THE PURSUIT STARTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL GENETICS.
EXPERIENCE ARTESIAN
THE PURSUIT STARTS WITH EXCEPTIONAL GENETICS.
Remarkable Animals. Authentic Experience. Private by Design. Distinctly Artesian.
A private Central Alberta hunting experience built on an established breeding program, mature animals and thoughtful hospitality from arrival through departure.
ALBERTA’S FIRST LICENSED BIG GAME HUNTING PRESERVE
TROPHY CLASSES
FIND your CLASS OF EXTRAORDINARY.
From proven, mature bulls to rare, record-caliber trophies, every class reflects the depth of the established Artesian breeding program. Because the elk came first, guests are hunting a proven foundation of premium genetics. The herd is deliberately managed for the traits serious hunters notice most: clean frames, strong antler character, and mature body size. Exceptional starts long before the hunt.
FIND your CLASS OF EXTRAORDINARY.
HERITAGE
300-350
Typical Gross Score
LEGACY
351-400
Typical Gross Score
LEGEND
401-425
Typical Gross Score
MONARCH
426-500
Typical Gross Score
CROWN
501+
Typical Gross Score
THE ARTESIAN SIGNATURE
HAND-SELECTED. DISTINCTLY ARTESIAN.
Chosen for more than score alone. Character, frame, mass and presence set the bulls apart.
CHOSE YOUR SEASON
Three distinct ways to experience the preserve.
BULLS IN VELVET | LATE SUMMER
Long days cast a warm glow over the lush, green landscape of the Blindman Valley. Powerful bulls carrying heavy, velvet-covered antlers move quietly through the timber. It is a season of steady growth and patient pursuit, where careful observation brings remarkable animals into view.
ANTLERS IN VELVET. A TROPHY BEYOND THE ORDINARY.
PEAK RUT SEASON | FALL
Golden aspens frame the Blindman Valley as a bull’s bugle breaks the morning silence. Frost sharpens the air, and the rut brings powerful bulls into motion. Every call commands attention, drawing hunters into the intensity of an Alberta autumn.
A HAUNTING BUGLE BREAKS THE SILENCE, THE PURSUIT BEGINS.
LATE SEASON HUNTS | WINTER
Snow blankets the rolling terrain of the Blindman Valley, opening long sightlines through the bare aspens and dark evergreens. Mature, hard-antlered bulls move through the winter cover. The pace is deliberate, rewarding patience, careful tracking and a readiness for the cold.
WHEN WINTER SETTLES IN, PATIENCE GUIDES. DETERMINATION DELIVERS.
MORE TO PURSUE
Bison, whitetail, management bulls and cow elk may be available by inquiry
THE BIG GAME PRESERVE
PURPOSE-BUILT FOR A Hunt TO REMEMBER.
01
Natural Habitat
Rolling terrain, open sightlines, aspen and poplar groves, evergreens, tall slough grass, dense cover, creeks and wetlands.
02
Authentic Experience
Real pursuit, careful preparation and experienced guidance shaped around the conditions, the animal and the hunter.
03
Private by Design
One group at a time, personal attention throughout and an unhurried experience shared only with the people you choose.
04
Conveniently Remote
An expansive Central Alberta wilderness conveniently located 1 hour 20 minutes from YEG and 1 hour 45 minutes from YYC.
THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
FOUR DAYS. THREE NIGHTS. THE COMPLETE ARTESIAN EXPERIENCE.
Every detail is considered so you can focus on the pursuit and the people beside you
DAY 01
ARRIVAL & SCOUTING
Arrive early afternoon to settle into camp, meet your hosts, plan the hunt with your guide, sight in your rifle, and prepare your gear. We don't waste daylight. By late afternoon, we are in the field glassing the preserve—and if conditions are right, the pursuit begins on day one.
DAYS 02–03
IN PURSUIT
From first light to the final shadows, spend your days immersed in the hunt alongside your experienced guide, solo or with your group. Whether navigating heavy timber or stalking game trails, we move at a pace that revolves around your preferred style and rhythm.
EACH EVENING
AT CAMP
Return to a premium, wood-floored wall-tent camp featuring wood-stove warmth, hot showers, and homemade meals. Separate tents for sleeping and socializing provide the perfect balance of comfort and camaraderie. Fully connected and powered so you can relax and recharge after a long day.
DAY 04
AFTER THE HUNT
Your harvest is handled with the utmost respect. Complete field dressing, quartering, cooling, and taxidermy preparation are fully included. With the heavy lifting handled, any remaining time can be spent trout fishing or relaxing around the fire before your departure.
ARTESIAN IS AN EXPERIENCE MEANT TO BE SHARED.
Family, friends, clients or a small group with something worth celebrating—private use of the preserve keeps the experience personal from first light to the last evening at camp.
BRING YOUR PEOPLE
THE ELK CAME FIRST. THE BIG GAME PRESERVE IS THE NEXT CHAPTER.
The family’s roots in the Blindman Valley reach back to the late 1800s. Kyle and Pam are the fourth generation to call this land home, with their children now carrying the story into a fifth.
Artesian Elk began in 2017 and earned its reputation through a disciplined breeding program, remarkable genetics and care for every animal. The preserve is the natural evolution of that work: a place where those animals, this landscape and genuine Alberta hospitality come together.
“For us, this is about more than a trophy. It is about the land, the people you share it with and an experience you will remember long after the hunt.”
— Kyle Stephenson, Owner
OUR STORY
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