Raised on a ranch south of Buffalo, Mike became passionate about agriculture and the outdoors at an early age. He worked in many facets of the operation, including farming and irrigation, commercial hay production, and cattle raising. Today, he enjoys sharing his heritage with his family. Mike graduated from Texas Tech University in 1994. Soon after graduation, the call of the Rocky Mountains brought Mike back to Wyoming as an agriculture instructor in Meeteetse, Wyoming. His entrepreneurial nature soon led Mike to own and run a commercial weed spraying and range management business. Returning to Buffalo in 1999, he bought a Farm Bureau Financial Services office. After a successful ten years in the insurance business, Mike’s love of the land caused him to turn his attention to the ranch brokerage business. It was a natural fit for Mike, and he quickly established himself as one of the top ranch brokers in Wyoming.
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The Tyler and Nettie Dodge Ranch represents an immaculate, blocked up, 6,541± deeded acre ranch just seven miles south of Wheatland. A perfectly balanced ranch with 770± acres under irrigation and 5,750± acres of excellent rangeland fenced into seven pastures. The ranch currently runs 1,400 yearlings from November to April while putting up 2,500 tons of quality hay. As a year-round operation, the ranch has comfortably supported 400 pairs. There are four sets of quality improvements that are modest, very comfortable, and well-maintained, including four homes and a complete set of ranch buildings and corrals. The topography of the ranch has a natural transition from the lower 5,000 feet irrigated bottoms that ease up into the hills and break at the south end topping out at 5,800 feet in the mahogany ridges. Loaded with wildlife, including mule deer, antelope, some upland birds, and elk. In summary, this is a very productive, private, and balanced ranch operation that is easy to get to and in excellent condition.
Mike's ranching background, thoughtfulness and attention to detail all made for a smooth and successful closing.
Working with Mike Fraley to sell our family ranch was truly a pleasure throughout the process. He handled everything with skill and integrity, from family emotions and interfacing with ranch hands, to managing showings without interfering with ranching operations and expertly handling all the...
Located 15 minutes outside of Sheridan, consisting of 45± acres. Dramatic mountain views, extreme privacy, and a main home within an equine-rich area. Short drive to the Big Horn Equestrian Center.
Located 15 miles east of Laramie, this premier elk hunting ranch is adjacent to the Medicine Bow National Forest. Offering extreme privacy, world-class improvements, and recreation in a diverse landscape.
Recreational ranch with 2,838± acres (1,358± deeded) on Piney Creek, 20 miles southeast of Sheridan. With excellent trout fishing, a variety of wildlife, solid grazing, and 300± acres of irrigation.
This 13,980± total acre contiguous ranch offers a balance of timbered ridges and canyons, complementing exceptional grasslands. All the needed improvements, excellent grazing, and some of the best big game hunting in the state.
Located 38 miles north of Cody, the 1,268± deeded acre homestead sits against the Beartooth Mountains surrounded by public land. Immaculate improvements include a main house, guest house, and garage office.
