Cottonwood Canyon Ranch represents a rare opportunity to own one of the most storied hunting and recreational properties along Montana’s Yellowstone River. The ranch’s hunting legacy was established under former owner Jackie Bushman and showcased on Buckmasters TV for decades. During that time, the property produced more than 150 Pope and Young and Boone and Crockett bucks—a remarkable record built through over 35 years of careful stewardship, disciplined harvest guidelines, thoughtful habitat management, and an intimate understanding of how wildlife moves throughout the ranch.

That history is reflected in the ranch’s extensive network of established tree stands and box blinds. Stand and blind locations have been refined over more than three decades of hunting by some of the most accomplished hunters to step foot on the property. Years of experience, observation, and successful hunts have gone into determining where and how to hunt the ranch effectively. Numerous hunts filmed for nationally televised programs on the Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel have taken place on the property, adding another chapter to Cottonwood Canyon Ranch’s nationally recognized hunting heritage. For the next owner, this represents an incredible head start—the hunting infrastructure, knowledge, and history have already been established and perfected over decades.

While Cottonwood Canyon Ranch is renowned for its history of Pope and Young as well as Boone and Crockett whitetails, its wildlife diversity is one of the qualities that truly sets it apart. Few properties offer such a complete representation of Montana’s wildlife in one setting. Trophy whitetail and mule deer inhabit the river bottoms and surrounding country, while antelope utilize the more open portions of the ranch. Elk are present, moose frequently travel the Yellowstone River corridor, black bears are found in the area, and even bighorn sheep make occasional appearances.

The ranch is equally impressive for its extraordinary upland bird hunting. Healthy populations of sharp-tailed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, and Hungarian partridge provide a variety of wingshooting opportunities across the ranch, while wild turkey are also very abundant and offer strong hunting opportunities. The Yellowstone River, associated wetlands, river islands, ponds, and agricultural ground create excellent habitat for ducks, geese, and other migratory waterfowl. From big game and predators to upland birds, turkeys, and waterfowl, Cottonwood Canyon Ranch offers an extraordinary cross-section of the hunting and wildlife experiences Montana is known for.

At the heart of the ranch is the Yellowstone River. Miles of river frontage provide excellent fishing while creating the bedding cover, sanctuary, food sources, and natural travel corridors that have made Cottonwood Canyon Ranch famous for mature whitetails. Towering cottonwoods, dense native grasses, river islands, agricultural fields, and heavily traveled game trails create an incredibly diverse habitat mosaic. The river corridor serves as a natural highway for wildlife and is a major reason the ranch supports such an impressive variety and density of game.

Cottonwood Canyon Ranch offers an outstanding hunting experience for everyone, from a first-time hunter to the most accomplished sportsman. Its combination of abundant game, varied terrain, established hunting infrastructure, nationally recognized history, and carefully managed habitat provides opportunities capable of challenging experienced hunters while allowing newcomers and family members to enjoy an authentic and rewarding Montana hunt.

The property is equally appealing to family members and guests who may not hunt. The river bottoms offer exceptional shed hunting each spring, while the Yellowstone River frontage provides opportunities to search for Montana agates. Fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, exploring the river islands, and simply enjoying the privacy and natural beauty of the Yellowstone River corridor make the ranch a true four-season recreational retreat.

In addition to its recreational attributes, Cottonwood Canyon Ranch includes productive agricultural ground supported by pivot irrigation, with a new pump recently purchased for the pivot system. The property also benefits from approximately 525± acres of adjoining State lands, further expanding its usable acreage and overall versatility.

Cottonwood Canyon Ranch is truly ready to hunt, fish, explore, and enjoy. More than three decades of intensive wildlife management and hunting experience have created something that cannot simply be replicated overnight. With its extraordinary diversity of wildlife, established tree stands and box blinds, productive agricultural land, miles of Yellowstone River frontage, exceptional sporting opportunities, and nationally recognized hunting legacy, Cottonwood Canyon Ranch offers the next owner an opportunity to carry forward one of Montana’s remarkable hunting traditions.