FIELD DRESSING AND QUARTERING
If you would like to field dress your game or even hike it out with a frame pack, help will be available if you need it. If you would like us to do all the work, no problem that’s what we are here for. We want your hunt to be enjoyed and memorable, so whatever we can do to make your hunt your best ever, you just let us know.
GUNS/ARCHERY
Even though traveling securities have changed dramatically, we are fortunate that the restrictions and rules regarding air travels with guns haven’t changed much in a couple decades. Requirements are a hard gun case with locks, unloaded gun and check in at the travel counter. Ammo can be in the case, BUT NOT in the gun. It’s usually easier to pick up ammo at your final destination and not worry about traveling with it. We recommend locking your gun case with FAA approved locks, so the each airline could unlock the case and check if needed. If you don’t want to travel with your gun, let us know, we could provide one for you. You can hunt with a bow, muzzle loader, riffle or handgun at the ranch.
OUR HUNTING CABIN
A fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove, microwave, pans, utensils and dishware. If you would like to bring your favorite foods or snacks, you are welcome to do so. We try to keep the fridge stocked with refreshments and snacks, fruit and chips on hand also. Beds and bedding for 10 people. Full Bath with large sink, shower and even a washer and dryer. A phone is provided for your use and there is no cost for any of your national calls. Your family or friends can contact you at this phone anytime. The telephone number is posted on the phone in the cabin also. We have a TV, with DVD Player, VCR Player and Satellite Dish. A nice outdoor deck for bar-b-q, lounging or picture taking. It also has a nice mudroom entry, which helps keep the cabin clean. There are many places where you can photograph elk from the cabin and enjoy their majestic bugles, best and safest place is the deck outside the cabin.
COMMUNICATIONS
Cell phones don’t always work out in the hunting areas. They will work on high hills and away from trees. If you want to bring radios to keep in contact with your fellow hunters, feel free. We try to keep some available for safety purposes also. There is a phone in the hunters’ cabin that can be used at your convenience.
WEATHER
Our hunts run from September (fall) through March (winter). It’s best to watch weather reports or call us for weather patterns. December through March is our winter time. Temperatures are usually cooler in the morning and warmer during the day. To best prepare for changing climate, call us and we’ll keep you up to date on weather forecasts.
GEAR
We want your hunt to be comfortable and memorable. If you forget any needed gear, let us know and we’ll do our best to help you out. It’s best to bring extra cloths, but we have a washer and dryer in the hunting cabin, if needed. You might want to pack for both dry and wet (rain) weather.
CAMERAS & VIDEO CAMERAS
You will want to bring a camera. There is many animals and beautiful scenery in Long Prairie. You will want to take these memories home with you. We will take pictures of you with your camera after your hunt if you would like or we can use one of ours.
REFERENCES
If you would like to contact some of our customers who have hunted McCoy Elk Ranch, let us know. We have a list of references we can email, fax or mail you.
DIRECTIONS
McCoy Elk Ranch is located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. About 2 hours Northwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Take hwy #94 west through St. Cloud to Hwy#71 North to Long Prairie, then turn right (east) on Hwy#27. At 295th Avenue turn right (south) to Grosbeak, then turn left. Our ranch will be on the right hand side of Grosbeak. Our address is 30423 Grosbeak Road Long Prairie, Minnesota 56347
OUR CONTACT INFORMATION
When you leave home, please leave these numbers with your family, so they can contact you if they need to.
McCoy Elk Ranch Toll Free Line (866)806-7973
McCoy Elk Ranch (320)732-2546
Tom’s McCoy’s Cellular Phone (320)469-0993
McCoy Elk Ranch Guest Cabin Phone (320)732-2788
