Field Notes
Hunt reports, gear, ranch news, and stories straight from the field.
The Fourth Property Opens Fall 2026
Demand for our elk hunts keeps growing, so the ranch is growing with it. Our newest property — right out the lodge's back door on the Blackfoot Creek valley — opens for hunting this fall.
How No Kill, No Pay Works
No draws, no tags, no luck. We're a private ranch, and if you don't kill, you don't pay. Here's why we can put that in writing when almost nobody else will.
Getting Your Trophy Home from Canada
The hunt ends when your bull is on the wall and your freezer is full. Here's exactly how we handle trophy care, meat, and the paperwork between the field and your front door.
Hunting Africa With DGI
Africa is closer than most hunters think. We run our safaris with Dangerous Game Inc. — Rob's longtime partner Alex Krugel — across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. Plains game to dangerous game, paperwork handled.
A Day at High Caliber Ranch
What does a hunting day actually look like with us? Early coffee, a drive to the ground, hard hunting until dark, and a hot meal with the crew at the end of it. Here's the rhythm.
How We Manage the Herd
Big, mature animals don't happen by accident. Here's how we manage age, genetics, and hunting pressure so there are quality bulls and bucks on the ground every season.
What Rifle to Bring
Bring the rifle you shoot well — that matters more than caliber. Here's our honest take on guns, optics, and getting ready before you show up.
Desert Bighorn & Mule Deer in Mexico
Our Mexico hunts run with Abraham — one of the best desert outfitters in the world and a 20-year partner of Rob's. Desert bighorn, Coues deer, and giant desert mule deer.
Planning Your Trip: Flights, Gear & Paperwork
Getting to the ranch is simple, and we lay it all out before you come. Here's how travel, gear, and the U.S. firearm paperwork actually work — no surprises.