Whitetail Archery Hunting Ranches in Missouri
In 1950, Missouri's whitetail deer population was so low that the hunting season for whitetail deer was only six days. Since then, an intensive management program has allowed the population of whitetail deer to climb to more than 1 million. Bow hunters can now enjoy a long hunting season and, on private ranches, trophy bucks are common. There are a number of ranches catering to bow hunters wishing to take home a trophy whitetail deer.
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High Adventure Ranch
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High Adventure Ranch has been in the big game business since 1983. Hunting season runs from September 1 to March 31 when hunters come to hunt elk, bison, red stag and white-tailed deer. Although a shooting range is available, High Adventure welcomes all types of hunting, including bow hunters. High Adventure Ranch carefully manages their white-tailed deer population in order to produce numerous trophy bucks. “Mega Bucks” with 8 to 12 points and widths of 28+ inches are not uncommon. Trophy bucks with 8 to 10 points and 15-inch widths also constitute a large portion of the white-tailed population at High Adventure Ranch. A small herd of rare snow-white bucks with brown eyes are also available to hunters. White-tailed deer hunt packages include lodging with the option of including meals. Guests who choose to cook their own meals can do so at a lower package cost. Accommodations are either in private cabins or in the lodge, and meals are prepared family style in the dining hall. High Adventure Ranch is family-friendly, and special family packages are available.
High Adventure Ranch
308 Mikel
St. Louis, MO 63043
877-858-3481
highadventureranch.com
Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch
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The Oak Whitetail Ranch is a family-oriented hunting lodge that practices an intense game management program in order to maintain a large herd of trophy bucks. The ranch is located on 1,800 acres of rolling Missouri fields, 800 of which are especially maintained for big game. Hunt packages include lodging and meals. Hunts are arranged to meet the needs of each hunter. Guests stay in the 6,000-square-foot hunting lodge that is fully furnished. Hunters will be given guides to ensure that hunts are successful. Deer stands are water-proof and equipped with comfortable chairs and heaters. Deer hunting season is from September through January. In addition to meals and lodging, hunts include licenses, one-on-one guides, a personal video of your hunt and dressing and capping. Airport transfer from the St. Louis airport is also included. Taxidermy services and meat processing and shipping can be arranged at an additional cost.
Oak Creek Whitetail Ranch
178 Oak Creek Lane
Bland, MO 65014
573-943-6644
oakcreekwhitetailranch.com
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Bear Creek Ranch
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Bear Creek Ranch caters to bow hunters and offers a semi-guided five-day hunt package. The ranch is 278 acres with a creek and two ponds located on the property. Hunters will be given a tour of the property and shown the locations of the proven hunt stands. Packages include lodging, linens and towels and access to a full kitchen that includes all utensils. Guests stay in the 3,000-square-foot hunting lodge which offers three bedrooms and two baths and includes satellite TV. Guests can buy grocerys at the store approximately six miles from the ranch. Bow hunting season at Bear Creek is from mid-September to mid-November and again from the end of November to mid-January.
Bear Creek Ranch
34567 Matador Place
La Plata, MO 63549
707-703-1660
huntbearcreekranch.com
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