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Mule Deer
Our over arching management goal is to help each Ranch achieve its potential in game management be it diversity of game animals, size of males or optimum sex and age ratios. We do this by keeping harvest records that include cementum analysis of age, Boone and Crockett scores and phenotypical data. In some instances, we also collect fall age and sex data and winter population data. All of this information is analyzed annually to determine harvest strategies for the coming season. We believe that animals should be mature when they are hunted and harvested, regardless of Boone and Crockett scores.
Ranches and Pricing for 2012 Season: *Prices will change for the 2013 season The Booth Ranch, Montana - $6,000 - 2x1 - Rifle Only The Booth Ranch is our premier mule deer destination. The ranch contains 70,000 deeded acres in southeast Montana. The property lies in the Little Wolf Mountains near Colstrip, Montana. The terrain vareis from mountainous to broken foothill regions. Ponderosa Pine and native grassland make up the bulk of the vegatative community. A strong brush community in the draws and dry land alfalfa make for excellent mule deer forage and habitat. This is a very scenic ranch. 2010 was our 15th annual Booth Ranch hunt that has produced some outstanding trophies. We are normally 100% success on large trophy mule deer. The trophy bucks will score between 160-185+ gross Boone and Crockett points. We have taken mule deer that score over 200. It's not uncommon to see 25-40 bucks per day. Antelope Trophy Fee: $500
The Coffee/Hamilton Ranch, Montana - $5,800 -2x1 - Rifle Only The Hamilton & Coffee Ranches are located southeast of Miles City, Montana on the Tongue River. These two ranches contain 120,000 deeded acres. The terrain is classic mule deer country that is typified by rolling prairie, rough grassy breaks, brushy draws and Ponderosa pine covered hills. Large irrigated hayfields located on the properties often keep deer populations at high levels. We have hunted this property for many years and have been able to maintain a 5+ year old age on all animals harvested. These animals will score between 160 & 180 gross B&C with an occasional larger buck being taken. The ranch also has some white-tailed deer. Trophy animals usually score 140-160 gross B&C points. Hunters can take one of either species. The properties are ideal habitat for antelope and several hundred make these ranches their home. Non-resident antelope license are by drawing only and are usually 20% success or less. The first 2 mule deer hunts of the season coincide with the antelope season, any successful antelope hunter is charged an additional $500 trophy fee. Antelope usually score 65-75 gross B&C points. Antelope Trophy Fee: $500
The Glennie Ranch, Montana - $3,750 archery - 4x1, $4,250 rifle - 2x1 Cook on your own This 40,000 acre ranch is located 35 miles north of Big Timber, MT at the east slope of the Crazy Mountains. The terrain is typified by a small creek that flows through the land for 12 miles, with large cottonwood trees and brush lined with small hay and grain fields. Off the bottoms, the land turns to heavy breaks and rolling plains. The creek bottoms are excellent habitat for white-tailed deer and the rolling country is ideal for mule deer and antelope. The Glennie Ranch has very limited whitetail and mule deer hunting, with only 8 hunters a year. We expect hunters to kill white-tailed deer in the 130-160 class and mule deer in the 140-170 class. Hunters can harvest one antlered deer of either species. Antelope Trophy Fee: $500
The KG Ranch, Montana - $3,750 - 2x1 Rifle or Archery - Cook on your own This 35,000 acre ranch is located on both sides of the Jefferson River 30 minutes west of Bozeman, Montana. The terrain is typified by river bottoms with agriculture, cottonwoods and willows. The hills surrounding the ranch are arid with a juniper, sagebrush and grassland community of plants. Large mountain ranges are very close to this property making it very scenic. The river bottoms are all excellent habitat for white-tailed deer and the hill country is ideal for mule deer. The ranch has a small herd of elk with an unknown quality. Currently, we are offering hunters an opportunity to harvest them on a trophy fee basis. The KG Ranch has never had any commercial hunting and it has had very few bucks harvested in the past 10 years. A herd control hunt on the white-tailed does was started two years ago. We expect hunters to kill white-tailed deer in the 120-160 class and mule deer should be in the 140-170 class. Hunters in Montana can harvest on antlered deer of either species. Because of the excellent quality available hunters can choose which species to kill. Trout fishing is excellent in both the private ponds and the blue ribbon Jefferson River. Elk Trophy Fee: $2,500 Antelope Trophy Fee: $500
The Parrott Creek Ranch, Montana - $3,750 - 2x1 - Rifle Only - Cook on your own This 12,000 acre ranch lies in central Montana 13 miles east of Roundup, Montana in the Bull Mountains. Roundup is 50 miles north of Billings, Montana. The terrain of this scenic property is rolling ponderosa pine covered hill country. Grassy hills and small open valleys are typical of this area. There is no live water on the property but there are several developed springs and open water tanks constructed of dirt. This Ranch is prime elk and mule deer habitat. The wildlife has been professionally managed for several years by a private lands biologist. This game unit in Montana is an archery only area for elk and is open rifle season for mule deer. Mule deer average 140-170 class.
The Sheridan Ranch, Wyoming - $3,950 Archery (up to 4x1)- $5,250 Rifle (2x1) This is a Latter-Day Saints Church property in Wyoming. This 45,000 acre Ranch lies 30 miles east of Sheridan, WY. It is a high mountain desert habitat that is typified by rough broken terrain, brushy draws and grasslands. All of the Sheridan Ranch is prime mule deer habitat that is well stocked with older age class mule deer. The Sheridan Ranch has been professionally managed by a private lands wildlife biologist for many years. The quality of bucks are annually 160-180 on an average. Hunters should see several 4 pt. bucks per day. Antelope Trophy Fee: $500
*Cooks can be arranged at an additional charge Date: Late October through November. Click here for information on how to book a hunt.
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Mule deer hunts are for rifle or bow hunters. Hunting is conducted on large
private ranches in Montana and Wyoming where we can manage for quality trophy animals. The
average deer killed on all properties is 5 years of age and on our
best property we maintain a 165+ gross Boone & Crockett average.
Hunter success has been at 95% for several years. Several 180 - 195
gross B&C mule deer bucks are killed annually.