Grazing Land in Saco, MT for Sale
The Taylor Grazing Property encompasses 2,589± total acres in Phillips County, Montana, offering an extensive native grazing land base supported by established stock water resources and additional grazing opportunities through federal and state leases. With 1,560± deeded acres of native grass, 400± acres of BLM grazing land, and 629± acres of Montana State Lease land, this property offers a practical opportunity for livestock operators seeking to expand their existing grazing operation.
The 400± acres of BLM land are located within the North Third Creek Grazing Allotment and provide 66 Animal Unit Months (AUMs), while the 629± acres of Montana State Lease land contribute an additional 120 AUMs. Together, these leases provide 186 AUMs of additional grazing capacity, complementing the deeded native grass acreage and offering flexibility in seasonal livestock management.
Water resources are an important component of the property’s functionality. Multiple reservoirs and a developed spring provide stock water throughout the grazing acreage, while Second Creek and Third Creek traverse the property seasonally, carrying natural runoff. These established water sources contribute to the distribution of livestock across the ranch and support the productive use of the native grassland.
The ranch also offers exceptional native wildlife habitat. A well-known Sage Grouse lek located on the property highlights the quality of the surrounding prairie ecosystem and reflects generations of responsible land stewardship. The combination of seasonal creek corridors, native grasslands, reservoirs, and natural water resources creates favorable habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including mule deer, whitetail deer, antelope, and upland game birds, providing wildlife viewing and hunting opportunities.
Originally homesteaded by the Taylor and Able families in the late 1800s, the property has remained under the same family ownership for generations. The ranch’s longstanding agricultural history and preserved native grasslands reflect the care and stewardship of the land over more than a century.
With 2,589± total acres, established grazing leases, multiple stock water sources, and extensive native prairie, the Taylor Grazing Property offers an opportunity for ranchers seeking additional grazing capacity or buyers interested in Montana ranchland with agricultural and recreational appeal.
