＜p＞The Timmerman Land &amp; Cattle LLC is a third generation ranching operation that can be traced back to 1945. Leo Timmerman founded Timmerman &amp; Sons Feeding Company who started the family tradition. Beginning in the early 1960s Leo's sons, Gerald, James, Norman and Ronnie, had plans to expand into ranching. In the mid-1970s the sons purchased their first ranch in the South Dakota Sandhills and grew their ranching business into five states and are still going strong today. ＜br＞＜br＞The Timmerman family implements the protection of land, water and wildlife, which will ensure conservation for future generations. With this philosophy on protecting the environment, it makes our ranches an ideal place to hunt for world class wild game.  ＜br＞＜br＞The Cullom Ranch features almost 10,000 acres of land split across the western part of the Nebraska and South Dakota state line. There are numerous ponds and lakes scattered throughout the property, however, the prime habitat area is about a quarter mile east of the house. This features a marsh that hosts an abundance of wildlife such as grouse, pheasants, ducks, geese, swans, pelicans and gophers. Just about anything that’s in Nebraska can be found in this marsh, although the deer population is not as strong as it once was. On the very rare occasion, you can see an elk passing through. ＜br＞＜br＞We offer 3-day waterfowl hunts for up to 6 sportsmen for a flat $5,000 rate.＜br＞＜br＞Other than the wetland, the property is mostly hilly grasslands with very little timber. There are two large lakes that are 100 acres each. The lakes boast the most diverse bird population in the state of Nebraska!＜br＞＜br＞Located just 10 miles outside of Cody, NE, there is the opportunity to book lodging through one of our contacts. Please inquire as soon as possible if this is something you would be interested in. Otherwise, we can accommodate an RV hookup or point you to the McClarn Ranch, about 25 miles from Cullom Ranch. The McClarn Ranch can host at least six people.＜br＞＜br＞We look forward to having your hunting party at our ranch!＜br＞＜br＞Sincerely,＜br＞The Timmerman Family＜/p＞


The Timmerman Land &amp; Cattle LLC is a third-generation ranching operation that can be traced back to 1945. Leo Timmerman founded Timmerman &amp; Sons Feeding Company who started the family tradition. Beginning in the early 1960s Leo's sons, Gerald, James, Norman, and Ronnie, had plans to expand into ranching. In the mid-1970s the sons purchased their first ranch in the South Dakota Sandhills and grew their ranching business into five states and are still going strong today.&nbsp;
The Timmerman family implements the protection of land, water, and wildlife, which will ensure conservation for future generations. With this philosophy on protecting the environment, it makes our ranches an ideal place for any recreational traveler.&nbsp;
The Cullom Ranch features almost 10,000 acres of land split across the western part of the Nebraska and South Dakota state line. There are numerous ponds and lakes scattered throughout the property, however, the prime habitat area is about a quarter-mile east of the house. This features a marsh that hosts an abundance of wildlife such as grouse, pheasants, ducks, geese, swans, pelicans, and gophers. Just about anything that’s in Nebraska can be found in this marsh.&nbsp;
Other than the wetland, the property is mostly hilly grasslands with very little timber. There are two large lakes that are 100 acres each. The lakes boast the most diverse bird population in the state of Nebraska!
Located just 10 miles outside of Cody, NE, there is the opportunity to book lodging through one of our contacts. Please inquire as soon as possible if this is something you would be interested in. Otherwise, we can accommodate an RV hookup or point you to the McClarn Ranch, about 25 miles from Cullom Ranch. The McClarn Ranch can host at least six people.

This property has an eBird checklist
<a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S92780756" target="_blank">View Checklist </a>&nbsp;

Hunt the Cullom Ranch.
We offer 3-day waterfowl hunts for up to 6 sportsmen for a flat $5,000 rate.
Waterfowl:
--Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
--Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
--Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
--White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
--Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

Driving or walking through Cullom ranch you will find rolling hills of both grazed and untouched mixed-grass native prairie host many varieties of grasses, flowers, and songbirds Nebraska is known for. Nestled in this property's vast grasslands are two sizeable wetlands that give a private viewing of the many waterfowl who visit or reside there. 

1-Day Birding

We offer 3-day waterfowl hunts for up to 6 sportsmen for a flat $5,000 rate.
Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

3-Day Waterfowl Hunt

This package is a complete DIY coyote hunting experience. If you are looking to access a good population of coyotes in a little amount of time... this is the package for you. Guests will be expected to bring their own food. Lodging is NOT included.

DIY Coyote Hunt

Hunt Area

Check In

Cullom Ranch Boundary

Cullom Ranch

landscape-crop

＜p＞The Timmerman Land &amp; Cattle LLC is a third generation ranching operation that can be traced back to 1945. Leo Timmerman founded Timmerman &amp; Sons Feeding Company who started the family tradition. Beginning in the early 1960s Leo's sons, Gerald, James, Norman and Ronnie, had plans to expand into ranching. In the mid-1970s the sons purchased their first ranch in the South Dakota Sandhills and grew their ranching business into five states and are still going strong today. ＜br＞＜br＞The Timmerman family implements the protection of land, water and wildlife, which will ensure conservation for future generations. With this philosophy on protecting the environment, it makes our ranches an ideal place to hunt for world class wild game. ＜br＞＜br＞The Saults Ranch features over 16,000 acres and will be all yours with no other hunters on the ranch. A beautiful property of rolling grasslands located in the heart of the Sandhills of Nebraska. With the Snake River running through the northern section of the property, whitetail and mule deer are attracted to come down from the big hills. Along the Northside of the river features a stretch of timber. This is a deer’s playground as far as the eye can see! In October and November, the deer are constantly found throughout the meadows.＜br＞＜br＞The size of mule deer on the property is consistently monitored as we believe it is important to maintain a successful growth rate and healthy future population. The ranch is home to many big deer, the opportunities are endless!＜br＞＜br＞There is a fully furnished bunkhouse on the property that sleeps seven people. Hyannis, NE is 42 miles away and has a gas station, grocery store and other amenities. There is no reliable cell service or wifi on the property, however, it can be found periodically. ＜br＞＜br＞＜strong＞We look forward to having your hunting party at our ranch!＜/strong＞＜br＞＜br＞Sincerely,＜br＞The Timmerman Family＜/p＞


The Timmerman Land &amp; Cattle LLC is a third-generation ranching operation that can be traced back to 1945. Leo Timmerman founded Timmerman &amp; Sons Feeding Company who started the family tradition. Beginning in the early 1960s Leo's sons, Gerald, James, Norman, and Ronnie, had plans to expand into ranching. In the mid-1970s the sons purchased their first ranch in the South Dakota Sandhills and grew their ranching business into five states and are still going strong today. 
The Timmerman family implements the protection of land, water, and wildlife, which will ensure conservation for future generations. With this philosophy on protecting the environment, it makes our ranches an ideal place
The Saults Ranch features over 16,000 acres and will be all yours with no other guests on the ranch. A beautiful property of rolling grasslands located in the heart of the Sandhills of Nebraska. With the Snake River running through the northern section of the property, whitetail and mule deer are attracted to come down from the big hills. Along the Northside of the river features a stretch of timber
There is a fully furnished bunkhouse on the property that sleeps, seven people. Hyannis, NE is 42 miles away and has a gas station, grocery store, and other amenities. There is no reliable cell service or wifi on the property, however, it can be found periodically. 
eBird Checklists are available for this property: 
<a href="https://ebird.org/checklist/S92960325" target="_blank">Checklist One</a>&nbsp;
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Hunt the Saults Ranch.
Deer:
The property is in the Sandhills unit for deer.
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22
November Firearm Season: 11/12/22 - 11/20/22
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22
Late Firearm Antlerless: 1/1/23 - 1/15/23
Turkey:
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.							
Archery Season: 3/25/22 - 4/12/22							
General Season: 4/16/22 - 5/31/22							
Fall Season 9/15/22 - 1/31/23			&nbsp;
Waterfowl:
--Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
--Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
--Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
--White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
--Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

Upon arriving, you will find thinly lined trees that condense many passerines and birds of prey together, including the residential pair of Great Horned Owls commonly found roosting in the trees near the entrance. Barbed wire lining the property offers a perching point for blackbirds and many varieties of sparrows, who return to the safety of fields of mixed grasses as you continue your travel. Towards the edge of this property is a marsh centered in a grazed prairie where shorebirds, wading birds, and ducks take refuge throughout the day.

1 Day Birding

Lodging available on property. Inquire if you are interested.

1-Day DIY Birding

At Saults Ranch, we work hard to manage our property for a healthy and mature deer population. We are offering a single package for the 2022 rifle season. The experience is great for a group of 3-4 hunters. The package is a five-day, semi-guided hunt and includes lodging. During the hunt, each guest is allowed to harvest 1 muley or whitetail buck, as well as 2 whitetail does. The guide will retrieve game using a side-by-side if necessary.&nbsp;
The package is a flat $15,000.
The property is in the Sandhills unit for deer.
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22
November Firearm Season: 11/12/22 - 11/20/22
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22
Late Firearm Antlerless: 1/1/23 - 1/15/23

2021 Rifle Season Semi-Guided Hunt

We offer 3-day waterfowl hunts for up to 6 sportsmen for a flat $5,000 rate and includes lodging.
Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
--White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

We offer 3-day turkey hunts for up to 6 sportsmen for a flat $5,000 rate and includes lodging.
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.							
Archery Season: 3/25/22 - 4/12/22							
General Season: 4/16/22 - 5/31/22							
Fall Season 9/15/22 - 1/31/23

3-Day Turkey Hunt

Saults Ranch- Property Map

Saults Ranch- Check In

Indian Hill Turnoff

Saults Ranch

＜p＞The Hamm Ranch is on its 4th generation of cattle ranchers, operated by the family since the late 1940’s/50’s. While running red and black angus on the land and tending to a small plot of farm land alongside rotating pastures, the Hamm family has been hard at work for many decades. ＜br＞＜br＞The ranch primarily consists of irrigated hay and alfalfa fields for the cattle to graze. With the Cottonwood Creek running right through the middle of the ranch, whitetail and other wildlife love to pass their days around the water source when they aren’t feeding on the irrigated grounds up above. The Hamm Ranch is the home to an abundance of whitetails, antelope, black bears and mountain lions. There is a small population of mule deer, huns and grouse scattered throughout the property as well as a flock of turkey that can occasionally be seen. Elk have been found on the property, although not as common. If seen during your hunt and the interest is there, a special trophy fee can be arranged for the elk. ＜br＞＜br＞In addition, the Cottonwood Creek offers great private access for fishing  Yellowstone Cutthroat.＜br＞＜br＞The ranch has a 110 plug-in if sportsmen are looking to bring out an RV or camp on the land. Otherwise, the town of Wilsall is just 20 minutes away with other lodging arrangements.  If you would like to bring an RV there will be an additional charge of $50/day.  Please verify before booking.＜br＞＜br＞There is a maximum of four sportsmen/party.  There are designated roads and parking that are centrally located.  Any game taken will need to be retrieved by foot.＜/p＞


The Hamm Ranch is pleased to offer bird watching, wildlife viewing, and wildlife photography.

The ranch features private access to the Cottonwood Creek, which offers top-notch fishing for Yellowstone Cutthroat.

Our diverse wildlife population makes for great hunting!&nbsp;
We have whitetails, antelope, black bears, and mountain lions. The ranch also features small population of mule deer, huns, grouse, and turkey scattered throughout the property. Elk, while not as common, have been seen on the property. If seen during your hunt and the interest is there, a special trophy fee can be arranged for the elk.&nbsp;
We have a maximum of four sportsmen.
Any game harvested will need to be retrieved by foot.
Deer:
Hamm Ranch is in Unit 315 for deer, which is a general deer unit.&nbsp;
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.
For Deer, non-resident sportsmen with 0 pts have a 54% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22
General Season: 10/22/22 - 11/27/22
Heritage Muzzleloader Season: 12/10/22 - 12/18/22
Elk:
Hamm Ranch is in Unit 315 for elk, which is a general tag for elk.
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.
For elk, non-residents with 0 pts have a 71% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22
General Season: 10/22/22 - 11/27/22
Antelope:
Hamm Ranch is in Unit 339 for antelope.
Both Montana residents and non-residents must apply for a tag.
For rifle, Montana residents with 0 pts have a &gt;99% chance of drawing, while non-residents with 0 pts have a 64% chance of drawing.
For archery, Montana residents have 96% with 0 pts, while non-residents with 0 pts have a 33% chance of drawing.
Archery Only: 9/3/22 - 10/7/22
General: 10/8/22 - 11/13/22
900 Series (Archery Only): 8/15/22 - 11/13/22
Bear:
Hamm Ranch is in unit 580 for bear.
Permits are available over the counter for both Montana residents and non-residents.
Spring Season (Any Legal Weapon): 4/15/22 - 5/31/22
Fall Archery Season: 9/4/22 - 9/14/22
Fall Season (Any Legal Weapon): 9/15/22 - 11/27/22
Turkey:
The property is in the General unit for turkey.							
Montana residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.														
Spring Season: 4/15/22 - 5/31/22							
Fall Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23	
Grouse:
Upland Game Bird licenses are available Over the Counter.&nbsp;
The daily bag limit during the open season is four Sharp-tailed Grouse, two Sage Grouse, and three Mountain Grouse (Blue, Ruffed, and Franklin's).
Mountain Grouse Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23
Sharp-tailed Grouse Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23
Sage Grouse Season: 9/1/22 - 9/30/22

Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

1-Day Fishing

Lodging available, please inquire.

1-Day Birding 

Our diverse wildlife population makes for great hunting!&nbsp;
We have whitetails, antelope, black bears, and mountain lions. The ranch also features a small population of mule deer, huns, grouse, and turkey scattered throughout the property. Elk, while not as common, have been seen on the property. If seen during your hunt and the interest is there, a special trophy fee can be arranged for the elk.&nbsp;
We have a maximum of four sportsmen.
Any game harvested will need to be retrieved by foot.
This package includes a complete rifle hunt for a minimum of 2 sportsmen, a shot at any legal game species, and a place to park and plug in your RV/Camper.
Hunt Hamm Ranch.
Deer:
Hamm Ranch is in Unit 315 for deer, which is a general deer unit.&nbsp;
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.
For Deer, non-resident sportsmen with 0 pts have a 54% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22
General Season: 10/22/22 - 11/27/22
Heritage Muzzleloader Season: 12/10/22 - 12/18/22
Elk:
Hamm Ranch is in Unit 315 for elk, which is a general tag for elk.
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.
For elk, non-residents with 0 pts have a 71% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22
General Season: 10/22/22 - 11/27/22
Antelope:
Hamm Ranch is in Unit 339 for antelope.
Both Montana residents and non-residents must apply for a tag.
For rifle, Montana residents with 0 pts have a &gt;99% chance of drawing, while non-residents with 0 pts have a 64% chance of drawing.
For archery, Montana residents have 96% with 0 pts, while non-residents with 0 pts have a 33% chance of drawing.
Archery Only: 9/3/22 - 10/7/22
General: 10/8/22 - 11/13/22
900 Series (Archery Only): 8/15/22 - 11/13/22
Bear:
Hamm Ranch is in unit 580 for bear.
Permits are available over the counter for both Montana residents and non-residents.
Spring Season (Any Legal Weapon): 4/15/22 - 5/31/22
Fall Archery Season: 9/4/22 - 9/14/22
Fall Season (Any Legal Weapon): 9/15/22 - 11/27/22
Turkey:
The property is in the General unit for turkey.							
Montana residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.														
Spring Season: 4/15/22 - 5/31/22							
Fall Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23&nbsp;
Additional packages can be accommodated. Please inquire for more information on Grouse, Coyote, Mountain Lion, or Gopher Hunts.
Grouse:
Upland Game Bird licenses are available Over the Counter.&nbsp;
The daily bag limit during the open season is four Sharp-tailed Grouse, two Sage Grouse, and three Mountain Grouse (Blue, Ruffed, and Franklin's).
Mountain Grouse Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23
Sharp-tailed Grouse Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23
Sage Grouse Season: 9/1/22 - 9/30/22

3-Day Rifle Hunt | 2+ Sportsmen

Property Boundary

No Hunting Area

Designated Road 1

Designated Road 2

Main Entrance/Gate

Red Shop Building

Central Parking

South Parking

West Parking

Hamm Ranch

＜p＞Lori Lotton and her family moved to Crawford, NE over 25 years ago. Originally cattle ranchers in rural Montana, the ranching lifestyle runs through the blood of the Lotton family. Now located in the remote countryside of the Sandhills, the Lotton Ranch offers a peaceful escape from people and welcomes you into a mule deer’s paradise.＜br＞＜br＞There is no timber or treelines on the property. However, the two local reservoirs and the beautiful, rolling grasslands provide a natural habitat for mule deer, antelope, and coyotes. Also, the land is only grazed during the summer months and left idle from November 1st through the end of May, allowing wildlife to explode throughout the property. ＜br＞＜br＞Crawford, NE is just 25 miles away and offers lodging arrangements. Chadron also offers lodging arrangements and is 30 miles away. Tent camping and small trailers are allowed on the property. However, due to the soil type, it is not accessible to an RV. This soil is heavy and ‘gumbo-like’ so when it starts to rain, we recommend finding shelter. ＜br＞＜br＞There is no set minimum or maximum number of days when booking. If necessary, an ATV can be used to retrieve game out in the field. Most of this property has reliable cell service. ＜br＞＜br＞We are looking forward to sharing our property with you, but ask you to please respect the land as if it were your own.＜/p＞


Lori Lotton and her family moved to Crawford, NE over 25 years ago. Originally cattle ranchers in rural Montana, the ranching lifestyle runs through the blood of the Lotton family. Now located in the remote countryside of the Sandhills, the Lotton Ranch offers a peaceful escape from people and welcomes you into paradise.
There is no timber or treelines on the property. However, the two local reservoirs and the beautiful, rolling grasslands provide a natural habitat for mule deer, antelope, and coyotes. Also, the land is only grazed during the summer months and left idle from November 1st through the end of May, allowing wildlife to explode throughout the property.&nbsp;
Crawford, NE is just 25 miles away and offers lodging arrangements. Chadron also offers lodging arrangements and is 30 miles away. Tent camping and small trailers are allowed on the property. However, due to the soil type, it is not accessible to an RV. This soil is heavy and ‘gumbo-like’ so when it starts to rain, we recommend finding shelter.&nbsp;
There is no set minimum or maximum number of days when booking. Most of this property has reliable cell service.&nbsp;
We are looking forward to sharing our property with you, but ask you to please respect the land as if it were your own.

Hunt Lotton Ranch West.
Mule Deer:
The property is in the Pine Ridge unit for Mule Deer.
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22
November Firearm Season: 11/12/22 - 11/20/22
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22
Late Firearm Antlerless: 1/1/23 - 1/15/23
Antelope: 
The property is in the North Sioux unit for antelope.
Nonresident opportunity is restricted to statewide archery permits, landowner permits, and late doe/fawn.
Archery Season: 8/20/22 - 12/31/22
Muzzleloader Season: 9/17/22 - 10/2/22
Firearm Season: 10/8/22 - 10/23/22
Late Doe/Fawn: 11/1/22 - 1/31/23

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Hunt Lotton Ranch West.
Camping on the property is permitted.
The property is in the Pine Ridge unit for Mule Deer.
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22
November Firearm Season: 11/12/22 - 11/20/22
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22
Late Firearm Antlerless: 1/1/23 - 1/15/23
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

2-Day Mule Deer Hunt

Hunt Lotton Ranch West.
Camping on the property is permitted.
The property is in the North Sioux unit for antelope.
Nonresident opportunity is restricted to statewide archery permits, landowner permits, and late doe/fawn.
Archery Season: 8/20/22 - 12/31/22
Muzzleloader Season: 9/17/22 - 10/2/22
Firearm Season: 10/8/22 - 10/23/22
Late Doe/Fawn: 11/1/22 - 1/31/23
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.

2-Day Antelope Hunt

Hunt Lotton Ranch West.
Additional packages can be accommodated. Please inquire for more information.

Single Day Coyote Hunt

Single Day Prairie Dog Hunt

Parking

Lotton Ranch West

Lori Lotton and her family moved to Crawford, NE over 25 years ago. Originally cattle ranchers in rural Montana, the ranching lifestyle runs through the blood of the Lotton family. Now located in the remote countryside of the Sandhills, the Lotton Ranch offers a peaceful escape from people and welcomes you into a mule deer’s paradise.

There is no timber or treelines on the property. However, the three local reservoirs and water tank, along with the rolling hay bottoms that are grass/alfalfa mix, provided a playground for wildlife. The land is only grazed during the summer months and left idle from November 1st through the end of May, allowing wildlife to explode throughout the property. This wildlife includes a mule deer, antelope, coyotes, and plenty of prairie dogs. The property is cross-fenced and the deer are most frequently found just north of the fence.

Crawford, NE is just 25 miles away and offers lodging arrangements. Chadron also offers lodging arrangements and is 30 miles away. Tent camping and small trailers are allowed on the property. However, due to the soil type it is not accessible to an RV. This soil is heavy and ‘gumbo-like’ so when it starts to rain, we recommend finding shelter. Recreators may have access to a shop on the property for protection during emergencies. 

There is no set minimum or maximum number of days when booking. If necessary, an ATV can be used to retrieve game out in the field. The cell service on this property is very spotty and only accessible in a few locations. 

We are looking forward to sharing our property with you, but ask you to please respect the land as if it were your own. 

Hunt Lotton Ranch East.
Now located in the remote countryside of the Sandhills, the Lotton Ranch offers a peaceful escape from people and welcomes you into a mule deer’s paradise.
Mule Deer:
The property is in the Pine Ridge unit for Mule Deer.
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22
November Firearm Season: 11/12/22 - 11/20/22
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22
Late Firearm Antlerless: 1/1/23 - 1/15/23
Antelope: 
The property is in the North Sioux unit for antelope.
Nonresident opportunity is restricted to statewide archery permits, landowner permits, and late doe/fawn.
Archery Season: 8/20/22 - 12/31/22
Muzzleloader Season: 9/17/22 - 10/2/22
Firearm Season: 10/8/22 - 10/23/22
Late Doe/Fawn: 11/1/22 - 1/31/23

Hunt Lotton Ranch West.
Now located in the remote countryside of the Sandhills, the Lotton Ranch offers a peaceful escape from people and welcomes you into a mule deer’s paradise.
This is a 3-day mule deer hunt for up to 2 guests.&nbsp;
Camping on the property is permitted.
The property is in the Pine Ridge unit for Mule Deer.
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22
November Firearm Season: 11/12/22 - 11/20/22
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22
Late Firearm Antlerless: 1/1/23 - 1/15/23
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.&nbsp;

3-Day Mule Deer Hunt

Hunt Lotton Ranch West.
This is a 2-day antelope hunt for up to 2 guests.&nbsp;
Camping on the property is permitted.
The property is in the North Sioux unit for antelope.
Nonresident opportunity is restricted to statewide archery permits, landowner permits, and late doe/fawn.
Archery Season: 8/20/22 - 12/31/22
Muzzleloader Season: 9/17/22 - 10/2/22
Firearm Season: 10/8/22 - 10/23/22
Late Doe/Fawn: 11/1/22 - 1/31/23
Additional packages can be accommodated. Please inquire for more information.

Hunt Lotton Ranch West.
This is a 1-day coyote hunt for up to 2 guests.&nbsp;
Additional packages can be accommodated. Please inquire for more information.

Lotton Ranch East

＜p＞Sitting on 4,200 acres of land, this working cattle ranch has history! The property used to be a part of the Oak View amusement park back in the 1800s: recreating on this land is in its roots! The original owner decided to make a modern-day amusement park for recreational purposes. The park featured its own baseball field and team, a large ballroom with an octagon dance floor, cabins and boats, a rodeo, and an olympic-size swimming pool. The barn wasn’t just home to horses and sheep, but used to host barn dances as well. Over 100 years later, we have renovated this barn into our main lodge and the living room floor sits right where the dance hall floor used to be. Although the old park land is not part of our hunting grounds, we are happy to show people around if they are interested.＜br＞＜br＞Meanwhile, the remainder of the land is great for hunting. Just 3 hours outside of Omaha, NE, we are located right on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. The property features everything from rolling grassland hills to oak hardwood bottoms to cedar timber. There are several hay meadows and alfalfa fields as well as small row crops that we use as our food plots. Water sources include Verdigre Creek running through part of the land as well as several private ponds. We are happy to allow sportsmen to take a few fish home, although we are primarily focused on the hunting grounds. With rolling grasslands in the west, hardwood bottoms in the east and everything in between, we are a very diverse property! ＜br＞＜/p＞
＜p＞＜strong＞Package Deals＜/strong＞＜br＞3 Day Turkey Hunt Choice of Lodging＜br＞$775.00 per Sportsmen＜br＞＜br＞2 Day/Night Fishing With A-Frame Cabin＜br＞$225.00 per Person＜br＞＜br＞We are happy to offer two options for lodging. Our main lodge features a bunk house with three sets of bunk beds, two being twin over fulls, and a loft with a few more twin beds. In all, it can host about 8-10 people. In addition, the lodge has two bathrooms and showers, washer/dryer, a game cleaning room, and full kitchen.＜br＞＜br＞The second lodging option includes an A-frame cabin that we built 23 years ago. The cabin is located just a half mile from the main lodge and hosts two beds on the lower level plus two on the second floor. There is no running water or electricity- the cabin runs on propane for a cookstove and a wood stove for heat. However, it sits right on the shore of one of our lakes and some of our guests really love it for the peace and quiet it can provide. ＜br＞＜br＞We believe that you will have the best experience on our land if we give you a 3-day guided or semi-guided hunt. We are dedicated to the process; arrive the evening before and we will make sure you have a great few days of hunting! We know exactly how to navigate the food plots, utilize the game cameras and blinds, etc. so you can be sure something happens out there. ＜br＞＜br＞Sportsmen are responsible for having their own permits, Nebraska does not allow us to sell our Landowner permits to anyone other than family. Turkey permits are unlimited in NE.＜br＞＜br＞＜strong＞No drugs allowed on the premise of the ranch and no alcohol when out hunting.＜/strong＞＜/p＞


Sitting on 4,200 acres of land, this working cattle ranch has history! The property used to be a part of the Oak View amusement park back in the 1800’s; recreating on this land is in its roots! The original owner decided to make a modern day amusement park for recreational purposes. The park featured it’s own baseball field and team, a large ballroom with an octagon dance floor, cabins and boats, a rodeo and an olympic-size swimming pool. The barn wasn’t just home to horses and sheep, but used to host barn dances as well. Over 100 years later, we have renovated this barn into our main lodge and the living room floor sits right where the dance hall floor used to be. Although the old park land is not part of our hunting grounds, we are happy to show people around if they are interested.&nbsp;

Just 3 hours outside of Omaha, NE, we are located right on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. The property features everything from rolling grassland hills to oak hardwood bottoms to cedar timber. There are several hay meadows and alfalfa fields as well as small row crops that we use as our food plots. Water sources include Verdigre Creek running through part of the land as well as several private ponds. With rolling grasslands in the west, hardwood bottoms in the east and everything in between, we are a very diverse property!

Sitting on 4200 acres of land, this working cattle ranch has history! The property used to be a part of the Oak View amusement park back in the 1800’s; recreating on this land is in its roots! The original owner decided to make a modern day amusement park for recreational purposes. The park featured it’s own baseball field and team, a large ballroom with an octagon dance floor, cabins and boats, a rodeo and an olympic-size swimming pool. The barn wasn’t just home to horses and sheep, but used to host barn dances as well. Over 100 years later, we have renovated this barn into our main lodge and the living room floor sits right where the dance hall floor used to be. Although the old park land is not part of our hunting grounds, we are happy to show people around if they are interested. Water sources include Verdigre Creek running through part of the land as well as several private ponds. We are happy to allow sportsmen to take a few fish home, although we are primarily focused on the hunting grounds. With rolling grasslands in the west, hardwood bottoms in the east and everything in between, we are a very diverse property!&nbsp;
Package Deals 2 Day/Night Fishing With A-Frame Cabin $225.00 per Person We are happy to offer two options for lodging. Our main lodge features a bunk house with three sets of bunk beds, two being twin over fulls, and a loft with a few more twin beds. In all, it can host about 8-10 people. In addition, the lodge has two bathrooms and showers, washer/dryer, a game cleaning room and full kitchen. The second lodging option includes an A-frame cabin that we built 23 years ago. The cabin is located just a half mile from the main lodge and hosts two beds on the lower level plus two on the second floor. There is no running water or electricity- the cabin runs on propane for a cookstove and a wood stove for heat. However, it sits right on the shore of one of our lakes and some of our guests really love it for the peace and quiet it can provide. We believe that you will have the best experience on our land if we give you a 3-day guided or semi-guided hunt. We are dedicated to the process; arrive the evening before and we will make sure you have a great few days of hunting! We know exactly how to navigate the food plots, utilize the game cameras and blinds, etc. so you can be sure something happens out there. Sportsmen are responsible for having their own permits, Nebraska does not allow us to sell our Landowner permits to anyone other than family. Turkey permits are unlimited in NE. **No drugs allowed on the premise of the ranch and no alcohol when out hunting.

Our land is great for hunting. Just 3 hours outside of Omaha, NE, we are located right on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. The property features everything from rolling grassland hills to oak hardwood bottoms to cedar timber. There are several hay meadows and alfalfa fields as well as small row crops that we use as our food plots. Water sources include Verdigre Creek running through part of the land as well as several private ponds. We are happy to allow sportsmen to take a few fish home, although we are primarily focused on the hunting grounds. With rolling grasslands in the west, hardwood bottoms in the east, and everything in between, we are a very diverse property! 
Package Deals 3 Day Turkey Hunt Choice of Lodging $775.00 per Sportsman We are happy to offer two options for lodging. Our main lodge features a bunkhouse with three sets of bunk beds, two being twin over fulls, and a loft with a few more twin beds. In all, it can host about 8-10 people. In addition, the lodge has two bathrooms and showers, a washer/dryer, a game cleaning room and a full kitchen. The second lodging option includes an A-frame cabin that we built 23 years ago. The cabin is located just a half-mile from the main lodge and hosts two beds on the lower level plus two on the second floor. There is no running water or electricity- the cabin runs on propane for a cookstove and a wood stove for heat. However, it sits right on the shore of one of our lakes and some of our guests really love it for the peace and quiet it can provide. We believe that you will have the best experience on our land if we give you a 3-day guided or semi-guided hunt. We are dedicated to the process; arrive the evening before and we will make sure you have a great few days of hunting! We know exactly how to navigate the food plots, utilize the game cameras and blinds, etc. so you can be sure something happens out there. Sportsmen are responsible for having their own permits, Nebraska does not allow us to sell our Landowner permits to anyone other than family. Turkey permits are unlimited in NE. 
No drugs allowed on the premise of the ranch and no alcohol when out hunting.

Turkey:							
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.							
Archery Season: 3/25/22 - 4/12/22							
General Season: 4/16/22 - 5/31/22							
Fall Season 9/15/22 - 1/31/23

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Our land is great for hunting. Just 3 hours outside of Omaha, NE, we are located right on the edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. The property features everything from rolling grassland hills to oak hardwood bottoms to cedar timber. There are several hay meadows and alfalfa fields as well as small row crops that we use as our food plots. Water sources include Verdigre Creek running through part of the land as well as several private ponds. We are happy to allow sportsmen to take a few fish home, although we are primarily focused on the hunting grounds. With rolling grasslands in the west, hardwood bottoms in the east, and everything in between, we are a very diverse property!&nbsp;

Per Sportsman. Please let us know how many will be in the party. We are happy to offer two options for lodging. Our main lodge features a bunk house with three sets of bunk beds, two being twin over fulls, and a loft with a few more twin beds. In all, it can host about 8-10 people. In addition, the lodge has two bathrooms and showers, a washer/dryer, a game cleaning room, and a full kitchen. The second lodging option includes an A-frame cabin that we built 23 years ago. The cabin is located just a half-mile from the main lodge and hosts two beds on the lower level plus two on the second floor. There is no running water or electricity- the cabin runs on propane for a cookstove and a wood stove for heat. However, it sits right on the shore of one of our lakes and some of our guests really love it for the peace and quiet it can provide.

Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.							
Archery Season: 3/25/22 - 4/12/22							
General Season: 4/16/22 - 5/31/22							
Fall Season 9/15/22 - 1/31/23

Per Sportsman&nbsp;
Please let us know how many are in the party. A-frame cabin that we built 23 years ago. The cabin is located just a half-mile from the main lodge and hosts two beds on the lower level plus two on the second floor. There is no running water or electricity- the cabin runs on propane for a cookstove and a wood stove for heat. However, it sits right on the shore of one of our lakes and some of our guests really love it for the peace and quiet it can provide.

2-Day Fishing

Property Boundary - North (Main)

Property Boundary (South)

Check-In

Oak View Ranch

＜p＞The ranch is a 110 year old family property rich in history and amazing beauty with its spectacular views of Spanish Peak range. ＜br＞＜/p＞
＜p＞There is over a mile of the West Gallatin river running through the bottom land of the property. The river property also includes a couple of islands that are ideal for archery hunters if you are up for a little adventure.＜br＞&nbsp;＜/p＞
＜p＞The Ranch supports a herd of Red Angus cattle, mule deer, whitetail deer, private fishing access on the river and abundant waterfowl.  We are located 12 miles from Bozeman and the airport.＜/p＞


The ranch is a 110 year old family property rich in history and amazing beauty with its spectacular views of Spanish Peak range. There is over a mile of the West Gallatin river running through the bottom land of the property. The Ranch supports a herd of Red Angus cattle, mule deer, whitetail deer, private fishing access on the river and abundant waterfowl. 

We are located 12 miles from Bozeman and the airport.

The Axtell Ranch is home to all kinds of wild edibles, especially Morels, making it a great spot for foraging. We had a guest harvest over 8lbs of Morels in a recent visit this May. This is a great time to come out as we've had a very moisture-filled Spring.

We have over 1 mile of the Gallatin that runs through our property with islands that we own which create forks off of the river that are fantastic for fishing.&nbsp;

This is some amazing, unpressured fishing right in Four Corners that offers you reprieve from the pressured fishing at all the public access fishing sites in the area.&nbsp;

Occasionally you will see some other fishermen who walk down the river from the Axtell fishing access site, which was named after Joe's grandfather. This doesn't affect the quality of fishing and the fishing that's close to the parking area on the northern part of the property offers amazing fishing that's almost never fished.

Hunt the Axtell Ranch.
Deer:							
The property represents Unit 304 and 309 for deer, both of which are general units							
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.													
For Deer, non-resident sportsmen with 0 pts have a 54% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.							
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22													
Turkey:
The property is in a General Area for turkey.
Montana residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.
Spring Season: 4/15/22 - 5/31/22
Fall Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23
Waterfowl:
The property is in the Pacific Flyway.
The daily bag limit is 7 ducks or mergansers, 25 coots, 20 white geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's), and 5 dark geese (all other geese).
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/22 (Scaup only open until 12/25/22)

Rainbow, Brown

Gallatin River Fishing

Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.

DIY Bird Watching

Package includes one day of foraging on the ranch.&nbsp;
We have had great moisture this Spring here in the Gallatin Valley, so there's lots of Morels to be found.

Gallatin Valley Foraging

Deer hunting is allowed on the river bottom only. This area is rich in the Mule and Whitetail species.
There is over a mile of the West Gallatin river running through the bottomland of the property. The river property also includes a couple of islands that are ideal for archery hunters if you are up for a little adventure.
The property represents Unit 304 and 309 for deer, both of which are general units							
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.													
For Deer, non-resident sportsmen with 0 pts have a 54% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.							
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22		
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

2-Day Archery Deer Hunt

There is over a mile of the West Gallatin river running through the bottomland of the property.
The property is in the Pacific Flyway.
The daily bag limit is 7 ducks or mergansers, 25 coots, 20 white geese (Snow, Blue, Ross's), and 5 dark geese (all other geese).
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/22 (Scaup only open until 12/25/22)
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.

2-Day Waterfowl Hunt

There is over a mile of the West Gallatin river running through the bottomland of the property. The river property also includes a couple of islands that are ideal for archery hunters if you are up for a little adventure.

This package lets you hunt turkey for 1 day with up to 4 guests on our beautiful property for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package— book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.
The property is in a General Area for turkey.							
Montana residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.									
Spring Season: 4/15/22 - 5/31/22							
Fall Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23

1-Day Turkey Hunt

River Access Gate

River Access Parking

No Hunting to the West when Cattle are Present

Trail to Stand

Ladder Stand

Pine Meadow Stand

Beaver Stand

No Hunting Zone

No Hunting Zone-Fish Creek

Axtell Ranch

＜p＞Lovejoy Ranch is a sixth-generation working cattle ranch owned and operated by Bob and Jody Dexter. The 6500-acre property is nestled in the north-central region of the unique grass-covered dunes of the Sandhills, just a short 20-minute drive to Valentine, Nebraska.＜br＞＜br＞Cattle grazing through proper grass management provide wildlife a perfect habitat. Whitetail and mule deer can be found across the ranch in the hills and around the tree claim shelterbelts. The Evergreen Creek flows East through the land providing water to various ponds creating a natural environment for waterfowl. In the early mornings, you can count on hearing the rooster pheasants chatter and take off in flight as ranch chores begin, while turkeys leave their roosts and begin their day. When moving cattle through their pasture rotations you are sure to have a flock of prairie chickens and sharptail grouse take flight under your horse’s belly. El Lake, the beginning of the Evergreen creek, is a small lake stocked with an abundance of bass, northern pike, and bluegill.＜br＞＜br＞The Ranch has RV and tent camping available, but hotel lodging is available in a short drive. Valentine is a small town at the junction of two major US Highways, 20 and 83. You can find just about anything you need here— there are two gun stores, a bait shop, a grocery store, etc.＜br＞＜br＞Although we don't have a minimum for days booked in a trip, we highly recommend booking multiple days to take full advantage of what our ranch can offer! Our family has had great success hunting the ranch and we look forward to sharing this with other sportsmen!＜/p＞


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<span style="color: rgb(0,0,0);font-size: 16px;font-family: Open Sans", system-ui, -apple-system, system-ui, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji;"> Cattle grazing through proper grass management provide wildlife a perfect habitat. The Evergreen Creek flows East through the land providing water to various ponds creating a natural environment for waterfowl. In the early mornings, you can count on hearing the rooster pheasants chatter and take off in flight as ranch chores begin, while turkeys leave their roosts and begin their day. When moving cattle through their pasture rotations you are sure to have a flock of prairie chickens and sharptail grouse take flight under your horse’s belly. El Lake, the beginning of the Evergreen creek, is a small lake stocked with an abundance of bass, northern pike, and bluegill.
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&nbsp;When moving cattle through their pasture rotations you are sure to have a flock of prairie chickens and sharptail grouse take flight under your horse’s belly. El Lake, the beginning of the Evergreen creek, is a small lake stocked with an abundance of bass, northern pike, and bluegill. The Ranch has RV and tent camping available, but hotel lodging is available in a short drive. Valentine is a small town at the junction of two major US Highways, 20 and 83. You can find just about anything you need here— there are two gun stores, a bait shop, a grocery store, etc. Although we don't have a minimum for days booked in a trip, we highly recommend booking multiple days to take full advantage of what our ranch can offer! Our family has had great success hunting the ranch and we look forward to sharing this with other sportsmen!

Lovejoy Ranch is a sixth-generation working cattle ranch owned and operated by Bob and Jody Dexter. The 6500-acre property is nestled in the north-central region of the unique grass-covered dunes of the Sandhills, just a short 20-minute drive to Valentine, Nebraska. Cattle grazing through proper grass management provide wildlife a perfect habitat. Whitetail and mule deer can be found across the ranch in the hills and around the tree claim shelterbelts. The Evergreen Creek flows East through the land providing water to various ponds creating a natural environment for waterfowl. In the early mornings, you can count on hearing the rooster pheasants chatter and take off in flight as ranch chores begin, while turkeys leave their roosts and begin their day. When moving cattle through their pasture rotations you are sure to have a flock of prairie chickens and sharptail grouse take flight under your horse’s belly. El Lake, the beginning of the Evergreen creek, is a small lake stocked with an abundance of bass, northern pike, and bluegill. The Ranch has RV and tent camping available, but hotel lodging is available in a short drive. Valentine is a small town at the junction of two major US Highways, 20 and 83. You can find just about anything you need here— there are two gun stores, a bait shop, a grocery store, etc. Although we don't have a minimum for days booked in a trip, we highly recommend booking multiple days to take full advantage of what our ranch can offer! Our family has had great success hunting the ranch and we look forward to sharing this with other sportsmen! Contact us for special consideration for youth sportsmen.
Deer:
The property is in the Calamus West (~95% of the ground) and Sandhills Unit (~5% of the ground) for deer.
Archery: Sept. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022
November firearm: Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 20, 2022
Muzzleloader: Dec. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022
Turkey:
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.
Spring archery: March 25, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Spring youth shotgun: April 9, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Spring shotgun: April 16, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Fall youth archery and shotgun: Sept. 15, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023
Fall archery and shotgun: Sept. 15, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023 
Pheasant:
The entire state is open for the taking of pheasants.
The daily bag limit during open season is 3 pheasants.
Season: 10/29/22 - 1/31/23
Waterfowl:
--Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
--Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
--Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
--White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
--Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

Start your morning driving underneath the large trees with many songbirds. Continue across many acres of tall grass and short grass prairie and end your day with expansive wetlands and private access to Ell Lake. 

Summer guaranteed nesting birds. 


1 Full Day Birding Trip (Non Migration) 

1 Full Day Birding Trip (Migration Season) 

Hunt both whitetail and mule deer on our 6,500 acre ranch. When you're not out glassing or stalking, relax while fishing for bass, bluegill, and pike on our private lake. We do not offer any lodging, but you are welcome bring an RV, trailer, motorhome, or tent camp. There are lodging options nearby in Valentine as well.

3-Day DIY Deer hunt & fishing

Hunt multiple species of wild turkey on our 6,500 acre ranch. When you're not out calling in a gobbler, relax while fishing for bass, bluegill, and pike on our private lake. We do not offer any lodging, but you are welcome bring an RV, trailer, motorhome, or tent camp. There are lodging options nearby in Valentine as well.
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.
Spring archery: March 25, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Spring youth shotgun: April 9, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Spring shotgun: April 16, 2022 – May 31, 2022
Fall youth archery and shotgun: Sept. 15, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023
Fall archery and shotgun: Sept. 15, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023

3-Day DIY Turkey Hunt

This package lets you hunt mule deer for 1 day with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.
The property is in the Calamus West (~95% of the ground) and Sandhills Unit (~5% of the ground) for deer.
Archery: Sept. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022
November firearm: Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 20, 2022
Muzzleloader: Dec. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022

1-Day Mule Deer Hunt

This package lets you hunt whitetail for 1 day with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.
The property is in the Calamus West (~95% of the ground) and Sandhills Unit (~5% of the ground) for deer.
Archery: Sept. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022
November firearm: Nov. 12, 2022 - Nov. 20, 2022
Muzzleloader: Dec. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022

1-Day Whitetail Hunt

This package lets you hunt pheasant for 1 day with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.
The entire state is open for the taking of pheasants.
The daily bag limit during open season is 3 pheasants.
Season: 10/29/22 - 1/31/23

1-Day Pheasant Hunt

This package lets you hunt waterfowl for 1 day with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.
Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

1-Day Waterfowl Hunt

This package lets you hunt coyotes for 1 day with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.

1-Day Coyote Hunt

This package lets you hunt gopher for 1 day with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. We have lots of wildlife, so there are many opportunities for a successful harvest. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.

1-Day Gopher Hunt

1-Day Fishing Experience

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Lovejoy Ranch

＜p＞“Like the Sahara desert, but covered top to bottom in lush green grass.” ＜br＞＜br＞With over 30,000 acres of rolling, natural grass in the heart of the Sandhills in Nebraska, the Abbott Ranch is happy to welcome you to an impeccable habitat for waterfowl hunting! Originally homesteaded in the late 1800’s, this sixth generation working cattle ranch has provided an abundance of wildlife for over a century. In addition to the grasslands, our ranch consists of shelter belts, ponds, marshes and wet-land areas. We have 30 miles of spring-fed, open-water tributaries of natural rivers, creeks and man-made ditches, including an 11 mile stretch along the Snake River.&nbsp;＜/p＞
＜p＞The ranch is comprised of two locations; Largest being the main ranch location and the smaller ‘tailbone,' ranch located 20 miles away. A variety of waterfowl can frequently be found throughout the entire ranch.&nbsp;＜/p＞
＜p＞With such a remote and ample amount of land, we strongly recommend booking at least 2-3 days. However, we have no minimum for days booked. ＜strong＞Prices are per gun per day.＜/strong＞ The nearest town is one hour away and the drive includes 35 miles of highway plus 9 miles of minimum maintenance gravel road (cars will get muddy if wet). It would be hard to fully appreciate the vast opportunities the land can provide in just one day!＜/p＞
＜p＞Our lodging entails an old, ranch-style bunk house that has been well maintained. The bunk house has beds for nine people, plus a couch for a tenth. It includes plenty of chairs, a TV, fridge, microwave and full bathroom. In addition, the ranch barn hayloft is just 40 yards away and offers a great entertainment area with a bar, pool table, shuffleboard, TV, fridge, microwave, grill and wood stove. Wifi is available in the bunkhouse, although cell service is spotty throughout the property.＜/p＞
＜p＞We are also happy to open our turkey shack. This shack is closer to where the turkeys are located, it's a great option if people aren’t wanting to drive as far in the morning.＜/p＞
＜p＞We are happy to provide an inclusive, full-course, evening meal for the entire party. We will cook up steaks, BBQ, hamburgers, or fresh game! However, breakfast and lunch will be on your own.&nbsp;＜/p＞
＜p＞The Abbott Ranch is looking forward to meeting you and supporting your next booked trip!＜/p＞


“Like the Sahara desert, but covered top to bottom in lush green grass.” 
With over 30,000 acres of rolling, natural grass in the heart of the Sandhills in Nebraska, the Abbott Ranch is happy to welcome you. Originally homesteaded in the late 1800s, this sixth-generation working cattle ranch has provided an abundance of wildlife for over a century. In addition to the grasslands, our ranch consists of shelterbelts, ponds, marshes, and wetland areas. We have 30 miles of spring-fed, open-water tributaries of natural rivers, creeks, and man-made ditches, including an 11 mile stretch along the Snake River. 
The ranch is comprised of two locations; the Largest being the main ranch location and the smaller ‘tailbone,' ranch located 20 miles away. A variety of waterfowl can frequently be found throughout the entire ranch. 
Our lodging entails an old, ranch-style bunkhouse that has been well maintained. The bunkhouse has beds for nine people, plus a couch for a tenth. It includes plenty of chairs, a TV, fridge, microwave, and a full bathroom. In addition, the ranch barn hayloft is just 40 yards away and offers a great entertainment area with a bar, pool table, shuffleboard, TV, fridge, microwave, grill, and wood stove. Wifi is available in the bunkhouse, although cell service is spotty throughout the property. 
The Abbott Ranch is looking forward to meeting you and supporting your next booked trip!
eBird Checklists available for this property
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With such a remote and ample amount of land, we strongly recommend booking at least 2-3 days. However, we have no minimum for days booked. Prices are per gun per day. The nearest town is one hour away and the drive includes 35 miles of highway plus 9 miles of minimum maintenance gravel road (cars will get muddy if wet). It would be hard to fully appreciate the vast opportunities the land can provide in just one day! Our lodging entails an old, ranch-style bunk house that has been well maintained. The bunk house has beds for nine people, plus a couch for a tenth. It includes plenty of chairs, a TV, fridge, microwave and full bathroom. In addition, the ranch barn hayloft is just 40 yards away and offers a great entertainment area with a bar, pool table, shuffleboard, TV, fridge, microwave, grill and wood stove. Wifi is available in the bunkhouse, although cell service is spotty throughout the property. We are also happy to open our turkey shack. This shack is closer to where the turkeys are located, it's a great option if people aren’t wanting to drive as far in the morning.

Region &amp; season dates for our ranch by species are below:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Turkey:
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.&nbsp;
Spring (Archery): Mar. 25, 2022 - Apr. 15, 2022&nbsp;
Spring (General): Apr. 16, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Fall: Sept 15, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023
Waterfowl:
--Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
--Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
--Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
--White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
--Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

The property has multiple lakes offering tremendous walleye, bass, and carp fishing. The Snake River also provides great trout fishing on the ranch. We'd love to have groups of up to 8 guests come out to the ranch for a 2-day fishing experience and enjoy lodging in our authentic cowboy bunkhouse. We'll also include a steak dinner! Pricing breaks down to $300/guest.

2-day, 1-night Fishing with Lodging & Dinner

The property has multiple lakes offering tremendous walleye, bass, and carp fishing. The Snake River also provides great trout fishing on the ranch.

1 Full Day Fishing

On this 54,000 acre ranch see expansive tall grass and short grass prairie as well as access to the snake river. This property also has massive wetlands with unrivaled biodiversity.  

1 Full Day Birding Self-Guided Tour (Migration)

1 Full Day Birding Tour (Non-Migration)

On this 54,000 acre ranch see expansive tall grass and short grass prairie as well as access to the snake river. This property also has massive wetlands with unrivaled biodiversity.  

We'd love to have groups of up to 8 guests come out to the ranch for a 2-day birding experience and enjoy lodging in our authentic cowboy bunkhouse. We'll also include a steak dinner!

Pricing breaks down to $300/guest.

2-Day, 1-Night Birding with Lodging & Dinner (Non-Migration)

On this 54,000 acre ranch see expansive tall grass and short grass prairie as well as access to the snake river. This property also has massive wetlands with unrivaled biodiversity.

We'd love to have groups of up to 8 guests come out to the ranch for a 2-day birding experience and enjoy lodging in our authentic cowboy bunkhouse. We'll also include a steak dinner!

Pricing breaks down to $500/guest.

2-Day, 1-Night Birding with Lodging & Dinner (Migration)

Chase trophy mule deer on over 40,000 acres of the Sandhill's diverse landscape and enjoy lodging in our authentic cowboy bunkhouse. This is a mainly DIY hunt, but we will help you get familiar with the ranch.
The property is in the Sandhills Unit for deer.
Archery Season: 9/1/22 - 12/31/22
November Firearm Season: 11/12/22 - 11/20/22
Muzzleloader: 12/1/22 - 12/31/22
Late Firearm Antlerless: 1/1/23 - 1/15/23

4-Day, 3-Night Mule Deer Hunt

The ranch offers some amazing waterfowl hunting with multiple lakes and marsh areas as well as 1.5 miles of the Snake River running along the northern border of the property.&nbsp;
Blinds are included!
This package can be up to 8 people and we charge $1,200/person. We have a minimum of $4,800 to book this package regardless of the number of sportsmen. So if you're a group of 2 or 3 sportsmen, you're welcome to book it but we'll have to charge the $4,800 minimum.
 Region &amp; season dates for our ranch by species are below:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Duck/Coot:
The property is located in High Plains Zone 2 for Duck and Coot.
The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (Tier I) and 3 ducks (Tier II).
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/13/22, 1/4/23 - 1/25/23
Teal:
The property is located in the High Plains Unit for Teal.
The daily bag limit during open season is 6 birds.
Season: 9/3/22 - 9/11/22
Dark Goose:
The property is located in the Dark Goose Early Zone (North Central Unit).
The daily bag limit is 5 geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 1/13/23
White-fronted Goose:
The entire state is open for the taking of white-fronted geese.
The daily bag limit is two geese.
Season: 10/1/22 - 12/11/22, 1/25/23 - 2/9/23
Light Goose:
The property is located in the West Zone for Light Goose.
The daily bag limit is 50 geese. There is no limit during the Conservation Order.
Statewide Regular Season: 10/1/22 - 12/28/22
Conservation Order: 2/10/23 - 4/5/23

3-Day, 2-Night Waterfowl Hunt with Lodging & Meals

Lodging in our turkey shack is included. This shack is closer to where the turkeys are located, so it's a great option for a shorter commute in the morning.
Permits are valid statewide for the taking of turkeys.							
Nebraska residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.							
Spring (Archery): Mar. 25, 2022 - Apr. 15, 2022&nbsp;
Spring (General): Apr. 16, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Fall: Sept 15, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023
Additional packages can be accommodated. Please inquire for more information.

Spring Turkey Hunt

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The Abbott Ranch

＜p＞＜strong＞This ranch is archery only.＜/strong＞＜/p＞
＜p＞Located on the banks of the Gallatin River just west of Bozeman, The Storey Ranch boasts ample opportunity for both whitetail and mule deer. Enjoy the 700 acres of rich agriculture for feed, as well as the cottonwood and riparian bedding areas. Storey Ranch has been known to produce great bucks, with strategic stand placement, and ample food sources.＜/p＞


The Storey Ranch has great potential for foraging this year due to our moisture-filled Spring. There are lots of areas to find wild edibles, and most likely Morels!

All hunts are archery only.
Located on the banks of the Gallatin River just west of Bozeman, The Storey Ranch boasts ample opportunity for whitetail, mule deer, and turkey. Enjoy the 700 acres of rich agriculture for feed, as well as the cottonwood and riparian bedding areas. Storey Ranch has been known to produce great bucks, with strategic stand placement, and ample food sources.
Archery Turkey:
The property is in the General Area for both spring and fall turkey.
Montana residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.
Spring Season: 4/15/22 - 5/31/22
Fall Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23
Archery Deer:
The property is in Unit 304 for deer, which is a general deer unit.&nbsp;
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.
For Deer, non-resident sportsmen with 0 pts have a 54% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22

Archery Only.
Hunt Mule Deer on our 700 acres of rich agriculture for feed, as well as the cottonwood and riparian bedding areas. Storey Ranch has been known to produce great bucks, with strategic stand placement, and ample food sources.
The property is in Unit 304 for deer, which is a general deer unit. 
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.
For Deer, non-resident sportsmen with 0 pts have a 54% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Archery Mule Deer Hunt

Archery Only.
Hunt Whitetail on our 700 acres of rich agriculture for feed, as well as the cottonwood and riparian bedding areas. Storey Ranch has been known to produce great bucks, with strategic stand placement, and ample food sources.
The property is in Unit 304 for Whitetail, which is a general deer unit. 
Montana residents can purchase a tag over the counter, but non-residents must apply for tags.
For Deer, non-resident sportsmen with 0 pts have a 54% chance of drawing and a 71% chance with a big game combo.
Archery Season: 9/3/22 - 10/16/22
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Archery Whitetail Hunt

Hunt turkeys on our 700 acres of rich agriculture as well as cottonwood and riparian areas.&nbsp;
The property is in the General Area for both spring and fall turkey.
Montana residents and non-residents can purchase a turkey permit over the counter.
Spring Season: 4/15/22 - 5/31/22
Fall Season: 9/1/22 - 1/1/23
Additional packages can be accommodated. Inquire for more information.

Archery Turkey Hunt

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Platform Stand

Parking Spot to Ground Blind

Ground Blind

Muley Bedding Area

The Storey Ranch

＜p＞Our philosophy of promoting healthy game in a pristine, natural environment for fair chase hunts puts LYJ Ranch at a distinct level above other self-guided hunts. We have a passion for hunting and for providing an exclusive natural place to hunt. Helping our clients meet their hunting goals and it shows in everything we do. ＜br＞＜br＞LYJ Ranch is situated in such a way that it geographically controls access to 1800± acres of BLM land,  providing both summer and winter range for large elk herds. The hunting is outstanding for elk, bear, and mule deer. The ranch boasts several natural wildlife corridors. The land is a mix of oak brush, aspen, and dark timber and has eleven stock ponds and a network of trails that greatly enhance wildlife abundance.  ＜br＞＜br＞With hunting trips that include lodging, a well-stocked kitchen (we will cater your meals), orientation, and some of the best hunting habitat on the Western Slope, when you hunt with LYJ Ranch, you’ll find you’ve made some lifetime friends. With such expansive areas,  the use of horses can be permitted for most hunts. In addition,  we promise memories that are almost as exciting looking back on as when you were on the hunt. ＜br＞＜br＞Give us a call and let us put together one or more of these spectacular adventures for you in Colorado.&nbsp;＜/p＞


LYJ Ranch is situated in such a way that it geographically controls access to 1800± acres of BLM land, providing both summer and winter range for large elk herds. The hunting is outstanding for elk, bear, and mule deer. The ranch boasts several natural wildlife corridors. The land is a mix of oak brush, aspen, and dark timber and has eleven stock ponds and a network of trails that greatly enhance wildlife abundance. With hunting trips that include lodging, well-stocked kitchen (we will cater your meals), orientation, and some of the best hunting habitat on the Western Slope, when you hunt with LYJ Ranch, you’ll find you’ve made some lifetime friends. With such expansive areas, the use of horses can be permitted for most hunts. In addition, we promise memories that are almost as exciting looking back on as when you were on the hunt. Give us a call and let us put together one or more of these spectacular adventures for you in Colorado. These hunts book up fast! Book Today! HIGHLIGHTS -GMU 42 surrounded by private land = less crowds. Nearly 2000 acres of private access -Price includes lodging, fully stocked kitchen (cook for you), hot showers, orientation -Use of horses if applicable -In the top 10 Units to hunt by Back Country Chronicles and Hunt Score -Topo map (onX Hunt) and aerial photos provided TAGS -GMU 42 Tags Are Available Tags can be purchased through the draw for GMU 42, Leftover Tags or OTC if available. -For more information on purchasing leftover tags or OTC visit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Website. https://www.cpwshop.com/licensing.page --See Tag Availability in Photos.-- We Love Our Nations Warriors (inquire about Veterans &amp; Active Military Discounts.) ------Here is the current availability------ The price is $2500 per hunter. Archery - Sept 9-30 - Flexible on your 6 days. (First week archery is not available.) Muzzleloader - Sept 12-20 (draw only) Rifle Season 1st season limited elk only Oct 10-14 2nd season combined elk/deer Oct 24-1 3rd season combined elk/deer Nov 7-13 4th season limited elk/deer Nov 18-22

**Per Sportsmen** Please let us know how many are in your party. The price is $2500 per hunter. Archery - Sept 9-30 - Flexible on your 6 days. (First week archery is not available.) Muzzleloader - Sept 12-20 (draw only) Rifle Season 1st season limited elk only Oct 10-14 2nd season combined elk/deer Oct 24-1 3rd season combined elk/deer Nov 7-13 4th season limited elk/deer Nov 18-22

6-Day Deer/Elk

1 Day Mule Deer Hunt

This package lets you hunt bears for 1 day with up to 4 guests on a beautiful ranch for the perfect getaway. Don't miss your chance to experience this package, and book today! For additional accommodations please send us an inquiry.

1-Day Bear Hunt

LYJ Ranch

＜p＞The Montana Cow Company was homesteaded just outside of Bozeman, MT back in 1860. Five generations later, my dad and I are operating the family business, which has primarily always been used for cattle. The ranch sits along the Bridger Mountain Range and consists of a lower and upper field.＜br＞＜br＞The upper field comprises 140 acres of mountain timber and meadows bordering 71,000 acres of National Forest. Spring Creek is essentially an underground spring that starts on our land and runs all the way down into Bridger Creek. There are great opportunities for elk, deer, black bear and grouse hunting in the upper field. ＜br＞＜br＞Last fall, the Bridger Range had a forest fire that burned a good portion of our upper field. Although it was dangerous at the time, the underbrush now has room to breathe and we are seeing a lot of fresh green grass growing in the meadow. The elk are loving this so far! It is not uncommon to see 100 head of elk feeding on this grass, it should be a phenomenal season in the upper field! ＜br＞＜br＞There are roads to help access the upper field, however they can get quite muddy after a big rain and we ask you not to take your trucks up there if this is the case. We have had people get stuck, however, if you have a four-wheeler then you should be okay. Otherwise, the upper field is accessible by foot if necessary. There is a pin marked at the upper gate where sportsmen can park and walk in from there.＜br＞＜br＞If I am around, I am happy to answer questions or point sportsmen in the right direction based on what I’ve recently seen around the field.＜/p＞
＜p＞＜br＞Sportsmen are welcome to camp in the field, although we are only about a 10 minute drive from Bozeman. I am happy to set up a wall tent for protection from the weather if anyone is interested. We have a water and power hook up that can be used for a small camper, assuming the access road is not too muddy. Due to extreme fire safety hazards, we do not allow campfires anywhere on the premises of the ranch. However, a jet boil or propane grill is allowed.＜br＞＜br＞We are looking forward to hosting you on your next hunting trip!＜/p＞


The Montana Cow Company was homesteaded just outside of Bozeman, MT back in 1860. Five generations later, my dad and I are operating the family business, which has primarily always been used for cattle. The ranch sits along the Bridger Mountain Range and consists of a lower and upper field.

The upper field comprises 140 acres of mountain timber and meadows bordering 71,000 acres of National Forest. Spring Creek is essentially an underground spring that starts on our land and runs all the way down into Bridger Creek. 

Last fall, the Bridger Range had a forest fire that burned a good portion of our upper field. Although it was dangerous at the time, the underbrush now has room to breathe and we are seeing a lot of fresh green grass growing in the meadow.

There are roads to help access the upper field, however they can get quite muddy after a big rain and we ask you not to take your trucks up there if this is the case. We have had people get stuck, however, if you have a four-wheeler then you should be okay. Otherwise, the upper field is accessible by foot if necessary. There is a pin marked at the upper gate where sportsmen can park and walk in from there. If I am around, I am happy to answer questions or point guests in the right direction based on what I’ve recently seen around the field.
We are looking forward to hosting you on your next birding trip!
Opportunities to hike, with access to National Forest, are also available!

The Montana Cow Company is an excellent location for foraging. The property is big with lots of opportunities to find wild edibles, especially considering the amount of moisture we've gotten this spring here in Southwest Montana.
Opportunities to hike, with access to National Forest, are also available!

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