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Posted: Thursday, April 03, 2025
In recent years, the concept of conservation easements has gained significant attention, particularly among landowners and investors looking to preserve ecological values while maximizing the potential of their land. A...
Posted: Thursday, May 02, 2024
As a co-host on the Land Investor Podcast, I've had the privilege of engaging with remarkable individuals whose profound expertise spans diverse subjects such as conservation, nurturing wildlife habitats, restoring...
Posted: Thursday, February 29, 2024
In one of our more recent Land Investor Podcast episodes, Montana Hunting Tags: Resident and Non-Resident Applications, my co-host Matt Henningsen and I dive into the strategies accessible to a...
Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Since the pandemic, we've seen a shift in the needs and wants of buyers. Pre-pandemic buyers typically wanted to buy bare land and build their own dream as opposed to...
Posted: Thursday, February 16, 2023
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Rob Arnaud, who is finishing his 8th year on the Montana Board of Outfitters and is arguably the most knowledgeable resource...
Posted: Thursday, September 11, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, attorney Jim Bradbury returns to dive deeper into the hotly debated issue of selling public lands....
Posted: Thursday, August 28, 2025
What's fact and what's fiction when it comes to ranch life on the hit TV series Yellowstone?...
Posted: Thursday, August 14, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Fay Ranches' Wyoming broker JW Robinson joins Matt and Ryan to share an insider's look at the Cowboy State's diverse land market....
Posted: Thursday, July 24, 2025
In this week's episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan explore the roots of America's connection to land as they trace the evolution of landownership in the American...
Posted: Thursday, July 10, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, we hear a previously unreleased segment from our conversation with Joseph Michaletz and Michael O'Toole of Discipline Advisors....
Posted: Thursday, June 26, 2025
On this episode of the Land Investor podcast, acclaimed journalist and author Amy Gamerman joins Matt and Ryan to discuss her gripping new book, The Crazies: The Cattleman, the Wind...
Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan dive into the key forces shaping today’s land market....
Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Ryan and Matt sit down with Joseph Michaletz and Michael O'Toole of Discipline Advisors to demystify Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and their...
Posted: Thursday, May 08, 2025
Kicking off a new state-by-state series, Matt and Ryan go across the map, taking a look at untapped land investment opportunities across the country, starting with Oregon....
Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Ryan and Matt sit down with Fay Ranches agent and longtime shed hunter Mike Gatlin to explore the growing world of...
Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, our hosts Matt and Ryan welcome Danielle D'Arcy, Senior Vice President in the Private Wealth Management division of UBS, to unpack the...
Posted: Tuesday, April 08, 2025
In this bonus episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan tackle one of the most talked-about topics in Western land use right now — the evolving legal landscape...
Posted: Thursday, March 20, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Todd Graham of Ranch Advisory Partners returns to discuss how ranchers can navigate rising costs, dwindling land availability, and shifting market conditions....
Posted: Thursday, March 06, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, we are back to finish up our conversation about stream restoration with Mike Sanctuary, Principal Stream Group Lead at Confluence Consulting....
Posted: Thursday, February 20, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan sit down with expert Mike Sanctuary, Principal Stream Group Lead at Confluence Consulting, to discuss stream restoration....
Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan discuss the fundamentals of managing wildlife on private land based on their own experiences, covering everything from setting landowner...
Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2025
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan are joined by Dallas Mount, owner of Ranch Management Consultants (RMC), home of the Ranching for Profit School and...
Posted: Thursday, December 19, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan sit down with Zachary Bashoor, the Founder and CEO of Montana Forest Consultants, to discuss the intricacies of forest...
Posted: Thursday, December 05, 2024
This week on the Land Investor podcast, we are back with Tim Griffiths, Western Lead for Working Lands for Wildlife, and Tom Watson, Montana State Conservationist for the NRCS (Natural...
Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2024
In this short episode of the Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, discuss the impact of the recent presidential election on the land market....
Posted: Thursday, November 14, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by Tim Griffiths, Western Lead for Working Lands for Wildlife, and Tom Watson, Montana State Conservationist...
Posted: Thursday, October 31, 2024
Tune in to this short, spine-tingling Halloween special! Join our hosts, Matt and Ryan, as they dive into the spooky paranormal world of the Old West....
Posted: Thursday, October 17, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan speak with Charlie Kees, the Principal and Co-Founder of Field Studio Landscape Architects, about a holistic approach to...
Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, dive into the evolving roles of ranch managers....
Posted: Thursday, September 12, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan, alongside Greg Fay, Founder of Fay Ranches, are joined by special guest David M. Cote, former CEO of...
Posted: Thursday, August 22, 2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, discuss where they've been, updating us on their recent activities and breaking down the current state of the...
Posted: Thursday, July 25, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, we wrap up our Due Diligence series by discussing the critical role of a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. Joined by environmental...
Posted: Thursday, July 11, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by Andy Rahn, an Accredited Rural Appraiser (ARA) and the founder of Montana Land Source....
Posted: Thursday, June 27, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan welcome Matt McCormick and Brady Davis from Flying V Ranches to the studio to share their expertise in...
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2024
In this short BONUS episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan revisit their conversation with Jason Matzinger from Into High Country and Willie Schmidt from Pure Hunting...
Posted: Thursday, June 13, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan sit down with Ray Marxer, former General Manager of the 340,000 acre Beaverhead Ranch, and Author of Cowboy...
Posted: Thursday, May 23, 2024
In this episode of our Due Diligence series, we are joined by Jeff Ball, a seasoned mineral title examiner and founder of Pantera Services....
Posted: Thursday, May 09, 2024
In our second quarterly market update of Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are once again joined by Fay Ranches' founder, Greg Fay, along with a panel of expert...
Posted: Thursday, April 25, 2024
In this episode of our Due Diligence series, the spotlight is on water rights. Hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by Deb Stephenson, Founder and Managing Director of DMS Natural...
Posted: Thursday, April 11, 2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, Matt and Ryan are accompanied by Max Hansen and Jonathan Barge from Accruit....
Posted: Thursday, March 28, 2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, we kick off a new Due Diligence series. Hosts Matt and Ryan explore the complex world of land transactions and emphasize the importance...
Posted: Thursday, March 14, 2024
In this episode of the Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan are joined by well-known hunting personalities Jason Matzinger, an award-winning film & television producer and host of the...
Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2024
In this short episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, delve into the specifics of big game hunting tag application processes in Montana, covering options for both...
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2024
In this episode of Land Investor podcast, hosts Matt and Ryan sit down with Dan Durham and Logan Miller from Ranch Resources to discuss the benefits of a personalized approach...
Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2024
In this special quarterly episode of Land Investor podcast, our hosts, Matt and Ryan, look back at the 2023 land market and provide a forward-looking perspective on 2024....
Posted: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Join us in this episode of the Land Investor Podcast as we introduce Rob Van Kirk, the Science and Technology Director at the Henry's Fork Foundation in Island Park, Idaho....
Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2023
In this episode, hosts Matt and Ryan reflect on the recurring theme of the "opportunities of ownership" in the context of ranches and land. Our hosts revisit some of the...
Posted: Thursday, November 09, 2023
In this episode, we sit down with Cole Mannix, a fifth-generation Montana rancher and the visionary behind Old Salt, a company that connects consumers directly with meat products sourced from...
Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2023
In this month's episode of Land Investor podcast, we sat down with Todd Graham, the founder and managing partner of Ranch Advisory Partners....
Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2023
In this episode, Susan Ferrin, Executive Director of the Fay Rural Community Foundation, explores the challenges faced by rural communities and the foundation's overarching mission to support these communities....
Posted: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
In this podcast episode, Jeff Laszlo shares the rich history of his fourth-generation, family-owned ranch and his efforts to restore the wetlands of Odell Spring Creek....
Posted: Wednesday, August 09, 2023
In this month's podcast episode, we had the chance to talk with Dan Mahoney, renowned Montana fishing outfitter and broker associate with Fay Ranches, and Chad Klinkenborg, with Montana Land...
Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023
Join us each month for a new episode of the Land Investor Podcast hosted by Fay Ranches agents, Ryan Bramlette and Matt Henningsen....
Posted: Friday, June 30, 2023
Welcome to the Land Investor Podcast. In this brief episode, your hosts, Matt Henningsen and Ryan Bramlette, introduce themselves and the Land Investor Podcast....
Posted: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
In this month’s episode, we had the pleasure of talking with fourth-generation Montanan Rob Arnaud, the former owner of Montana Hunting Company....
Big Timber, Montana
Nestled in the heart of Sweet Grass County, Cayuse Creek Ranch is a rare and exceptional offering in Montana’s rich ranching and sporting landscape. Spanning approximately 1,185± deeded acres, this...
McLeod, Montana
The Anglers Hideaway is a stunning retreat nestled in the serene Whispering Pines neighborhood, renowned for angling and outdoor recreation along the pristine Boulder River. The current owner shares, “I...
The Montana River Retreat may be the most attractive fly-angling property available in Montana today due to its extremely coveted Boulder River frontage and its thoughtfully designed mountain modern home...
Belgrade, Montana
The SxS Ranch Estate encompasses 161± deeded acres northwest of Bozeman, Montana, with breathtaking views of the Tobacco Root, Bridger, Gallatin, and Madison Mountain ranges. Much of the property is...
Perched atop a secluded hillside, overlooking Bozeman and the sprawling Gallatin Valley, lies Bridger Views at the Rocking S7—an unparalleled opportunity spanning 20± acres of deeded land with a one-fifth...
Wisdom, Montana
The Big Hole Valley remains a reflection of Old Montana, a place where time seems to stand still, and we consider that to be exceptionally special. The valley is discreetly...
The Big Hole Valley, renowned as the land of 10,000 haystacks, is quietly celebrated for its top-notch grasslands, breathtaking scenery, expansive open spaces, and genuine western charm. Among the notable...
