It just doesn't get
any better than this!
Worldclass
waterfowl hunting
in the most pothole-dense area
in the United States!
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"Oren,
Great bluebill hunt !
Despite what everybody said,
Oren, you're a good shot! Rio
thanks you too!"
--Ron Schara
ESPN Backroads |
Couteau Ridge is located in the midst of the Prairie
Potholes. They call this the duck factory of the world...and
with good reason. There are more pothles per square mile here
than anywhere else in the world!
Last year (2006) was
a little dry, compared to the wet seasons we've had since 1992.
But this year (2007), we've had record rainfall here in our area
of the Coteau. It rained buckets here in May and June and the
hills and pastures have never ben greener. Click here
for a link to the local weather for more information.
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for a list of the amenities
included in our hunting packages!)
For licensing to hunt waterfowl at The Bison Ranch, choose
Zone 1 CONCURRENT WITH ZONE 3 when filling out your ND Game and
Fish license application.
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here for more information.
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us for info on rates and packages.
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CANADA GEESE
The Canada goose population here on The Bison Ranch has never
been more prolific. A popular evening activity here is watching
them feed-and this gives our hunters a good lead on the next
morning's hunt. Giant Canada geese typically take to the South
sometime when the weather turns-usually late October to early
November. Then, we see the Lesser Canadas flying in. These species
make not only a great hunt, but a beautiful picture! Hunt them
with your Nikon, or, for the Giants, BB shot or larger, and for
the Lessers, No. 2 shot.
Early Season: Sept. 1-15
Regular Season: Sept. 29 - Nov. 15
Limits: 3 daily 6 in possession
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page to
hear what our birdhunters have to say!
SPECKLEBELLY GEESE
We have a spectacular sky when the Specklebelly geese migrate
through, which is typically mid-October. They are only here a
short time, though, and when the ground freezes, they head south.
If you can time your hunt right, however, they alone are worth
the trip, for they are a tasty bird and would make a grand Christmas
dinner!
Season: Sept. 30 - November 15
Limits: 2 daily 4 in possession
Satisfaction guaranteed
or your money back--and that's a promise!
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DUCKS
The Bison Ranch sits in the midst of the part of the famous Prairie
Potholes with the highest density of potholes in the country!
These potholes nurture every kind of duck you can think of: gadwalls,
pintail-sprig, red heads, widgeon, teals and mallards. We don't
use boats here; decoy and pass shooting are what you may look
forward to, and Nos. 2 and 4 shot are what you'll need. Expect
to bag your limit; most of our guests do!
Season: Sept.29 - January 1
Limits: 5 daily 10 in possession
SNOW GEESE
The Snow Geese that swoop in to visit The Bison Ranch (typically
early November) are good eating too, and that is due to the fact
that they come well fattened. No. 2 shot, along with decoys,
are the tools you'll need to bag Snow Geese.
Season: Sept. 30 - November 15
Limits: 20 daily No possession
SPRING SNOW GEESE
If you can manage to come on short notice, you will probably
not experience anything so spectacular as the snow geese migration.
In the spring, this
area of the state sees the snow geese migration first. Birds
generally arrive in the southeastern corner of the state around
mid-March and spread north and northwest through our area. The
Bison Ranch will accept reservations for this hunting opportunity
on short notice.
Your best bet to keep
apprised about the migration throughout North Dakota's spring
geese hunting season.is by calling 701-328-3697 to hear recorded
information 24 hours a day until the season ends or the geese
have left the state.
Season: Feb. 19 - May 8
Limits:: No daily or possession limits!
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-- Oren and Connie