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•Christopher Hall owns and operates Western Wildlife Adventures, which has spent over 25 years guiding hunters through some of the West's best terrain. The company partners exclusively with the Winecup Gamble Ranch—a sprawling 1.2 million-acre property in northeastern Nevada that serves as the founda...
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Christopher Hall owns and operates Western Wildlife Adventures, which has spent over 25 years guiding hunters through some of the West's best terrain. The company partners exclusively with the Winecup Gamble Ranch—a sprawling 1.2 million-acre property in northeastern Nevada that serves as the foundation for their big game operations.
| Hunt Type | Duration | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Elk | 6 days | $8,000 | High mountain terrain, two guides per hunter |
| Desert Bighorn Sheep | 8-10 days | $10,500–$13,500 | Extensive scouting, once-in-a-lifetime experience |
| Mule Deer | 5-7 days | $5,200–$7,000 | 30-50% better draw odds with Guides Draw program |
| Pronghorn Antelope | 3-5 days | $3,000 | Private and public land opportunities, landowner vouchers available |
| Mountain Lion | 5-7 days | $6,600 | High-adrenaline pursuit hunts |
| Fly Fishing (Crittenden Reservoir) | 2 days | $1,750 | Elite membership (60 available), 25+ inch trout |
Western Wildlife guides blacktail deer hunts on Dye Creek Preserve, wild boar expeditions, spring turkey hunts across three private ranches, and combination pig-and-turkey packages. Bear hunts target remote Northern California with robust populations. All California hunts use private ranches for controlled access and better success rates.
For Women Hunters: Western Wildlife offers huntress-specific trips with female guides, bringing opportunities to hunters of all backgrounds.
- •Alberta: Canadian waterfowl (geese and ducks) with exceptional flight conditions, $3,000–$3,500
- •Argentina: Wing shooting for waterfowl, doves, Perdiz, and big game with custom packages, $5,160+
- •Maui: Custom hunts available
The roster includes specialists with 10–35+ years of hunting experience and 5–21+ years guiding. Lead guides include Ryan Hoskin (Nevada), Johnny Eller (California hunting specialist), and Ryan Zastoupil (mountain lion specialist). Guides like Kirk Owsley bring 40+ years of hunting and 35 years of guiding experience.
Archery Shoot: March 14–15, 2026 at Dye Creek Preserve (Los Molinos, CA). Two days, 30 targets daily, life-sized targets, marked yardage, $60 shoot-only entry.
Dove Shoot & BBQ: September 1–2, 2025 at Dye Creek. $300 for two-day shoot across 37,000 acres. Lunch provided first day. Limited lodging and RV parking available.
Group Fly Fishing: Crittenden Reservoir trips at Winecup Gamble Ranch feature a 6,500 sq. ft. lodge overlooking a million-acre ranch. Food and lodging included, $1,500–$1,750 per angler.
Long Range Shooting Classes: Spring offerings led by Travis Redell (RBros Rifles) at Winecup Gamble. Intimate groups of 5–6 shooters, two-day instruction with 100+ rounds, $2,000 per gun.
Guides recommend breaking in boots, practicing with your weapon before arrival, and bringing plenty of ammunition. Recommended gear includes Crispi hunting boots, Maven optics, Kuiu jackets, Montana Knife Company blades, and Slayer game bags. All clients sign liability waivers; guides contact hunters 7 days pre-hunt to confirm logistics.
"I have been treated with professional and high standards by their team. If you want that hunt of a lifetime choose Western Wildlife Adventures for your next outing, you can't go wrong." — Randy Pringle, The Fishing Instructor Guide Service (30 years experience)
Western Wildlife controls access to one of Nevada's largest private ranches. Their guide stability—many with 10+ years tenure—means consistent quality. They offer landowner vouchers for the Winecup, improving draw odds for mule deer by 30–50%. They run both premium trophy hunts and affordable antelope trips, meaning there's an entry point for every budget.
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