Raised on a remote cattle ranch in south central Montana, Jim began his education in a one-room schoolhouse. He went on to St. Paul’s School subsequently earning his BA from Yale University. Jim joined Hall and Hall in 1972 as one of two partners. He and a growing number of pioneering co-owners and partners have built Hall and Hall into one of the largest rural real estate firms in the world. Jim is a retired polo player, an avid skier, a fly fisherman and has served on the Advisory Council of Yellowstone Forever and the Montana Nature Conservancy. He is actively involved with his wife, Anne Kent Taylor, in the operation of both a safari company and a foundation focusing on wildlife conservation in Kenya. Retiring as a managing director of Hall and Hall in 2012, he remains a full time real estate partner and a principal and director of Hall and Hall Incorporated.
The Lazy SR Ranch is a contiguous 7,000-plus acre mountain ranch that includes a 640± acre state lease and a small forest permit that is fenced into the ranch’s deeded acreage. It is contiguous to the Gallatin National Forest on the northeast corner of the Crazy Mountains, and is close to both Bozeman and Livingston. Estimated carrying capacity is 750 animal units. The Lazy SR operates on some of the most productive rangeland to be found in Montana, and high natural precipitation and rich soils coupled with good water rights assures annual hay production in the range of 2,400 tons. Scenic amenities include dramatic views of both the Bridger Mountains to the west and the high peaks of the Crazy Mountains immediately above the ranch, as well as a pleasing combination of timber, aspen groves, and open grassy parks that produce grasses that reach the windows of one’s pickup or SUV. Wildlife includes black bear, elk, antelope, both deer species, and pretty much every other species of bird or animal that one would expect on a Montana mountain ranch. Fishing is available both in the ranch’s ponds and the Shields River that passes through a portion of the ranch. Improvements include a beautiful owner’s residence as well as a full set of ranch-operating improvements, and six homes that run the gamut from a comfortable old-style but thoroughly modern log manager’s home, to three guest cabins.
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Steeped in the history of the American West lies the N Bar Ranch spanning more than 60,000± contiguous acres in the foothills of central Montana’s Snowy Mountains, 100 miles north of Billings, Montana.
This offering represents a rare opportunity to purchase property in the Big Sheep Creek Basin, a place rich in the ranching tradition. Beautiful scenery, large mountain vistas and great neighbors. This ranch consists of 4000± deeded acres, 6000± BLM, 6000± Forrest and 1200± State leases.
The 1,048± acre ranch is located on the West side of the Bridger Mountains, 40 minutes from the recreational Mecca of Bozeman. Privately situated, the land offers spectacular views, is full of wildlife & surrounded by vast historic ranches. North Ridge Ranch is well watered by Bremmer Creek; owns 100% of the mineral rights & can carry 100 cows.
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.
Classic 640± acre family retreat in Taylor Fork Valley south of Big Sky. A USFS inholding, log improvements include lodge and four cabins. Extensive wildlife, trout stream, and views of Taylor Peaks.
