ZIMMERMAN RANCH MCDERMITT, NEVADA OREGON-NEVADA BORDER
The Zimmerman Ranch is located approximately 15 air miles directly west of the community of McDermitt, Nevada. The ranch straddles the Nevada Oregon border in the southeastern portion of the Trout Creek Mountains. Solely situated within the Zimmerman Basin, the deeded lands offer approximately 13 miles of various streams used for irrigation, stock water and Lahontan cutthroat trout recovery. Disaster Peak, a prominent land mark, is situated along the southwestern boundary of the BLM permit and is reportedly named after a nearby Indian/military battle which resulted in the death of Lt. Col. Charles McDermitt in 1865. The town of McDermitt and Fort McDermitt bear his name. The headquarters portion of the ranch was first purchased by Evan & Tillie Zimmerman in 1950. Neighboring ranches have since been added thus bringing it to its present size as currently offered. The area is steeped in livestock and Indian history.
APPROXIMATELY 3,345 DEEDED ACRES 2,690 +/- OREGON 655 +/- NEVADA 1,067 +/- irrigated hay meadow 200 +/- irrigated rough pasture Balance dry grazing APPROXIMATELY 7,342 +/- ACTIVE & AUM s PRIVATE BLM ZIMMERMAN ALLOTMENT 10 pastures approximately 60,000 acres All pastures are contiguous open the gate no trucking required turnout numbers are staggered beginning 04/15 through 11/30 Seller has historically been running a stocker operation of approximately 1,500 head 5 ½ to 6 months copy of grazing permit available upon request 6 head horse permit 04/1 10/31 *APPOXIMATELY 70% OF ZIMMERMAN ALLOTMENT BURNED IN THE 2012 HOLLOWAY FIRE For the 2013 & 2104 grazing seasons, due to BLM fire policy, the Zimmerman s have been leasing and managing the deeded lands and a portion of the non-burned BLM permit to a neighboring rancher. The lessee has been running approximately 600 cows, harvesting about 1,500 ton of native hay (no fertilizer) and using the aftermath for fall feed. The ranch is leased through November 1, 2014. The BLM 2 year grazing restriction will no longer be in effect in 2015. A new Buyer will then have the option of yearlings and/or a cow/calf operation, either of which has greatly benefited from the 2012 fire. The fire created one of the best grass ranches to be found within the Great Basin area. CONTACT BILL REIMERS, BLM 541 473 3144
OPERATION As noted above; Seller was historically running a stocker operation. Management would generally put cattle together in the late winter and early spring for ranch delivery. Delivered cattle were back - grounded on native hay until turn-out, beginning any time after mid-april, as feed conditions allowed. Meadows were generally swathed in July and early August with a portion being baled and stacked; the remainder left in the windrow for inside grazing beginning in late August to September 1 st. Quality steers exceeded a 300 lbs. gain based upon mid-october shipping. The permit allowed for up to 1,500 head to 08/31 and additional AUM s running 09/01 11/30. Author; guesstimates an annual cow/calf capacity of 800+/- animal units year- long plus additional seasonal pasture capacity to utilize the total 7,342 BLM AUM S. Numbers, production and a new Buyers program should certainly be discussed with the Sellers and BLM. IRRIGATION STOCK WATER PRECIPITATION All irrigation water is FREE! There is no water storage in the basin. Irrigation water is deemed seasonal, yet Zimmerman s, in 64 years of ownership, have never missed getting over the meadows with at least one flooding. Annual precipitation is estimated at about 9 inches on the lower elevations and up to 22 inches on the higher reaches rimming the basin. Elevation ranges from about 5,000 8,000 ASL. Over 50% precipitation normally occurs March through June. Irrigation generally begins in early spring and runs to mid-july. Hay meadows normally yield about 1 ½ ton per acre on normal moisture years. Sellers do not use commercial fertilizer. Stock water is rated good to excellent depending upon the pasture being used. There is no water haul. There are miles of live streams, numerous springs and seeps plus several dirt tanks and some pipe line with troughs scattered throughout the basin.
IMPROVEMENTS TWO COMPOUNDS Headquarters: 1,934 sq. ft. +/-, 3 BR, 2 B home - 640 sq. ft. +/- 2BR, 1 B bunkhouse meat cutting building with walk in cooler and freezer 10,000# scales working corrals hydraulic squeeze calving/horse barn - shop machine/machine shed 2 general purpose bldgs. Power and phone. #2 compound: 1,745 sq. ft. +/-, 3 BR, 2 B calving/horse barn machine shed/shop general purpose bldg corrals power and phone.
AREA INFO McDermott is approximately 22 road miles to the east; Winnemucca, an additional 73 miles south. The 2010 census shows 172 residents in McDermitt. Schools, K-12 are at McDermitt. There is no school bus. Winnemucca provides most necessary shopping and Ag related necessities along with a hospital and other health related needs. Fort McDermitt Indian Reservation also stretches across the Oregon/Nevada border immediately east and south of McDermitt. The 2010 census shows 385 American Indians at the reservation. Indian children also attend the public school in McDermitt. 2012 Holloway, Long Draw and three smaller fires, all in the immediate area, burned in excess of 1,000,000 acres within a few short miles of McDermitt. Unfortunately, at the time, approximately 65% - 70% of the Zimmerman Allotment burned in the Holloway fire. Thousands of acres of willow and sagebrush canyons, flats and hillside were cleaned off in short order. Mother natures prescribed burn, along with a little help from the BLM created one of the best high desert grass ranches in the western United States. This along with the Great Basin intrigue is worthy of your consideration. WILDLIFE NO MUSTANGS 4 LANDOWNER PREFERENCE HUNTING TAGS APPROXIMATE $18,000 ANNUAL SAGEGROUSE HABITAT PROTECTION PAYMENT TAXES APPROXIMATELY - $3,200
PURCHASE PRICE $6,500,000 CASH @ CLOSING The ranch has been in the Zimmerman family for over 63 years. The location and Great Basin mystic are outstanding. The area offers Mule deer, Pronghorn, Bighorn sheep and chukar for the avid hunter. 4 Landowner Preference hunting tags are available on the Oregon side. Anyone looking for that special Great Basin tradition, history and lifestyle may want to give Zimmerman Ranch serious consideration. DISCLAIMER This information is from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by the Owner or AgriLands Real Estate. Purchaser shall have the sole responsibility to inspect the property and inform himself of the true condition thereof. Purchaser accepts this responsibility before submitting any offer or executing any contract. This offer is subject to prior sale or withdrawal by Owner or Agent at anytime. LIVESTOCK CAPACITIES, CROP PRODUCTION AND WILDLIFE AMENITIES ARE ESTIMATES AND SUBJECT TO VARIATION DEPENDING UPON MANAGEMENT, WEATHER CONDITIONS, BLM AND STATE GRAZING POLICES. Jack Horton, Principal Broker Rae H. Anderson, Broker Cell# 208-830-9210 Cell# 208-761-9553 agrilands9@gmail.com raeanderson125@gmail.com AGRILANDS REAL ESTATE 73723 Telocaset Lane Baker City, Oregon 97814 541-853-1212 www.agrilandsrealestate.com