Caya Ranch

Caya Ranch raises elk in Bouchette, CA, in the Outaouais region near Gatineau. Adam Harris and Claude Montreuil have maintained a free-ranging herd for several years under provincial wildlife management guidelines, including annual health screenings by licensed veterinarians.

The property includes wooded corridors, mixed hardwood stands and open pasture along Chemin du Lac Caya. Animal health is overseen through regular veterinary checks, parasite screenings, hoof inspections and nutritional planning tailored to elk needs. Spacious paddocks mimic woodland openings and dense brush shelters, encouraging natural grazing, shelter-seeking and seasonal behaviors. Calves receive early gentle handling, exposure to routine checks and safe transport training to support calm temperaments and ease of future interactions.

Visitors often praise the ranch’s transparent care routines and informative tours of grazing areas. The family-owned property blends wildlife conservation with a respectful approach to husbandry, reflecting the owners’ dedication to elk welfare.