CATTLE AND BIG GAME OUTFITTING HAS BEEN OUR ONLY BUSINESS SINCE 1974!  Over the past 10 years, we have acquired more property than we need for our current yearling cattle operation.  We could simply sub lease our  surplus pasture land, but we feel “the time is right” to begin our genetic  development and herd building program of three  powerful cattle breeds:  Purebred Romagnola  (“roma-nola”), Black Romagnola and Romangus (5/8 Angus-3/8 Romagnola). The foundation of this    program begins with quality Commercial Black Angus mother cows.  We have dedicated over 50,000 acres of quality “private” Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico Ranch Land for this program.

We would like to invite you, the sportsman and our hunting client to join us in our breed development operations, at the ground floor level and beyond.  How?  By purchasing 30 or more Angus cows! Then, we will lease the cows back from you and manage and care for your herd for 5 years.  We will breed your Angus cows to our Romagnola Bulls to produce and raise our 1/2 blood calves.  These 1/2 blood calves will be the foundation for the development of our Black Romagnola and Romangus Breeds. We believe  “Romagnola” offers more than any other Beef Breed in the industry.  The Romagnola is the only beef breed that can adapt to Northern climates and high altitude, plus, equal the Brahmen Breed in insect and disease resistance and adaptability in the extreme hot and  humid climates, but can equal  and exceed the best beef breeds in weaning and yearling weights and flavor and tenderness and all other aspects of beef production.  However, only “Full blood 100% Romagnola exist!”  We feel the breed must be “Americanized” to achieve optimum appeal and acceptance.  We will raise the “improved version”  through selective breeding to produce “Purebred” 87.5% and 93.75%   Romagnola, bred up from your Angus cows, creating cleaner lines, less  brisket leather (skin), a slightly smaller frame score, darker in color and also Black and Black “Polled” (no horns).  This is the same criteria that made many other Continental Breeds (Charolais, Simmental, Limousine, Gelbvieh, Salers) so successful, and in our opinion, the Romagnola breed offers more benefit to the beef industry in a much broader geographical range.

 The Herd Purchase:   As your agent, we will buy the cows for you.  “Your” cows will be branded with “your brand” and registered to you only.  Colorado and New Mexico have mandatory and very stringent livestock laws.  No livestock can be sold     without a brand inspection and clearance from the registered owner.

 The Leaseback:  Each year you will receive a lease fee payment of 10% of the original entry fee.  Plus, you will receive a 50% hunt discount for each lease year on any Colorado or New Mexico hunt we offer. Hunt discounts are transferable and may be   accumulated for future use.

 Returns and Benefits: (5 Year Leaseback) On the minimum entry fee of $39,000 (30 Mother Cows), the total cash  return over a 5 year lease back term is $19,500 ($3,900 annually).  Hunt discount value is approximately $15,000 to $18,000 based on a $6,000 to $6,500 average hunt cost per year and 50% hunt discounts.  Plus, you still have your asset, “your cow herd.” Please note: The sixth calf crop is yours!! Upon expiration of the leaseback term, you will then have the option to either sell  your herd back to us or  to extend to a 3 to 9 month pasture rental until your calves are born or weaned, which will increase your herd value considerably.

Mutual Benefits: Yes, the herd owner is receiving a lot and it may appear to the person not versed in the industry to be “too good to be true.”  We can offer a lot because we are also receiving good compensation and major benefits with a 150 head calf crop over 5 years that will be our genetic foundation to produce highly marketable Black Romagnola cattle and thousands of embryos and semen units which will be sold to both the National and International Markets at a premium.  No matter what the business is, mutual benefits between all parties has been and always will be one of the key elements for a successful business relationship.

 Herd Value Protection:  We replace any cow(s) loss for any reason at our expense during the term of the lease.  Your initial   investment is the only cost you will incur during the leaseback period (except for a $180 fee to obtain  your new cattle brand). You will have the option to increase your herd at any time during the term of the lease.  The 5 calf crops are our only compensation during the leaseback period and we pay for 100% of all costs related to the care, growth and management of your cow herd  including but not limited to freight, feed, water, pasture, labor, medicines, veterinary care, salt, minerals and all aspects of herd care and management. We welcome you anytime to inspect your cows or join us during the spring and summer to learn more about our program and also take part in the normal activities of a working cattle operation.

Guaranteed Herd Buyout:  Upon expiration of the leaseback term, we will buy your herd back for not less than the original   purchase price! If for any reason you elect to terminate the leaseback agreement prior to expiration, we will purchase your herd minus a pasture, management and liquidation fee of 15% of the herd sale.

Tax Deductions: There are many, but of course, check with your accountant on travel and various related  expenditures.

 You have a “Standing Invitation” to come to our Colorado Ranch(s) and we’ll have a good visit and get to know each other, tour the properties and give you a first hand look at our operation and answer any and all questions about our hunting and cattle      operations and the Cattle/Beef business.  There is no better time to enter the cattle industry, even if its just a sideline and what  better sideline could an avid outdoorsman have that is simple, enjoyable, profitable and “linked” to great hunting and recreational activity!  We greatly appreciate your interest and please don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at 1-800-342-7016 for more information about cattle and/or hunting.