If you live around the Ozarks, chances are that you or someone you know might be into hunting. Hunting has been a way for mankind to provide food for themselves for thousands of years and done responsibly and sustainably, fewer pursuits are nobler. Hunting is a great way to connect with nature and the world we live in, and to gain respect for life, no matter what kind. Families often bond over hunting lessons and stories, and let’s face it – everyone looks good in camouflage! If you want a unique hunting experience near Branson that will connect you with Nature like no other, consider booking a bison hunt with Miller Bison at Elkhead Ranch in Bruner, MO – it will be a hunt you will never forget.
The bison hunt experience at Elkhead Ranch (an hour north of Branson) is truly without parallel. You have the option to select from a Trophy Hunt package, or a Meat Hunt package, depending on what your needs and wants are. The Trophy Package is geared towards folks who want to take home a trophy wall mount, and/or a bison hide, along with the meat from the animal. For this hunt, a bull weighing up to a full ton is selected from the herd. These hunts are typically conducted during the winter when bison hides are thick and full. A Trophy hunts starts at $5,000. The Meat Hunt is for those who are interested in stocking their freezer with delicious, healthy, and responsibly ranch raised bison meat. A young bull or heifer is the animal of choice for this hunt, and hunters will receive all the meat (including prime cuts) from the animal. Meat hunts start at $2,950. Both hunts can be carried out at any time of year, and Elkhead Ranch can customize a hunt to suit your needs. Hunting groups can receive discount rates and, services such as trophy preparation, meat processing and shipping are available for an additional fee.
Prior to the hunt, the selected bison is released onto a part of the ranch that is set aside specifically for hunting. Your guided hunt can be carried out with a rifle or a bow, depending on your preference and skill level. Your hunt guide will remain with you at all times during the hunt, both for your safety and convenience. Other than just the hunt and the animal you harvest, other amenities include a stay in the hunting cabin, a fully stocked kitchen, a home cooked supper and all the recreational activities the ranch has to offer, like fishing and hiking.
Elkhead Ranch also offers hunt packages for Whitetail Deer and Wild Turkey. These hunts are semi-guided; hunters are offered the use of the ranch’s deer stands that are strategically placed near prime wildlife traffic areas. These hunts can be conducted with a bow or a rifle, and offer the same amenities as the bison hunts.
Hunting a bison is an opportunity that few people will ever get to experience. If you’d like to be one of those few, call Elkhead Ranch at 417-683-7058 or visit them on the web at www.millerbisonatelkheadranch.com to book your hunt today!
