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Our ranch grasses, sage brush steppe, and livestock tanks provide excellent habitat for grouse and doves.
Brid dogs are permitted as long as they don't bother the cattle.
We don't see pheasants here, just grouse, primarily.
An all-terrain vehicle is recommended! Add the Mule (our ATV) to your booking for $75.
WELCOME TO THE FLAT TOP!&nbsp;
The ranch is located 30 miles SW of Forsyth, Montana. The location is coincidentally 33 miles from Hysham / Forsyth / Colstrip.
The ranch goes back to homesteading days of early teens here in Rosebud County, Montana, with rock inscriptions dating 1899 on the property. The ranch has had four owners prior and downsized since, presently 1163 beautiful acres. We bought the ranch in 2005, living in Virginia for 60 years. We moved to Montana in 2009, where my son did did his years of high school in Hysham. The ranch was leased for 10 years and we started raising our own cattle in 2015. The ranch is isolated 20 miles from I94 at the end of a graveled Reservation Creek Road. The elevation approaches 4000’ and the views are AMAZING if you just want to be a sightseer/shed hunt/or bird watcher here for your visit. No humanity is in sight.&nbsp;
The ranch has been improved since with solar wells, water stations, cross fencing, whereby rotation/reverse grazing has improved the soil and health cattle. Recently the ranch was certified organic. Wildlife is abundant with elk/deer/antelope, birds and turkeys.&nbsp;

Flat Top Ranch

Grouse or Dove Hunt | Sage Brush + Livestock Tanks

Hunt upland birds at the Upper spot here at Mahlstedt Ranch!
The terrain does pose a physically challenging hunt. Well-trained and well-conditioned bird dogs are recommended.
Preference is given to groups who book lodging. Day hunting without lodging will not be booked out until mid September.
Lodging can be added on to your package.&nbsp;
2-Day Hunt/2-Night Stay Minimum required for guests using Jord's House. Please reach out to LandTrust if interested in adding an additional night stay, whether the night before your hunt or final night of your hunt to your booking.
Note for upland hunters staying in the house: No tying up dogs in the yard; they must be kenneled when in the house.
Important Info about Lodging and Property:&nbsp;
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<li>Check out before 11 a.m.</li>
<li>The nearest interstate is 45 miles</li>
<li>Campfires allowed only with permission</li>
<li>ATVs allowed</li>
<li>Beds are 1 king, 1 full, 4 singles, 1 couch		</li>
</ul>

Mahlstedt Ranch | Upper

Upland Bird Hunting Experience | Lodging Included

Hunt upland birds at the Lower spot here at Mahlstedt Ranch!
Lodging is included with this package.
Lodging in Hannah's House will not be available most of September. Please check for availability.&nbsp;
Tent or RV camping is available for $75/night.
2-Day Hunt/2-Night Stay Minimum required for guests using Hannah's House. Please reach out to LandTrust if interested in adding an additional night stay, whether the night before your hunt or final night of your hunt to your booking. 
Note for upland hunters staying in the house: No tying up dogs in the yard; they must be kenneled when in the house.

Mahlstedt Ranch | Lower

Upland Bird Hunting Experience | Lodging Included 

Hunt upland birds at the Lower spot here at Mahlstedt Ranch!
Please inquire with me to apply any of the following discounts to your hunt:
This package does not include lodging.

Upland Bird Hunt | No Lodging

As Seen In: Gun Dog Magazine’s Wild Upland sharptail grouse hunt, highlighting our Ranch and its upland bird habitat. 
Watch the full episode here: <a href="https://youtu.be/y75hmHoHAcQ?si=S7-_uYc3REXh2UhA" target="_blank">Montana Early-Season Sharptail Grouse-Wild Upland Season 2, Ep. 2</a>
Sharptail grouse use the ranch’s rolling plains, native grasslands, sagebrush pockets, and coulees that cut across the prairie. Early in the season birds often hold tight in the grass, creating excellent opportunities for pointing dogs to locate coveys and lock up on point. Hunters can expect to cover ground across the open country, watching coveys lift off the prairie and working dogs through classic sharptail habitat.
Reach out if you'd like to hunt doves as well.
Note: Well-trained Bird Dogs are permitted. 
About the Ranch:
Located in the wide-open country of southeastern Montana near the small town of Ismay, Meyer Ranch is a 4th-generation family cattle operation set among the rolling plains and big skies the region is known for. The property spans more than 9,000 acres of rangeland made up of rolling hills, ash draws, creek bottoms, coulees, and expansive grass flats that stretch to the horizon. Healthy grazing practices and large blocks of native grass provide strong wildlife habitat throughout the ranch. Food plots of alfalfa and other crops are scattered across the property, while natural water sources and sheltered draws create travel corridors and feeding areas for a variety of game species.
The open prairie terrain makes this property well-suited for hunters who enjoy covering ground and glassing across large expanses of country. The mix of grasslands, brushy draws, and creek bottoms creates bedding cover and feeding areas for multiple species. Upland hunters will find classic prairie habitat for birds, while big game hunters benefit from the natural movement created by coulees and drainages that cut across the ranch. With low hunting pressure and large, uninterrupted acreage, wildlife can move naturally across the property.&nbsp;
Lodging:
Sportsmen will have access to comfortable on-site lodging during their stay. The ranch offers a 2-bedroom, 1-bath lodge available to guests throughout their hunt. For larger groups, a spacious shop house can accommodate additional cots or air mattresses, depending on availability. RV hookups are also available, and hunters are welcome to park campers on the property if they prefer bringing their own setup. The combination of wide-open hunting ground and simple ranch lodging allows guests to settle in and spend full days exploring the prairie.

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