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Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners AgendaPacket June 18, 2026

Sherman Creek Ranch Grazing and Hunting Leases

State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board)GITTLESON FAMILY CATTLE COMPANY LLCJune 18, 2026

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Description

In 2017, the State Land Board awarded Gittleson Family Cattle Company, LLC both a 10-year grazing lease and a 10-year recreation lease on the 10,920-acre Sherman Creek Ranch, effective January 1, 2018. These RFP-awarded leases support livestock operations and hunting access and are scheduled to expire in late 2029.

Contract Details

Vendor

GITTLESON FAMILY CATTLE COMPANY LLC

Agency

State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board), CO

Contract Type

FACILITIES

Document Date

June 18, 2026

Contract Term

Two separate 10-year leases for grazing and recreation at Sherman Creek Ranch starting January 1, 2018; approximately 1.5 years remaining as of mid-2026

Renewal Date

2027-12-31

Renewal Info

Leases were awarded via 2017 RFP for 10-year grazing and recreation terms starting January 1, 2018; staff is preparing a new RFP for successor 10-year grazing and hunting leases approximately 1.5 years before current leases expire.

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