A third-generation member of the firm, Mike joined Hall and Hall Mortgage Corporation in 1976. He is highly experienced in mortgage lending, real estate sales, appraisals, and property management. He has guided the firm’s relationships with agricultural lending sources such as Prudential Insurance Group. Mike holds real estate and appraisal licenses in several states, is an Accredited Rural Appraiser, and has served as vice president of ASFMRA. He holds an accounting degree from the University of Colorado, and briefly practiced as a CPA. He and his wife have raised three children and enjoy spending time at their family home in the mountains west of Denver.
Hoot Owl Ranch is a combination livestock and dryland farm in southwestern Nebraska. With approximately 10,985± deeded acres and 800± leased acres, the 11,785± acre total has 1,139± acres of productive dry farmland. The balance of the property is a combination of well-fenced and watered grazing lands. Two primary building sites on the property include three well-maintained and remodeled homes along with excellent cattle-working facilities. Not to be overlooked are the historic barns and hunting cabin, ideal for entertaining or relaxation.
Grazing land is a mix of rolling country interspersed with attractive canyons. Conservative stocking rates and rotational grazing have resulted in good range condition. A few areas of native pine and juniper make ideal habitat for deer and turkey. The current landowner has planted thousands of trees to further provide wildlife habitat and livestock protection. Leased lands include both State and private lands that enhance the grazing capacity of the ranch. Dry farmland is mostly level to gently sloping, used to raise winter wheat and livestock feed. Recent dryland wheat yields have been over 40 bushels per acre.
Hoot Owl Ranch is located just under 3 hours from metropolitan Denver and 90 minutes from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 30 minutes north of the ranch, is a delightful smaller community that offers a regional airport, medical center, and a variety of services and activities.
In addition to the real estate, Hoot Owl Ranch ownership will offer the property with livestock and equipment included.
Nestled in the pine-covered canyons along the Niobrara River, the retreat is exclusively private and consists of 277± deeded acres with a quarter mile river frontage and features a luxurious log home.
Otter Creek Ranch is in Keith County, Nebraska, and consists of 15,117± deeded acres of rolling sandhills and two and a half miles of Otter Creek. Featuring two sets of improvements and proximity to Lake McConaughy.
Highly diversified 3,007± acre agricultural operation highlighted with excellent recreational amenities located forty-two miles south of North Platte, Nebraska. Great property for the outdoor enthusiast while still providing solid investment.
Nebraska Irrigated Farm consists of 4,599± deeded acres with 21 center-pivots irrigating 2,744± acres. Newer center pivots and wells produce 2,000± GPM with no pumping restrictions.
Bozle Creek Ranch contains rich agricultural fields intertwined with wooded creek bottoms leading up to pine-covered ridges. Not only an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, but it is also a viable working cattle ranch.
