1. Lodging & Guest Responsibilities
Arrival & Departure

• Coordinate with the ranch manager if you plan to arrive or depart on the same day as other guests. This is especially important if you're arriving on a day someone else is leaving to avoid scheduling conflicts.

• Please inform the ranch manager of your planned arrival time at least 48 hours in advance.

 

Cleaning Responsibilities

• Unless other arrangements are made, guests are expected to:

  • Thoroughly clean their guest unit(s) following the posted checklist (like an Airbnb).

  • Launder all used sheets, pillowcases, and towels.

  • Remake all used beds with clean linens.

  • Restock bathrooms with clean towels and washcloths.

• If you’d like to pay to have cleaning done for you, notify the ranch manager in advance to ensure it can be scheduled.

• Cleaning lists are available on/by the refrigerators, except the MLW list, which is across from the large garbage in the laundry room.

 

2. Horses

• DO NOT enter any enclosed area with horses unless a Robinson family member is present.

  • Even gentle horses can be dangerous without supervision.

  • Pastures and corrals are sometimes used to manage feeding or rotation—do not turn horses out.

• If horses are in an open pasture, you may enter, but:

  • Always close the gate behind you.

  • Make sure the horses can safely get away from you if needed.

 

3. Gates

• Follow the farm and ranch “code” for gates:

  • Leave it as you found it:

    • If open, leave it open.

    • If closed, close it behind you.

    • If locked, re-lock it.

    • If chained, re-chain it correctly:

      • Wrap the chain around the post.

      • Hook it in the gate’s slot.

      • Tuck the chain’s tail under the wrap (some animals can undo poor chaining).

• Cards will be placed on gates as reminders

• The chain should be wrapped around the post, hooked in the slot on the gate and the “tail” of the chain then tucked under the chain.

 

4. Motorized Vehicles

General

• R&K Hunting may operate ATVs  for scouting and hunting deer, elk and moose and for predator control

• The speed limit for all ATVs, motorcycles, and motorbikes at KBR is 20 miles per hour

• All ATVs, motorcycles and motorbikes must (a) have a muffler with a functioning spark arrestor, (b) be operated in compliance with applicable Wyoming laws, and (c) stay on existing roads and two-track trails. R&K Hunting is exempt from Part (c) of the previous sentence

• ATVs (other than KBR’s and R&K’s ATVs), motorcycles, and motorbikes may only be operated at KBR by persons authorized by both a KBR owner (or an owner’s spouse) and the owner of the ATV, motorcycle or motorbike

• Helmets for operators and riders of ATVs, motorcycles, and motorbikes may be borrowed from KBR. They are stored in the upstairs supply/mechanical room of the Main Lodge

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Snowmobile use

• Snowmobilers must stay at least 400 feet (the length of a football field plus another 100 feet) away from moose and elk and not harass or stress them in any way

• Guests can bring and use their own snowmobiles at KBR

• Users of KBR’s snowmobiles must pay $5.00/mile by leaving cash or a check payable to Kingfisher Bend Ranch with the ranch manager

• KBR's snowmobiles may only be operated by persons age 21 or older except a person 16-21 may operate a KBR snowmobile if he or she is carefully supervised by a parent

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5. Hunting Season & Firearm Use
General Hunting Policy

• R&K Hunting leases hunting rights on KBR property and may reserve specific fishing days as well.

• Hunting seasons occur in September, October, and November.

• If you plan to visit during these months:

  • Be aware of hunters on the property

  • Use orange vests (provided at the lodge) if hiking away from the cabins

  • The ranch manager will try to notify you when R&K personnel are present

 

Firearms Policy

• Firearms are only permitted under the following conditions:

  • You are a hunter staying at or hunting on KBR property

  • You are a KBR owner or spouse

  • You are a manager authorized for predator control

  • All other guests must have explicit permission and supervision to possess or use firearms

 

Clay Shooting / Target Practice

• Clay (skeet) shooting and target practice:

  • Allowed only with a KBR owner or spouse present and supervising

  • Must occur in a designated safe shooting area

  • Not permitted during deer or elk seasons unless you're a hunter staying at KBR

 

6. Fishing

 

Bear River Fishing

• Fly fishing only with barbless, artificial flies; no bait, spinners, or lures

• Catch and release all trout promptly and carefully

• Fishing is discouraged when water temperatures exceed 67°F

• Wyoming fishing license is required for anglers aged 14 and older

• Youth under 14 may fish without a license if accompanied by a licensed adult

• For fly fishing, an 8’6” or 9’0” rod with 4–6 weight line and 6X tippet is recommended

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Pond Fishing

• Guests may fish for stocked trout in the 1½-acre private pond

• Spinning rods with a plastic bubble and fly are allowed

• No license required for pond fishing

• Catch and release is standard; however, each family may keep one fish per stay if it will be cooked and eaten at the ranch

• Long-handled fish landing nets are available for guest use

 

7. Cleaning Supplies & Septic Care

• Use only the cleaning products provided, such as powdered laundry and dishwasher detergent, to protect the plumbing and septic system from hard water buildup

• Supplies are stored in cleaning closets

  • If anything is running low, text or email the ranch manager so it can be restocked

 

8. Mail Handling

• Do not pick up the mail. Ranch staff handle this regularly throughout the year

 

9. Website Access & Calendar

• Membership requests via the website will be denied if the name is unrecognized.

• If new family members want calendar access:

  • Send an email or text introducing them before they submit a request through the site

 

10. Dogs

• Dogs must be leashed or restrained when:

  • Horses are within approximately 100 yards and visible to the dog

  • Horses are being saddled or ridden

• Permitted Areas:

  • Dogs are allowed inside MLE, but not MLW

  • Dogs are allowed inside WPC, but not EPC

  • Dogs are allowed on the Main Lodge front porch and in the barn, unless a horse is present outside a stall

• Owner Responsibilities:

  • Repair any dog-related damage at your expense

  • Clean up dog waste in all guest, barn, pond, and recreation areas

 

11. Alcohol

• Responsible alcohol consumption is permitted for guests of legal age.

• If you consume alcohol, you may not:

  • Operate motor vehicles or engage in hunting unless you pass a breathalyzer test with a BAC of 0.05% or lower

  • A breathalyzer is available in the MLE office/game room

    • Clean and return the mouthpiece after use

 

11. Fireworks and Campfires

• Fireworks are not allowed, including sparklers and small firecrackers, due to fire risk

• A fire in the fire pit may only be started with the approval of KBR’s manager

• A fire in the fire pit MUST be constantly and carefully supervised by an adult

• A campfire is NOT allowed in strong winds or when the surrounding vegetation is extremely dry. The size of the fire MUST be kept to a moderate (not “roaring”) size

• A fire may not be started unless the water barrel near the fire pit is FULL. After a campfire, an adult MUST carefully and completely put out the fire and ALL embers, sparks, etc. in the fire pit

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11. Outdoor Games

• There is an artificial turf area east of the pond which can be used with careful adult supervision for bocce ball, carpet bowling, kubb, and croquet

• The croquet equipment is stored in a locked box at the south end of the croquet court.  To obtain the combination for the locked box, please carefully read "Croquet at Kingfisher Bend Ranch” found here

• DO NOT touch the croquet hoops in the storage box until you have read the croquet instructions in the storage box