Hunt the Belle Fourche River drainage along the western slope of the Bear Lodge Mountains. Multiple leased ranches are lightly hunted and managed for trophy class animals.

Bow hunts are held September 1 - 30. Rifle hunts conducted October 1 – 20 and Nov. 1 - 25. Hunting is primarily by spot and stalk.

Bucks typically score from 150-180 and hunters get to look over a lot of bucks if they choose to. A doe may also be harvested for no extra charge other than the license. Shot opportunity has been 100% for rifle hunters and bow hunters.

Lodging is provided in modern cabins. Meals are served in the main lodge. Airport pick-up and drop-off at Rapid City is available for a fee.

Application period for deer license is January 1 - March 15. This unit typically runs 100% on draw odds for deer. A hunter’s safety card is required if born after January 1, 1966.

4 Day Bow Hunt - $3500 (Sept. 1-30) 2 hunters / guide
4 Day Rifle Hunt - $3500 (Oct. 1-20 and Nov. 1- 30) 2 hunters / guide

Hunt southeastern BC in the heart of the Rockies. Hunting is by horseback and on foot.

Mule deer must have at least 4 points on one side. Average score is right around 160 B&C with some better. An added bonus is that a whitetail buck may also be harvested for no additional fee, other than the license cost. Whitetails normally run in the 120-130 B&C range with 150 being the top end.

With such a long season, hunters can choose to hunt bachelor groups of bucks in September or wait until the November rut. Trophy bucks have been taken throughout the season. If taking a whitetail is also a priority, the later season hunts offer a much chance of scoring on a decent buck.

This is a hunt where a client’s physical condition has a great bearing on his success. The terrain is steep and elevation is 6000’-9000’. Elderly hunters and hunters not in “mountain shape” can be accommodated and will hunt primarily out of stands overlooking meadows.

The main camp can be reached by truck and has multiple cabins, shower house and even a cabin for a couple. Other cabins are reached by horse and are used as needed.

Hunters can fly into Cranbrook,B.C. and be met at the airport or fly into Kalispel, MT., rent a vehicle and drive 2 ½ hours to meet the outfitter.

Included: meals, lodging, guiding, game retrieval and care of game.

License fees: Mule Deer and Whitetails $125. Licenses subject to 12% tax.

7 Day Hunt - 1 hunter per guide, $4500.00 U.S. (plus 6% GST) (October 22 - 28), (Nov. 1 -7), (Nov. 9 -15)
7 Day Hunt - 2 hunters per guide, $3800.00 U.S.each (plus 6% GST) same dates as above

Sold out for 2010. Booking now for 2011.

Hunt southeastern BC in the heart of the Rockies for Rocky Mountain elk. Hunting is by horseback and on foot.

This is one of those rare opportunities to hunt elk during the rut with a rifle. Archery hunts also occur during the early part of the rut. Bulls must have at least 6 points on one side and typically score 290-300 B&C with some larger. Success rate has been 50% on 6×6 bulls or better.

Elk are the primary species on this combo hunt and once your bull is down, the emphasis changes to mule deer. Past clients who have killed their elk early in the hunt, have enjoyed a 70-80% success rate on mule deer. Mule deer must have at least 4 points on one side. Average score is right around 160 B&C with some better.

Black bear can also be harvested at no additional cost, except of the license fee. Black bear numbers are down but there is still a decent chance of seeing some. Color phases include blond, various browns and black.

This is a hunt where a client’s physical condition has a great bearing on his success. The terrain is steep and elevation is 6000’- 9000’. Elderly hunters and hunters not in “mountain shape” can be accommodated and can hunt out of stands overlooking meadows.

The main camp can be reached by truck and has multiple cabins, shower house and even a cabin for a couple. Other cabins are reached by horse and are used as needed.

Hunters can fly into Cranbrook, B.C. and be met at the airport or fly into Kalispell, MT., rent a vehicle and drive 2 1/2 hours to meet the outfitter. Another option is to fly into Spokane, WA and drive to meet the outfitter. Airfare at Spokane is usually more affordable.

Included: meals, lodging, guiding, game retrieval and care of game.

License fees: Elk $250; Mule Deer $125; Black Bear $180. Licenses subject to 12% tax.

8 Day Hunt - 1 hunter per guide, $6800.00 U.S. (plus 6% GST) (Sept. 10-19), (Sept. 21-29) (Oct. 2-10) 2010
8 Day Hunt - 2 hunters per guide, $5800.00 U.S.each (plus 6% GST) same dates as above
7 Day Archery Hunt - $4750.00 U.S. (plus 6% GST) (Sept. 1 – Sept. 9)

This one sells out fast. It is best to book 12-18 months out.

Hunt western South Dakota for trophy mule deer bucks. Multiple game-rich ranches totaling over 100,000 acres are leased by this outfitter. A limited number of hunters are taken and the rifle hunts sell out quickly so please plan accordingly.

Rifle hunting is done by spot and stalk and stand hunting while archers use spot and stalk. The terrain consists of river bottoms, brushy draws, crop fields and food plots. Seeing 50-100 deer a day is not uncommon.

Mule deer rifle tags require a draw with the deadline usually being in April. There is also a 2nd and 3rd application deadline in August.

Archery tags are guaranteed and are good for a whitetail or mule deer. The season usually runs from the 3rd week in September through the end of December.

The rifle season starts the 2nd full weekend in November and runs for 16 days.

Included: meals, lodging, 2×1 guiding for rifle hunters and 1×1 for archers, rifle hunters can reserve 1×1 guiding for an additional $200 per day. Closest airport is Rapid City.

Combination hunts offering mule deer / whitetails or mule deer / pheasants are available for an additional fee.

3 Day Rifle Hunt - $3750 (plus 5.5% sales tax)
4 Day Rifle Hunt - $4150 (plus 5.5% sales tax)
5 Day Archery Hunt - $3950 (plus 5.5% sales tax)

Sold out for 2010. Booking now for 2011.

Hunt in southwest Alberta for trophy mule deer. This hunt takes place primarily on private ranches totaling over 30,000 acres. There is also 100,000 acres of public land available.

This unit has some tremendous mule deer bucks due to a limited amount of resident tags which are by draw only. Limited tags along with a harvest management program by the outfitter has resulted in some tremendous bucks being harvested. It is realistic to harvest a 175 B&C or better buck on this hunt. Bucks up to 200 B&C have been taken.

Hunting is done by walking and spot/stalking or using trucks to glass deer and then plan a stalk to get within range. The country is open grassland with deep draws. The grasslands are bordered by pine forests in the higher elevations. Locating deer is easy to do and seeing good numbers of bucks makes for an enjoyable hunt. Many hunters see 20-30 bucks per day.

In addition to excellent rifle hunts, this outfitter has had tremendous success spotting and stalking trophy mule deer in archery season. In 2008, the archery hunters went 10 for 13 on bucks.

After harvesting a mule deer, and depending on guide availability, hunters may add an elk hunt for $1000 plus license cost. The elk inhabit the same ranches as the mule deer but have a large home range and are not always on the properties. The bulls are typically raghorn meat bulls with an occasional 6×6.

The outfitter has an 85% repeat client rate so openings are limited. Only four hunters are taken per hunt. Licenses are guaranteed through the outfitter.

Hunt includes: meals, lodging, guides, airport pick-up and drop-off.

6 Day Archery Hunts - $4500 for 2 hunters/guide (both hunters must be from same party)                                                   (Sept. 3 – Oct. 24, 2008 for deer and elk)
- $5500 for 1 hunter/guide

6 day Rifle Hunts - $5500 for 2 hunters/guide (Oct. 25 – Nov. 30, 2008 for deer and elk)
- $6500 for 1 hunter/guide

There is a 5% tax and license cost is approximately $250 for deer and $300 for elk.

Do you want to hunt some of the biggest mule deer bucks anywhere? If so, Sonora, Mexico is THE place to go. No where else will your odds be better of harvesting a 30 inch buck or a buck scoring 180-200+. The way we look at is - you can take several trips somewhere else for the price of this hunt BUT the odds are you will not have the opportunity to kill a buck like the ones killed on this hunt every year.

We are fortunate to be associated with one of Mexico’s finest outfitters who has an outstanding track record for big bucks and satisfied customers. His percentage of repeat hunters is high due to the huge mule deer, customer service and the entire Sonoran experience.

This is not a high-fence hunt but free range. Hunts are conducted on various private ranches all of which have low harvest quotas to ensure future trophies. Hunting is via high-rack trucks and glassing from vantage points.

Hunters fly into Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico where they are picked up and transported to the lodge. At the hunt conclusion, hunters are also driven back to the airport or to a hotel in Hermosillo.

Hunt also includes: lodging (Mexican style houses), meals, beer, trophy care, delivery of your buck to taxidermist in Hermosillo, in field transportation and one guide per hunter.

The outfitter will take care of your paperwork for hunting and weapons licenses, trophy exportation papers or shipping your mounted trophy back to you.

Not included are: cost of hunting permits, hotel accommodations before and after hunt dates, taxidermy, packing, dipping and shipping of trophies, cost of mandatory councilor letter and gun permits. Mule deer license cost is $300 and weapons license is $250. There in no draw required for the mule deer license.

Up to four hunters can be accommodated per hunt.

6 Day Rifle Hunt - $9,500 (mid-December through end of January) 50% deposit to book.

Hunt the high country of west central Colorado. Hunting is on private land or on national forest at around 10,000 feet elevation. This outfitter offers archery and muzzleloader hunts. Muzzleloader success rate has been 100%. This area contains some exceptional bucks. Two of the outfitters archers killed bucks scoring 200 and 205 in 2008.

Guiding options include guided and semi-guided.

The guided hunts are conducted on remote national forest land. Hunters must arrive in shape for the guided hunts and be prepared to hunt all day long.

Semi-guided hunts are held on private land out of tree stands or ground stands. This is a great option for hunters not in top condition. Hunters are dropped off and picked up close to their stands. Some stands are set-up for archery hunters providing close shots. Food plots are planted which attract and hold the animals. Archery and muzzleloader seasons are concurrent for mule deer and elk. A combo hunt is available from this outfitter.

Base camp consists of modern log cabins. Hot showers and excellent meals are provided. This hunt provides all the comforts of home after a day in the mountains.

All hunts are 5 Day Hunts. Mule deer license cost is approximately $329. All deer licenses are by draw and not available over-the-counter. Deadline to apply is first Tuesday in April.

Everyone born in 1949 or after MUST have completed an approved hunter education (safety) course sanctioned by a State, County, or Province BEFORE applying for or purchasing a license. Colorado does honor completion of hunter education (safety) courses in other states.

Muzzleloader - September 11-15, 2010 (Cannot use pelletized powder, smokeless powder, sabots, scopes)
Guided: 2 hunters/guide: $3500 — or 1 hunter/guide $4300 — Semi-Guided: $2,750

Archery - August 28 - Sept. 1, 2010 — September 6-10, 2010 — September 20-24, 2010
Guided: 2 hunters/guide: $3200 — or 1 hunter/guide $4000 — Semi-Guided: $2500

Mule Deer / Elk Combo – add $1000 to above prices

Private ranch hunt. Expect to see good numbers of mule deer with bucks scoring 150-175 with some going into the 180’s.

This is a beautiful western ranch consisting of thick draws, agricultural fields and evergreen timber.

Methods include glassing and then stalking within shooting range. Success rate has been 100% shot opportunity. Can be done in September with archery gear or in October-November with firearm.

Includes meals, lodging, 2 hunters/guide, airport pick-up and drop-off, transportation of meats and mounts to processing plant or taxidermist.

Draw odds are near 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for from July 10-20. A hunter’s safety card is required if born on or after January 1, 1966.

5 Day Hunt - $3200 - $3500 dependant upon ranch hunted (Rifle Hunt: Oct. 1 – Nov. 5 & Archery Hunt: Sept. 1-24) ) $100 discount per hunter for husband/wife or parent/child also $100 discount per hunter for groups of 4 or more booking together.

Private ranch hunt combo hunt for deer and elk. This hunt offered on a very limited basis — only two hunters per week.

A high % of the bulls score from 300-350 B&C with some larger and the mule deer 150-170 B&C with an occasional 180+. Considering that the shot opportunity has been over 90%, this hunt is a great option for the hunter looking to harvest two western trophies on one trip.

Hunting method is primarily glassing and then spot and stalk.

It is recommended that hunters apply for a preference point for elk ($50) during the July 1 – September 30 period. Having the point greatly increases the odds of being drawn. We will assist with applying for the preference point. It is also recommended to allow the outfitter to apply for you in the elk draw. It may take several years to obtain this tag. No preference points are needed to draw the mule deer tag.

Application dates are January 1-31 for elk and Jan. 1 – Mar. 15 for deer. Elk licenses are drawn on February 28 and the deer license deadline is March 15 so a hunter desiring the combo hunt can wait to see if he draws the elk license before applying for deer which is 100% draw odds. The outfitter will also put you in for the deer draw after you draw for elk. A hunter’s safety card is required if born on or after January 1, 1966.

Includes meals, lodging, 2 hunters/guide, airport pick-up and drop-off, transportation of meats and mounts to processing plant or taxidermist.

7 Day Hunt - $6800 (Oct. 15 – Nov. 5)

This private ranch hunt has good numbers of mule deer and antelope, so why not hunt both and book a combo hunt? The price is over $1000 less than if you hunt both species on a single species hunt.

Hunting is by spot and stalk. This is a fun hunt with lots of game to see and lots of bucks to choose from. Mule deer score 150-175 with some over 180 B&C. The antelope are typically 13-15 inch.

Includes meals, lodging, 2 hunters/guide, airport pick-up and drop-off, transportation of meats and mounts to processing plant or taxidermist.

Draw odds are 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for in early July. A hunter’s safety card is required if born on or after January 1, 1966.

5 Day Hunt – $4000 (Oct. 1 – Oct. 14)

This private ranch hunt is located near Hulett in northeast Wyoming. The terrain varies from river bottoms, grain fields, canyons and peaks. Hunting is by spot and stalk and hiking into canyons to glass. This area is the transition zone between the Black Hills and prairie and is not only scenic but also rich in game.

Bucks average in the 140-150’s with the top end being 170. Success is nearly 100%.

Lodging, meals, 2 hunters/guide, in-field transportion included.

Draw odds are 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for from July 10-20. A hunter’s safety card is required if born on or after January 1, 1966.

4 Day Rifle Hunt - $2,900 (Nov. 1 – 30)

Bowhunt northcentral Wyoming for mule deer bucks in velvet! During this early season hunt the bucks are still traveling in bachelor groups. Methods include stand hunting and stalk and spot. This hunt takes place on private ranches or national forest – depending where the bucks are at that particular time. The outfitter does an enormous of scouting and has the bucks located and ready to hunt.

Harvest success has been 50% with 100% shot opportunity.

Includes guides (2 hunters/guide) lodging, meals, transportation during the hunt, delivery of meats and mounts to taxidermist or processing plant, airport pick-up and drop-off (Sheridan airport).

Draw odds are near 100% for this unit. Application dates are Jan 1 – Mar. 15. Leftover tags, if available, can be applied for from July 10-20. License cost is $326 plus $12.50 conservation stamp.

5 Day Bowhunt - $2500 (Sept. 1-15)