What you need to know about the Preserve

• Our premier Montana pheasant hunting preserve spans 1200 acres just 6 miles south of Whitehall, ideally located between Bozeman and Butte for easy access.

• The preserve is open from September 1, to March 31, of the following year.

• Licensed by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks.

• Sanborn’s Fish Kreek Ranch has both a game bird (to sell birds) and preserve release license.

• Releasing a minimum of 4 birds per hunter based on your preferences.

• Offering half day and full day hunts.

• Extensive grasslands provide excellent bird dog training opportunities with professional-grade cover and terrain.

• Scattered native Montana buffalo berry brush throughout the property provides natural cover for birds to avoid predators

• Jefferson River cattail marshes provide excellent cover in winter months for stalking wary pheasants..

• Large hunting fields are separated by woven wire fences for dog safety during pheasant hunts.

• Warm water creek, slough, and ditches from the Jefferson River system for dog cool down.

Why Hunt Sanborn’s Preserve?

• Open to the public - no private membership fees required like other Montana pheasant preserves

• Located conveniently between Butte and Bozeman

• Your hunt is catered to your requirements.   

• Opportunity to get your dog on several birds per outing.

• No need to drive long distances and expense of locating private hunting.

• The majority of hunters see wild birds each hunt in addition to what is released for you.

• Released over 15,000 birds and have over 20 years experience.

• Hunting by appointment as we limit the number of groups of hunters each day to insure your enjoyment. 

• We provide tags for your birds from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks for your transport.    

• Unlike many Montana pheasant preserves that charge per bird, Sanborn's Fish Kreek Ranch offers comprehensive half-day and full-day hunting packages on our expansive 1200-acre preserve along the Jefferson River. With over 20 years of experience and no membership requirements, we provide the premier guided pheasant hunting experience between Bozeman and Butte.