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 Salt Sage Coulee Ranch has been owned and operated by the Goffena family for over 80 years. This productive and well-managed grass ranch includes 10,240± acres of which approximately 8,426 are deeded, 1,000± acres of BLM lease, and 800± acres of state lease. The ranch is predominantly native range. The ranch includes several old homesteads and the original townsite of Kelley, Montana, of which part of the grain elevator remains. Numerous springs have been developed, wells drilled, several artesian wells, and reservoirs built over the years. The ranch is home to mule deer, antelope, and seasonal elk, as well as sharptails, Hungarian partridge, and sage grouse. Good water, strong native grass, and open winters make this a great livestock ranch and hunting property.
• 10,240+ total acres
• 8,426+ deeded acres
• 1,800+ BLM and State lease acres
• 19 miles north of Musselshell, Montana
• Deer, antelope, and upland bird hunting
• Numerous developed springs and reservoirs, three artesian wells
• No buildings
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.
This 5,777± deeded-acre property with 398± leased acres offers excellent summer grazing, abundant wildlife, and prime elk hunting. Its diverse terrain, proximity to Dillon, and recreational opportunities make it an exceptional investment and retreat.
This 178± acre ranch is located on the Yellowstone River and is one hour east of Billings. Waterfowl, deer, turkey, and pheasant are abundant.
In the shadows of the Bitterroot Mountains lies a near-perfect 155± acre assemblage of irrigated pasture and forested hillsides with a complete set of operational and residential improvements minutes from Darby, Montana.
686± acre mountain ranch east of Nye bordering the USFS. The ranch is a near-perfect mosaic of mountain hay meadows, live water, and timber, creating high-quality ranching and habitat.
