of what they build… of what they leave behind. Expose your next generation to the iconic principles that conquered the West. Part working ranch, part retreat, part time-machine… IX Ranch offers something truly unique in our over-connected, stressed out and entitled society. It’s a salve for your soul, a personal wilderness ecosystem and vehicle to live your legacy.