the presidential club
EXCLUSIVE ESTATE | EXCEPTIONAL HUNTING | CHEF-DESIGNED DINING | NORTHERN MICHIGAN
your private retreat
lodge & amenities
EXCLUSIVE TO PRESIDENTIAL MEMBERS
The private estate, indoor pool and sauna are reserved for Presidential Club members and their registered guests during confirmed stays. Enjoy the stocked pond, outdoor fire pit, man cave and trophy room, and beer garden.
THE ENTIRE BUCK FEVER EXPERIENCE
Explore over 1,000 acres of owned land and access to more than 1,800 acres of managed hunting and recreational property, with activities coordinated through ranch operations.
Nearby Northern Michigan attractions include golf courses, lakes and restaurants. Two separate ranch lodges serve non-Presidential clients without access to the Presidential estate.
The Presidential estate and its amenities are exclusively for members and their registered guests. The North Lodge and The South Lodge serve non-Presidential clients.
the pursuit
wildlife & trophies
A RANGE OF HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES
Shared among registered hunters for qualifying whitetail, elk, exotics (including oryx and blackbuck), and pheasant hunting at applicable ranch pricing. Additional purchases are billed separately; animals and guiding depend on availability.
beyond the hunt
dining & hospitality
CHEF-DESIGNED MEALS & WILD-GAME DINNERS
During all-inclusive hunting stays, chef-prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner are included for the registered group—hunters and observers alike. Menus are coordinated for the stay, with high-end wild-game dinners at the heart of the experience.
GATHER AFTER THE HUNT
Enjoy the trophy room and man cave, beer garden, fire pit, pool and sauna. Guided hunting is coordinated within ranch staffing and scheduling capacity.
the essentials
MEMBERSHIP AT A GLANCE
$100,000 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Individual & Family or Corporate membership; only five total memberships planned across both types. Equal core benefits and booking priority.
10 SEPARATE NON-HUNTING ESTATE DAYS
During designated non-hunting months. Estate amenities included; chef-prepared meals and hunting services are not included. Days cannot be exchanged or combined with hunting days.
10 ALL-INCLUSIVE HUNTING DAYS
During designated hunting periods, in one stay or up to two stays of at least three consecutive days each; exclusive estate use for up to 10 registered guests.
$55,000 INCLUDED HUNTING ALLOWANCE
Shared among member and registered hunters for qualifying whitetail, elk, exotic and pheasant opportunities. Additional purchases billed separately.
FAIR ACCESS & CORPORATE ACCOUNTS
Annual rotating booking selection. Corporate members may designate up to four booking/billing representatives and receive itemized statements.
Annual rotating booking selection. Corporate members may designate up to four booking/billing representatives and receive itemized statements.
contact Buck Fever Ranch
owner & Ranch Manager
Chad Sehlke leads Buck Fever Company with a hands-on approach and a long-term vision for it’s properties, people, and operations. As Owner & Ranch Manager, he establishes the company’s direction while overseeing the standards that shape Buck Fever’s hunting, wildlife, hospitality, and land-management experiences.
Chad remains closely involved in ranch operations, land acquisition and development, infrastructure projects, major financial decisions, and new business opportunities. He works directly with Buck Fever’s leadership team to establish priorities, solve challenges, and ensure each part of the company continues moving forward with purpose.
His vision for Buck Fever brings together responsible land stewardship, exceptional outdoor experiences, quality hospitality, and thoughtful growth. Chad’s commitment to building something lasting continues to guide the company as it expands across North Michigan and beyond.