Wildlife

The heart of the Chico Basin Ranch is the rich wildlife habitat that encompasses meandering creek bottoms, pools of water, groves of trees and the vast expanses of prairie. The Chico supports one of the highest densities of pronghorn antelope in North America, as well as mule deer, coyotes, prairie dogs, badgers, eagles and other raptors, waterfowl, dove, quail, and more than 200 recorded species of migratory birds. The diversity and abundance of the wildlife on the Chico Basin Ranch provide opportunities for unique photography and viewing experiences.

We believe that all plant and animal life that makes its home on the Chico is precious and its long term health is critical to the viability of our business, the ecosystem which supports it and the people who live the ranch. Throughout your stay, you will be surrounded by wildlife going about their lives undisturbed. Watch the deer move from their feeding areas into the shade of a cottonwood grove for their mid-morning nap, or stalk an antelope for that perfect picture. Fall asleep and awaken to the calls of the coyote and the songs of the variety of birds as they migrate through the ranch.