Each year a number of the Triple U Buffalo Ranch herd bulls are separated from the main herd and are offered to people who wish to add a buffalo to their trophy collection. You are allowed to select an animal from this group and shoot it. There is a minimum caliber requirement of no less than .270 rifle. Anything above this will be acceptable. Black powder rifles are accepted with the right size caliber and expert marksmanship at 75 to 150 yards with the target being the size of a softball. Contact the ranch for more information. Bows and/or crossbows are acceptable for this hunt with an additional fee.
You will receive the entire skin and skull. We will process the animal in our slaughter plant. There will be preparation forms for you to fill out on the care of your hide and skull. We do not turn ears or clean lips, however, we can have this service done at an additional charge. We will either salt or freeze the hide and prepare it for shipment. The hunter is responsible for shipment of the hide and skull. It can be shipped by air freight, Federal Express, or you can take it home with you. The hunt will be completed in a day, but the hide may need more time if it is to be frozen or some other preparation. Taxidermy services are available upon request. If you are having it shipped to your taxidermist, please bring that information with you. Shipping charges are quite expensive. The ranch is not responsible for your hide or skull after two days.
If you wish to purchase the entire animal, we will make special arrangements that are determined by the size of the animal. If you would like to purchase some buffalo meat, it is available. You may buy a quarter or half from the animal you shoot, or we have different cuts available that are already frozen.
Our second type of hunt is a meat hunt. This is for a younger prime meat animal. It will either be a heifer or a bull. We will skin the animal and quarter the meat for you. If you want the meat cut and wrapped, we need to know this prior to your arrival, so we can make arrangements for it to be processed at a plant in Fort Pierre. You will get the entire animal: head, hide, and meat. The hide should make a nice rug. You may use a bow or crossbow on this hunt.
Our third hunt is for a meat/trophy combination. This hunt is for a two-year old bull. It will make a small trophy. We will cape and skin the animal and quarter the meat. If you want the meat cut and wrapped, we need to know this prior to your arrival, so we can make arrangements for it to be processed in Fort Pierre. You will get the entire animal: head, hide, and meat. You may use a bow and/or crossbow on this hunt.
The ranch is located approximately 35 miles Northwest of Fort Pierre on highway 1806. Our entrance is on the left side of the highway at mile marker 217. The ranch headquarters is about four miles from the entrance. Pierre is presently served by United Express or Northwest Airlink/Mesaba via Minneapolis, Denver or Sioux Falls. Pierre has car rentals and numerous motels and restaurants available. --> [ map of the area ]
Our buffalo hunting season is from mid-October through January 10th. We can handle up to four hunts per day. The cost of the trophy hunt is $2500.00 tax included for this year. The cost of the meat hunt is $1800.00 tax included. The cost of the trophy/meat hunt combination is $2200.00 tax included. There is a deposit of $500.00, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. This holds the date for your hunt. The hunts are going fast, so contact us as soon as possible to book your hunt. With each of our buffalo hunts we include lodging for two nights and meals. This would include one guest also. We look forward to having you hunt with us and we will do all we can to make your stay enjoyable.
You can reach us at:
Triple U Buffalo Ranch
26314 Tatanka Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
Phone: (605) 567-3624
Fax: (605) 567-3625
e-mail: uuubuff@gwtc.net
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