Welcome to Hogsback Ranch whitetail deer breeding program and trophy hunting preserve. We are located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, near the city of Gilman. Our family owned and operated ranch has been breeding quality whitetails since 2000. Hogsback Ranch's breeding and artifical insemination operation moved to it's current location in April of 2005. Our hunting preserve specializes in providing quality, trophy whitetail hunting opportunities with fully-guided, all-inclusive hunts.
At Hogsback Ranch, we take great pride in providing our customers with world class genetics. We offer does, fawns, breeder bucks and semen for sale throughout the breeding season.
The name Hogsback Ranch comes from a land feature on the ranch that has been called the Hogsback ever since we can remember. A "hogsback" is a ridge of land having steep slopes at the sides and a sharp crest. Yes, it is a real word!
Hogsback Ranch is currently booking hunts for the September 1 through January 15 season. All packages include a three day hunt, three night lodging and meals. Limited space, contact Hogsback Ranch today!
Breeding & Genetics
The Hogsback Ranch, located near Gilman, Wisconsin, consists of 11 breeding pens on 20 acres of land including a handling corral and facility. We designed this operation and facility to improve the handling capabilities of whitetails. This in turn promotes higher quality of genetics with less stress and better health of the animals with annual vaccinations.
At Hogsback Ranch, we have been refining our genetics using artificial insemination since 2000. The possibilities when utilizing artificial breeding are endless. We take great pride in providing our customers with world class genetics. We offer does, fawns, breeder bucks and semen for sale throughout the breeding season.
Deer Ingineering
The Hogsback Ranch has been breeding quality whitetails since 2000. We started out with a few does and now through breeding/purchasing the best genetics available we have over 100 whitetails.
Our breeding does all have a minimum one generation of 200" genetics behind them. With most of them being two to ten generations of 200" stock. We have consistently upgraded our doe genetics to stack as many generations of 200" genetics behind them as possible and now we are beginning to stack 300" genetics on top of that.
At Hogsback Ranch, we have consistently improved our conception rates year after year and are now getting rates of 75% or better. We have added genetics from Tonto 254 2/8", Lakota , Pretty Boy Flloyd, Dreamcatcher 302", Max Thrust 193" at 2 years, Out of Bounds, P.C. Brutus 192", Peach 226 1/2", Big Guy 264", Undertaker 215" at 3 years, MO Thunder, Matrix, G.B. Magic and more of the world's top breeder bucks.
We are proud to introduce Max Thrust. In 2007, at the age of one, he reached an incredible 171" and in 2008 at two years, 193" and 20 points. Max Thrust is co-owned with Roger & Laurie Pietrowski of Independence Ranch. Watch for great things from this buck!
Thophy Whitetail HuntingHogsback Ranch offers fully guided, all-inclusive trophy whitetail deer hunting at our exclusive preserve in Northern Wisconsin. Our family owned preserve specializes in providing a quality hunting experience you will never forget with modern lodging and amenities. Your hunt is sure to be an experience you will never forget!

Hogsback Ranch provides you with the best hunting experience through our dedication of genetic excellence and animal health. The bucks you will see will range from 130" to well over 200" with body weights up to 300 lbs. These animals are no accident. They are a creation of time, genetics, and proper management. Scroll down for more information and our photo galleries.
At Hogsback Ranch, get the all-around hunting experience. Along with your trophy whitetail hunt, we offer pheasant hunting, duck hunting, and trap or skeet shooting. Rent our lodge for a black bear or bobcat hunt or just to enjoy the trails of the Chequamegon National Forest. Incredible opportunities are awaiting at Hogsback Ranch.
Hunt our beautiful preserve from your choice of elevated stands, ground blinds and tree stands. Enjoy the thrill as you watch trophy bucks in their natural habitat. Watch as grunt calls and rattling techniques drive ‘em crazy. Take your buck with rifle, muzzleloader or bow. You’re in the action at Hogsback Ranch!