A fifth generation Montanan, Wes was born and raised on his parents’ ranch in the Judith Basin. Since graduating from Montana State University with a B.S. in Agricultural Business, Finance Option and a minor in Economics in 1987, Wes has been involved in grain and livestock marketing throughout the Midwest and Pacific Northwest including nearly a dozen years with CHS, Inc. in Montana, South Dakota and Minnesota. During his eight-year stay in Minneapolis, he spent time as a floor broker at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange and served as president of CHS Inc.’s subsidiary, Country Hedging, Inc. Wes is also a past Director of the Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Wes has been with Hall & Hall Inc. since 2000 and has been a principal and director of the firm since 2003.
The Beartooth Foothills Ranch is located three miles east of the small town of Nye, Montana on the north slopes of the Beartooth Mountain Range. Red Lodge is 45 miles to the southeast via Montana Highways 419 and 78 through Roscoe, one of Montana’s prettiest country drives. Billings, Montana’s largest commercial center, is 70 miles east. The ranch consists of 686± deeded acres comprised of highly sought-after foothills and mountain hay meadows that border the Custer National Forest for one mile. The ranch boasts high-quality habitat for elk, mule deer, and whitetail deer. The famed Stillwater River, one of Montana’s finest freestone trout fisheries, is a mere two and a half miles away.
Located 20 minutes southwest from Philipsburg, Montana, the 400± acre Pintler Vista Ranch offers a spectacular hilltop setting with unmatched alpine views and a custom five-bedroom log home with horse facilities.
With 348± acres and three miles of shoreline, Cromwell Island is the largest private island in freshwater west of the Mississippi owned by a single party. Includes a 45,000± square foot French-inspired villa.
This 5,777± deeded-acre property with 398± leased acres offers excellent summer grazing, abundant wildlife, and prime elk hunting. Its diverse terrain, proximity to Dillon, and recreational opportunities make it an exceptional investment and retreat.
814± acre Muddy Creek Sedan Pasture is 30 to 45 minutes from Livingston, Bozeman, and Bridger Bowl Ski Resort, with one-third mile of Muddy Creek. The nearby 1,404± acre headquarters is also available.
8,940± deeded acres predominately used for summer grazing and recreational purposes. Located approximately ten miles southeast of the small college agricultural town of Dillon. Water and habitat for upland birds and big game.
