Hunting Beaver Creek Ranch:

As a seasoned Montana outdoorsman, guide and Outfitter I have been amazed by the habitat and wildlife that reside within the Beaver Creek Ranch boundaries. Strong numbers of Ring Neck Pheasant and Whitetail Deer roam the 2.5 miles of Beaver Creek. On the outskirts of the property consistent numbers of Antelope, Sharp Tailed Grouse and Hungarian Partridge frequent the many draws and coulees that make up the outer half of the ranch. The Beaver Creek Ranch boasts a rich diverse cover, excellent water and amazingly fertile soil for an endless opportunity of crop land and wildlife food plots.

The Beaver Creek Ranch is a Whitetail Deer and Ring Neck Pheasant enthusiast’s dream. The property offers several existing bottle neck tree stand locations, along with multiple funnel points that can be easily developed into the property’s deer hunting strategy. The fertile and already tilled soils along the creek offer multiple opportunities for food plots that can consist of anything from corn to my personal Montana favorite Sainfoin/Alfalfa mix. “If you purchase the property I will give you the missing ingredient.” The ranch currently holds all necessary means for a tremendous wildlife population; but as an avid hunter I have to say, “The opportunities are endless on this property.”

Whitetail Deer are considered to be one of the most challenging animals to hunt in North America. Monster Whitetail Bucks are rare and hard to consistently produce, especially in states that are not known for producing these big bruisers. If you are not an avid outdoorsman you would not be reading this testimonial; and lets be honest about how much we watch the Outdoor Channel. The likes of Jordan, Waddell and Warner have been hunting in and around this sleepy Montana County for over 10 years. Yes, they hunt with outfitters and land managers but we all know they hunt in areas that produce big bucks.

I can personally attest to this property producing Whitetail bucks in the 160” to 190” range. As the rut falls into full swing around the 20th of November it is not uncommon to see 20 bucks per day roaming the dense cover of the creek bottom. These deer have amazing genetics with heavy horns and incredible tine length, all recipes for high scoring racks. With proper management and strategic wildlife planning/development, this property has the potential to be the envy of the state for big whitetail bucks.

Not only does this property have all it takes to be the envy of the state, but less than 1 mile from Beaver Creek Ranch sits one of the largest county parks in the nation. The 10,000 acre Beaver Creek Park provides a protected wildlife sanctuary like none other. This wild life Mecca is one of the main sources for mature whitetail bucks in the area. The protection the park offers allows the bucks on Beaver Creek to reach their full potential in both age and genetics.

The Ring Neck Pheasants are plentiful but challenging for both dog and hunter. Birds are abundant on the creek, it is not uncommon to see 150 birds per day but they are a tough target to take down. I can relate the pheasant hunting to ruff grouse hunting in the dense forest; lots of targets but difficult to bring a limit home unless you are lucky enough to catch multiples in the perfect opening. The heavy and high cover on the creek bottom creates a sanctuary for the birds to frolic and cackle through a mostly safe 3 month pheasant hunting season.

A few test plots have proven successful to lure the birds out of the safety of the creek and into fields that allow seasoned dog and hunter to work them. This wild grass and Russian Olive tree cover allows for open shooting and increased odds for the hunter. Early season hunting is excellent; the pheasants will hang along the creek which offers abundant water and cover through the warmer October days. As the season moves into November and December, and the birds begin to gain full plumage and long tail feathers, they tend to group up in the heaviest cover. The creek offers the best of this cold weather habitat along with good food sources and outstanding roosting cover; all within a short distance of where they will spend these colder days. The pheasant hunting at Beaver Creek Ranch is as thrilling as it gets with high numbers of birds, challenging wing shooting and an inspiring view of the Bear Paw Mountains as roosters take flight.

The Pronged Horned Antelope hunting is exciting as the August 15th archery season opens. The abundance of small reservoirs and common hot temperatures make for outstanding archery antelope water hole hunting. These wary animals will frequent water 3 to 4 times per day as the hot late summer sun browns the country side, allowing the hunter lots of action from his blind.

Sharp Tailed Grouse and Hungarian Partridge hunker in the deeper coulees on the ranch where they enjoy good water and an abundance of wild berries. A covey of 15 to 20 birds is not uncommon and once broken into smaller bunches; man and dog can enjoy a day of action-packed shooting on the high ground of Beaver Creek Ranch.

As I have stated in this testimonial, the Beaver Creek Ranch is a recreational property that holds exceptional wildlife habitat, a healthy upland game bird population, an exceptional whitetail deer herd with stunning genetics and good numbers of pronged horned antelope. As an outdoors enthusiast there is no question in my mind that this property has all the necessary components to be a sportsman’s paradise.

Vinny Delgado

Bozeman, MT

406-253-0507