Chip Laughton is a full-time freelance sporting lifestyle photographer, specializing in hunting, fishing and sporting dogs. His images are regularly featured in some of the world’s finest outdoor publications.
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Hunting Wild Quail with Boss & Co.’s Arthur S. DeMoulas
Arthur S. DeMoulas, the Massachusetts business executive who purchased arguably the greatest gunmaker, Boss & Co. of London, now serves as Chairman of the privately-owned English company committed to making the finest shotguns and rifles.
On the Cover: Wood River Ranch
Wood River Ranch, a legacy property which embodies spectacular scenery, amazing fly-fishing, trophy hunting and excellent improvements all within a working ranch operation.
Summer 2017 LAND Trends
Our snapshot of what’s trending in the land industry and lifestyle this summer.
The Wild Side of Business: So You Want to Play the Wildlife Game?
Greg Simons’ quarterly column focuses on the enterprise aspects of wildlife-based recreation that takes place on private lands across the country.
Along Came a Hero: A San Juan Trout Stream Is Reborn
High in the San Juan Mountains, nestled under 14,000-foot peaks, lies one of the most picturesque, clear-running trout streams you could ever imagine. This stretch of stream in the San Juans is a perfect example of what was and what could be.
Reno Realty Group’s Jim Reno Sells Turnkey Hunting Property in Texas Hill Country
Congratulations to Reno Realty Group’s broker/owner Jim Reno for his sale this week of a 681-acre hunting tract in Texas Hill Country’s Kimble County.
4 Reasons Why You Should Never Buy Land Without an ALC
The news of bad real estate experiences travels fast. The value an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) can bring when purchasing or selling a property is becoming increasingly more substantial.
Listing of the Week: Historic Middle Fork Ranch in Fairplay, Colorado
The Middle Fork Ranch is a historic cattle ranch and recreational gem located in Central Colorado on the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.
Microsoft Announces Initiative to Deliver Broadband Access to 2 Million Rural Americans
Microsoft has announced a new five-year program that seeks to bridge the digital divide by connecting more rural communities with high-speed internet access.
Summer 2017 Issue of LAND Magazine on Newsstands Now!
The summer 2017 issue of LAND magazine is now available, including a look at the ins and outs of buying a vineyard, the value of buying land through an ALC and our usual selection of incredible property and land for sale throughout the country.
Insider Tips for Pheasant Hunting
The hunting experts from Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever and HuntingLife.com weigh in on what makes a successful, and enjoyable, pheasant hunt.
Dullnig Ranches Sells 20,944-acre Comstock Ranch in Val Verde County, Texas
Congratulations to Robert Dullnig for his sale of 20,944-acre Comstock Ranch this week. This sale occurred on July 3, 2017, and was submitted through the Lands of America Comparable Sales program.
The Art of Buying a Vineyard
So you think you want to own a vineyard, do you? There is much romanticism in buying and/or owning a vineyard. However, let’s take a look at the facts so we can put some sense into the process.
Listing of the Week: Superb Mountain Retreat in Northern New Mexico
Nestled in a forested canyon at the far-southern end of the Rocky Mountains, 156-acre Macho Canyon Ranch is an exquisite recreational retreat within easy range of the cultural delights of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
North America’s 10 Deadliest Snakes
What is the most venomous snake in the United States? Our partners at OutdoorHub offer a rundown of the ten deadliest snakes in North America.
Arizona’s Long Meadow Ranch Sold for $14.5 Million
Congratulations to Andy Groseta with Headquarters West for his sale of 2,151-acre Long Meadow Ranch in central Arizona this week. This sale occurred on June 26, 2017.
Kenneth Bell: Putting Water Where It Isn’t
Decades of experience have shown Bell, who founded Quick Line Service Company’s Ranch Water Division in 1990, that the availability of fresh water dictates land’s productivity when it comes to livestock and wildlife.
Listing of the Week: Santa Margarita Ranch in Texas’ Famed Golden Triangle
Santa Margarita Ranch offers a unique opportunity to own one of the finest hunting ranches located in the famed Texas “Golden Triangle”.
Seller Beware: Cashier’s Checks Aren’t Always as Good as Cash
You may not find many buyers presenting you with a cashier’s check for a small-ticket item, but this method of payment has been considered solid and trustworthy for large-ticket items or from buyers who contact sellers online—until recently.
Historic 32,000-acre Ford Ranch Sold for First Time in Over a Century
Ford Ranch in central Texas, home to the legendary “Brady Buck,” was sold this week by Sam Middleton for the first time in over 100 years.
