Driving Directions:
From Belfield, ND: Drive 18 miles north on US Hwy. #85 to 19th St. SW, then continue on US Hwy. #85 for 1.5 miles to 17th/18th St. SW. Drive west on this main gravel road (it will turn back into 18th St. SW) for 4 miles. Parcel 1 is on the north side of the road. Continue to the next section line to the west, this road will take you north along the west side of Parcel 1 to the farmstead. Continue north for 2 miles to Parcel 3. From 18th St. SW and Parcel 1 intersection, drive west 1 mile, north 2 miles, and west for ½ mile to access Parcel 2.
960 +/- Acres – Billings County, ND
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 – 4:00 p.m. (MT)
Auction Location: Astoria Hotel & Event Center – 363 15th St. W – Dickinson, ND
Auction Note: As a buyer in the market for productive cropland, grass land, hay land and/or hunting land near the heart of Americas Badlands north of the Belfield and Medora region of Western North Dakota, the Roman Yourk property is one that you will not want to overlook. This property features easy access, good productive soils within the cropland and grassland, and direct access to the rugged badlands that stretch between the two units of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park. As an added bonus, this land is surrounded by state and federal land and holds a grazing permit with the Medora Grazing Association. This property is well watered with two wells in the home section with pipeline water to the pastures. Additionally, the owners have secured a rural water tap for the new owner to install at their discretion, if desired.
Contacts: Andy Mrnak at 701.206.1095, Jim Sabe at 701.523.6283 or Pifer’s Auction & Realty at 877.700.4099 for more information and a complete catalog.
Parcel 1: Farmstead Section
Acres: 640 +/-
Legal: Section 36-143-100
Crop Acres: 516.69 +/-
An exceptionally diverse section of land offering productive cropland, lush hay land and flowing native grasses throughout the pasture. This 640 +/- acre full section includes a farmstead with good outbuildings for storage, tree protection, electricity, two wells, and some excellent fences. Accessible by two well maintained county roads, this property has something for everyone!
Parcel 2:
Acres: 160 +/-
Legal Description: SW¼ 22-143-100
Crop Acres: 147.12 +/-
A hay production paradise! This prolific full quarter of hay land has excellent access along the main county road providing access to put up the crop and haul it away with ease. The roll of this ground is slight, but it has massive character and boasts with high hay production.
Parcel 3:
Acres: 160 +/-
Legal Description: SW¼ 24-143-100
Crop Acres: 114.38 +/-
This hunting paradise is not only highlighted by the 114.38 +/- acres of extremely productive cropland that was planted to wheat in 2020, but also features the deep tree-lined draws on the east side that has been carved by the winding Whitetail Creek that flows through this property. This hunting draw certainly ads character but moreover provides an exceptional habitat for big game in western North Dakota.
Medora Grazing Association Lease:
Note: Parcels 2 & 3 are listed as base acres within the Medora Grazing Association (MGA). Currently, these base acres are allotted 254 AUM’s in a 480 acre private turn-in grazing unit within the MGA. Qualified members who meet the rules and regulations of the Medora Grazing Association may be allocated grazing privileges within this permit. Parcel 1 is considered Commensurate Land for this permit as well to support the winter month feed supplement plan for the livestock.
AUM’s: 254. Currently 62 head are turned into the grazing lands from June 1st through September 22nd.
Total Fees (2020): $750.30
Contact Andy Mrnak at Pifer’s for additional information regarding the grazing permit.