Total Acreage and Land Extent
Yellowstone Ranch comprises roughly 12,000 acres of deeded land and extensive leased grazing allotments across two states, according to property records and land surveys cited in recent reporting Forbes. The property spans high-elevation grasslands, river bottoms, and timber stands in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
The ranch’s deeded core is concentrated along the Yellowstone River corridor, with additional leased parcels that expand the effective grazing footprint during seasonal rotations USDA NRCS. Total operational acreage, including leased and deeded sections, places it among the largest private working ranches in the region.
Ownership Structure and Corporate Entities
Yellowstone Ranch is held through a mix of family trusts and limited liability entities, with ownership records filed in county registry offices and referenced in public financial disclosures SEC EDGAR. Beneficial ownership details are often shielded by layered holding structures common to large Western ranching operations.
Key Entities and Registrations
Public filings list several Wyoming and Montana LLCs associated with the ranch, with registered agents and principal addresses that correspond to known ranch management offices Forbes. These entities manage leasing, conservation easements, and grazing permits on behalf of the underlying owners.
Operational Scale and Ranking
The ranch runs a cow-calf operation with several hundred head of cattle, supported by irrigated meadows, hay production, and seasonal pasture on leased lands USDA NRCS. Infrastructure includes fenced pastures, wells, and seasonal corrals consistent with a working ranch of its acreage.
Comparison to Other Large Ranches
In regional rankings, Yellowstone Ranch falls within the upper tier of private working ranches by deeded acreage, though it is smaller than the largest single-owner spreads in the West Forbes. Its size and location make it a notable example of a mid-to-large scale diversified ranching operation in the Greater Yellowstone area.