The Eli Place, as referred to by the owners, consists of 5,188+/- deeded acres, including 4,092+/- acres of Improved Pasture and 1,096+/- acres of Native Grass.
All acres on the Eli Place are under easement with the US Fish and Wildlife Service for the purpose of protecting and enhancing waterfowl habitat. Prior to the easement application in 2021 all farmable acres were planted to dryland crops. Now seeded back to grass, all previously farmed acres are considered Improved Pasture, providing feed at a rate of 5 acres per cow on a year with typical moisture. A CRP contract on 320 acres recently expired, making these acres farmable if a new owner desired to reinstate dryland farm production on small part of the property. All acres on the Eli Place previously classified as tillable acres are now considered grazing acres.
In recent years approximately 7 miles of interior and exterior fencing has been replaced on the northernmost part of the Robinson Ranch. This grazing land has long been an integral part of the ranch’s rotational grazing plan. Water for livestock on the Eli Place is provided by 10 pits scattered across the rangeland. It is common for potholes throughout the prairie to fill with water in the spring, making this an attractive habit for upland bird species native to the region, such as Sage Grouse, Pheasant and Huns. Two wells on the property, each with a depth of around 400 feet, feed 6 water tanks by way of underground water line
Robinson Ranch, an Investment in the Future of Montana Agriculture
The Robinson Ranch is a true Montana Legacy Ranch, accumulated over many years by a savvy businessman who understood well the value of agriculture and the lands’ potential for appreciation. Managed for over 100 years by excellent stewards of the land, cattle herds have thrived here and crops have provided a way of life for the families whose livelihoods rely on the productivity of the ground. Pride of ownership is apparent on the Robinson Ranch, a turn-key operation for the farmer or rancher looking to expand, or for the investor who sees the value, like Fred Robinson, of an investment in agriculture and owning a piece of Montana.
Hunting and Recreation in Phillips County
Phillips County, Montana is ideally situated for outdoor recreation. The Milk River Valley is well known for its’ upland game habitat, as well as its’ whitetail and mule deer hunting. Ring-neck pheasant, sage grouse and sharp-tailed grouse make their homes and dancing grounds here. The Robinson Fanch falls in Hunting Region 620. Public access to hunting in Phillips County is outstanding, with the Malta BLM Field Office managing 1.1 Million acres of huntable land. Nelson Reservoir, just 15 minutes east of Malta, is popular year-around for its’ Walleye and Northern Pike fishing. Phillips County is the ideal location for the outdoorsman. Conveniences such as shopping, dining, entertainment and a regional airport are located in Malta, MT. a rural town of approximately 2000 residents.
