LAND AUCTION
3,076.71 Acres Golden Valley County, ND
Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:00 p.m. (MT)
Auction Location: North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame: 250 Main St. Medora, ND
Auction Note: This remarkable ranch, nearing 3,100 acres, is along the edge of Americas Badlands north Sentinel Butte and presents an extraordinary opportunity for ranchers, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. With a balanced combination of highly productive cropland, rolling native grass pastures, and a premium ranch headquarters, this property is perfectly equipped for a top-tier farm and ranch operation.
The ranch features a fully functional headquarters, complete with a modest yet tastefully updated home, a heated mechanics shop, cold storage buildings, and outstanding livestock handling facilities. Designed for efficiency, the barns and indoor working facilities provide year-round functionality.
Beyond its vibr...
Beyond its vibrant agricultural production, this property stands out as an exceptional hunting destination. The rolling terrain, natural cover, and proximity to Theodore Roosevelt National Park create a habitat teeming with upland birds, whitetail deer, mule deer, and other large game. Whether for a dedicated sportsman or a rancher looking to enjoy North Dakotas rich wildlife and landscape, this property offers unparalleled opportunities.
Proficiently managed to improve productivity, this ranch is equipped with a combination of new, updated and well-maintained fences and multiple water sources. The strategic infrastructure allows for efficient rotational grazing throughout the entire season, maximizing forage utilization while maintaining pasture health. Additionally, the fenced cropland offers valuable fall grazing opportunities.
Whether you are in the market to expand your land investment holdings, improve the productivity of your current operation, or secure that ideal hunting destination, this auction presents a rare opportunity for you.
Join Pifers Auction & Realty on May 8th at the Cowboy Hall of Fame in Medora, ND for this exceptional Pifers Exclusive Land Auction.
**Auction Subject to Prior Sale**
Contacts: Andy Mrnak at 701.206.1095 or Jim Sabe at 701.523.6283 for more information.
Parcel 1
Acres: 159.23 +/-
Legal: SW 4-141-104
FSA Crop Acres: 144.73 +/-
Pasture Acres: 12.96 +/-
Taxes (2024): $431.85
This highly productive quarter section has been strategically converted from cropland to premium grazing and hayland. With a Soil Productivity Index (SPI) averaging over 58, it retains strong agronomic potential while providing outstanding forage production. The lands versatility allows for continued livestock grazing or a potential transition back to cropland.
Parcel 2
Acres: 148.25 +/-
Legal: NW 8-141-104 (Less Farmstead Tract)
FSA Crop Acres: 143.94 +/-
Taxes (2024): $479.05
With an impressive SPI exceeding 70, this quarter section stands out as one of the most productive parcels in the offering. Most recently utilized as premium grazing land, it features excellent access and adaptability. Whether continued as high-quality pasture or returned to crop production, this land offers a strong return on investment.
Parcel 3
Acres: 160 +/-
Legal: SE 8-141-104
FSA Crop Acres: 128.56 +/-
Pasture Acres: 25.47 +/-
Taxes (2024): $462.31
Diverse and well-positioned, this quarter section combines strong cropland potential with additional value for livestock feed production. With an SPI over 68 and excellent road access, this parcel offers extreme productivity while directly adjacent to the main ranch headquarters. Significant effort has been invested in wildlife management, with introduced tree shelter belts positioned near the seasonal creek bed.
Parcel 4
Acres: 958.11 +/-
Legal: W 9-141-104 (Less ROW) & All 16-141-104
FSA Crop Acres: 463.4 +/-
Pasture Acres: 481.92 +/-
Taxes: (2024): $3,505.26
As the heart of the ranch operation, Parcel 4 features a well-developed headquarters with a modest ranch home, modern Morton machine shop with guest room, large equipment shed, an updated calving barn, and extensive working facilities. Over 950 contiguous acres blend productive cropland, premier grazing pastures, and impressive hunting habitat. A central water-well and pipeline system work in tandem with the natural water sources that are scattered throughout, providing reliable water for livestock and wildlife. Additionally, introduced tree shelter belts support an established wildlife management program.
Parcel 5
Acres: 318.12 +/-
Legal: E 9-141-104 (Less ROW)
FSA Crop Acres: 312.77 +/-
Taxes (2024): $958.10
Primarily cropland and hayland with excellent access, this parcel located in the heart of the ranch. With an SPI over 56, Parcel 5 is certain to offer continued production of small grains, row crops, or livestock forage crops.
Parcel 6
Acres: 320 +/-
Legal: E 17-141-104
FSA Crop Acres: 268.02 +/-
Recreational Acres: 34.35 +/-
Taxes (2024): $912.42
This highly productive cropland features a strong SPI average over 61. Parcel 6 is a high-performing parcel suited for diverse crop and feed production. Additionally, introduced tree shelter belts have been established, reinforcing a long-term wildlife conservation effort while also serving as livestock windbreaks and shelter.
Parcel 7
Acres: 1,013 +/-
Legal: All 20-141-104, NW, W 53 ac. NE, & SW 21-141-104
FSA Crop Acres: 331.62 +/-
Pasture Acres: 630.78 +/-
Taxes (2024): $1,485.90
As the largest parcel in the offering, this expansive tract consists primarily of native grass pastures with upgraded fences and multiple water sources designed to enhance the rotational grazing cells. Natural water is widely available throughout the parcel and a pipeline-fed water system, originating from the well at the main headquarters, it extends to multiple livestock tanks, while an additional well on the west side can supply a secondary tank. This well-managed grazing offers solid production for livestock while also serving as a prime location for wildlife and recreational opportunities, making it a valuable asset for both ranching and hunting enthusiasts.
OWNERS: Byron & Kathy Richard
Eastbound/Westbound Interstate 94: Use Exit #7, which is 6 miles east of Beach, and 17 miles west of Medora. From I-94, Exit 7, drive north and follow this main road for 1 mile to 164th Ave. SW for 4 miles to the southwest corner of the property, continue for 2 miles, then turn east for 1 mile to the ranch headquarters.