Rifle Deer & Antelope

We conduct hunts in Region D at Saratoga on private ranches and surrounding forest and BLM. The hunts run Oct. 1-14. Hunts are 4 and 5 days in length. Most of these hunts are done with 4-wheel drives. Horses are used on day hunts into the four wilderness areas, which are all about 1 hour driving time from the ranch.

Most years 90% of hunters shoot at trophy mule deer. The average harvest rate is 70%-95%. Most of the deer have spreads of 20-27" on 4x4 bucks and the antelope range 12-16". We take 1-3 mule deer each fall that score 180 SCI or better.

The antelope will average 70 SCI. Several will go 70 to 82 SCI. We hunt the open country, which consists of sagebrush and buck brush along with quakie tree groves.

Elk

We run 50% to 100% harvest rates on elk. Most of our elk hunting is done with 4-wheel drives. The elk are pressured off the forest onto the private ranches. We also day hunt from the ranch at Saratoga in the wilderness areas with horses.

2008 RIFLE HUNTS AT SARATOGA RANCH (meals & lodging included)

4 day Mule Deer Hunt -- October 1 thru 14 -- $3,595

4 day Deer/Antelope Combo Hunt -- October 1 thru 14 -- $4,495      

5 day Deer Hunt -- $4,295

 

5 day Deer/Antelope Combo Hunt -- $4,795

 

6 day Deer/Antelope Combo Hunt -- $5,095 

4 day Elk Hunt  --  Oct 15 thru 31  --  $3,695  

5 day Elk Hunt  --  $4,095 

5 day Deer/Elk Combo Hunt  --  $5,995

 

6 day Deer/Elk Combo Hunt  --  $6,295

 

5 day Antelope/Elk Combo Hunt  --  $5,395 

7 day Sheep  -- $5,500 

3 day Antelope (2 on 1)  --  Sept 16 thru Oct 31  --  $1,895  

4 day Antelope  --  $2,295 

3 day Cow Elk (100% draw)  --  Oct 1 thru Nov 30 --  $1,795  

2008 MOTEL HUNTS FROM SARATOGA (meals & lodging NOT included)

4 day Mule Deer Hunt  -- $2,995

 

4 day Mule Deer/Antelope Combo Hunt  -- $3,795

 

One-on-one hunts add $600

Non-hunters per day $150 

All hunts are two hunters per guide, unless otherwise noted. A deposit of $800 is required to book a hunt. Hunts are booked on a first-come first-served basis. Balance of hunts are due 30 days prior to beginning of hunt. Deposits are non-refundable unless license is not obtained in drawing; deposits non-transferable.

Elk applications must be at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department in Cheyenne between January 1 and February 1. Deer and antelope applications must be in Cheyenne between January 1 and March 15.

2008 ARCHERY HUNTS (meals & lodging NOT included)

5 day Deer - semi-guided  --  $1,795 

4 day Antelope - semi-guided  --  $1,795 

5 day Elk Hunt - semi-guided  --  $3,595

Mule deer hunts run September 1 thru 30.

Some stand hunting is done along with spot and stalk

Success

We have found that success depends greatly on the hunters shooting ability and physical condition. Get in the best shape possible. Practice shooting off your knee or sitting down, however, a lot of shooting is done near the truck. Also a positive attitude with a strong desire to hunt hard and long is essential. Hunters should note our elevations range from 7200 feet to 11,000 feet with an average elevation being 7800 feet. Although there is no real way to condition yourself for these altitudes they can effect the way you feel while hunting.

List of Gear

License, conservation stamp, fluorescent orange cap, hunter safety card ( if born after January 1, 1966), rifle (a caliber you shoot the best), flashlight, sunglasses, chapstick, hunting knife, camera, film, binoculars, spotting scope (if you like), matches or lighter, wool shirts, insulated gloves, rain gear (jacket & pants), long underwear, warm socks, a pair of good walking boots, snow packs/waterproof boots, warm jacket, fishing tackle if you like to fish, small backpack.

This list is strictly a guideline. We have found that in the past these are the items needed and often forgotten. Clothing should be quiet and please no nylon, as it is very noisy. Weather can change quickly from the 70-degree zone to rain and snow in a matter of hours. It is typical to have cold frosty mornings where a cap with earflaps, gloves, long underwear, and warm coat are required. Often by mid-day it is very warm and T-shirts are the norm. We suggest you dress in layers for the different temperatures of the day.

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