Flying B Ranch

What Flying B Ranch does

Flying B Ranch is a family-owned luxury outdoor hospitality business founded in 1985 in Kamiah, Idaho. It operates a 14,000 sq ft main lodge with 14 guest rooms and capacity for 20 guests, sited on 5,000 private acres in Lawyer's Canyon and operating under a special use permit that provides access to over 740,000 acres of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests. The business is essentially asset-light in technology terms — no proprietary software, apps, or digital products — with its competitive position grounded in regulated land access, physical infrastructure, and human guide talent rather than technology.

The revenue model is built around all-inclusive, multi-day experiential packages sold direct to consumer via the website and phone. Three core service pillars — wingshooting (upland bird hunting), big game hunting (black bear, whitetail, mule deer, mountain lion, elk, turkey), and fishing (steelhead, cutthroat trout, Chinook salmon, smallmouth bass) — are priced between roughly $4,200 and $11,500 per guest, with corporate entertaining packages and an Orvis-endorsed Wingshooting Guide School as additional revenue streams. Pricing is fully bundled (lodging, meals, guides, dogs, equipment, licenses, processing) and a "multi-year" repeat booking cadence is the norm, with some guests returning for 30+ years.

The go-to-market is direct sales (no third-party resellers) targeting two primary customer segments: high-net-worth individual outdoor enthusiasts and corporate groups (the latter is documented as returning annually for 30+ years). Marketing is content-led across website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, blog/news content, and earned media features (Orvis Hunting and Fishing Podcast, Garden & Gun, Sporting Classics), amplified by three Orvis Wingshooting Lodge of the Year wins (2003, 2014, 2021) and a Shooting Sportsman Endorsed Lodge designation. The business has 11–50 employees and remains private, family-controlled, with no disclosed institutional capital.

Name

Flying B Ranch

Legal name

Flying B Ranch

Website

https://flyingbranch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Flying B Ranch is a family-owned luxury hunting and fishing lodge in Kamiah, Idaho, offering all-inclusive wingshooting, big game, and fishing experiences on 5,000 private acres plus 740,000+ permitted national forest acres to affluent outdoorsmen and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunting and Fishing Lodge Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (1142), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Hunting & Fishing Lodges (Sporting Lodges) (THAGAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Birding & Wildlife Observation Lodges (THAGAIAK), Mountain & Wilderness Lodges (THAAAHAE)

Keywords

• Hunting lodge services
• Wingshooting packages
• Big game hunting
• Guided fishing trips
• Corporate outdoor retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Kamiah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. All-Inclusive Hunting & Fishing Packages: Revenue generated from all-inclusive package bookings for wingshooting, big game hunting, and fishing experiences. Packages include lodging, meals, guides, equipment, and activities. Additional revenue from guide school tuition and corporate entertaining events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flying B Ranch operates an all-inclusive luxury hunting and fishing lodge on 5,000 private acres in Lawyer's Canyon, Idaho, offering wingshooting, big game hunting, and guided fishing experiences. The ranch bundles lodging, gourmet dining, professional guides, dogs, equipment, licenses, and activities into transparent per-person packages. It also runs an Orvis-endorsed wingshooting guide school and custom corporate entertaining retreats.

Product overview

Flying B Ranch operates as a unified destination resort offering three core service pillars: Wingshooting, Big Game Hunting, and Fishing. The Wingshooting program centers on upland bird hunting across 5,000 private acres with professionally trained bird dogs, complemented by an Orvis-endorsed Guide School. Big Game Hunting encompasses five species (black bear, whitetail/mule deer, mountain lion, elk, turkey) across over 740,000 permitted acres. Fishing operations target steelhead, cutthroat trout, Chinook salmon, and smallmouth bass. Additional offerings include a Cast & Blast combination package, Corporate Entertaining retreats, and luxury lodge accommodations with full dining service. The property also features a private Ranch House accommodation option. All services operate under a special use permit with the Clearwater-Nez Perce National Forest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wingshooting Upland bird hunting experience on 5,000 private acres in Lawyer's Canyon, Idaho, featuring pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge, valley quail, and grouse, with professionally trained bird dogs and professional guides. All-inclusive packages start at $6,050 per person.
• Big Game Hunting

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100% success rate for whitetail and mule deer hunts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Nicholas AirminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 July 2018Featured partner in Garden & Gun article about Flying B Ranch. Nicholas Air is a partner providing flight services to the ranch.
• First Hunt FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKamiah, Idaho-based nonprofit focused on ensuring hunting remains a vital part of American culture by providing mentor-based hunting experiences to interested individuals. Flying B Ranch hosts several hunts for kids from broken homes, coordinating with Conservation Officers and dedicated local hunters to create mentor networks.
• Casting for RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization that improves quality of life for women with breast cancer. Flying B Ranch hosts fly-fishing retreats where women learn fly-fishing and share stories in a safe, private environment.
• Project Healing WatersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization helping injured veterans recover physically and mentally from combat experiences. Flying B Ranch hosts trips and assists with fundraising for veterans.
• Send-A-VetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans organization that Flying B Ranch works with to enhance the lives of brave men and women who have served their country.
• Idaho Department of Fish and GamecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Conservation Officers partner with Flying B Ranch to promote safe, responsible hunting. The ranch hosts 3-4 youth hunting events annually teaching gun safety, dog handling, and shooting skills.
• Women on TargetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-day NRA-organized event hosted at Flying B Ranch teaching women how to handle guns safely and effectively, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Three Forks Ranch: Luxury all-inclusive guest ranch in Colorado offering fly fishing, wingshooting, big game, and spa/lodging at comparable price points. Closely matched on multi-activity premium experience, capacity (~20 rooms), and corporate retreat positioning.
• Tanque Verde Ranch: Arizona-based historic guest ranch offering all-inclusive horseback riding, fishing, and outdoor experiences. Comparable on the all-inclusive luxury ranch model and corporate group/retreat business lines, though less hunting-focused.
• The Ranch at Rock Creek: Montana luxury dude ranch with all-inclusive pricing, fly fishing, horseback riding, wingshooting, and corporate events. Comparable as a small-capacity, high-touch, multi-activity luxury ranch resort competing for similar affluent experiential travelers.
• Hubbard's Trophy Lodge & Outfitters: Alaska-based luxury hunting lodge specializing in all-inclusive big game (bear, sheep, moose, caribou) packages on permitted lands. Comparable business model, pricing structure, and high-net-worth clientele focused on trophy big game.
• Lazy L&B Ranch: Wyoming-based Orvis-endorsed wingshooting lodge offering all-inclusive upland bird hunting packages. Directly comparable as a luxury, Orvis-recognized wingshooting destination competing for the same affluent hunters and repeat-guest base.

Emerging players

• Sweet Grass Outfitters: Boutique wingshooting and upland bird outfitter operating in the Northern Rockies with luxury lodging and professionally trained dogs. Comparable service offering and target customer, but a smaller-scale, less established brand.

Broad incumbents

• Lone Mountain Ranch: Long-established Montana guest ranch with fly fishing, horseback riding, and winter skiing. Comparable on the all-inclusive luxury ranch resort model and 100+ year operating history, though less oriented to wingshooting/big game.
• Orvis-Endorsed Wingshooting Lodges: The Orvis endorsement network is the de facto category peer set, including dozens of wingshooting lodges across North America (e.g., Southern Draw, Comb Mountain, Cantera, Elk Creek). Flying B competes with this collective group for the same Orvis-aware customer pool and category leadership rankings.

Others

• Safari Club International (SCI) Member Outfitters: SCI's outfitter directory aggregates hundreds of trophy hunting operators globally (including international safari operators in Africa, Argentina, New Zealand) competing for the same trophy-hunter discretionary dollars Flying B targets. Indirect competitor and ecosystem context for the broader hunting-lodge marketplace.

Regional players

• Bull's Eye Outfitters: Idaho-based outfitting operation offering wingshooting and big game packages in neighboring regions of Idaho. Comparable on guided wingshooting/hunting service model and shared hunting-season economics, though not at the same luxury tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCB8pOFQDNxJQEA97drpOPdg
• Facebookfacebook.com/theflyingbranch
• Instagraminstagram.com/flyingbranch
• Xx.com/flyingbranch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flying-b-ranch

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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