Ruggs Ranch presents an unparalleled and truly extraordinary wild bird hunting venture that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the nation. Spanning over 100,000 acres of diverse terrain, encompassing prairies, canyons, and the majestic foothills of the Blue Mountains, our sanctuary is teeming with Hungarian Partridge, Chukar, Pheasant, and Quail. Choose between invigorating horseback rides or leisurely walking hunts, guided by our seasoned experts who will lead you through a variety of landscapes in pursuit of your chosen game. As you embark on your journey, our exceptional big running pointers will navigate expansive grasslands and valleys, while our indefatigable Cocker Spaniels diligently flush out the birds. Immersed in this captivating environment, you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking views of towering rock ledges that evoke memories of classic western films.
Prepare for a thrill like no other as you encounter the swift and agile birds that inhabit our grounds. The intensity heightens as you dismount and position yourself on the firing line. Anticipation courses through your veins as our skilled canines work their magic, orchestrating the flush of the birds. The air becomes alive with the symphony of fluttering wings, punctuated by the resounding crack of gunshots, followed by the jubilant barks of the dogs eagerly retrieving. This is the epitome of an upland hunting experience, fulfilling the very dreams you’ve long cherished.
John,
I have been to almost a hundred hunting and fishing lodges in my television career, some good, some not, several abysmal and very few exceptional. The list of those who consistently deliver on their promise of excellent hunting and hospitality is short. Ruggs Ranch belongs in that top tier.
Over and above everything (actually, I guess it would be under everything) is the land. I have never seen such variety and sheer volume. One of the reasons my viewers cite for going hunting is to be enveloped in natural beauty. Ruggs has it in spades, from stately timber strands and hushed forests, to limitless vistas of sage and bunchgrass. Thank goodness your string includes cockers for the wicked-thick bunchgrass and riparian areas, and horses for the big-sky chukar hills.
That abundant and high quality habitat leads to incredible hunting. Wild chukars, valley quail and Huns in their native surroundings, elk, deer, turkey ghosting through the pines, and of course pheasants skulking in the CRP and crops. It only gets better when you hunt horseback.
Your staff is top-drawer, driven to meet the needs of guests. Guides go out of their way to help, Gene takes dogs to the highest level, Vicky in the office is relentless in her attention to detail, and of course, Keith’s food is to die for. I warn you every time I visit that you’d better count your cocker spaniels before I leave because someday I will dognap one!
As their leader you’ve instilled in staff a willingness to go the extra mile and strive for excellence. A successful businessman told me years ago that the key to success was to be ten percent better than one’s competitors. In every respect Ruggs is that, or more.
Every time we broadcast an episode at Ruggs, my viewers express awe at the vastness, the “westernness” of Ruggs Ranch. It is every hunter’s dream to “cowboy up,” explore the wild west, be part of our rugged bast. Nowhere but at Ruggs can one live the dream.
Sincerely,
Scott Linden
Creator/host
Wingshooting USA TV
