Buffalo County is known as part of the Driftless area, with extremely varied topography consisting of high ridges, long narrow valleys, and areas of steeply sloping land in between. Bluffs rise above the river bottoms by 500 feet in some areas. Only a small corridor along the Mississippi River was ever glaciated, where terraces have been formed from glacial melt water deposits. The lack of glaciers in Buffalo County, Wisconsin has left an abundance of minerals in the farm land. In addition to the minerals, the topography has made it challenging for hunters for consistent wind, This is why Buffalo County has been famous for those rack growing monster trophy whitetails.
Starts by waking up to that good old alarm clock annoying you like crazy and wondering why you have to get up so early. A quick scent free shower wakes you up and gets you motivated to get out to the deer stand, but first you can mow down a continental breakfast. Startled by the knock of the hunting guide on the door, you ready yourself for the deep woods of Buffalo County. The guide hands you your sack lunch for the day filled with Prime Rib and Lobster…Come on! You didn’t think that was going to really happen, did you? Actually, we provide some great sandwiches, snack, and drink.
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The guide will take you to your stand or very close to it. Then you wait for that crunching of leaves coming to you, your heart starts pounding, your hands start trembling and find out it's only a squirrel finding its first nut of the day. Now that you're prepared and trying to calm down, you wait for that buck of a lifetime. If you don’t see or harvest one you would like to take, your guide picks you up at the end of your hunt. You then head back to a great meal provided by our head chef or we go out on the town for some great dining.
NEW! in 2024!!!
For the first time in RRO history we are opening for 5 days on opening weekend of the 2024 archery season. We will be taking 8-10 clients only! However we will be reducing the number of RIFLE hunters to offset the pressure and also to protect some of our younger deer from RIFLE hunters. Opening weekend HUNTS will be evening only but will be able to purchase guided fishing trips with either Jarrad or Jordan for walleye and perch on the Mississippi River. If we catch abundance of fish we will even fry them up for dinner.
Our WI Archery season typically runs from the third weekend in September through the second weekend in November with the Rut starting around the end of October. Our Rifle season starts the weekend before Thanksgiving and normally is 9 days long. Our Muzzleloader season starts the day after Rifle season.
NEW! in 2024!!!
For the first time in RRO history we are opening for 5 days on opening weekend of the 2024 archery season. We will be taking 8-10 clients only! However we will be reducing the number of RIFLE hunters to offset the pressure and also to protect some of our younger deer from RIFLE hunters. Opening weekend HUNTS will be evening only but will be able to purchase guided fishing trips with either Jarrad or Jordan for walleye and perch on the Mississippi River. If we catch abundance of fish we will even fry them up for dinner.
Rutting Ridge Outfitter rut hunts don't start til October 19 and end around the week of November 12. This lets the pressure on all the land to be kept very low. All hunts are all days sits. We want you to be in your stand when that buck of a lifetime is chasing that doe right by you, and you are able to harvest that dream buck. You will be shocked at the movement and kills that happen midday.
Hunting license is over-the-counter. You can purchase your license on the phone and on the internet: Wisconsin DNR. Check with the Wisconsin DNR for the latest season dates, fees and hunting rules. You may have your license mailed to you or to us. We will hold license for you until you arrive. First time hunters to Wisconsin is only $79 vs $160.
NEW! in 2024!!!
For the first time in RRO history we are opening for 5 days on opening weekend of the 2024 archery season. We will be only taking 8-10 clients only! However we will be reducing the number of RIFLE hunters to offset the pressure and also to protect some of our younger deer from RIFLE hunters. Opening weekend HUNTS will be evening only but will be able to purchase guided fishing trips with either Jarrad or Jordan for walleye and perch on the Mississippi River. If we catch abundance of fish we will even fry them up for dinner.
Our "All-Inclusive" and “The Bone Collector Hunt” Whitetail Hunts were created for the sole purpose of providing the hunter with a high quality hunting experience. All of the Guides are hunters and know the habits and patterns of the deer and know what it takes to get you close enough for that shot of a lifetime.
3 or 5 Days of hunting with either Muzzleloader, Rifle or Archery seasons. Hunt does not include meals and Lodging.
3 or 5 Days of hunting with either Muzzleloader, Rifle or Archery seasons. Guides take you to your stand for that chance of lifetime. Lodging and Meals provided. If you don’t harvest a whitetail come back or stay a couple extra days to continue your quest.
Deposits are non-refundable but can be transfered to the next year.
HUNTERS WILL NEED PROVIDE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION PRIOR TO HUNTING
Hunt October/ November to you kill with direction of one our guides. Bone Collector hunts don't start until around OCT 19th and ends around November 12th. THAT COULD BE 24 DAYS PLUS OF HUNTING!!!! All stands placed and guide will advise you of your best stand for the day. Wisconsin laws apply. Limited to 1 buck with bow and 1 with gun. Lodging provided. Meals provided when other hunters are in camp and camp cook is on duty. HUNT ALMOST ALL SEASON AND CHEAPER THAN HAVING YOUR OWN LEASE IN BUFFALO COUNTY!
Jarrad is a licensed Real Estate Agent in WI. Let Jarrad show you your next dream property. Jarrad was born and raised in Buffalo County, WI so he know what good land looks like. This is why he has excelled in having his clients harvest big bucks time after time.
Rutting Ridge Outfitters, LLC also offers video recording of your hunt. Let us video your hunt and to capture your Trophy Buck of a lifetime. See our Video page of samples of hunts we have done. Filming rate is $250/per day.
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Read what our clients have to say about Rutting Ridge Outfitters and their experiences. Or stay tuned to our field and fishing reports to see what the action is and possibly learn a thing or two about with tips from our pro-staff.
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