If you’re a buyer or seller with interest in the western states, Dave will help walk you through any questions. As a private pilot and an avid outdoorsman — enjoying horse trail riding, wing shooting, and fishing, he knows the areas well. He is also a dedicated husband and proud father of two adult children and a grandson. Recently Dave helped direct the Gallatin Valley Land Trust for six years, two of those as its President. He is also a past Director and President of his local church.
Raised in Northern California and the son of a vintner, Deke grew up firmly embedded in the region’s burgeoning wine industry. It was there he learned to appreciate those rich landscapes and the bounty they sustained. After visiting Montana several times as a teenager and seeing the natural beauty, he knew that someday he would make his home there. In 2005, he made the move to Missoula where he now resides with his partner in life, Deana.
Licensed in 2010, Deke offers a decade of real estate related transactional work to his buying and selling clients. To complement his love of the land, he is active in local open space conservation, sitting on two municipal commissions over the last five years. Additionally, he is active in local real estate governance and leadership. He is a graduate of CSU Sacramento with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Befitting a treasure state denizen, Deke avails himself of all that western Montana has to offer. He is an avid fly fisherman, snowboarder, and hunter. He is a world traveler and makes international adventure travel a priority.
Currently, Deke is licensed as a broker in the state of Montana.
The location of the North Bridger Mountains Retreat is highly desirable, being a little over a half hour from cosmopolitan Bozeman and its commercial airport as well as 20 minutes from a classic small western Montana town. The views of 9,000 and 11,000-foot granite mountain peaks are unobstructed and stunning. The home and entrance are all western, from the moment you approach through the bark-on pole gate and fence to the barn-wood crafted modern ranch home. A babbling brook runs behind the house. A national forest trailhead is just a half mile ride up the road, with access to horse trails, hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Downhill skiing is 20 minutes the other way, at Bridger Bowl Ski Area. This is the complete Montana western retreat package.
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.
