Our Team
Our team at McNeice Outfitting Ltd. is truly a top-notch group who are committed to providing excellence in the field, on the road, or within the accommodations we provide.
McNeice Outfitting Ltd.
McNeice Outfitting Ltd. operates what we believe to be the premier Elk and Whitetail combination ranch hunt in Canada. Located just off the pristine eastern slopes of the majestic Rocky Mountains, hunters are greeted to world-class scenery and magnificent elk and deer!
The elk hunting opportunities presented are truly first class due to the large herd which inhabits the immediate area. This resident herd is 400-500 strong and lives within 7-8 miles of the ranch cabin from which we hunt. Multiple crop fields, ample bedding areas, and almost zero predation, create a habitat that these elk live in year round. Behavior is patterned and we work hard to create opportunity as the elk move from their feeding areas, to their bedding locations and vice versa.
Our archery hunts take place in September and October, during the peak of the rut, with hunters enjoying almost 100% shot opportunity. During this time smaller groups of elk are found thoughout the ranch. Numbers range from a dozen or so, to upwards of 100, as the herd bulls in the 320 – 370 class, run ragged, as they try to keep their harem from other bulls in their quest to produce as many of their offspring as possible. Often several five and six point satellite bulls are found within these herds, which offer fantastic opportunities as well. Guides ply their skills as they call, spot and stalk, and use blinds in high travel corridors to put our clients in positions from which they have shots in the 20 – 60 yard range. If a combo hunt including whitetail or Mule deer is desired, we have a limited number of archery allocations, which we offer our clients.
Rifle season for elk on the ranch starts the last week of October, and continues until the end of November. This is an exciting time as often the bulls we hunt are in large herds of 200 animals! This hunt is predominantly spot and stalk although we have implemented the use of bale blinds, with great success. These hunts are often sold out several years in advance and for good reason! We limit the numbers of hunters on the land, which we hunt, to ensure the highest quality hunt possible. Our clients have told us many times; we simply have more elk, and bulls of high quality, then our competitors.
Our rifle deer season occurs during the month of November, with most hunters taking home bucks in the 145 – 160 class. Having said that, our area has produced bucks into the 180 range! Spot and stalk, rattling, and the use of bale blinds are the preferred methods of hunting. While hunting the ranch clients usually see over 100 whitetail and 40 – 60 mule deer each day. Once the rut starts, it is exciting as the bucks move freely throughout the day creating a super fun hunt.
Our Hunts
While hunting, the ranch clients usually see over 100 whitetail and 20 – 30 mule deer each day. Once the rut starts, it is exciting as the bucks move freely throughout the day creating a super fun hunt.
The elk hunting opportunities presented are truly first class, with unparalleled opportunities due to the large herd which inhabits the immediate area in which we hunt.
Abundant with beautiful pelts, this predator provides an exciting challenge for hunting while maintaining a healthy population for the local ranching operations.
Our Team
Our team at McNeice Outfitting Ltd. is truly a top-notch group who are committed to providing excellence in the field, on the road, or within the accommodations we provide. Several of our senior guides have guided on this ranch and the immediate area for over twenty years, and all of our guides have lifelong experience in hunting elk and whitetail. They know every little nook and cranny on the ranch, and more importantly, they know the animals, which we hunt! They are serious hunters who put animals on the ground using ethical and moral values and techniques. Off the field, the group creates a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, which is dedicated to creating a positive experience for our clients. Many a tale and perhaps the odd lie, are told around the dinner table, which will be full of home cooked table fare prepared by our accomplished cook. Folks come into the camp as clients, and we are proud to say, leave, as friends.
This outfit is a great option for all hunters of all ages and physical abilities. We have had clients pushing 90 years of age, have success on great quality animals. On the same token we have had many a father have their sons harvest their first animal while on our ranch! We pride ourselves on being a decent and honest outfit, which produces world class hunting experiences to our clients!
Why us?
Experience
Several of our senior guides have guided on this ranch and the immediate area for over twenty years, and all of our guides have lifelong experience in hunting elk and whitetail.
The People
Off the field, the McNeice Outfitting Ltd. group creates a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, which is dedicated to creating a positive experience for our clients.