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Blayne St. James
BLAYNE ST. JAMES Owner/Broker
Licensed In CO, KS, UT, MT & NM
Blayne St. James attended The University of Alabama where he earned a Degree in Commerce and Business Administration, majoring in Small Company Management with a concentration in entrepreneurship. After college, Blayne travelled the world extensively for two years. It wasn’t until he returned to America that he truly began to appreciate the beauty and all the recreational opportunities the West had to offer. As a skier, fisherman and avid hunter, Blayne was drawn to the Colorado resort town of Crested Butte, the most beautiful and charming place he’d seen to date. It was there that he owned and operated a successful real estate brokerage for nearly a decade, thus giving him a keen insight to resort and recreational real estate.
While living in the mountains, Blayne became more focused on hunting, and some of his accolades include numerous big game hunting awards, corporate sponsorships as well as multiple published articles on his hunting successes. He has hunted all over North America and has a passion for high country, do-it-yourself, backpack hunts. Blayne is currently a life member of the following hunting organizations: Safari Club International, Safari Club Global Bowhunting Chapter, Pope & Young Club and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society. Other memberships include Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Colorado Bowhunter’s Association, Mule Deer Foundation and Dallas Safari Club.
BLAYNE’S ARTICLES
Unintentional Consequences of COVID-19
UNINTENTIONAL CONSEQUENCES OF COVID-19 By: Blayne St. James, Owner/Broker Licensed in: CO, KS, UT & NM First off I hope every person reading this article has not been too negatively…
Looking for a Trophy Mule Deer Ranch?
LOOKING FOR A TROPHY MULE DEER RANCH? By: Blayne St. James, Owner/Broker Licensed in: CO, KS, UT & NM One of the requests we frequently receive is from prospective ranch…
2020 Tradeshow Dates & Booth Locations
2020 Tradeshow Dates & Booth Locations DALLAS SAFARI CLUB CONVENTION & SPORTING EXPO BOOTH #1902 – ST. JAMES SPORTING PROPERTIES JANUARY 9-12, 2020 | Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center |…
Son of a Bull
SON OF A BULL By: Seth Craft Broker Associate | CO • Associate Broker | NM Hunting New Mexico could be summed up as the Mecca of Giant Elk and…
Attributes of a Ranch
How the Highest Value of a Ranch has Shifted from Agricultural to Recreational By: Mike Callan, Vice President of Operations Responsible Broker | WY • Designated Broker | ID • …
BLAYNE’S PROPERTIES
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Montrose County, ColoradoAre you looking for an affordable tract of premium hunting ground with a small cabin? Look no further! This dynamic hunting parcel is completely surrounded by national forest and is well watered with a small pond, seasonal creek, and a freshwater spring. There is phenomenal mule deer hunting right out your back door, not to mention great hunting opportunities for Elk, bear, and turkey. Recent road closures in the adjacent national forest will only further enhance the quality of hunting. Additionally, an 8,000-acre ranch to the south does not allow hunting to reduce the hunting pressure even more so160± acres$600,000
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Gunnison County, ColoradoWhen looking for a hunting ranch there are few ranches that you step foot on where you completely feel secluded from the world and are able to walk in almost any direction without seeing an orange vest. Black Ridge Ranch is just that, nearly 20 miles of gravel/dirt roads and behind 5 locked gates you arrive at the most secluded ranch I've ever stepped foot on. The long drive is so worth it as much of this heavily wooded ground is never touched by humans, the abundant game has some of the best ecosystems with the high country grass320± acres$995,000
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Las Animas County, ColoradoAs the springs in the forested mountains high above feed the streams and arroyos below, the terrain begins to open up all around this magnificent setting. From The highest elevations at Fishers Peak to the meadows to the foothills further north is where the wide-open spaces begin in Colorado. The front door to this magnificent big country is the Buffalo Creek Ranch. TREMENDOUS Investment Opportunity in an unbeatable setting! This rare combination of ranching, hunting, and recreation, with miles of a deep winding creek,is set in the magnificent Sangre de Cristo Mountains in unspoiled So CO! The approx8,076± acres$6,650,000
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Montrose County, ColoradoBurro Creek Mesa consists of 160 acres of prime big game hunting in one of the most sought-after game management units in all of Colorado, GMU 61! Located near the town of Nucla, CO, this secluded ranch is completely surrounded by BLM which then gives way to thousands of acres of national forest up above on the Uncompahgre Plateau. With recently updated off-grid cabins and outbuildings, all you need to do is show up and enjoy the wildlife and mountains views! See below for further details on landowner vouchers, water rights, and ranch attributes. You'll be hard-pressed to find160± acres$750,000
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Las Animas County, Colorado463 Contiguous Acres Located in Southern CO. Burro Mountain Ranch has several tall ridges and one mountaintop which gives way to amazing views of the distant Sangre De Cristo Mountains and various valleys and ravines below. There is ample cover for wildlife yet is open enough to effectively hunt big game such as elk, mule deer, and elk! Vegetation consists of pinyons, juniper, and oak brush as well as grass-filled meadows. There are great road systems throughout the property making this a great recreational property for practically anyone. While on the ranch we found several fossils and even a467± acres$756,800
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Dolores County, ColoradoThe Crowley Ranch is composed of 1096 acres situated in Dove Creek and is some of the best Agriculture ground and habitat around Dove Creek. The workings of the Ranch has been meticulously maintained to produce the best organic fields around. With splendid mountain views in all four compass directions, this sleepy town derives its name from the wild doves inhabiting local waterways. These days, abundant yields from local farms make Dove Creek better known as one of the pinto bean capitals of the world. With the agriculture ground and the plenty of cover Dove Creek hold tons of1,096± acres$1,644,000
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San Juan County, New MexicoFaith Ranch in New Mexico offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity!!! This 139+ acre wildlife sanctuary is located in New Mexico north of Farmington on Colorado/New Mexico border only 30 miles south of Durango, CO along the La Plata River. The Faith Ranch has panoramic views of Ute and the San Juan Mountains in the presence of an immense amount of wildlife. This hunter's dream is home to trophy elk and mule deer. Hunt all GAME seasons in-game management unit 2a. The Faith Ranch receives 12 mule deer, unlimited bull and antlerless elk tags, plus over-the-counter Merriam Turkey, bear, and mountain139.48± acres$365,000
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Montezuma County, ColoradoFlat Top Mountain Ranch is located on the shore's edge of Groundhog Reservoir just 30 miles North of Dolores Colorado. Groundhog Reservoir is a little getaway place where you can enjoy God's creation and countless recreational activities. The Ranch borders the 614-acre reservoir and has roughly 1.3+/- miles of trout-rich lake frontage. This is a sportsman dream as you soak up the in your face views of Lone Cone Mountain while enjoying the booming resident elk herds and the muley monarchs of the mountain. HUNTING The 276+/- acres is located in GMU 71 and is well known for276± acres$998,000
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Gunnison County, ColoradoExtreme mountain property with private access on top of the world! Remote 160-acre parcel with an immaculate cabin located adjacent to the Fossil Ridge Wilderness near Gunnison, CO. Rarely will you find such a unique parcel of land in such a beautiful alpine setting. Access is by a jeep road to within 3 miles of the property and then hike, ATV (not side by side) or horseback your way to the cabin. The property is adjacent to thousands of acres of national forest and wilderness. You can also hike to several high alpine lakes to fish for cutthroat trout160± acres$535,000
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Las Animas County, Colorado1,744 acres of ranching and recreational acreage for running cattle and big game hunting all within 10-15 minutes of Trinidad, CO. The landscape of the Ranch is varied from mesas and canyons to gentling rolling hills and flat grazing land. The mesas and canyons are covered in pinyon and juniper while the balance of the ranch has scattered yucca, juniper, and native shrubs. The ranch is located in game management unit 140 which is known for producing trophy quality big game. Resident big game animals include elk, mule deer and antelope with the occasional mt. lion and black1,744± acres$1,100,000
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Gunnison County, ColoradoRare find in Gunnison county! This 160-acre parcel has year-round access, adjoins vast amounts of public lands, water rights from 5 springs, a residence, shop with caretakers unit, and a ton of wildlife! Gunnison County is known for World-class mule deer, snow skiing at Crested Butte Mt. Resort, Western State University, and excellent fishing in both the Blue Mesa Reservoir as well as the many live water streams and rivers. This property is turn-key and move-in ready. You'll be hard-pressed to find a similar property anywhere! PROPERTY ATTRIBUTES Lush Meadows Small Pond with water rights to irrigate up to160± acres$1,325,000
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Las Animas County, ColoradoAggressively priced mountain acreage near Weston, CO. If you're looking for a recreational parcel of ground that has an excellent road system, lots of wildlife, and across the street from the famed Bosque Del Oso State Wildlife area, then look no further! Lopez Canyon Ranch is approximately 1,548.63 acres of rugged mountain land that hunts and feels much more expansive than most ranches of this size. If you're looking for more land, there is the potential to add +/- 700 acres from a neighboring landowner. FACTS 1,548.63 Deeded Acres Per the Survey Multiple Springs and1,548.63± acres$1,548,630
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Albany County, WyomingRarely do ranches with these many attributes come available, especially at this size and price! With +/-5,733 deeded acres, plus another +/-4,587 leased acres, this expansive ranch has everything every classic Wyoming Ranch should: Water Rights, Hay Production, Grazing Land, Trophy Big Game Hunting, +/- 2 miles of River, a 4 bedroom House, and a 4,000sqft Barn. This unique property has multiple income streams from Cattle, Hay Production to Hunting. Located just over an hour North of Laramie and West of Wheatland, this ranch has the privacy, views, and diverse land that makes Wyoming such a5,733± acres$5,650,000
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Montrose County, ColoradoPRICE REDUCED BY $225,000!! Rawhide Gulch Ranch is +/- 1,640 acres of diverse mountain ground located 15 minutes east of Montrose, CO. The land is incredibly diverse with elevation changes from 7,285 to 9,000 ft. Vegetation consists of pinyon pine, juniper, oak brush, cottonwoods, aspen trees, and sage flats. The habitat lends itself to great hunting for elk, mule deer, bear and turkey alike (check out the game trail camera photos on the website)! The ranch directly borders +/- 600 acres of BLM to the south which extends additional recreational opportunities for hunting, hiking, shooting1,640± acres$1,875,000
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Las Animas County, ColoradoRidgeview Ranch is an incredibly diverse recreational ranch located in southern CO. Over 2,285 acres of prime deer and elk habitat located N.W. of Trinidad. The ranch is easily accessible year-round and is located roughly 20 minutes west of I-25, just outside of the little town of Aguilar. There is an updated 3 bed/2 bath home centrally located on the ranch and a great road system to access much of the property. The vegetation consists of heavy stands of evergreens, oak brush, cottonwoods, and several large meadows which provide a great food source for wildlife. The terrain2,285± acres$5,200,000
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Gunnison County, ColoradoHere's your chance to own a gorgeous 1,000-acre ranch in the famed Gunnison Basin located in Game Management Unit 67. This area is well known by avid big game hunters for world-class mule deer and trophy elk. Unit 67 is completely limited draw lending itself to a more enjoyable hunting experience with far less hunting pressure than other GMU's in Colorado. Given the size of this property, the ranch qualifies for numerous elk and deer landowner vouchers which can be redeemed for unit-wide licenses or sold for additional income. Finding a parcel of land this large in the1,000± acres$2,950,000
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Colfax County, New MexicoWater, water and more water! Silver Spur Ranch is one of the most scenic, game-rich, well-watered ranches in the area! The land boasts an intricate canyon system with numerous springs and intermittent streams that are perfect for attracting and holding large elk herds year-round. On the west side of the ranch, there is a high mesa with a developed spring and a 3,000-gallon tank that gravity feeds four stock tanks below. The vast meadows below are ideal for grazing cattle and chasing trophy caliber antelope. If you're looking for a spread with outstanding water, feed, and cover that2,976.52± acres$3,575,000
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Pueblo County, ColoradoWe are pleased to introduce Stroud Farm, a turnkey, 1061.88-acre premier hunting and production property located in Boone, Colorado. This S.E. Colorado farm has over 2.29 miles of the Arkansas River flowing through its southern border as well as 375 acres of irrigated ground. The land has been specifically managed with wildlife in mind. The density of wild game is simply outstanding! The river bottom is ideal for hunting waterfowl, turkey, mule deer, whitetail deer, and elk. From the homesite, you'll enjoy fantastic views of the Spanish Peaks and Greenhorn Mountain. Inside the 60'x100' metal building1,061.88± acres$3,700,000
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San Juan County, UtahHidden off the beaten path is this beautifully diverse ranch in Eastland, Utah. This expansive property encompasses approximately 6,100 deeded acres of wildlife-filled canyons, fertile farm ground, breathtaking views, and rich history. This ranch receives its income from farming Certified Organic Crops, gravel extraction, cattle grazing, and hunting. Improvements on the ranch include; offices, silos, certified scales, fencings, and wells. Canyons with a wide variety of vegetation provide the perfect habitat for Elk, Deer, Bear, Mountain Lion, and a variety of small game. LA Sal and Abajo Mountains present outstanding views beyond the manicured fields. Canyonlands National Park6,100± acres$13,950,000
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Las Animas County, ColoradoRare opportunity to own a legacy hunting/cattle ranch in Southern Colorado with 6,276 deeded acres and a 640 state lease. There are deep scenic canyons, miles of live water, good pasture land for grazing as well as a huge diversity of wildlife that includes a resident elk herd, mule deer, whitetail, antelope, bear, turkey and the occasional bighorn sheep! Note, over 1,500 acres is located in one of the 5-month long plains elk units with unlimited elk tags available....yes there are actually elk on the ranch! With a recently remodeled home, newer shop and waterlines, this6,275.55± acres$4,850,000
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