Montana Waterfowl Hunting

Montana bird hunting is among the best bird hunting in the country. The variety of birds we hunt is nearly unrivaled. On our upland bird hunts you will find sharptail grouse, hungarian partridge, doves, pheasant and turkeys. On our waterfowl hunts you can expect to see plenty of geese. It's the wide range of species we can hunt on one trip that makes this a truly unique bird hunting experience. Our goose hunting is done on the rich cropland adjacent to the Yellowstone River where decoying into blinds is very effective. With our part of the river, a total of 75 miles, being a protected refuge and the fact that we are dead center in the southern migration makes for some of the best goose hunting anywhere.

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The Yellowstone River in southeast Montana is the major resting area in the central flyway for more than 100,000 migratory birds, with 70 miles of protected water not far from the private lands leased for hunting by Eastslope Outfitters. We can offer exclusive hunting for ducks and geese on numerous private fields, where birds are less wary... an excellent opportunity to hunt your limit of ducks and gesse with time leftover to photograph or video these magnificent migrations to share with family and friends back home.

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We hunt Waterfowl on these hunts when the seasons allow. It is a mixed bag hunt with plenty of action. We have tens of thousands of acres of excellent wild bird habitat. Hunt with our seasoned bird dogs or you are welcome to bring your own. We encourage you to bring your own dogs to enjoy some Montana Bird Hunting. Outdoor kennels are available. Dogs are not allowed in the lodge and must be kenneled or leashed when not hunting.

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Big sky country is Northeast Montana and here it seems the blue sky never ends. This remote countryside is home to those in agriculture. The result is phenomenal habitat for upland bird hunting. Countless Upland Birds fill the surrounding prairie. This perfect habitat provides staples such as snow berries, buffalo berries, and wheat. Native Sharp Tailed Grouse populations are as plentiful as anywhere in the country. Ring Neck Pheasant and Hungarian Partridge also thrive on the available food sources. We pursue wild birds in wild county. This area is one of largest wild prairie ecosystems in existence today. Migratory waterfowl are also common in this area. Some hunts include additional waterfowl species at your choice. First rate lodging is included in your hunt. Hunters may bring their own dogs.

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Central Montana is home to countless flocks of ducks and geese!! J&J Guide Service believes this area may be the best kept secret in the waterfowl hunting industry!! We offer world class duck and goose hunt packages that include all meals and lodging while staying with us. Field sets as well as water set-ups may be utilized and shooting can be fast and furious! We hunt the Central Flyway, Zone 1, which offers great migrations of fowl but also boasts a healthy population of local birds. Early morning duck hunts and evening goose hunts allow our guests to enjoy top notch hunting for both types of waterfowl...........this is a hunt you will not forget soon

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When you combine numerous grainfields, the mighty Missouri River, and the Central Flyway, you have ducks and geese and lots of them! Late November through December is the prime times for this hunt. The majority of the hunting takes place along the shores of the Missouri River. Because of its remoteness, this area receives little hunting pressure. We can access hard to get to places in my jet boat. Northern mallards are prevalent, and there are also thousands of Canada geese in the area. If you enjoy hunting over decoys and watching good dog work, this is the hunt for you.

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The sound of whistling wings, the cackle of a Rooster pheasant, the startling thump of a grouse taking flight are all available to Big Sky visitors with Milk River Outfitters. We cater to groups of four to six hunters to ensure that you receive a quality hunt. Whether you have your own dogs or not, we can help you in your quest for upland birds and waterfowl.

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WATERFOWL AND UPLAND BIRD hunts also can be added to your Big Game Combination hunts or can be hunted on their own. A large resident population of ducks and Canadian geese; along with liberal limits and lack of hunting pressure, makes Southwest Montana some of the best shot gun hunting available today. If you like to fish as well then our “Cast and Blast” fishing and waterfowl trip is for you. Our sagebrush covered foothills; aspen groves and mountain terrain are perfect homes for a good number of Sage, Ruffed, Blue and Spruce grouse as well as Hungarian partridge.

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Waterfowl season begins in early October and runs through early January. The most common duck taken in Central Montana is the mallard, which can number well into the thousands during their southern migration. Because they are a migratory bird and we never know when they will come through the area, we don’t book "waterfowl only" hunts. We can take advantage of the opportunity as they migrate though. An early morning duck hunt, coupled with a pheasant hunt makes a great day. In the early season we harvest some of the “locals” before they head south. We occasionally harvest a few of the greater Canadian Honkers as well.

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Sage Safaris offers one of the finest, Orvis-endorsed, upland bird hunting opportunities. Often referred to as America’s Serengeti, the sagebrush plains of Northern Montana offer excellent habitat for an incredible diversity of wildlife. Our nearly 40,000 acres of open land is home to a variety of waterfowl. Our natural habitat is a mixture of cropland and native plants, traversed by meandering waterways, making it ideal for upland game.

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Swan Safaris is pleased to offer waterfowl hunts in combination with our other hunts. Virtually everyone enjoys a day of waterfowling, and many of our leases are rich with ponds, creeks and crop land that serve as a major attractant to both resident and migrating geese and ducks. Our guided waterfowl hunts are north of Havre in the central part of the state. Most of the hunting is on private land. Several of our leases are adjacent to waterfowl reproduction management preserves. The sheer number of waterfowl found on these properties makes for some great duck and goose hunting. The dogs are well trained water retrievers. Your trained dog is always welcome.

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Guided archery hunts & guided rifle hunts take place exclusively on private property. Typical terrain varies from dry rolling grasslands, creek bottoms to rough, steep canyons with scattered timber throughout. The ranches vary greatly from one another in size, terrain, habitat and ease of access. This diversity allows us to place each hunter on the ranch that best suits their needs & personal hunting style.

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The vortex of green heads is a prairie tornado above the stubble field where you hide. A patient retriever by you side, you sneak around the bend of Flat Willow Creek and 50 honkers erupt. Scenes like this are played out every fall in the Heart of Montana at Twin Creek Ranch. Strategically placed in the central flyway as a rest stop to southern migrating waterfowl, Twin Creek ranch combines the best of agricultural food sources and resting water. When the mallards, geese and other waterfowl are migrating Twin Creek can be an explosive destination.

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Two Leggins Outfitters has access to over 20,000 acres of prime habitat for Upland Bird Hunting. Which includes Pheasants, Sharptail Grouse, Sage Grouse and Hungarian Partridge. The terrain consists of wheat fields, valley and creek bottoms which holds these elusive upland game birds. The Bighorn River never freezes due to it's tailwater nature and provides excellent habitat for Ducks and Geese. We target ducks and geese during their fall migration. employing the use of drift boats and motor boats we can access prime hunting areas from which you will jump shoot or hunt over decoys.

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