Wlhunting

Wade Lemon Hunting partners with premium private estates and ranches to deliver guided trophy hunts for serious hunters. Based out of Utah with operations spanning South Dakota, Sonora, Kamchatka, and Africa, they've built a reputation for matching hunters with world-class animals and knowledgeable guides.

Their flagship mule deer hunts operate at Sunrise Ranch in the Black Hills, just 1.5 hours from Rapid City airport. The ranch spans over 9 miles of pinyon canyons and drainages—prime habitat where mature deer reach their genetic potential. During the 2023 season, they harvested a world record estate non-typical mule deer scoring 309 inches with a 60-inch mass and 43-inch width, the heaviest mule deer on record.

Hunts run mid-September through November and accommodate both groups and single hunters across all trophy size ranges.

Domestic Species: - Mule Deer (estate and free-range) - Whitetail Deer - Elk - Buffalo - Mountain Lion - Black Bear

International Destinations: - Sonora (Coues Deer, Desert Bighorn, Free-range mule deer) - Kamchatka (Brown bear, moose, snow sheep) - Africa (Leopard, lion, buffalo)

"I have been hunting with Wade Lemon Hunting for 5 seasons. We have harvested some really nice trophies. The team of guides they have are really excellent, they are very knowledgeable and passionate about trophy quality and hunt hard to give you the best hunting experience possible." — Ted F.

Their guides invest year-round in locating trophy animals and accessing limited/restricted tags. Client testimonials consistently highlight guide quality, work ethic, and trophy results. The operation prioritizes mature animal management and genetic potential—their South Dakota record buck exemplifies this approach.