Upland
game bird hunting
at The Bison Ranch at Coteau Ridge
The past few winters have been a blessing for our upland game populations.
The Bison Ranch's unique proximity to both virgin pastures, row
crops and CRP make it the ultimate in diversity of species: Sharp-Tailed
Grouse, Hungarian Partridge, Mourning Dove, Sandhill Crane, Snipe,
Woodcock, Tree Squirrel, Ring-Necked Pheasant are all thriving
at The Bison Ranch.
Ron Schara
of ESPN Backroads came to The Bison Ranch to hunt sandhill cranes.
He was so impressed, he came back weeks later to hunt blue bills!
Visit
our testimonial page to
hear what our birdhunters have to say!
RINGNECK PHEASANT
Nothing is more beautiful
than the sight of a ringneck pheasant scurrying to the dense
cover of a field of CRP, corn or beans. Ringnecks may also be
found in cattail sloughs or the brush and thickets of the virgin
pastures at The Bison Ranch. Bring your No. 4, 5 or 6 shot.
Season: Oct. 13- Jan. 1
Limits: 3 daily 12 in possession |
Special!
20% discount
on September hunting!
E-mail
us for info on special
rates on upland and combo hunting good
Sept. 1-28, 2008!
SHARPTAIL GROUSE
Though rare in many areas
of the world, sharptail grouse proliferate in this area of North
Dakota. They are everywhere in our fields and ditches on The
Bison Ranch; the population has never been greater. 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 mid-October (although season is
open until January 1). Bring No. 4 or 5 shot, and be prepared
for a great hunt!
Season: September 8 - January 1, 2007
Limits: 3 daily 12 in possession
HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE
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 9 - January 1, 2006
Limits: 3 daily 12 in possession
SANDHILL CRANE
Ron Schara came to The Bison
Ranch to hunt sandhill cranes and had a great time of it. They
are a big bird that yields a lot of great eating but do present
a challenge because they can see you long before you see them!
Bring BB and be prepared for a challenge!
Season: September 15 - Nov.14
Limits: 3 daily 6 in possession |
-- Oren and Connie