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Jeff Shouse was born in Iowa, his parents living in Iowa City at the time while his father was finishing up his engineering degree at the University of Iowa. His parents wanted a change of pace from the Midwest, so by Jeff’s second birthday, his family had relocated to northern California, eventually settling in Tahoe City on the north shore of Lake Tahoe. Jeff’s Dad is an avid sportsman, so it was only natural that from an early age, Jeff was exposed to a heavy dose of the outdoor lifestyle with a big emphasis on hunting and fishing. Jeff also was a passionate skier in his early days by virtue of living in the Sierra’s, home to some of the best ski areas in the west.

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In 1975, a job opportunity presented itself in Montana, and Jeff’s dad decided to pack up the family and head north to Bozeman – a move that was destined to have a huge impact on Jeff’s life. There were good local fishing opportunities in California, but hunting opportunities were somewhat limited. “Dad would take me back to Iowa or South Dakota once a year to hunt pheasants and quail with my Grandfather and Great Grandfather. We had a few relatives that owned farms with birds, and hunting with four generations of Shouse’s on those trips created very memorable and impactful experiences for me. Once we got to Montana, skiing took a back seat to hunting and fishing for me. There was just so much opportunity to spend time in the field – I always had a pocket full of tags and along with the bird hunting, pursued bowhunting big time.”

Jeff graduated from Bozeman High School and subsequently received a BA degree in Political Science from Montana State University. He played football, baseball and threw javelin in track all through high school. “Between school and a hectic sports schedule, I was always pretty busy, but I fished and hunted as much as I possibly could around that other stuff. If I didn’t have a practice after school, I was headed to a trout stream with fly rod in tow.” Jeff worked as a fly fishing guide in the summers while going to college. One of his regular clients offered him a compelling job opportunity after he graduated from college, which took him to Amarillo, Texas. It was here that Jeff got his first taste of the real estate business, where he was involved in leasing, property acquisition, and sales of commercial property. While the big game and bird hunting in north Texas was great, there was no trout fishing, and after many long road trips to Colorado and New Mexico to chase trout, Jeff decided that he needed to get back to the mountains of Montana.

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Rowing a drift boat on the river again, Jeff recalls thinking about how many of his fishing clients were always asking about Montana property purchase opportunities, particularly as it related to hunting and fishing acreage. “I realized here was an opportunity staring me in the face. I knew the country intimately and understood the sporting lifestyle as well as anyone could.” Jeff acquired his real estate license in early 1988, and signed on with a Bozeman-based farm and ranch real estate firm. In 1990, Jeff put together one of the most memorable deals of his real estate career, where he listed and sold the 5,200± acre Buttleman Ranch west of Bozeman which featured roughly four miles of a premier tailwater fishery called Willow Creek. “This property transaction represented the epitome of what I wanted to do – market and sell the lifestyle that I live.”

A few years later Jeff was offered a partnership opportunity with another well-established Bozeman broker, and stayed with this firm – Country West Ranch & Land – for about 14 years. It was here that another Live Water Broker, Craig Janssen, started his real estate career. Afterwards, Jeff started his own firm – Western Ranch Properties – which he ran for 6 years before joining the Live Water Properties’ team in early 2013.

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Jeff has really enjoyed his tenure with Live Water and appreciates the platform that the company provides in assisting him with putting sellers and buyers together in meaningful, sometimes life-changing transactions. “I’ve had a few clients tell me that the work I did for them in finding that ‘perfect property’, has impacted their lives in more positive ways than I’ll ever know. Boy, that’s humbling, gratifying, and something that I’m really proud of. I’ve been at this a long time and I’ve sold a lot of dirt. I love the business; not being tied to a nine to five regimen, setting your own schedule and determining what goals you want to accomplish, driving those rural backroads in beautiful country and meeting a myriad of interesting people with a broad variety of backgrounds. I’ve always got a fly rod or shotgun in the truck, and usually one or two bird dogs. The best way I know to show a fishing property is to literally ‘test the waters’ – put a fly rod in someone’s hands and let them see first-hand if the place fits the bill. Or turn a few dogs out to see if we can get some points on a pheasant or a covey of Huns. This really is my job…what’s not to like? A lot of these properties will sell themselves – you just need to learn when to get out of the way.”

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Another sideline passion for Jeff centers on music, especially bluegrass. At age 14, Jeff was dabbling with guitar while his younger brother was trying to learn banjo. After some time, his brother moved on to other things and Jeff started “noodling” with that 5-string. “I watched John Hartford play banjo on the Glen Campbell show and that got my attention. Soon afterwards I heard Earl Scruggs play the theme song to the Beverly Hillbillies and I was hooked for good!”

For the past 40+ years, Jeff has been exploring the banjo, which has led to stints with a number of Montana-based bluegrass bands and opportunities to play countless venues – from private functions to concerts to festivals such as the Big Sky Big Grass and Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festivals. He is also a collector of vintage pre-war Gibson Mastertone banjos.

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Jeff stands behind the life mantra of “Live Well.” In other words, he believes it is important to try to check off some of those bucket list items as the opportunity presents itself, “as life invariably will get in the way if you don’t.” His passion for fly fishing and hunting has taken him too many interesting locales including Russia, Norway, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, and extreme northern parts of Alaska and Canada, to name a few.

Whether there is a question about a sporting property in the Rocky Mountain West, or the second verse of “Same Ol’ River” by Sam Bush – Jeff will probably have the answer. Connect with Jeff here to learn more about Montana land and ranches for sale.

New England has a rich history in the outdoors; from lumberjacks to lobster fishermen, the first settlers based their roots in the diverse landscape. Matt MacMillan of North Conway, New Hampshire, found himself skiing the woods around his hometown from a young age. With mountains like Attitash Ski Area and Cranmore Mountain Resort, he had multiple options of where to perfect his S turns on skis. In the summer months, Matt often spent the early mornings and late afternoons angling in the creeks that slither their way through New England. His father and uncle introduced him to harvesting whitetail deer as an early teen. The outdoors played a large role in Matt’s young life and continued when he decided to study at the University of New Hampshire.

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His years spent in Durham, NH, consisted of studying within his wildlife management degree and ample skiing. By this time, he and his friends were tired of the resort skiing in the Northeast. They started skiing notorious expeditions, like Tuckerman’s Ravine. Matt has pride as he claims, “we skied tucks in 203 slalom skis and hiked up in Dunham boots with white cotton socks.” Spring of 1996, marked graduation for Matt, and in November of that year he and four friends made the perpetual move of east coasters to the West.

They ended up in Vail, Colorado, where they were “blown away” by the powder that he had dreamt of for some many years. When the spring skiing hit Vail, they decided to pack up into a car to explore the other mountains in the Rocky Mountain West. One of their stops was Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Matt fell for the western lifestyle. He went back to Vail that summer and worked at a landscaping company where he met a woman who would one day become his wife.

November of 1997, Matt and his friends found themselves packed into a small condo in Jackson Hole, WY. Matt had the two-year plan of living out West skiing powder, harvesting elk and fishing the rivers around Jackson. This was Matt’s lifestyle until the spring of 1999, when he obtained his real estate license. He worked in the residential sales and development business until 2005.

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One of his UNH friends, Tate Jarry, started working at Live Water Properties, and Matt quickly joined the team in 2005. Matt has been with LWP for 14 years now and has enjoyed himself, “the nature of the business and the product we deal with is inherently interesting, we get to deal with incredible properties, and we get to meet exceptional people through that process.” Since joining Live Water Properties, Matt has averaged an annual sales volume of $20 Million and is credited with over $240 Million in sales during that time. He was awarded the top producer in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2017.

Matt claims that it is too difficult to say what his favorite transaction has been over the years as each is different with its own specific beauty. “One really rewarding aspect of the business for me is getting to truly understand a buyer’s vision for his/ her perfect ranch and finding that property. Oftentimes a property is more about the ‘feel’ that it gives a buyer, which is hard to measure and equates to much more than acres or river miles.” His goals for the next year are to help the sellers that he is currently representing to find buyers that will carry on the traditions that they have instilled on their properties. A few to mention are the Sixty Six Farm, Silvertree Ranch and 3 Bar H Ranch.

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Matt currently resides in Jackson Hole, WY with his wife, Sarah and three daughters. Matt and Sarah have successfully instilled the love for the outdoors in the girls. Matt took Avery out last year and watched her harvest her first bull elk, a highlight of Dad’s hunting season. Avery, Kylie and Hadley are all avid skiers with the older two girls alpine racing with the Jackson Hole Ski Club. “The girls rip on skis, my only chance to keep up these days is with the five-year-old but my days are numbered with her too!”

Matt has a lot of sayings that he likes to throw around the office. His mantra for 2019, “keep hammering.” He hopes that in the future it may be more along the lines, “more fishing and more skiing,” but time will tell to see where he is by then.

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Mountain biking and alpine skiing may be on the path of fly fishing, with ranch owners wanting to privatize the land where they recreate. This would allow for a landowner to enjoy private ski trails in the winter and secluded mountain biking trails in the summer months.

The year 1936 changed the ski industry forever in the lower 48 when Union Pacific Railroad designed North America’s first chair lift. This was the first point where alpine skiers could reach what was before unimaginable downhill terrain. The world has dramatically changed since 1936, but one activity remains the same, people love lift access to alpine skiing.

The most recent “game changer” to the alpine skiing world was the Epic (Vail) pass. This pass allows a person who purchases it, unlimited access to 50+ resorts around the world. The Ikon pass, which is made up of a majority of independently owned ski resorts, formed in response to the Epic pass. These passes make skiing affordable to the average skier. With the average skier skiing more days at all resorts this has led to over-crowding on the slopes and lift lines, especially during peak times like holidays.

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Longer lift lines means skiers opt for the backcountry, which can be dangerous, and the average skier may not be ready for this responsibility. For people who want to ski without the long lift lines and don’t want to take risks in the backcountry, there may be one more option for getting those powder turns. The answer: purchase a ranch with ski runs that were created years ago. With a purchase of a large plot of land or ranch there would be two options for the owner; create a small resort or reserve the runs for friends and family.

Skiing is not the only outdoor activity where people are moving to privatizing their sport. Ever since the Klunker’s in the 1960’s, near the bay area of California, this group created a sub-culture that now rivals ski resorts for profit. Mountain biking has swept across the nation as a premier outdoor sport. “Chris and I have had several showings in 2019 which involved people asking about establishing mountain bike trails on ranches,” said Brian Hartley.

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In 1999, Whistler Blackcomb in Canada, became the first resort in the world to fully invest in the mountain biking phenomenon. In 2013, CEO of Whistler Blackcomb says, “we’re the only mountain that breaks even or makes money in the summer. Winter is a large piece of our business, but summer is becoming more and more important.” Known as the Superbowl of Mountain Biking; Whistler hosts an annual event called Crankworx that last 10 days, bringing in over 1 thousand athletes and well over 300,000 spectators. “In recent years we have experienced a handful of clients approach us looking at ranch properties with a specific purpose of a privatized mountain bike terrain park. This is one of the reasons I enjoy this business because one’s perception of an agricultural only ranch is someone else’s ideal recreational ranch. Just look at Kanye who purchased his second ranch with the intent of Glamping,” said Tate Jarry.

With the Live Water Properties headquarters in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, we keep a close eye on new developments to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. It is no secret that they have dramatically stepped up their game in the downhill mountain bike terrain park. Grand Targhee Resort, which is just over an hour drive from Jackson Hole has one of the better bike access terrain in the northern Rocky Mountains. “The cross-country riding at Grand Targhee is as good as it gets. If you are in the mood for mellow single track, ride Rick’s Basin on the north side of the resort, if you are looking for more climbing and killer downhills, head to the South side of Peaked Mountain. No matter where your ride; expect big views, wildflowers and few people,” says Matt MacMillan.

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There is no doubt the Epic and Ikon passes have changed the resort skiing culture (for better or worse). The simple fact is, more people are beginning to privatize their outdoor activity and maximize its pleasure by owning the land. For fly fishing, folks don’t have to compete versus other anglers by owning their own stretch of creek or river. The alpine skier can get endless powder face shots while not having to wait in any lift line. Wide open single track for a mountain biker may be better than winning the lottery. The only way to ensure the feeling of satisfaction, owning the land that offers the chance to maximize those outdoor activities. There are privatized real estate developments forming in every corner of the world – connect with a broker to learn more about building your own private skiing and mountain biking ranch.

Live Water Properties’ 28 brokers across 12 states provide their clients with a variety of gift options for loved ones and friends. From the sandy shores of South Carolina to the mountain peaks of Montana, they have you covered with gift ideas.

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  • Tacky Fly Boxes: The tacky fly boxes are broker Brian Hartley’s favorite. The makers designed the fly box to keep up with advancements in the angling industry. “Over the years, we’ve found that one of the pieces of equipment we use the most, the fly box, is not on par with the entire fly-fishing experience. With all of the advancements in the industry over the years, we’ve often thought there must be a more simple, convenient, yet durable and sleek way to hold all of our flies.”

  • Orvis Helios3 Fly Rod: The Helios 3 Fly Rod is the update on one of our past favorites the Helios 2. It is the “latest and greatest from Orvis,” according to Vice President and broker John Merritt. “It’s accurate from anywhere and the new high-end fly rod of choice.”

  • Safe Passage Sling Pack: The safe passage sling is Orvis’ most popular style of pack and it’s also a “go to” for a few of our team members. Its comfortable and convenient design allows you to wear it over your shoulder and easily sling it around when you need anything. It’s versatile and fits anything you might need for a day on the water. It’s a favorite of Live Water founding partner Macye Maher, “It also helps inspire young anglers.”

  • Art4All “The Hog” Hat: We love the colorful design of this hat and the artistic play on words for any angler who has caught “a hog” or maybe just told a few fish tails.

  • Fishewear Leggings: Fashion for the female angler has come a long way in the last few years. One of our favorites and on our wish list for 2019 and beyond, is the fishewear leggings. They are perfect for under your waders or a morning run.

  • Yeti Hopper: Another staff and broker favorite is the Yeti hopper. Its soft-sided design is perfect to easily throw on a boat and unload when stopped on a bank. Being a Yeti, the quality is unbeatable and keeps drinks cold for days.

  • A Fly Fishing Vacation with Frontiers Travel: For nearly 50 years later, Frontiers Travel has had one of the best reputations in the sporting vacation industry. “The key to a travel advisory service is a good understanding and trust between client and advisor and nothing beats experience and knowledge.” With destinations all around the world it’s hard to narrow down which is their best trip, however a saltwater fly-fishing trip to Belize may be the perfect gift for someone to look forward to during the winter months.

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  • Sous Vide: Gifts for hunters goes beyond the hunt, how do you prepare it once you have the meat? “Sous vide for provides the best possible food prep for game meat. It perfectly cooks game meat, game meat being a lean source of protein can often be overcooked, so this is a way to cook it perfectly every time,” says John Merritt.

  • Kennetrek Mountain Extreme Boots: These boots live up to their name and are designed to be comfortable while being tough. “I’m a big fan of Kennetrek Mountain Extreme boots, the boot has been best by far of any I’ve used over the years,” says Alex Maher.

  • Garmin Alpha 100 E-Collar Package: Another favorite of Live Water owner Alex Maher is the Garmin Alpha 100 e-collar package for bird dogs. It can track up to 20 dogs for 9 miles and “helps you achieve optimum performance from your sporting dogs.”

  • Quilomene upland bird vest: All of Quilomene products are made in the U.S.A. to make the highest quality vest. This vest is best for all day use and carries all of the gear you need, such as pheasants.

  • Gunner Kennels: Gunner Kennels are the “World’s Toughest Dog Crate.” The crate was designed by a dog owner who understands what dogs mean to their owners. It’s designed to be the toughest and safest for the once in a lifetime dog you want to protect.

  • Orvis Memory Foam Dog Bed: After a day of hard work in the field, your dog deserves to rest in luxury. The memory foam cushion is designed for a dog’s body shape and weight.

  • Havalon Bone Saw Knife: It is the most versatile field knife I have ever used. With its interchangeable blades, you can use the bone saw blade for cutting through game, the hunter’s blade for skinning an animal or anything you need to cut, and the filet blade for cutting perfect fish. This knife can field dress an entire elk, cutting down on your pack. Plus, there is no need to sharpen a dulling blade. Just change out the dull blade for a brand-new razor-sharp blade. The Havon system is also useful for other outdoor recreational pursuits. I take mine with me camping, on overnight float trips, and when out climbing.

  • Camera Stabalizer: “The Ronin S would be ideal for hunting because it would be much easier to get a steady shot while walking through the fields, spying on elk and following the dogs as they do their job,” says Reilly McSharry Dillon.

  • Ammo & Clays: A great stocking stuffer or gift in general are ammo and clays. It is something that any sportsman in your life is guaranteed to use and will always need more of.

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  • Sing Hat: Sing Hat Company has any lover of the western wear covered with hats for her and him.

  • Custom Chinks: Two of my most prized possessions for riding are my custom-made, leather covered saddle canteen and my cowgirl chinks. Both just get better with age,” says Della Frederickson.

  • Smarty Steer: “I love the Smarty Steer. It lets me focus on the mechanics of my roping, swing and body position. I can practice these over and over again without tiring my horse out. When it’s time to rope live cattle, not only are the fundamentals more engrained in me but I have extra confidence knowing that I have put in the work,” says Emily Feuz.

  • YETI Tundra: The tundra is sturdy and durable, perfect for throwing on the back of a four-wheeler or in the horse trailer ready to share a few drinks when a day of work is done.

  • Bell Boots: Bell boots are a solid stocking stuffer. It’s a great gift that even if someone may not need right in December there will be some point throughout the year where they will need a new set of bell boots.

  • Silk Scarves:Winter in the Rockies is cold. Nothing beats a silk scarf for warmth in the winter. Not only are they incredibly warm but they are versatile and can be worn for any occasion.

  • Muck Boots: Muck boots keep your feet warm like no other in the rain or winter. “They are a must have in the truck when showing ranches to be prepared for any conditions,” says John Merritt.

  • Stormy Kromer Hats: For the western folk, there is nothing that says the Rocky Mountain West like a Stormy Kromer hat. Stylish for women and men of all ages. Not to mention its functionality of keeping your noggin toasty,” says Reilly McSharry Dillon.

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There are many tangible and non-tangible items in life for giving thanks. At Live Water Properties we are continually thankful for our wonderful clients, properties we represent and connecting people to the land we all value. Below are a handful of thoughts from the LWP team on what each are grateful for this Thanksgiving.

John Merritt, Vice President of LWP, finds the American freedom a reality that brings him joy, “A country where we can freely pursue personal pursuits of choice, whether in business or life.”

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Brian Hartley, our original Colorado ranch broker, provided us with what he will celebrate this Thanksgiving. “This year I am most thankful for my recently expanded family of four. My wife, Sara, and I welcomed our new son, Wells, in early October. I am thankful that some days work involves shotguns and fly rods, and most days either revolve around spending time on, or discussing, spectacular ranch properties throughout the Rockies. I am honored and thankful to have developed a great network of past clients, related service providers and colleagues with other ranch brokerage firms; I enjoy expanding new relationships and strengthening existing ones.”

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Wyomingite, Toby Griffith who joined LWP this year in our Cody office is thankful for, “Most of all, I’m thankful for my family. My mom, dad (RIP), brother, sister-in-law, nephew, niece, girlfriend, her son and daughter, all my relatives and friends, two dogs and three cats. I’m thankful for every experience and opportunity God has provided, good and bad as I’ve appreciated the good and learned from the bad. I’m thankful for every person I’ve encountered throughout my life and those who God will place in my life in the future. I’m thankful for my health, wealth and happiness. And lastly, I’m thankful for the physical and mental pains I have every day, without these it would prove my life as being boring as hell.”

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Emily Feuz, Marketing Director, has many people and animals to be thankful for, “I have so much to be thankful for this year, starting with my amazing family, great friends and of course my dog and horses. I am incredibly blessed to live in Jackson Hole where my family roots run deep. I’m thankful for great coworkers who challenge me and make me look forward to showing up to work each day, and a job that allows me to both market and live the western lifestyle I am passionate about.”

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Della Frederickson, Design Associate, has her ever growing animal family to be thankful for, “this thanksgiving I am thankful for family, friends and pets. I am also thankful to be on the LWP team where every day is exciting and incorporates my interests of graphic design, photography and the western lifestyle.

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Digital Content Manager, Reilly McSharry Dillon, looked back at the past year and had lots to be grateful for, “2019 has been an incredible year of growth mentally, professionally and especially in the outdoors. I’d like to say thank you to my friends, family and co-workers who help develop me day and day out. The career I pursue seems like a magic carpet ride and I am thrilled to be along for the ride.”

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Live Water Properties wants to thank our clients for the work and challenges they provide each year. We look forward to serving those good people in 2020.

Four guys in a car driving from Vail, Colorado, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in the Fall of 1997, what could go wrong? They pitched tents on the outskirts of a campground, north of Jackson in Kelly Campground, where they woke up to an early alarm clock, “bear!” Little did these fellas know that it was a rutting bull moose that got its antlers tangled in their tent’s rainfly and ran around camp waking up everyone else. This was Tate Jarry’s first introduction to the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area, which he has called home for the past two decades.

Tate’s story began in Lebanon, New Hampshire, a quaint New England town largely known for Dartmouth College. As the “black sheep” of the family, Tate found himself always outside as a toddler. His grandfather and father strapped his feet to skis by the age of two and pushed him down hills in their backyards. Before Tate knew it, he was hooked on alpine skiing. “If I didn’t have a ride to WhaleBack or Storrs Hill, I would walk there with my skis.” Tate competed Nordic Ski Jumping in the Bill Koch Youth Ski League until the end of middle school. When the ice on the ski runs of New England were not intact, he found himself canoeing on ponds trolling for trout or stalking brook trout in the local streams. Those summers months became more favorable when he became older when his interest turned to the baseball diamond. Tate played for Legion Post 26 in Hartford, Vermont, and is proud of their 1991 State Championship. Upon graduating from Lebanon High School Tate attended the University of New Hampshire, studying Political Science and Business.

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His four years as a Wildcat were enjoyed to the fullest and at graduation his mother gifted him five round trip tickets on Northwest Airlines to anywhere in the lower 48. Tate took advantage of this and moved to Vail, Colorado, in the summer after he walked with his tassel and gown. The “fellas” that Tate met up with decided to move to the Cowboy State only a month after he arrived.

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In 2002, Tate passed his Broker’s exam and met someone named Alex Maher who had recently started Live Water Properties. Tate was hired onto the Live Water team mentored by Alex; Tate was the “right-hand man” for his first two years. “My goal was simple, educate myself as fast as I could in the business and have hands on training with every deal that came across Alex’s desk. Alex and Tate did a number of deals together and in 2006, Tate became an Associate Broker for Live Water Properties. He has been with LWP for a healthy 16 years. When he began, LWP had five employees and one office. Tate has been along for the ride as the company grew from this to a 31-person firm across 12 states.

In those 16 years with LWP, Tate has averaged six deals per year and has completed over 80 property transactions. Two properties come to mind when he recalls his favorites. The Flat Creek Ranch in Thayne, Wyoming, sticks out to Tate, “it was a natural spring creek that held large fish in a meadow setting. You could walk the creek in the fall and see the brown trout on their spawning beds.” The other being, Hartman Ranch, “which was a true sportsman paradise: an elk herd called it home, Crow Creek ran through it and had ponds that attracted ducks.” Tate has truly enjoyed meeting the people who can afford these discretionary properties and learning their stories. A lot of things in life don’t happen by chance, there is a reason why they have become this successful.

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In 2009, Tate was set up on a blind date with a young lady named Laurel. They hit it off that year and decided to marry in 2010. They have three children Arianna, Quinn and Thea. If three children are not enough, they also support four horses, three cats, two rescue dogs, four chickens and three ducks.

Outside of the office Tate can be found bow hunting in the woods and angling the river bottoms that surround the Teton Valley area. He has loved passing along his passion for hunting and angling to his kids. Quinn, this past summer came up one shy on the Wyoming Cut Slam. In 2017, Tate took over as the President for Cutthroat Youth Hockey in Teton County, Idaho. He can be found at their outdoor rink slinging slap shots at the young goalies. In life, Tate likes to live by the motto: “If someone offers, say yes – carpe diem.”

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Growing up in New England and calling the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem home for the better part of his adult life, these harsh climates can take a toll on a person. His bucket list item is to become a snowbird. One day he hopes to own land in Arizona or New Mexico where Laurel can ride her horse and Tate can explore new hunting and fishing opportunities in the warmer hemisphere.

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