Wyoming’s Little Yellowstone ranch has been put up for sale for a whopping $85 million after being owned by the same family for 129 years.
The iconic Antlers Ranch, nicknamed “Little Yellowstone” by locals, is the most expensive real estate on the market in the Cowboy State.
The sprawling ranch, owned by the same family since 1895, is a nature lover’s paradise, with breathtaking views and more than 40,000 acres of pristine wilderness.
The estate also includes 16,532 hectares of agricultural land.
The ranch’s diverse landscape, from riverbeds to mountain peaks, is home to more than 330 species of wildlife, including trophy elk, moose, antelope, white-tailed deer and bear.
The iconic Antlers Ranch, located in the heart of Wyoming and nicknamed ‘Little Yellowstone’, is for sale for $85 million, making it the most expensive property currently on the market in the Cowboy State
The estate has been owned by the May family since 1895 and is affectionately known as “Little Yellowstone” because it is located at the heart of the park’s ecosystem.
According to a real estate agent selling the ranch, the owners have managed to strike a balance between farming and “a rich history of stewardship and conservation.”
“People call it Little Yellowstone,”
“And that has to do with the amount of controlled acreage,” broker Latham Jenkins said. Cowboy State Daily.
“There is a tremendous amount of wildlife habitat here. Little Yellowstone is so named because it is home to over 330 species of wildlife. It is also connected to the Shoshone National Forest, which is part of Greater Yellowstone.”
The ranch covers an astonishing 16,532 acres and controls over 40,000 additional acres of pristine wilderness
The ranch was founded by a German immigrant who traded his interest in a mining company for full ownership of the land
The main owner’s house, built in 1937 and renovated in 2012, offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
The vast estate, owned by the same family since 1895, is a paradise for nature lovers, with breathtaking views and a staggering 16,532 hectares
Jenkins noted similarities between the ranch and the hit TV series ‘Yellowstone’
Jenkins noted similarities between the ranch and the popular TV series “Yellowstone.”
“The television show is like this ranch,” Jenkins told the outlet. “These are private, deeded properties with a combination of leased lands and the Forest Service and BLM. And they don’t graze cattle, they graze bison. The bison give it the feel of ‘Yellowstone.’ And this is where the bison are supposed to be.”
The listing comes as Taylor Sheridan, the creator of the popular series Yellowstone, reportedly shelled out $4.95 million for a sprawling 470-acre ranch in Wyoming.
“There’s phenomenal big game to hunt,” Jenkins said. “And a lot of that has to do with the fact that they’ve allowed very limited hunting on the ranch. That’s allowed the best genetics to be produced.”
The ranch is a fully functional estate, complete with various structures to support the livestock operations.
It includes two main houses, four houses, a dormitory building and a duplex.
The ranch was founded by a German immigrant who traded his interest in a mining company for full ownership of the land.
The main owner’s house, built in 1937 and renovated in 2012, offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
The current owners of the property have a rich history closely tied to the American West.
“At the time, the livestock industry was in decline and bison was cheaper,” Jenkins said.
‘They require little labor, calve independently and rarely need winter feed.’
The ranch is a fully functional working estate, complete with a variety of structures to support ranch operations. It includes two primary residences, four houses, a dormitory, and a duplex
The area shares a stunning 63 miles of border with federally or state protected land
From river bottoms to mountain peaks, the ranch’s diverse landscape is home to a diverse wildlife, with over 330 species calling it home
Some of these incredible creatures include trophy elk, moose, antelope, white-tailed deer, bears, and fish
These waters have been carefully managed to maintain a thriving population of trout, which is very rare given the endangered status of the species elsewhere.
The ranch has over 18 miles of private “living” water – rivers and creeks with water rights dating back to territorial times
The area borders as much as 63 miles (101 kilometers) of protected federal or state land.
The ranch has over 18 miles of private water: rivers and creeks with centuries-old water rights.
These waters have been carefully managed to maintain a thriving trout population, which is very rare given the endangered status of the species elsewhere.