The classic hunting traditions of England and Scotland meet the modern spirit of the American West to combine for a wingshooting experience not found anywhere else in the world. Our sporting landscape is meticulously managed to promote optimal bird habitat during our hunting season, ensuring coveted shooting scenarios.


Driven Hunts

Our waterfowl hunting trips are conducted on private lands that are scouted and managed for your success. The North Platte River, warm water sloughs, ponds along the Encampment River, and vast hay meadows throughout the Ranch attract both roosting and feeding waterfowl. We supply top of the line decoys, well-trained labs, shotguns, shells, waders, and everything else you could possibly need for your hunt. All you have to do is show up and take ’em all.

Our dedicated guides and water dogs will put you on unpressured ponds, creeks, fields, and river scenarios on the far Western edge of the Central Flyway, where there will be enough local ducks and geese to make for an excellent morning in a duck blind.



Waterfowl

Experience a fully guided and outfitted day in the field. Formal and organized, our team of over 20 highly trained pointer and flushing dogs will assist you in your pursuit to bag multiple species of bird across our historic ranchlands.


Upland Hunts

Doug originally hails from Missouri, but has spent the majority of his wingshooting guiding career in Texas. He has operated and managed some of the finest wingshooting lodges across the county, gaining years of invaluable experience and now he brings his unmatched talents to the French Creek outfitting team. Doug joined the team in 2016 as our wingshooting manager and continues to raise the bar of our bird hunting programs to this day.

Doug Cannon

Embark on an exciting hunt for pheasant, Chukar, and Hungarian Partridge in Wyoming led by the French Creek Sportsmen’s Club outfitting team.

Wyoming Wingshooting | Brush Creek Ranch | Saratoga, Wyoming

Our wingshooting experiences can’t be found anywhere else in the world. The sporting landscape is meticulously managed to promote the optimal bird habitat during our hunting season.

Hunt

Our culinary masterpieces draw their influence from the surrounding Rocky Mountain area. When preparing our world-class meals, we utilize only freshest regional fare, as well as the Ranch’s own Akaushi cattle.

Eat & Drink

Five Day Hunts
Elk and Deer hunting trips are an iconic part of the American West. The elk of South Central Wyoming make seasonal migrations from the high country, in the summer months, to the lowlands of the Platte River Valley for the winter. The elk rut during the heart of the archery season in September.

The Ranch also hosts a spectacular habitat that supports a healthy mule deer population. Pine timber patches on hillsides leading into large aspen patches and big draws covered in sagebrush give a smart old buck great places to hide and feel safe with plenty of browse to feed on. Sometimes patience is needed to watch for the slightest movement from a feeding or bedded deer.

**Application Periods:** Deer – Jan. 1 – May 31; Elk – Jan. 1 – Jan. 31

**Geographic Zones:** Deer – Area 78 and Area 79 – Type 1; Elk – General License

**Draw Dates:** Deer – June 30; Elk – Feb. 28

**Start Dates:** Deer – Sept. 1 (Archery), Oct. 1 (Rifle); Elk – Sept. 1 (Archery), Oct. 15 (Rifle)


Elk and Deer

Five Day Hunt
Area 38 for Moose is one of the best in the Wyoming, both for trophy quality as well as for the number of animals. Our Ranch’s creek bottom and steep hillsides are great habitats for the majestic moose. Big bulls migrate onto the ranch following cows from bordering Medicine Bow National Forest, giving you an opportunity at an amazing trophy. For those interested in meat-only moose hunting trips, cow hunts are also available.

**Application Period:** Jan. 1 – Feb. 28

**Geographic Zone:** Area 38

**Draw Date:** May 8

**Start Date:** Oct. 1 (Rifle)


Moose

The fastest land mammal in North America, Pronghorn Antelope make for some of the most challenging and exciting hunting pursuits in Wyoming. Using a spot and stalk approach, hunters begin with extensive glassing from a vantage point until a buck of choice is located.

Also known as “speed goats”, these antelope have excellent eyesight and are typically found on flat terrain. The tricky part is finding variances in topography that offer a way to slip in close enough for a shot. The typical shot distance may be upwards of 250 yards, so long distance practice is a must. All bucks pursued will be of a mature age, with horn size upwards of 12 inches tall. Antelope make for a beautiful trophy as well as great table fare.

**Application Period:** Jan. 1 – May 31

**Geographic Zone:** Area 50/51 Type 1

**Draw Date:** June 30

**Start Date:** Sept. 16 (Rifle)


Pronghorn Antelope

Five Day Hunt
The mountain lion is a quota season, beginning September 1 and running to March 31. Wyoming mountain lion hunting trips are normally in the snow, a landscape providing the best tracking conditions.

You’ll use a pack of hounds raised and trained by a legendary local hound’s man to pursue your big cat. In the early morning, your guided crew will drive the roads in either a pickup or snow vehicle to find the tracks of a mature tom. The hounds will be released, and the chase will begin. This hunt can be short with not much physical endurance required, or can be a long grueling day trailing the dogs and lion. This hunt is either undertaken on foot or from horseback, depending on the conditions, location, and your desires.

**Application Period:** Over-the-Counter License

**Geographic Zone:** Area 7 & Area 31

**Draw Date:** N/A

**Hunt Dates:** Dec. 1 – Jan. 31


Mountain Lion

Matt grew up in Colorado where he fell in love with the outdoors at a very young age. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Wildlife Biology and started professionally guiding fly fishing, big game hunting, and waterfowl hunting over 15 years ago but has spent most of his guiding career in and around the Upper North Platte River Valley. As the Director of Activities and Outfitting, Matt is responsible for all recreation related programming within the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection.

Matt Anderson

Jake is a third generation native to Southern Wyoming’s Platte River Valley who is following in his father’s and grandfather’s footstep as a big game outfitter. He has 15 years of big game guiding experience and decided to bring his unmatched expertise of the area to our outfitting team in 2010. Jake spends as much time as he can in the outdoors, weather it be glassing for bull Elk or searching for lion tracks. He also serves as out Assistant Ranch Manager of the Sanger ranch and is our primary rancher in our Akashi cattle operation.

Jake Keller

Do you enjoy big game hunting? Come visit our Wyoming lodge and begin you big game hunting adventure. Learn more today!

Wyoming Big Game Hunting | Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection

Our three different 5 stand set-ups are suitable for all ability levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Choose from our .410, 28, 20 and 12 gauge over/under shotguns.


5-Stand

Our scoped rifles target from 100-1400 yards. Most of the time, you’ll be sporting .223 rifles, but we also have .308, .338 lapua, .300 blackout and win mag, and more. We also have .22 rifles and targets from 30-100 yards.


Long Range Rifle

Choose from our semi-automatic pistols and revolvers. Steel targets range from 10-30 yards using a 9mm, .38, .22 or .45.


Pistol Range

From rifle, shotgun and archery courses to guided hunts and wingshooting, French Creek Club is the ideal destination for discerning sports enthusiasts.

Wyoming Hunting Ranch Resort | Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection

Classic hunting tradition meets the modern spirit of the American West for an exclusive Driven Hunt experience unparalleled in the United States.

English Style Driven Hunts | Saratoga, Wyoming | French Creek

* Three night stay and two full days of hunting
* Two mornings of driven hunts
* Two afternoons of Rough Shooting
* Ten available “pegs” each weekend


THESE SPECIAL EVENT WEEKENDS INCLUDE:

* Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch
* Magee Homestead
* French Creek Sportsmen's Club


THESE PLACES ARE AVAILABLE TO STAY:

* Luxury accommodations
* Gourmet dining with private Chef de Cuisine
* Unlimited access to blue ribbon fly fishing, and horseback riding
* Unlimited use of our world class shooting facilities, gun rentals, unlimited ammo, private shooting instruction
* Traditional driven shooting attire suggested
* Gratuity and taxes not included
* Inquire for additional information


2019 PRICING INCLUDES:

Classic Hunting Traditions

The classic hunting traditions of old England meet the modern spirit of the American West to combine for a wingshooting experience not found anywhere else in the world. Set in the secluded rolling hills of Southern Wyoming at the base of the Rocky Mountains, this traditional method of wingshooting, once only offered in Europe, is now exclusively offered in Wyoming through our diverse 16,000-private-acres of optimal bird habitat on the historical Sanger Ranch. These exciting sporting weekends in the field feature private shooting instruction and special guests to enhance your experience.

View a glimpse into this exciting shooting experience through an exclusive story by Shotgun Life’s Irwin Greenstein: [French Creek Sportsmen’s Club Hosts a Purdey Pheasant Extravaganza in Wyoming](https://www.shotgunlife.com/french-creek-sportsmans-club-purdey-pheasant-wyoming.html)


English Style Driven Hunts

Our seven different ponds ranging in size from 1/2 acre to 20 acres are full of stocked rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat and tiger trout.


Stillwater

Our inclusive & à la carte fishing options include up to 4 miles of Brush Creek and two miles of Elk Hollow Creek— both of which are freestone rivers. We catch and release using only barbless flies. Runoff peaks happen during late May and early June.  Our best time of year is usually late June or July, and late august through October. Classic small western trout stream with rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Many methods of fly fishing can be utilized from dry flies to streamers.


Wade Fishing

All floats are conducted on the North Platte and Encampment Rivers by way of either hard-sided fiberglass drift boats or inflatable rafts with fishing frames. Over 10 different float options ranging from two miles to 20 miles depending on water levels and conditions. Float season typically runs mid-may through July.


Float Fishing

Once the ranch freezes over in December or January, ice fishing takes center stage. Our guides equip you with all the gear you need— including ice augers, tackle, and comfortable shelters— for fruitful expeditions to our six private ponds, each of which is amply stocked with Rainbow and Brown trout.


Ice Fishing

Adam began his fishing career in his hometown of Eagle, ID on the big waters of Treasure Valley in the Southwest portion of the state. From chasing Salmon and Steelhead in the Pacific Northwest to pursuing Bonefish and Permit in the Caribbean, Adam is a seasoned angler in all scenarios. Adam has been guiding professionally for nine years and is presently our lead guide at French Creek Sportsmen’s Club.

Adam Crowson

Jon has spent time living and fishing for trout all across the country, originally growing in Colorado, he presently calls Southern Wyoming and the waters of the Platte River Valley home. Jon joined the Outfitting team as a fishing guide in 2014 and has spent every summer since guiding and learning our waters.

Jon Rachal

Mike joined our outfitting team in 2014 coming to us from the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. He has fished for a variety of freshwater and saltwater species from the east coast to the west. After serving in the military as a US Marine, Mike took up guiding and has become an integral member of our outfitting team with years of experience guiding from the boat or the bank.

Mike Geiser

Matt grew up in the trout fishing Mecca that is Missoula, MT beginning his outdoor hunting and fishing career at a young age with his father. Matt has over ten year of outdoor guiding experience and has worked as both a fly fishing guide and wingshooting guide in various states around the country, but calls the Rocky Mountain states home. Matt has a passion for teaching the art of fly fishing and passing down this sport to our youth, even starting youth fly fishing camps while living in Aspen, CO. You will also find Matt guiding our French Creek wingshooting hunts during our fall hunting seasons.

Matt Burmaster

Growing up in Twin Falls Idaho, Clayton began fishing and hunting with his father at a young age. Clayton obtained an undergraduate degree in Fisheries Resource and Aquatic Science from Utah State University and has spent time working for both the Idaho Fish and Game and the Department of Environmental Quality. Clayton is also our lead guide of the Magee Homestead.

Clayton Winter

Trey has been professionally guiding for nine years, beginning in his home state of Colorado as he finished his undergraduate  degree at the University of Colorado studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Trey has traveled the world pursing a wide variety of fresh and saltwater species with a fly rod. Since joining our outfitting team in 2012, Trey has also become a full-time member of our Brush Creek Ranch marketing team and presently works as our Multimedia Manager providing photography and videography to the ranch collection.

Trey Mullen

Fly fishing takes place on over twenty miles of crystalline waters all accessible by waders or drift boat. Join the fun by booking today.

Wyoming Hunting Ranch | Fly Fishing | Brush Creek Ranch

Some of the most notable tributaries in North America can be found in Wyoming. The upper reaches of the North Platte River flow through the Sierra Madre National Forest, then enter the Encampment River Wilderness area. French Creek and Brush Creek start high up in the Medicine Bow National Forest and run through our land. These waters, as well as our 6 different stillwater fisheries, offer guests unparalleled fishing experiences.


Our Waters

We are in the heart of our winter season here in the upper North Platte River Valley. For the most part, our rivers are locked up with ice and unfishable. The focus of our angling adventures is on ice fishing and tying flies in preparation of the upcoming season and closely monitoring the weather and snowpack reports. So far, we have had a reasonable winter with a lot of early season snow and our snowpack is right around 100%, or average for this time of year. The biggest snow months for us are yet to come so we are hopeful that we will end the winter with an average or above average snowpack. Lots of snow means lots of water!

Typically, we start seeing warmer temperatures in February and certain stretches of our rivers begin to open up and fly fishing opportunities become more and more available. By March and April we have numerous wade and float options and the spring, pre-runoff fishing can be phenomenal with chances of some of the largest fish of the year. We have some available dates this spring starting March 22, 2019, so give us a call and come fish with us this spring!


Current Conditions

French Creek Sportmen's Club offers unrivaled custom programs pairing outstanding shooting experiences with private-water fly fishing in the Platte River.

Hunting & Fishing Getaways | Saratoga, Wyoming | Brush Creek Ranch

at French Creek Sportsmen's Club

Starting August 1st, French Creek Sportsmen’s Club offers a variety of customized programs that pair outstanding shooting experiences with private-water fly fishing for a one-of-a-kind sporting adventure. Typically conducted in the Fall on our secluded Encampment property, the program pairs exciting wingshooting experiences with fishing for native trout, all amidst the stunning Platte River Valley landscape.


Cast and Blast

We love to tell the stories surrounding our rich, Western history, and what better way to hear them than by venturing on a summer tour around the Ranch property in an all-terrain Polaris Ranger vehicle? You’ll see firsthand some of the outstanding spots that make our land so incredible. Tours generally take breaks in particularly beautiful locations to let guests out to walk around, snap photos, and take in the breathtaking views.


Hop on an open-air ranger and enjoy a guided tour of our 30,000 acre working ranch while you enjoy the best views of scenic Wyoming you will find anywhere.

Explore Saratoga, Wyoming | Brush Creek Ranch

Our network of trails throughout Brush Creek are ideal for gentle family hiking, biking, snowshoe and cross country skiing, as well as horseback riding and snowmobiling.

Brush Creek Trails

Our guides are not the occasional or seasonal outdoorsmen. They’re experts in their fields. They’re immersed in the hunting lifestyle and are ready to assist you no matter which activity you choose.

Expert Guides

When hiking isn’t your speed, cruise along trails on an ATV instead! Spend a half-day with your small group or family exploring the million-acre Medicine Bow National Forest, endless miles of trails for all ability levels. Our ATV’s can support one or two riders.


Take off on the adventure of a lifetime.  Begin at Brush Creek and take your ATV on a half-day adventure through the million-acre Medicine Bow National Forest.

Wyoming ATV Adventures | Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection

From classic walking hunts to English Style Driven Hunts, our team will tailor this unforgettable experience to your preferences so you can focus on the hunt.

Wingshooting Packages | French Creek Sportsmen's Club

* Two (2) Night Stay: $2,995
* Three (3) Night Stay: $4,495
* Four (4) Night Stay: $5,995


ALL-INCLUSIVE ADVENTURE OPTIONS:

* Offer based on availability; not valid with any other special offers/events
* All-inclusive package includes luxury lodging, gourmet food and beverage, with beers, spirits, and wines available à la carte, classic western adventures including fly fishing, horseback riding, ranger tours, and more
* Includes professional outfitting guides, gear, ammunition, and instruction
* Excludes 23% Ranch Fee (inclusive of our service fee and all applicable taxes), spa experiences, and elite a la carte hunt adventures and game hunts


OFFER DETAILS:

Starting August 1st, embark on an exciting pheasant, bird, or waterfowl hunt in Wyoming led by the French Creek Sportsmen’s Club outfitting team. From a classic walking hunt to a multi-challenge Tower Shoot or English Style Driven Hunts, you’ll enjoy an exciting day in the field, along with the chance to see some of the best Labrador retrievers, spaniels, pointers or English settlers in Wyoming go into action, retrieving your downed birds.


15,000-Acre Sporting Paradise

15,000-Acre Sporting Paradise

Wingshooting

Big Game

Shooting Sports

English Style Driven Hunts

Fly-Fishing

Cast and Blast

Guided Ranger Tours

ATV Adventures

Wingshooting Packages