Rhynard Ranch Recreation

Rhynard Ranch sits high in the rugged Castle Mountains of Southwest-Central Montana, a working cattle ranch since the 1880s. The operation spans 3,000 acres of private land with thousands of adjoining National Forest, offering serious hunters access to elk, deer, moose, antelope, and more without the overhead of guided hunts.

The Castle Mountains and surrounding wilderness hold:

• •Elk and Deer - Primary game species, DIY or archery
• •Antelope - Seasonal opportunity
• •Upland Game - Grouse and other birds
• •Fishing - Cutthroat trout in glacial lake, brook trout in creeks

Rising to 8,500 feet, the Castle Mountains also hold black bears, mountain lions, moose, marmots, beaver, eagles, hawks, and owls. In 2010, a transitory grizzly was sighted 5-10 miles away—the only recorded sighting in over 80 years.

You'll stay in a completely refurbished, fully modernized 120-year-old ranch homestead cabin located a secluded half-mile from the main ranch. It's designed for self-sufficient hunters—you manage your own schedule, your own hunts, your own pace.

Beyond hunting season, the ranch offers hiking, wildlife photography, bird watching, fishing, and backcountry camping across thousands of acres of pristine mountain terrain.

• •1.5 hours from Helena and Bozeman
• •1.5-2 hours from upper Missouri River headwaters (Jefferson, Madison, Gallatin)
• •2 hours from Yellowstone Park
• •Adjacent to the Crazy Mountains and near the Elkhorn, Big Belt, and Little Belt ranges

No pets or children under 12 years of age. Initial contact via email ([email protected]) recommended—cell coverage is inconsistent.