Live Water Properties

Live Water Properties specializes in buying and selling bird hunting ranches across Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The company operates regional offices in Jackson Hole and Sheridan (Wyoming), Billings and Bozeman (Montana), Denver (Colorado), Boise and Driggs (Idaho), Hood River (Oregon), Oshkah (Nebraska), Atlanta and Albany (Georgia), and Chattanooga (Tennessee).

These aren't typical real estate deals. Live Water Properties sells complete hunting operations—properties selected and managed specifically for waterfowl and upland bird populations. Each listing includes:

• •Habitat details: What birds live there (mallards, pintails, pheasants, Hungarian partridge, chukar, grouse)
• •Season dates: Pacific Flyway, Central Flyway, Atlantic Flyway, and Mississippi Flyway seasons
• •Infrastructure: Number of hunting blinds, lodge capacity, guest facilities
• •Land composition: Acreage breakdown (wetlands, crop fields, timber, riparian zones)

Island 34 (Lauderdale County, TN | 2,549 acres) stands as the company's flagship waterfowl property. Built over three years by hunter-conservationist Ruste Via, it sits in Tennessee's Mississippi Flyway surrounded by 90,000 acres of wetlands and farmland. The property has grown wintering duck populations from 90,000 to over 400,000 birds annually—mallards, pintails, and green-winged teal. The main lodge spans 16,000 square feet with 17 bedrooms, 17.5 baths, accommodating 30 guests. Hunting amenities include 12 designated blinds (9 field, 3 flooded timber), luxury pit and container blinds with electricity and heating, and four ADA-accessible blinds with drive-up access.

Anderson Ranch (Mountain Home, ID | 3,896 acres) offers early-season waterfowl hunting across the Pacific Flyway. Three ponds and a 40-acre reservoir naturally attract strong duck and goose flights during early migration. Productive grain fields keep birds in the area through early season. The property also supports occasional Hungarian partridge.

Henry's Fork Confluence Ranch (Rexburg, ID | 256 acres) sits on the Henry's Fork River with cottonwood stands, agricultural land, and side channels hosting ducks and geese. Adjacent to the Cartier Slough Wildlife Management Area (961 acres)—established in 1976 to offset wetland habitat loss from dam construction—the combined properties support over 200 wildlife species.

Cakebread Ranch (Thayne, WY | 220 acres) features nearly two miles of open water along the Salt River, offering extraordinary waterfowl hunting for mallards and geese. Irrigated meadows and riparian corridors provide additional habitat. The lodge was originally designed as a clubhouse with world-class dining and an outdoor riverside fireplace.

Two Canyons Ranch (Kamiah, ID | 2,015 acres) is marketed as a pheasant and Hungarian partridge paradise. The property supports diverse upland bird species: pheasants and Hungarian partridge in tall grasses near farm fields, chukar on rocky cliffs, quail and grouse in hillsides and riparian creek bottoms. Seasonal waterfowl in ponds add variety.

Norway Canyon Hunting Retreat (Kamiah, ID | 655 acres) combines hunting with hospitality infrastructure. Pheasants, Hungarian partridge, chukar, quail, and grouse thrive across farmland, canyon slopes, and timbered draws. The main lodge includes six luxury bedrooms, commercial kitchen, pro shop, and office. Recreational facilities include a five-stand shotgun range, skeet range, and pistol/rimfire range, accommodating up to 100 guests.

The Schellin Ranch (Chinook, MT | 8,000 acres) sits on Montana's Hi-Line with native grasses, cropland, and coulees sustaining pheasants, Hungarian partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse. The ranch includes a section specifically managed to enhance upland bird habitat. Low-lying wetlands and natural drainage areas attract waterfowl.

Double J Ranch (Daniel, WY | 3,430 acres) sits one hour south of Jackson Hole in sage-grouse critical habitat designated by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Rolling sagebrush hills offer upland bird hunting; irrigated meadows and wetlands support waterfowl. The property includes a 5,800 sq ft custom residence and six guest cabins accommodating 17 guests.

Long Hollow Ranch (Madison County, ID | 616.8 acres) sits in the Teton Range foothills with CRP fields, aspen groves, coulees, and lower riparian areas. The current owner partners with a regional upland bird hunting outfitter who maintains approximately 20 acres of food plots, including farm-raised birds released each fall season.

Soaring Eagle Ranch (Ranchester, WY | 287 acres) spans nearly a mile along both sides of the Tongue River near historic Sheridan. Lush vegetation, cottonwood-lined riverbanks, and open meadows create habitat for pheasants, Hungarian partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse. Freshwater sloughs, wetlands, and irrigated fields attract ducks and geese.

LC Ranch (Three Forks, MT | 1,121 acres) offers morning waterfowl hunting followed by afternoon upland hunting on the same day. Decoy or jump shoot ducks and geese, then hunt Hungarian partridge and pheasant across rangeland, historic crop ground, and riparian habitat. Water doesn't freeze in winter.

Bowman Creek Ranch (Ashland, MT | 3,350 acres) sits in Rosebud County with sharp-tailed grouse and pheasants throughout. The nearby Tongue River attracts ducks and geese, especially before the river freezes in early fall. The property includes 640 acres of BLM lease.

Montana Riverfront Resort (Fort Smith, MT | 107 acres) has been family-owned and operated for over 30 years. An Orvis-Endorsed main lodge anchors the property with seven one-bedroom, one-bath guest cabins. Outdoor features include trap shooting area, two ponds, and firepit gathering space. The property offers pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and substantial waterfowl potential from ice-free river frontage.

"Early mornings with hand-me-down shotguns, gas station biscuits, and those unforgettable hunts we'll always try to relive. This season holds something special for every hunter."

• •Property search and identification across 12 states
• •Consulting services for hunting property buyers
• •Financing services for property purchases
• •Land owner services for current property holders
• •Property marketing and sales support for sellers

Contact Live Water Properties at 866.230.2695 or visit their website to explore current listings. The company provides detailed brochures for each property including specifications, features, habitat information, and maps.