2,175 Acres in Bonesteel, SD - $4,900,000

Qualm Ranch

Known by some locals, as the Rafter Q Ranch, the Qualm Ranch is conveniently located just off the chalky bluffs of the Missouri River. Minutes from Bonesteel, South Dakota, a peaceful paradise for any outdoor enthusiast. The Qualm Ranch consists of 2,175 +/- deeded acres of continuous secluded rolling pasture draws lined with an array of cottonwood and ash trees.

Land

The Qualm Ranch in Gregory County, South Dakota is nestled in the rolling prairie terrain in the vicinity of Lake Francis Case. Located just one mile from the banks of the Missouri offering unprecedented access and breathtaking views. The Qualm Ranch borders over 3,800+/- acres of state and public hunting land. These additional acres offer a potential buyer more huntable acres, with endless wildlife management opportunities on their own property.

The aged cottonwood/ash tree “forest” engulfs the bluffs across much of the Qua...

The aged cottonwood/ash tree “forest” engulfs the bluffs across much of the Qualm Ranch. The areas along the Truesdell Creek not only provide access to year-round water, but are considered a legacy of the past and could be thought of as “the living dead,” currently helping support a high diversity of vegetation and wildlife.

This ranch has been leased over the last decade for grazing, and the current tenant would consider continuing the tradition. The updated fences, multiple ponds and an artesian well on the property serve their purpose of rotational grazing and ensuring over-grazing will not happen. Grazing income is $34 +/- per acre.

Recreation

An abundance of natural resources paired with the diversity of the landscape has recognized Gregory County for big deer and is one of the top counties in South Dakota for Boone and Crockett typical Whitetails. The combination of Trophy Whitetail and Mule deer along with antelope and meridian turkey serve as an ideal diversification of wildlife.

South Dakota is known as one of the top pheasant harvest states. While “The Golden Triangle,” an area between Gregory, Winner and Chamberlain claims one of the highest pheasant populations in South Dakota. The grassy prairie and grain fields also provide great habitat for sharp-tailed grouse, prairie chickens, turkeys and geese.

The Qualm Ranch is situated just minutes from Whetstone Game Production Area offering camper hookups, boat ramps and a fish cleaning station. Lake Francis Case reservoir consists of 102,000 acres of gently winding river with a maximum depth of 140 feet. Making this portion of the river home to a broad variety of game fish with walleye being the most sought after.

History

The Qualm Ranch represents an opportunity to purchase a unique holding. It is rare that a recreational property of the magnitude is being offered in this region. The land is very remote and remarkably scenic, situated adjacent to the “Mighty Mo”. This ranch is ready to be improved, if one desired; given the location and accessibility accompanied by direct access to Hwy 1806.