If you would like to add a very special twist to your Montana adventure … join your hosts and their mule or pony teams for a scenic carriage ride through the Jeffers ranch and wildlife areas. Much of the land around The Jeffers Inn is open meadowlands with the Madison River and many tree lined creek tributaries bringing in the important element of water.

The wildlife here is extensive and very visible year round. You may see White-tail and Mule deer, Moose, Elk, Antelope, endangered Sandhill Cranes along with other migratory and song birds. We often have Bald and Golden Eagles around the Inn. The Madison River offers these majestic birds food and shelter for nesting.

In the Spring and again in September and October wild Trumpeter Swans, Snow and Canadian Geese are in the flyway over The Jeffers Inn. These birds put down to rest as they move south for the winter in the grain/alfalfa fields around the Inn. It is very easy the see and hear these magnificent birds up close.

Mammals are also present around the Inn.

They include: Black Bears, Otters, Coyotes, Foxes, Beavers, Porcupines, Badgers, Raccoons, Rabbits and the ever-fragrant Skunks. Very rarely seen in our area, but very much in our thoughts, are Wolves, Cougars, Lynx and Wolverines. If you are a bird watcher, or big game lover – its here for you, all seen at the speed of a horse drawn vehicle.