The hunts offered:

Mule deer hunts are in late October and run through the beginning of November.  There a limited number of tags, so reach out to secure your tag.

We own the land and we take care of it:

The reasons this success rate can be maintained is that we, the land owner, strictly control access to the 9,000 acres. You will not have any competition from other hunters. You will not see trucks or 4 wheelers. The cattle are moved to other parts of the ranch. The fair chase spot and stalk method is used when hunting. Our grazing techniques and game management–through hunting harvests, predator control and the time of year for hunting–are all designed to help the wildlife feel comfortable. The methods used are low impact; stalking is on foot and usually coordinated, playing the wind and backing out if necessary in order not to move the deer. Cattle grazing is done on a high intensity, short duration and rest rotation system which provides an optimal grazing environment for the game.

Services included in hunt package:

Three good meals a day, including home baked bread, pies and cakes with a variety of international recipes but mostly southern style cooking. They will be prepared by the V7 cowgirl cooks Misty, Hannah, Lexi and Christy.  If you have a “meat and potatoes” appetite, you are going to love these meals! The cooks are flexible and with some prior notice, they will be glad to accommodate your needs and tastes.

The Lodge has 4 bedrooms capable of sleeping up to 12 adults. There are two bathrooms, each with tub and shower. The kitchen is complete. The living room has a dish TV and a VCR. A CD player is available at your request. Towels, linens and a washer and dryer are provided.

Guides are mostly family members, Jim, Caleb & Kees with occasional qualified extras.  Caleb and Kees have been a part of hunting and guiding on the V7 their entire lives.  Their experience in this is priceless.  Hunts are guided two on one.

One of the really unusual features of our ranch is that it is 5 miles from Raton. If you want a movie or a night out (quiet) or if someone has filled out, it is easy to spend some time in town.