Wes Hixon Outdoor Adventures

Let us dream a bit. Imagine 88,000 private unfenced acres that has excellent...."WILD" Pheasant, Grouse, Hungarian Partridge, Turkey, Ducks and Geese for the wing shooter, and magnificent Rainbow and Brown Trout fishing, for the beginner or seasoned veteran with fly or spin tackle.

Whitetail Deer hunting in some of the most beautiful cotton wood river bottoms you will ever see, or stalking trophy Mule Deer and Elk along timbered ridges and canyons or Antelope on the open plains.

We are extremely proud to have been selected as exclusive agents for this beautiful ranch. The lodge was completed in 2000 and was built on the west bank of the Bighorn River. Literally step out from your room and walk across the lawn to world-class fishing on the uncrowded lower 13 miles of the Bighorn.

We can comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests at once. Each room has its own private shower and bathroom. Meals are a dining experience, as each one is beautifully and professionally prepared. Obviously, this is a perfect couples, family, professional or business retreat. However, make no mistake, the hunting and fishing success and quality are not overlooked!

How long has it been since you spent the day in a field with your favorite shotgun, enjoying shooting Wild Pheasants, Grouse and Partridge. Bring your dogs or use our guides dogs.

Dr. Tom Miller from Chattanooga, Tennessee took a short break from his practice and enjoyed the great trout fishing, food and relaxing with Dave and Patty in Montana. They say a photo is worth a thousand words, Dr. Miller's smiles tell the story.

Picture this. Well before dawn with decoys spread;  you, your guide, and a dog stationed in a comfortable blind and all is quiet but the occasional rustle from the waters of the Bighorn River.  It is a frosty morning and from somewhere back east...the sun is beginning to break the horizon...the river's fog is rising...your dog whines...your guide whispers and points as he places his favorite Duck or Goose call to his mouth...they circle and cup their wings... I will guarantee you the stock market is not on your mind at this moment!

Or maybe you prefer this. Spending the day fishing for trophy Brown and Rainbow Trout on the world famous Bighorn River. Your guide will use jet or drift boats to reach those overlooked hot spots. Or how about a Prairie Dog Hunt - We have "unbelievable" numbers of these little varmints. So bring plenty of ammunition. Many other varmints and predators can be combined with these animals.

Or even this... Trapline Adventure - After the regular hunting and fishing seasons have ended it is time to start trapping. You will enjoy spending time with a seasoned trapper in the Big Horn and Yellowstone Valleys. You will follow the same waterways and tributaries as did Lewis and Clark, Jim Bridger and many other explorers on these adventures and discoveries. Learn how to and experience first-hand trapping for the silky fur of Beaver, Muskrat, and other fur bearers like Coyote, Fox and Bobcat.

How long has it been since you were on a big game hunt that offered Trout fishing, waterfowl hunting or wing shooting to entertain you after you shoot your Deer? Where else can you go Spring or Fall Turkey hunting and combine Trout fishing or Pheasant hunting. All hunts are fully guided and include all meals, lodging, dogs, equipment, and field care of all game.

Daily Rates

"PLEASE REMEMBER" Fishing and wing shooting can be combined on all big game hunts at no additional charge.

Additional Information and Requirements 

Montana seasons and non-resident license costs.

Deer

Archery - September 6 through October 19, license cost $775.*
Gun - October 26 through November 30, license cost $775.*
* This is an outfitter sponsored license; this license must be applied for by March 15 annually. Upon booking your trip, our outfitter will furnish you an outfitter certification from that must be completed and returned to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to purchase your license. This license includes conservation, deer, fishing, and upland game bird license, excluding turkey.

Whew... After spending a week here you'll feel like coco does in this photo.

Antelope

Archery - September 6 through October 11, license cost $211.
Gun - October 12 through November 9, license cost $203.

Pheasant & Grouse

Pheasant - October 11 through December 15.

Sage Grouse - September 1 through November 19.
All other Grouse and Partridge - September 1 through December 15.

License cost $127.00

Wild Turkey

Spring - April 15 through May 15, license cost $115.
Fall - September 1 through December 15, license cost $115.Ducks:
October 4 through January 8, license cost $67.00**

Geese

October 4 through January 16, license cost $67.00**
**A Federal Waterfowl Stamp is also required.

Fishing

Two-day permit $22.
Annual permit $67.

Prairie Dog & Coyote

No license required.

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