Water buffalo, mountain goats and antelopes — oh my!
These are just some of the animals found at Ross Hammock Ranch in Florida, a spread located two hours northwest of Orlando and 5 miles from the sprawling saltwater flats of the Gulf of Mexico.
It’s now listed for sale, asking $9.9 million.
Located in Inglis, the property is on 1,218 acres and has cemented its status as one of the premier exotic game hunting operations in the state of Florida, particularly for bowhunting.
Hunters can practice their skills at the standing range.
Additionally, the ranch features a rifle range with plates extending up to 200 yards, catering to a diverse range of hunting preferences. This unique set-up ensures that hunters can hone their skills before embarking on their quest for prized game.
On the property is a main lodge — a cypress log cabin — with five bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, a sports bar, a billiards room and a media room.
Amenities also include a fire pit and a fully stocked bar.
The second lodge is a more rustic two-story cypress log cabin with three bedrooms and two baths built in the 1990s.
With over 20 miles of improved internal logging roads and trails, hunters can engage in spot-and-stalk pursuits — or choose to hunt from existing shooting blinds, houses or elevated tree stands.
The ranch encompasses over 1,200 acres. Saunders Real Estate
The observation tower. Saunders Real Estate
The main lodge. Saunders Real Estate
Taxidermy is seen throughout the home. Saunders Real Estate
The living room. Saunders Real Estate
The shooting range. Saunders Real EstateThis area is well known as the “Florida Nature Coast” with access to commercial airports in Tampa or Orlando — or the private airport in Crystal River, just 15 minutes away.
“Since the hunting retreat opened several decades ago, the mission has remained the same – For guests to experience the finest hunting and hospitality in Florida,” the listing notes. “This includes the option to hunt either native game, exotic game, or both!”
Native species to be found on the ranch include white-tailed deer, Osceola turkey, wild hog, alligators and more.
Over 20 years ago, breeding stock of exotic game was introduced to include blackbuck antelope, axis deer, elk, bison, and various species of rams and mountain goats.
Trent Saunders with SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler Real Estate holds the listing.
“Ross Hammock Ranch (RHR) is a beautiful, unique, turn-key exotic game hunting ranch that has been meticulously maintained for over 20 years,” Saunders told The Post.
“This high-fenced property offers an unparalleled bowhunting experience, along with a rifle range and a range of hunting options.”
