My dad (76) and I (51) are going on a trip to South Dakota, southern Wyoming, and Colorado during August to relive old memories and just have some fun hanging out together.

Last year we went elk hunting. Next year we are going to Africa. This year we would like to try hunting Buffalo. We are looking for an inexpensive place to do some Buffalo hunting in any of these states during the end of August. We are basically meat hunters and want a simple hunt with friendly people who know a lot about these majestic animals. We are not looking for a trophy hunt or some arduous and/or complicated adventure.

If the hunt takes several days, that is ok. Our needs are simple... clean/comfortable accommodations, good food, good coffee and friendly conversation. :-)

If you know of place that fits the above and that you are willing to recommend, please let me know.

Thanks,

Sherrill Philip

Go to the Triple U ranch near Pierre SD. It was where Dances with Wolves was filmed and will give you an authentic atmosphere and comfortable stay.

http://www.cabelas.com/trips-0...bison_triu.jsp.shtml

Also see my previous post for pictures

http://forums.accuratereloadin...=168101318#168101318

Allen,

That is a great writeup. The hunt looked like it would be a lot of fun.

I sent them an email to see if they can schedule a hunt during August.

We shall see.

Thanks for the information.

Sherrill

(Edited for poor english) :-)

you have a pm

Be careful.....

http://forums.accuratereloadin...rums/a/frm/f/3411043

Sherrill,
A lot of the ranches don't even take on clients for a buff hunt until end of October at the earliest, most hunts are conducted Dec-Feb, best of luck.

I've also hunted bison on the triple u ranch near pierre, s.d. and would highly recommend it.

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Originally posted by Sherrill Philip Neese:
My dad (76) and I (51) are going on a trip to South Dakota, southern Wyoming, and Colorado during August to relive old memories and just have some fun hanging out together.

Last year we went elk hunting. Next year we are going to Africa. This year we would like to try hunting Buffalo. We are looking for an inexpensive place to do some Buffalo hunting in any of these states during the end of August. We are basically meat hunters and want a simple hunt with friendly people who know a lot about these majestic animals. We are not looking for a trophy hunt or some arduous and/or complicated adventure.

If the hunt takes several days, that is ok. Our needs are simple... clean/comfortable accommodations, good food, good coffee and friendly conversation. :-)

If you know of place that fits the above and that you are willing to recommend, please let me know.

Thanks,

Sherrill Philip

I subscribed to a cabellas trophy bison hunt and learned the old bulls are only good for burger that doesn't taste that good.Friends of mine only shoot bulls less than 2.5 years or cows for the best eating.

Been there, done that. The problem you will encounter is the August date. Once the buffalo is shot, there is a mad dash to get it shipped to the locker plant before there is any meat loss. We did this in October weather, which was hot. I cannot imagine trying to do it in August. Most outfitters want to hunt these Buf in Nov, Dec, and Jan because of the cold weather and also because the buf are haired out better in the cold weather.

Good luck with August.

Hello!

Sorry to take so long with my reply, but, to make a long story short, my dad and I had to do A LOT of "coordinating" with our respective households to make the hunt happen. What we thought would be a simple trip turned out to be a tad "complicated". However, we prevailed and we are now going on a meat hunt at the Triple U ranch on 26 August. Life is good!

I talked with Kaye and she was very nice to deal with. We had to change the date three times, due to "coordinating", but she didn't blink an eye. I really appreciated her understanding. Anyway, we are going to get a tour of the ranch, have the hunt for a young bull or a cow, help with dealing with the animal, watch how they deal with everything, drink coffee and talk buffalo. This is definitely looking to be a good time.

After we get done with the hunt, we get another nights lodging and then it is off to Colorado for some touring and hanging out with the buds at Elk Camp. Life is good!

Thanks everybody for your help and information!

Sherrill Philip