Wild Country Outfitters

Wild Country Outfitters manages one of the region's most substantial private hunting operations on a sprawling 230,000-acre ranch in Northern Utah. The operation focuses on two core offerings: big game hunts and fly fishing experiences, both built around conservation principles and sustainable wildlife management.

The ranch specializes in four major species:

• •Rocky Mountain Elk - including archery hunts
• •Trophy Mule Deer - rifle and archery
• •Shiras Moose - limited tags available
• •Pronghorn - archery and rifle hunts

All hunts follow fair-chase principles. The guides emphasize patience and animal behavior—understanding patterns and habits rather than rushing the kill. When harvest time comes, every animal is taken down humanely with proper respect for the resource.

Wild Country Inc. partners with corporations, private businesses, and family groups in a conservation-focused lease arrangement. Lease holders can:

• •Bring guests for fall hunts
• •Fish the ranch's ponds and creeks during allocated seasons (April through November)
• •Use the lodge for retreats, family getaways, and corporate events
• •Access diverse terrain from easily-accessible areas to remote 5-10 mile hiking experiences

Stillwater (Lakes & Ponds)

Nine pristine high-elevation lakes and ponds hold trophy rainbow trout that fight hard and jump high. These healthy, strong fish are catch-and-release only with single barbless hooks.

• •Best fishing: Late April through June, then August 20 through early November
• •Methods: Drift boat, pontoon, float tube, or shore fishing
• •Tippet recommendations: 1x-2x fluorocarbon (9+ lb test)

Freestone Mountain Streams

Four pristine creeks hold native Bonneville cutthroat and cuttbow hybrids. Some sections run alongside the main road for easy access; remote areas offer full-day experiences with 5-10 miles of hiking.

• •Peak season: End of May through fall
• •Notable: Lower sections produce mid-20-inch cutthroats in May-June
• •Method: Dry fly on wet wading days
• •Tippet: Down to 4x-5x for streams

Tailwater River Section

A 2-mile private tailwater meanders through irrigated farmland. Brown trout dominate here—fish that see minimal pressure and eagerly take nymphs, foam dries, and streamers.

• •Fly fishing only, barbless hooks
• •Also holds cutthroats and rainbows
• •Can fish this section all day

Wild Country's team includes experienced professionals led by Dave Dingman, who grew up hunting and fishing in Oregon and Northern Utah alongside his father. The guide roster includes 30+ experienced professionals, from long-time outfitters to archery specialists. Emphasis is placed on patience, safety, and helping clients succeed beyond what they thought possible.

The best trait a sportsman can have is patience. Let the animal tell its story so you can understand it through its patterns and habits.

This philosophy drives every hunt and fishing trip. Conservation isn't lip service—it's embedded in how they manage the ranch, select hunters, and work with wildlife. Professional guides mentor clients rather than just execute a transaction.

• •Lodge available for groups, retreats, and family getaways
• •Hell Canyon facility for overnight stays
• •Professional guiding available or DIY options for lease groups
• •Archery hunt programs (photos available via Instagram)
• •Texas Cast & Blast program for combined hunting/fishing experiences