Wildlife at Petty Creek Mountain Ranch

Experience Montana’s untamed beauty—right outside your door.

At Petty Creek, nature is more than a backdrop—it’s part of your stay. Whether you're sipping coffee at sunrise or hiking through the pines, you might cross paths with the creatures who call this land home.

Petty Creek Mountain Ranch is connected to Lolo National Forest on all four sides of the spanning 710 acres. We are privileged to be able to see BigHorn Sheep Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk (Wapiti), Black Bear (Black, Cinnamon, and Blonde), Wolf, Pine Squirrel, Otter, Skunk, Turkey’s, Owls, Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles and more. The Lore in the Canyon still has a looking for Bigfoot (Sasquatch) as recorded in 1941.

Graceful Grazers

Whitetail and mule deer are frequent visitors. In fall, elk herds bugle across the hills, creating a wild symphony you’ll never forget.