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.
With 800± deeded acres and adjoining public lands, this property provides excellent hunting for elk and other big game. It features one mile of Axes Canyon Creek and offers high-quality hunting opportunities at an attractive price.
The Dudis Farm is approximately 558 total acres, with 290± irrigated. Located 12 miles north of Hardin, with outstanding hunting, there is nearly one mile of Bighorn River frontage.
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.
The Angler’s Retreat on the Shields represents a rare find with 39± acres and three quarters of a mile of Shields River frontage 15 miles from Livingston. The beautifully renovated farmhouse and outbuildings create a charming, riparian getaway.
Cherry Springs Ranch is a balanced horse/cow operation with a beautiful home and horse facility. With over 5,850 acres, this conveniently located ranch is minutes from Bridger, Montana.
