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 Brand Rock Home Ranch is a highly productive, well-located 15,593± acre working cattle ranch situated along US Highway 12. The property includes 5,692± deeded acres – composed of 4,996± acres of rangeland, 323± acres of dryland hay and improved pasture, 217± acres of dry crop, and 114± acres of irrigated land, further enhanced by 230 acre-feet of additional water from Deadman’s Basin.
Grazing capacity is substantial, with 9,261± acres of BLM land offering 1,951 AUMs and 640± acres of state lease contributing an additional 269 AUMs. Livestock operations are supported by a 7,930± square-foot sale barn with an upstairs apartment, 1,120 feet of bunk space, and extensive pen and handling infrastructure. The stockwater infrastructure on the ranch is in excellent condition, with many miles of new pipeline and tanks.
Located within the boundaries of Hunting District 535, the ranch is renowned for its high-quality elk hunting. It also provides excellent opportunities for mule deer, whitetail, antelope, turkey, and upland gamebird hunting. Conveniently, Billings Logan International Airport is a mere 55 miles away.
The Brand Rock Home Ranch offers a livestock operation with water, forage, facilities, and a location convenient to multiple markets. This unit has the makings of an excellent purebred operation with numerous pastures and bunk space.
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.
141± acre riparian ranch includes one mile of Big Hole River frontage, irrigated food plot, custom-built 3,250± square foot residence, and 832± square foot cabin located minutes from Twin Bridges.
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.
A private 168± acres near Helmville offering a 4,456± square foot log home, guest cabin, shop, pond and equipment shed. Adjacent to thousands of acres of public ground. One hour to Helena.
Elkland’s 722± acres are what the name implies—plus upland birds, deer, and antelope. Adjacent to 5,500+ acres of public land, Currant Creek and livestock grazing complete this hunting package.
