Discover Upland Hunting!
Our unique
setting--at the base of the Coteau Hills, with miles of rolling
virgin prairie to the west, and acres of cropland to the east,
supports an abundance of upland game.
The winter of 2012 was
kind to this population. Especially thriving on our stretch of
the coteau are sharp-tail grouse and Hungarian partridge.
Here's what you can expect when you come to hunt upland at The
Bison Ranch at Coteau Ridge:
 A day of hunting that begins the evening
before, when your guides will be scouting over 20,000 acres of
private land. You'll be sitting down to one of Oren's famous
breakfasts before your morning hunt.
Our sharptail and Hungarian partridge
hunting will surprise you--we have good populations of each here.
Once again, we'll get you out in the field for the afternoon.
You'll likely delight in the countryside. It's beautiful here
in autumn!
 If you have a dog, we have a warm place to keep
him. But if you don't, fear not. Your chest waders will do.
The North Dakota upland
season opens on Sept. 8. Ringneck pheasant season opens Oct.
13. We offer 50
percent discounts on early season upland hunting from Sept. 8
- 28.
Please email for details about that
and other rates. (Discounts for children to age 18 when accompanies
by an adult hunter.)
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HUNTING UPLAND GAME
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HUNGARIAN
PARTR IDGE
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SHARP-TAIL
GROUSE |
These friendly and fast birds have
always been part of the landscape at The Bison Ranch. They are
somewhat quail-like, and can be seen in coveys in the thickets
and brush, or scurrying through the grass. Bring a No. 5 or 6,
and enjoy!
Season: September 8 - Dec. 31
Limits: 3 daily 12 in possession |
Though rare in many areas of the
world, sharptail grouse proliferate in this area of North Dakota.
They thrive in our fields and ditches on The Bison Ranch. They
are what fed the settlers of last century, as they are sizeable
and offer a great meat. Best hunted in morning or late afternoon,
they are easiest to hunt until the weather gets cold (although
season is open until January 1). Bring No. 4 or 5 shot, and be
prepared for a great hunt!
Season: September 8 - Dec. 31
Limits: 3 daily 12 in possession |
Nonresident Upland
Game Licenses
To
hunt upland game, a nonresident must purchase the following licenses
from the ND Game and Fish:
Fishing, Hunting,
Furbearer Certificate - $2
General Game and Habitat License - $13
Nonresident Small Game License - $85 (good for two 7-day periods
or one 14-day period).
Nonresident small game and waterfowl licenses are issued only
through the Department's Bismarck office, Online
Services,
and by calling instant licensing at 1-800-406-6409 (Note: for
instant licensing on the telephone, a service charge of $4 is
assessed for each transaction under $70 and $10 for transactions
of $70 or more).
More than one license may be purchased per season.
Nonresidents can change their 7 or 14 day periods for small game
by calling the 1-800-406-6409 licensing number prior to the start
of the period. It costs $4 per license to do so. Click here for
our PDF on licensing!
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