Glasgow Milk River Farm & Hunting
Property
Glasgow, Montana
491.79± Deeded Acres | 331.05± Irrigated Acres | 0.35± Miles of Milk River Frontage
Located approximately three miles west of Glasgow, Montana, this 491.79± deeded-acre
property brings together two of the most desirable attributes found along the Milk River:
productive irrigated agricultural ground and exceptional river-bottom wildlife habitat.
The farm encompasses approximately 331.05± irrigated acres and 160.74± acres of grazing
and additional land, creating a productive agricultural base within minutes of one of
Northeastern Montana’s primary communities. But after spending time on the property, it
becomes clear that production is only part of the story.
Approximately 0.35± miles of the Milk River border the property, while mature cottonwood
bottoms, dense riparian cover, cattail wetlands, natural drainage areas and irrigated cropland
create remarkably diverse habitat across the farm. The transition from productive fields to thick
river-bottom cover provides the combination of food, water and security habitat that makes
the Milk River corridor so valuable for wildlife.
For a buyer looking to combine agricultural ownership with hunting and recreation, the property
offers considerably more than its acreage numbers initially suggest.
Irrigated Agriculture & Production
Approximately 331.05± acres are irrigated, representing nearly two-thirds of the property’s total
deeded acreage. The irrigated ground lies within the productive Milk River Valley and provides
opportunities for crop and forage production, livestock feed and agricultural income.
An additional 160.74± acres consist of grazing and other land, adding versatility to the operation
and creating a transition between the cultivated acreage and the property’s river-bottom habitat.
That relationship between agriculture and habitat is particularly important here. Productive
cropland provides a substantial food source immediately adjacent to water, wetlands and
mature cover, allowing the agricultural and recreational components of the property to
complement one another rather than compete for space.
Milk River Hunting & Wildlife Habitat
The recreational potential is one of the property’s defining characteristics.
Approximately 0.35± miles of Milk River frontage provide direct access to one of Northeastern
Montana’s most important wildlife corridors. Mature cottonwoods and dense understory
vegetation line portions of the river corridor, while cattail wetlands, pockets of standing water
and heavy cover extend outward into the surrounding agricultural landscape.
For whitetail deer, the property offers an attractive combination of irrigated feed, river-bottom
bedding and security cover, water and natural travel corridors. The dense vegetation associated
with the Milk River allows deer to move between feeding and bedding areas while remaining
within substantial cover.
The wetland habitat adds another dimension. Cattails, shallow water and protected pockets
surrounded by agricultural fields create strong habitat for ducks and other waterfowl,
particularly as birds move through the Milk River corridor.
The property also has the ingredients we look for in quality pheasant and other upland bird
habitat: agricultural food sources, thick escape cover, riparian vegetation, grass and wetland
edges all located within a relatively compact area. Pheasants and other upland birds are well
suited to landscapes where productive agriculture intersects with undisturbed cover, and this
property provides that transition repeatedly throughout the farm.
Rather than offering one isolated recreational feature, the property contains a network of
agricultural fields, river frontage, wetlands, mature timber and dense cover. That habitat
diversity is what gives the property its hunting potential.
Established Farmstead & Improvements
An established and recently updated farmstead provides an immediate headquarters for the
property. The residence includes three bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and was originally
constructed in 1955. The home features a full concrete basement, metal roof, wood-sided frame
construction and forced-air gas heat.
Agricultural improvements include a 3,200± square-foot open-sided pole building, 2,400±
square-foot enclosed metal pole building, an additional 420± square-foot enclosed
building, and four grain bins.
Together, the residence and agricultural improvements provide useful equipment storage and
operational infrastructure while giving an owner an established base from which to farm, hunt
and manage the property.
Minutes From Glasgow, Montana
One of the property’s more unusual advantages is its location.
Despite the amount of agricultural acreage and wildlife habitat contained within the property, it
sits approximately three miles west of Glasgow with convenient access from Highway 2 and
Montana Highway 246.
Glasgow serves as a regional agricultural and commercial hub for Northeastern Montana,
offering equipment and agricultural services, healthcare, schools, shopping, dining and air
service within minutes of the property.
That proximity creates an interesting combination: a buyer can own nearly 500 acres of
productive Montana farmland with Milk River frontage and substantial hunting habitat without
sacrificing convenient access to town.
A Property Where Production and Habitat Work Together
What makes this property compelling isn’t simply the 331.05± irrigated acres or the Milk River
frontage individually. It is how the different pieces of the property interact.
Irrigated cropland provides agricultural production and wildlife food sources. The Milk River
supplies live water and an established travel corridor. Mature cottonwoods and dense riparian
vegetation provide cover. Cattail wetlands and shallow-water areas create waterfowl habitat.
Grass and field edges provide additional diversity for pheasants and upland birds.
Together, those components create a property capable of appealing to several different buyers:
an existing producer looking for additional irrigated acreage, an agricultural investor seeking
productive Montana land, or a sportsman who wants a property capable of generating
agricultural value while also providing meaningful hunting opportunities.
With 491.79± deeded acres, 331.05± irrigated acres, approximately 0.35± miles of Milk
River frontage, established improvements and diverse river-bottom habitat, this is
considerably more than an irrigated farm near Glasgow.
It is a productive agricultural property where water, cropland and habitat come together in a
way that is increasingly difficult to recreate.
Property Highlights
● 491.79± deeded acres
● 331.05± irrigated acres
● 160.74± grazing and additional acreage
● 0.35± miles of Milk River frontage
● Irrigated cropland and forage-production potential
● Mature cottonwood river bottom
● Cattail wetlands and dense riparian cover
● Strong whitetail deer habitat
● Waterfowl habitat along the Milk River corridor
● Pheasant and upland game bird habitat
● Updated 3-bedroom, 1½-bath residence
● Multiple agricultural buildings and four grain bins
● Approximately three miles west of Glasgow
● Convenient access to Highway 2 and Montana Highway 246
