140–190″
Trophy score range — character bucks of every shape
$10k
1 hunter, 1 guide · 3–4 days · up to 200 SCI
$9.5k
2 hunters, 1 guide · per hunter · 3–4 days
Late Nov—Dec
When the rut is done and the careful bucks are still on the ground
The Post-Rut
Swamps, wooded terrain, character bucks.
On our Post-Rut Hunt, clients search the swamps and wooded terrain for mature whitetail bucks that don’t meet the high genetic standards for the future breeding of our Legends herd.
As whitetails do, these bucks come in all shapes and sizes. Some are tall, some are heavy, some are wide, some are laden with points — but all have great character offering a classic representation of the species. These hunts present a great opportunity to enjoy the Legends Ranch experience at a different pace.
The Post-Rut experience.
Six elements of the Post-Rut week — pricing on request, please call or email for season availability.
01
Character bucks 140-190″
Mature trophies of every shape — tall, heavy, wide, point-laden — full of character.
02
1-on-1 experienced guide
A guide who reads the wind, the swamp edges, and the post-rut behavior.
03
Legends food & drink
The kitchen runs the same standard whether it’s Presidential or Post-Rut.
04
In-house trophy photography
Field photography included with every hunt — ready for framing.
05
4-night accommodations
Northern rustic lodge — your private en-suite room for the week.
06
Airport pickup & return
From Grand Rapids (GRR). We handle door-to-door.
Film · Post-Rut
A Post-Rut week, filmed.
Watch the slow art of the Post-Rut Hunt — the patient sit, the careful approach, the moment when patience pays.
Legends Ranch – Management Hunt
Booking inquiry · 2026 Post-Rut Season
December calendar opens early.
Many of our Post-Rut hunters are returning Presidential clients booking a second week. Reach out for availability.
Other seasons.
Five more hunts on the Legends calendar.
Presidential Whitetail
Our flagship hunt. Choice of multiple 200-plus-inch trophies in their prime, guided by the team that put Legends on the SCI record books.
Rut Hunt
Mature bucks on their feet at all hours. The most action-filled week on the Legends calendar — bring extra batteries.
Turkey Hunts
A long-bearded gobbler, a strut zone you can almost reach out and touch, and a ranch that's at its loveliest in May.