Unit Buckhorn Ranch (Buckhorn Ranch)

Buckhorn Ranch bucks use a layered habitat system from high sage benches down through canyon country that provides cover and food across the season.

High Sage Benches

Open sage benches adjacent to the ranch boundary hold feeding deer at dawn. Glass from elevated positions before first light, looking for movement across the sage flats.

Pinyon-Juniper Canyon Edges

The canyon edges fringing the Buckhorn Wash area concentrate bucks that use the canyon terrain for escape cover. Look for bucks along the canyon rims in early morning before they retreat to deeper cover.

Wash Bottoms and Seeps

Water seeps and riparian vegetation in the wash bottoms pull deer in warm conditions. Scout these water sources before the season to identify buck use patterns.

The combination of open sage and canyon terrain in Buckhorn Ranch suits a versatile approach — long-range glassing on the benches and close-range stalking in the canyon country.

Sage Bench Glassing

Work the sage benches with quality optics from a vehicle-accessible high point before first light. Evaluate bucks across 500-1,000 yard distances before committing to a foot approach.

Canyon Rim Stalk

When bucks move to the canyon edge, approach from above along the rim using the canyon wall for cover. Wind typically sweeps up the wash — position yourself upwind of the canyon system during the approach.