What you need to know about the Preserve

• The Preserve is located 6 miles south of Whitehall, Montana

• 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.

• Large fields of heavy grass are available for dog training and fair chase hunting.

• Scattered brush is throughout the property mainly consisting of buffalo berry bushes for birds to avoid predators.

• Marsh in the form of cattails provides great cover in winter months for stalking wary birds.

• Large fields are separated by woven wire fences for dog safety.

• Warm water creek, slough, and ditches for dog cool down.

Why Hunt Sanborn’s Preserve?

• Open to the public and no membership or extended commitment is required.

• 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.