Pilgrim Ranch Retreat, LLC - Whitetail, Deer, Trophy

Pilgrim Ranch Retreat, LLC (A Guest Ranch)

An Outdoors Experience in the Kansas Flint Hills

Hunt whitetail deer in the Cottonwood River (South Fork) valley and surrounding Flint Hills prairie. This photo was taken Sept 6, 2002 on the South Fork River in the middle of the Pilgrim Ranch. An artist who was painting the river view was thrilled to see and photograph this buck. Having captured him on film she imbedded him in the canvas making a truly remarkable picture.

Ideal Habitat:

The Pilgrim Ranch, because of its unique settings, offers a wide variety for wildlife habitat. The ranch straddles the South Fork of the Cottonwood River. The ranch's 3,000 acres are situated in a vast land of wide open spaces with big sky above encompassing hills, pastures, draws, river, tributaries, woods, bottom land, and ponds.. Over 600 rich bottomland acres are planted in alfalfa, corn, soybeans, and wheat making a very enticing food source for wildlife. We use no-till farming practices which leaves the ground covered with crop residue throughout the winter. This provides an excellent food source for the wildlife and keeps a very large group of deer permanently on the ranch. We also leave plots of corn and soybeans uncut through out the hunting season. Typically, the deer bed down during the daytime on the east side of the river where there are dense woods and upland prairie. Then in the late afternoon, the deer crossover the river to the west side where the farm ground provides plenty of food - thus the photo above.

Description of Whitetail Firearm Deer Hunt

The Pilgrim family members, who own and operate the farm and cattle ranch, will conduct the Deer Hunts. We will strive to provide a rewarding hunt.

Rough terrain - easy access: (click to enlarge)

Our herd management practices over the past 15 years have established plentiful whitetails with large frames and antlers.

For examples see the Photos - Wildlife webpage.

Whitetail Firearm Hunt:

Five days hunting and six nights lodging & meals are included in the basic fee. All hunters have the option for extended stay or return visits at $80.00 per day. Hunters may chose any dates, stay as long as desired, and come during both Muzzleloader and Firearm Seasons. See Item 2 below for season dates. Pre-scouting visits are welcome with advance reservations to secure availability of lodging facilities.

We will host 3 firearm hunters during the season on a first come basis. We will apply for 1 Transferable / Nonresident Deer Permits. If needed, we will sell these at cost to those who book a hunt with us. Hunters must apply for Deer Permits also (see item 3 below).

1. Basic Fee: $3,500.00. A deposit of $1,750.00 is required to guarantee reservation. Balance due upon arrival. The deer you harvest is not subject to a Trophy Fee.

2. Season:

Firearms Season is Nov 30- Dec11, 2006

Muzzleloader Season is Sep. 10-23, & Nov 30 - Dec 11, 2006

3. Permit: Hunter will need to apply for a Nonresident Deer Permit by making application (draw) to Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks before May 30. (Any Deer/Either Sex) specified for Chase Co / Unit 14.

In the order that reservations are booked, a Landowner Transfer Tag application (draw) will be submitted on behalf of the Nonresident Hunters. This will increase the chance of a successful draw.

FYI: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, 521 SE 25th Street, Pratt, KS 67124, (316) 672-5911. Kansas Dept of Wildlife & Parks Homepag

4. License: A Kansas Hunting License is also required. These are sold over-the-counter at many retail stores. Hunter Safety Certification regulations shall be met.

5. Site Locations: Pilgrim Ranch private lands in Unit 14 & Chase County, Kansas.

6. Fully Guided Hunt: Drop off and pickup close enough for walk-in to site location. Natural hunting and/or blinds.

7. Lodging Accommodations & Meals: On premises Bunkhouse stocked with breakfast and lunch foods. Home cooked evening meals will be provided. Any special diet request will be accommodated.

8. Special Considerations: Lodging accommodations are smoke free. Extreme care to not cause grass or timber fire in the field is essential. Alcohol beverages are restricted.

9. The hunter shall read and sign an Rental Agreement, Release, and Acknowledgment of Risk.

10. Program Approach: Up to a maximum of 3 hunters will have exclusive access to approximately 3,000 acres during the whitetail deer-hunting season. Guides will scout the land to help determine deer migrations and beddings with minimum intrusion. We believe the natural enhanced habitat and undisturbed conditions will provide the best opportunity for success.

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