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.
Elkland Ranch offers 722± deeded acres of prime wildlife habitat in central Montana, ideally suited for hunting, grazing, and recreation. The property features a 60/40 blend of open rangeland and scattered timber, creating optimal cover for elk, deer, turkeys, upland birds, and antelope. Over two miles of Currant Creek flow through the ranch, supplemented by a well for livestock and wildlife water.
Bordering over 5,500 acres of public land—including 4,880± acres of BLM and 640± acres of state land, some of which are inaccessible to the public—Elkland provides tremendous multi-species hunting opportunities. Located within Hunting District 535, the ranch qualifies for landowner hunting preference, making it especially attractive to dedicated hunting enthusiasts.
With access via Ellis or Johnson Road, Elkland Ranch combines privacy, productivity, and premier recreational value.
15,593± acres includes 5,692± deeded acres of top-shelf hunting, irrigation, cropland, pasture, state and BLM leases, homes, feedlot and a sale barn facility—ideally located on US Highway 12
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.
320± acre property 30 minutes to Bozeman. Outstanding luxury accommodations fronting the East and West Gallatin Rivers. Tremendous recreational amenities. Sold fully furnished and equipped.
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.
Central Montana native grass ranch available for the first time in over 30 years. Unimproved 4,050± total acres with quality water and fences. Located 15 miles south of the Snowy Mountains.
