provides guided fair-chase archery and rifle hunts for elk and deer. We are located just six miles south of White Sulphur Springs, Montana. You will find our family ranch at the base of the beautiful Castle Mountains. We also have property located northeast of town along the North Fork of the Smith River. Between the two ranches there are about 10,000 acres of private ranchland to hunt. So if you're looking for an outdoor adventure, please contact us!

(Julie Hanson's 2006 elk)

HISTORY

James (Lon) Hanson has over nine years of guiding experience in this valley and has lived here all of his life. He is very familiar with the area and terrain. The Hanson's have lived in this valley since 1881. Just recently the family ranch was split up between the three children, Lon's dad, a brother and sister. This is our first year of outfitting on our own and we're really excited about the opportunity. We have let the land rest and it has had very light hunting pressure on it since James' dad has become owner.

(Looking from our house towards the Castle Mountains)

 

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(Sunset at our lake)

 

 

HUNTING WITH US

• Most of our hunting is done by glassing, spotting, and stalking to within shooting distance.

• In the evenings we set up where the animals were seen and wait for them to feed to us or we stalk to where they are feeding. The guides who help us are seasoned hunters and realize the importance of a slow, quiet hunt.

• Although we cannot guarantee everyone will go home with an animal, our goal is for you to see game and have an enjoyable time.

• All buck deer have to be 4-points on both sides or better to be harvested.

• All of our hunts are six days of actual hunting with arrival on a Saturday, the hunt begins Sunday morning, and departure on the following Saturday morning.

• We will provide transportation to and from the Bozeman airport.

• We will also be providing meals during your stay with us, unless you choose to stay in town then only lunch is provided. You will need to bring your personal effects depending on the time of year you are here.

• A 50% deposit is required to book a spot in our camp. Reservations will be held after receiving a full deposit. Personal checks or cashier's checks are accepted; no credit cards are accepted at this time. Deposit for all hunts are non-refundable and non-transferable, but can be applied to other available dates or a replacement within the same season.

• Please let us know ahead of time if you plan on bringing any guests along. There is a $100 charge per person per day extra for guests.

• You will be responsible for license fees, taxidermy fees and arrangements, meat processing and shipping.

(View of one of our places.)