Hunt Your
Legend.
The finest hunting lodge in North America
4
of the top ten SCI estate whitetail records taken on these grounds
83%
of our guests return to hunt with us again
27
years of stewardship under one family of whitetail obsessives
2,000+
acres of pasture, hardwoods and managed habitat in Newaygo County
Presidential Hunt · Bitely, MI
Welcome to the ranch
A whitetail destination, not an outfitter listing.
Legends Ranch offers all the comforts of the modern world alongside the warmth that can only be felt in a northern rustic lodge. Our private chef and dedicated crew make sure your stay is one to remember — because the hunt is only half the experience.
Hunt your dream whitetail on one of our world-class Presidential Hunts where you’ll have your choice of numerous 200-plus-inch trophies, in the company of fellow whitetail enthusiasts who return year after year for the Legends standard.
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Why hunt at Legends Ranch?
Five minutes of grounds, lodge, hunts and the people who make Legends what it is. Watch the brand anthem, then call the ranch.
The Hunts.
Six distinct seasons, one standard. From Presidential trophy hunts that produce over 200-inch class bucks to the Purple Heart Hunt for wounded veterans, every hunt is run with the same level of care.
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.
Post-Rut Hunt
When the woods quiet and the survivors get careful. A hunter's hunt — measured, deliberate, often the most rewarding week of the year.
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.
Youth Challenge
The Youth Challenge Hunt creates unforgettable outdoor experiences for disabled youth through patient mentorship, guided hunts, and meaningful time at Legends Ranch.
Purple Heart Hunt
In honor of Billy Rae Parnell. Our annual hunt for wounded veterans — entirely sponsored, by invitation, run with the deepest respect.
The grounds, the lodge, the studio, the wildlife center.
Four spaces, one ranch. Each part of the property earns its place in the experience — wander them in any order.
01 / The Lodge
Built for, Unforgettable Experience
Hand-built rustic lodge. Plated dinners. Fireplace conversation that goes long into the night.
02 / Wildlife Center
A mission focused on education & conservation.
SCI-class mounts from across the world. Where the team studies what excellence looks like.
03 / The Studio
In-house taxidermy.
Your trophy never leaves the property. Mounted on-site by craftsmen whose work has earned national awards.
04 / The Grounds
2,000+ managed acres.
Pastures, hardwoods, food plots, ponds and a stewardship program that’s been running for nearly three decades.
Long Range Shooting center
Precision Built Through Experience
Our partner program at longrangelr.com runs precision rifle courses on the same Newaygo terrain. Steel out to a thousand yards, professional instruction by James Eagleman, small classes. Book directly with the long-range team.
Stay · Corporate Groups
Take the team out of the boardroom.
Legends hosts corporate retreats, client hunts, and incentive trips for groups who’ve outgrown the resort circuit. Private use of the lodge, fully catered, with hunts sized to your party.
10–24 guests
Full lodge buyout capacity
1.5 hours
From Grand Rapids · GRR
Private chef
Three meals a day, plated
End–to–end
Lodging, hunts, transport, taxidermy
Recent trophies.
2025 Season
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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