From the Lodge: The Fall Menu, Reimagined
Chef Marcus has overhauled the fall dining menu at Legends Ranch, leaning into locally sourced venison, seasonal Michigan produce, and old-world techniques that match the lodge's heritage aesthetic.
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Trophy hunt reports, lodge news, conservation work, and dispatches from the woods of Newaygo County.
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Surprise and Pistol Buck — The High Road with Keith Warren
On this episode of The High Road, Keith heads to his favorite place to hunt whitetail in the world — Legends Ranch in Bitely, Michigan. Joined by his fiancée Mary for a special surprise, Keith uses a handgun to take a beautiful monster Michigan buck.
The Wildlife Center: New Acquisitions for 2025
The Legends Ranch Wildlife Center has welcomed several new animals to its educational habitat, including a pair of albino whitetail fawns that will be the centerpiece of the 2025 public tour season.
A Word From Arthur: Why We Built Legends
Arthur Ferguson, founder of Legends Ranch, reflects on 25 years of building the finest whitetail destination in North America — and what drives the lodge's commitment to conservation, habitat, and the hunting tradition.
Long Range LR: 2025 Course Schedule Released
The 2025 Long Range LR course calendar is now live. Precision rifle courses, youth marksmanship clinics, and private group sessions are now booking — with limited slots available for the fall semester.
Welcoming the 2024 Purple Heart Recipients
Legends Ranch was honored to host six Purple Heart recipients for a complimentary hunt this July — a small gesture of gratitude for their service and sacrifice in defense of the United States.
Booking inquiry · 2026 Season
Tell us about the hunt you’ve been imagining.
The 2026 season is filling. Whether it’s a Presidential trip, a corporate buyout, or your kid’s first hunt — call us, and we’ll talk through what’s open and what fits.
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