Imagine hunting for Pheasant, Chukar, Valley Quail and Huns all in the same day. Now that’s a Grand Slam!  Those dedicated enough to bag all four species receive special recognition and bragging rights around the fire pit at the end of the day. The ranch is comprised of 3,000 acres of rolling hills, rim rock canyons, creek-fed bottom land, grasslands, planted fields and open range.  You won’t find a more perfect place for hunting upland birds anywhere.

The ranch is managed exclusively to provide ideal habitat for the extensive bird populations.  Crops are planted and left un-harvested, native grasses cultivated and carefully managed, and water sources developed and maintained for one purpose only – to provide the finest upland bird habitat in North America.  For hunting guests, this means you will enjoy an experience like none other.

A typical day wingshooting:

• Three course breakfast
• Hunt for Pheasant, Chukar, Valley Quail, and Hungarian Partridge
• Three course lunch
• Relax, nap, then hunt, or hunt right after lunch
• Hors d-oeuvres and cocktails. Relax on the covered porches and enjoy the view, read a good book, or shoot sporting clays (on day of arrival)
• Four course dinner
• Shoot pool, play cards, watch TV or enjoy great conversation
• At the end of the day, enjoy cognac and cigars around the outdoor fire pit and hear who got “The Grand Slam.”

Season: Upland Birds season is September 15 thru March.  The prime time for the weather is January and February.

The Guides and dogs: Expert guides will accompany your group of 3-4 hunters.  Groups are not mixed.  Each guide owns and trains his/her own dogs.   Each guide has his or her preferred breed from short hairs, wire hairs, muncelanders, to pointers.  You will have the same guide each day of the hunt which allows you the personal relationship as well as working relationship.

“Best of the British” Driven Pheasant Hunts:   The ranch provides a picturesque setting and rolling terrain similar to Scotland and was hand-picked by Chris Batha as “the perfect place” in North America to host these events. Pheasants are high-flying birds that demand a high degree of wingshooting skill.

The traditional style hunting will be complimented by world-class lodging, chef-prepared gourmet meals, fine wines and spirits.  Each evening guests will gather in the great room for a cocktail reception and appetizers, followed by a specially prepared dinner. To add to the atmosphere, a Scottish piper will perform one evening and guests will have the opportunity to sample traditional meal of Haggis, tatties and neeps.  Traditional dress is encouraged and adds to the experience.

It is difficult to tell what guests enjoy most at this lodge – unlimited upland bird hunting for Pheasant, Chukars, Valley Quail and Huns, or the world-class lodging!  “It’s just like coming home” is a comment they often hear from their mostly repeat clients. The finely appointed facility is 10,000 square feet of custom-built quality.  The hand-peeled logs, old world charm, oversized rock fireplaces and use of natural materials throughout provide a relaxing atmosphere for all who enter.

Features include six double occupancy bedrooms with private bath, a fully stocked wine cellar and tasting room, bar, game room with billiard table, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, phone and fax. The five guest cabins offer the same comfort and elegance of the lodge, but with the added benefit of privacy.  Each double-occupancy cabin has its own fireplace, private bath and even a front porch to sit, relax and watch the sun set at the end of a perfect day.

Meals: Chef-prepared meals are an event with three and four course meals served by a professional staff.  You may enjoy meals as much as the hunting because of the warmth of the atmosphere and the care of the staff. Fresh baked breads and gourmet soups are a favorite passion of the chef. You will be pampered during your stay and won’t lose weight on this hunting trip. The evenings are reserved for special moments.  Enjoy an after dinner drink, gaze at the stars from the wrap-around deck or swap stories by the fire pit.

• Pendleton which is about three hours drive offers a round up rodeo in September
• Columbia River Historic Highway – The drive to and from Portland is a beautiful scenic route
• Enjoy the Lodge – The lodge is very comfortable and should you choose to spend the afternoon in the lodge, you won’t be disappointed by the shear beauty.

Wifi, phone & fax services are available

Pricing:

2024-2025 Upland Rates:
3 Nights/ 2 full hunting days:
$5,600 per hunter double occupancy
$6,650 per hunter single occupancy
$2,800 observer rate based on double occupancy

4 Night/ 3 full hunting days:
$8,400 per hunter double occupancy
$9,800 per hunter single occupancy
$4,200 observer rate based on double occupancy

Driven Hunts: call for pricing

“Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.

Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC confirmation and refund policy:

If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Antlers & Anglers Worldwide, LLC are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!”