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.
229± acres substantially surrounded by Lolo National Forest. Lodge facility with two commercial kitchens and bar, plus several additional residences. Ideal for hosting events, gatherings, or short-term rentals.
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.
Quality southern Montana farm/grass combination available for the first time in decades. An excellent mix of productive farmland, creek bottom, and native range with 1,806± deeded and 640± BLM leased acres.
Brand Rock Ranch represents a solid combination of trophy big game, upland bird, and waterfowl hunting in concert with production ag suitable for registered or commercial cattle in a great location.
The 373± acre sporting property is located near Belgrade, Montana. Encompassing the headwaters of Story Creek, productive cropland has been managed for wildlife from pheasants to waterfowl to trophy quality whitetail deer.
