The Fish Creek Ranch of Montana
a small registered Black Angus cattle operation.
Paying special attention to the needs of each and every cow.
Concentrating on the maternal side, the cornerstone of building a superior herd.
Our Herd
Our herd is the product of Donna 4203, a cow well into the top 10% of nine EPD categories for the breed including docility and in the top 1% for $M, and dam to top sellers; combined with desirable record-setting calving-ease sires with high $W and proven productive daughters.
About the Ranch
In 2017, after years of living in Wyoming, Ron and Kate Rule purchased a beautiful 500 acre ranch outside of Alberton, Montana. The ranch, bordered by the Clark Fork River Gorge and Fish Creek, had the cattle and equine facilities they desired, including multiple barns, and indoor- and outdoor-arenas.
What became known as the Fish Creek Ranch of Montana was too precious to keep to themselves, so their first priority was to establish an annual retreat for military veterans living with PTSD. The retreat, now in its fourth year, combines the theory of inner healing with outdoor recreation. The results have exceeded expectations.
In addition to the veterans’ retreat, the Rules established a small Black Angus cattle herd with emphasis on their maternal program. Coleman Donna 4203, a cow valued at $90,000, was a major contributor.
History
The ranch was homesteaded by the noted pioneer Andrew Garcia, best known as the author of Tough Trip Through Paradise. The book chronicles Garcia’s year-long experience living with the Nez Perce Indians from 1878 to 1879. He is buried in a private cemetery on the ranch.
