The Gates Ranch is a remarkable 744± acre mountain ranch located on a high mesa above the Colorado River, positioned between Vail and Steamboat Springs in central Colorado. Patented under the Homestead Act in the late 1800s, this ranch has remained in the same family for five generations and is now being offered for sale for the first time. The property offers an exceptional blend of productive agriculture, big game hunting, recreation, and Western heritage. Approximately 340 acres are irrigated hay meadows producing around 250 tons annually, supported by extensive senior water rights. The ranch is capable of supporting roughly 100 head of cattle year-round and features multiple improvements including two homes, shops, corrals, and ranch infrastructure. Wildlife habitat is outstanding, with elk, mule deer, bear, and Merriam's turkey frequenting the property in Colorado GMU 25. A private 3-acre trout lake and Derby Creek canyon provide additional recreation and fishing opportunities, while nearby National Forest and the Flat Tops Wilderness offer endless exploration.

Whether you're seeking a legacy family ranch, recreational retreat, hunting property, or income-producing Western operation, The Gates Ranch represents a rare ownership opportunity in the Colorado Rockies.

📞 Contact: Gary Hubbell, ALC (970) 872-3322 [email protected]

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In this episode of the UC Hunting Properties Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Moore — a Wisconsin land agent, lifelong hunter, and one of the fastest-rising names in recreational real estate. Samantha shares how she built a $5M+ real estate business in just two years by leaning into authenticity, relationships, and the outdoor lifestyle she was raised in. From flipping her first house to selling hunting land, she explains how social media, consistency, and connection continue to drive her success. We also dive into the hunt everyone still talks about — when Samantha arrowed her biggest buck at 37 weeks pregnant. The story, the setup, and why that moment became her claim to fame. If you're passionate about land, hunting, real estate, or building a life around what you love, this episode is for you. 🎯 Topics Covered: • Getting started in land real estate • Building momentum as a new agent • Social media as a lead engine • Women in the outdoors • Biggest buck while pregnant Subscribe for more conversations around hunting land, lifestyle real estate, and the people shaping the future of recreational property.

Two outdoor powerhouses join forces! UC Hunting Properties has teamed up with Hoyt Archery to bring unmatched expertise, innovation, and opportunities to hunters and landowners across the country.

In this episode, host Curt sits down with Evan Williams, Hoyt's Marketing & Pro Staff Manager, to talk about the exciting collaboration, the legacy of Hoyt in the outdoor industry, and how this partnership will benefit hunters and landowners nationwide.

Evan shares his journey into the archery world, insights on the latest hunting bow technology, and why Hoyt continues to set the standard for performance and reliability in the field. Whether you're a land investor, bowhunter, or outdoor enthusiast, this conversation is packed with tips, stories, and inspiration.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to the UC Hunting Properties Podcast 01:15 – Announcing our new partnership with Hoyt 03:45 – Evan Williams' background in hunting and archery 07:30 – Hoyt's legacy and innovation in bowhunting 12:50 – How the UC + Hoyt partnership helps hunters and landowners 20:15 – Closing thoughts and future plans

In this episode, we sit down with aquatic biologist and land management expert Zach Haas to uncover a powerful but overlooked factor in deer herd health—WATER.

Zach explains how poor water quality fuels the spread of EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) by creating perfect breeding conditions for the midge, the disease-carrying insect wiping out whitetails across the country. From personal experience and decades of research, Zach shares how managing your ponds and tubs can drastically reduce EHD risk on your property.

And for the first time on the podcast, Zach introduces a new product he's bringing to market—EHD-fense. This 3-part pond treatment system (Catapult, Live Water, and Demuck) is designed specifically for landowners, hunters, and habitat managers looking to improve water quality, restore aquatic ecosystems, and combat EHD at the source. Easy to apply, cost-effective, and biologically backed—EHD-fense is about prevention, protection, and long-term herd health.

If you're a landowner, hunter, or wildlife manager—this episode could change how you manage your land forever.

💧 Learn more about EHD-fense https://www.ehd-fense.com A 3-step treatment system designed to restore small ponds and water sources—decrease muck, boost biology, and defend your herd from EHD.

📩 Contact Zach [email protected] Custom treatment protocols available for landowners nationwide.

UCHP x Midwest Whitetail

Mike Reed has been a long time figure on Midwest Whitetail and is the new owner of the show! We are proud to work with MW as brand partners and are excited to spend some time this spring in Montana with Mike, Josh, Drake, & Two lucky hunters.

In this episode with Sam Bilhorn, UCHP agent and Whitetail Partners founder. It's time to get on your winter deer chores! Sam shares insights on what you should be doing for habitat management, land improvement, and deer hunting property strategies this time of year. Learn about timber stand improvement (TSI), tree planting, food plots, warm-season grasses, and more! The guys also kept the CWD vs EHD conversation going as Sam's farm is right in the epicenter of the Wisconsin CWD hotzone.

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro: Meet Sam Bilhorn

07:03 – February Management Tasks

09:10 – Tree Pruning & TSI

16:51 – Planting Trees for Wildlife

20:10 – Giant Miscanthus Screening

24:48 – Tree Stand Safety Tips

26:03 – Warm-Season Grass Planning

28:59 – Apple Trees for Deer

31:21 – Selling Your Farm?

33:40 – Marketing Your Property

37:27 – Managing Deer Health - CWD vs EHD

40:53 – Go Watch the Moose Hunt!

In this episode, we sit down with land investment expert and avid hunter Skip Sligh to tackle the critical issue of the recent EHD outbreak in the state of Iowa and it's effect on the deer population. Skip is an avid hunter and incredibly passionate about giving hunters a voice when it comes to legislation and keeping Iowa deer hunting great through iowabowhunters.org and the Iowa Sportsman's Club

Highlights:

• Insights into EHD outbreaks and their impact on deer populations
• Pending hunting legislation and what it means for Iowa hunters
• Land management strategies for preserving resources and wildlife

Join the Midwest Lifestyle Properties - Kansas team Bill Eberhardt, Nick Holzrichter, and host Curt as they dive into the evolving land ownership and tag regulations in Kansas. From new rules affecting out-of-state hunters to implications for landowners, they break down what these changes mean for hunting and property rights in the Sunflower State. A must-listen for anyone invested in Kansas hunting or land management!

Loren Williams is a fourth-generation Colorado native with deep roots in the state's northwest region. Raised in a ranching and hunting background, he served as a U.S. Army combat engineer in Operation Iraqi Freedom, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. After his service, Loren gained extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, eventually founding his own oilfield service business. A licensed big game outfitter, he co-founded Mesa Outfitters in 2018, specializing in guided horseback hunts for elk and mule deer. Now a real estate broker, Loren helps clients buy and sell farms, ranches, and hunting properties while enjoying outdoor pursuits with his wife and two children in Loma, Colorado.

Sam Bilhorn is the founder of Whitetail Partners and is a mastermind when it comes to setting up properties to have hunting success in the fall. An avid hunter himself, he has joined UCHP to help serve his clients on yet another facet of their hunting real estate dreams. The boys sat down to talk Whitetail Partners, improving land for hunting and real estate investing simultaneously, and how Halloween will be THE BEST hunting day of 2024.