High Adventure Ranch

High Adventure Ranch operates a hunting preserve in Cook Station, Missouri that's been running whitetail hunts for over 40 years. The ranch spans more than 5 square miles of heavily wooded terrain with thick timber cover and rolling hills—the kind of land where stalking deer is genuinely challenging.

The ranch maintains a quality breeding program with different genetics introduced annually and a limited number of hunts per year. This approach builds larger trophy animals. Most harvests fall in the 140-190 scoring range, with some topping 200.

• •Hunting Season: September 1 through mid-January. Velvet hunts available in early August.

Rifle Hunts - Spot-and-stalk method across 5+ square miles - Bring your own rifle (.300, .308, 270, 30-30, or 30-06) or rent for $45/day - On-site rifle range for sighting in and adjustments - Most shots taken within 100 yards - Opportunities for longer shots in open fields

Bow Hunts - Spot-and-stalk at 40-50 yard range - Archery range available on-site - Requires accuracy and understanding of deer behavior

Black Powder Hunts - Supported as "high caliber sport hunting"

Post-Hunt Services - Field dressing and skinning by guides - Full meat processing: hand-cut, vacuum-sealed, labeled - Caping available (additional cost) - Taxidermist arrangements available

Staff includes guides with nearly 70 combined years of experience. Two guides have been with the ranch since it opened in 1983. All are local to the terrain and understand Ozark Mountain hunting conditions.

From a father in Wisconsin: "Very challenging. The rugged terrain and hills made it easy for the deer to catch our scent and move over the next hill. This was a real treat!"

• •No Game No Pay policy. If you don't harvest, you don't pay. This is what High Adventure Ranch credits for becoming one of the largest big game hunting ranches in the US.

Hunters stay at the lodge with meals included. Past guests consistently mention the food quality—wild game prepared to perfection at every meal.

Special accommodations available in field and at camp.

Ranch Address: 263 Highway YY, Cook Station, MO 65449

Office (Deposits): 1730 Fenpark Dr. Suite #4, Fenton, MO 63026

Directions: - From the East: Take I-44 to St. James, then south on Highway 68 about 16 miles to YY. Turn left, go 5 miles. Gate on left. - From the West: Take I-44 to Cuba, south 8 miles to Highway 19 toward Steelville. Take Highway 8 west 4 miles to Highway M. Turn left on M about 12 miles to Cook Station, then west on YY for 2.25 miles. Gate on right.