Flying D Ranch - Turner Ranches

Flying D Ranch

Ranch Manager: Joel Lemons

The Flying D ranch is a spectacular property located in southwest Montana. The property operates as a working ranch managed for the production of bison and wildlife.

A 113,613-acre ranch, the Flying D ranges from steep, forested land on the south end, to rolling meadows in the central portion, to high-rolling bench topography on the north end. A good habitat for a variety of native wildlife, the Flying D is home to established populations of mule deer, white-tailed deer, Rocky Mountain elk, Rocky Mountain gray wolf, Shiras moose, pronghorn antelope, black bear, mountain lions and badgers, among others. In addition to these species, golden and bald eagle sightings are made throughout most of the year.

The Flying D ranch also boasts excellent trout fisheries in its rivers and streams, and offers hunting opportunities through Montana Hunting Company.

For more information on outfitting opportunities, please contact: Montana Hunting Company Phone: (406) 585-9051 Email: info@montanahuntingcompany.com

Turner Enterprises

Turner Enterprises, Inc. (TEI) is a private company responsible for managing the business interests, land holdings, and investments of Ted Turner. The company oversees a significant portfolio, including two million acres of land across eight states and a herd of more than 45,000 bison.

Turner Ranches

Ted Turner is recognized as one of the largest individual landholders in North America, with approximately two million acres of personal and ranch land. The management of Turner lands emphasizes the integration of economic viability with ecological sustainability. The ranches operate as working businesses, primarily focusing on bison, hunting, fishing, and ecotourism as their principal enterprises.

In addition to these activities, Turner ranches are involved in various progressive environmental projects, which include:

• Water resource management
• Timber management
• Reintroduction of native species to their lands

Overall, Turner Enterprises not only manages extensive land and bison resources but also champions environmental sustainability and philanthropic initiatives.

Philanthropic Engagement

TEI maintains a close relationship with Ted Turner's philanthropic and charitable endeavors. The organization is involved in the founding and ongoing operations of several notable initiatives, including:

• United Nations Foundation
• Nuclear Threat Initiative
• Turner Foundation
• Captain Planet Foundation
• Turner Endangered Species Fund

Turner Enterprises is headquartered in the Turner Building located in Atlanta, Georgia. This building is also home to the Ted's Montana Grill restaurant chain, as well as Turner Renewable Energy.