Old Sundance Ranch

Land Description

Old Sundance Ranch is a high-quality Wyoming cattle and hunting ranch near Sundance, built for serious cow/calf production with strong grass, abundant water, and functional improvements. The property offers excellent hunting for elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, turkey, waterfowl and upland birds, combining dependable cattle performance with consistent big game opportunity.

General Operations

Cattle

Old Sundance Ranch is first and foremost a proven cattle operation. The ranch is rated to support approximately 1,250 cow/calf pairs year-round, backed by a combination of native range and productive hay ground along the creek bottoms. These meadows have historically produced quality forage, supporting both winter feed and overall carrying capacity. The ranch is well-fenced and cross-fenced, with a layout that allows cattle to be moved, rotated, and managed efficiently. An extensive internal road system provides reliable access across the property, making day-to-day operations straightforward at this level.

Water

Water is one of the strongest attributes of the ranch and a key reason for its performance. The property is very well watered, with a combination of live water creeks, reservoirs, large mitigation ponds, springs, and developed water systems. Several creeks provide year-round flow, while others extend moisture through different seasons. In addition, wells and pipeline systems distribute water across the ranch, ensuring consistent availability for livestock in all areas. This level of water development supports both production and overall grazing efficiency.

Land

The ranch stretches from timbered ridges and draws on the eastern end into open native grass country to the west. This transition creates a highly usable landscape, with pine-covered ridges, protected bottoms, and broad grazing country. The ground is set up to be worked efficiently, with natural protection, consistent forage, and access throughout, allowing the ranch to be operated without compromise.

Hunting

While the ranch stands on its cattle operation alone, the hunting is equally compelling. The combination of timber, open country, and abundant water creates habitat that consistently holds and supports wildlife throughout the year. The ranch supports a resident herd of elk, with additional migratory elk moving through during the fall and winter, providing consistent opportunities at mature, quality bulls. Mule deer and white-tailed deer are both well established across the ranch, with the mix of cover, feed, and water producing solid populations and the potential for large, mature bucks.

Pronghorn are spread across the open grass country in strong numbers, taking advantage of the visibility and forage that the western portion of the ranch provides. Merriam's turkeys are present in high densities throughout the ranch, particularly along the timbered ridges and creek bottoms, offering consistent hunting opportunity. The ranch's extensive water-creeks, ponds, and reservoirs-draws significant numbers of waterfowl, especially in the early season, creating another layer of hunting value.

In addition to big game, upland birds are present on the ranch, including sharptailed grouse, found across the native grasslands and transitional areas. The diversity of terrain and the availability of water allow multiple species to utilize the same areas, and it is common to encounter elk, deer, antelope, and turkeys in close proximity. Overall, the ranch offers a consistent hunting experience, with the habitat and water necessary to support both quality animals and strong populations year after year.

Improvements

Improvements across Old Sundance Ranch are centered on supporting a large-scale cattle operation and are built with function and efficiency in mind. The working facilities are well maintained and designed to allow for efficient gathering and handling of livestock, with their placement and the ranch's internal road system providing easy access and minimizing time and labor when moving cattle across the property. Fencing and cross-fencing are in place and support effective livestock management and rotation. The headquarters area includes multiple residences and supporting outbuildings that accommodate ranch operations and personnel, along with barns, shops, and other livestock-related structures that provide the infrastructure necessary to operate at this level with durability and ease of use.

Location

The ranch is located in a strong part of northeastern Wyoming, offering both access and proximity to key amenities. Sundance and Moorcroft provide local services, while Gillette offers a full range of commercial, medical, and regional amenities within a reasonable drive. Keyhole Reservoir is nearby and is a well-known destination for fishing, boating, and additional outdoor use. Air access is available via Gillette-Campbell County Airport approximately 36 miles, Rapid City Regional Airport approximately 78 miles, and Hulett Municipal Airport approximately 25 miles. Access to the ranch is straightforward via county roads and nearby interstate connections, allowing for ease of travel without giving up the setting.