It just doesn't get any better than this! Worldclass waterfowl hunting in the most pothole-dense area in the United States! "Oren, Great bluebill hunt ! Despite what everybody said, Oren, you're a good shot!    Rio thanks you too!" --Ron Schara ESPN Backroads    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: Oct. 3 - Nov. 14 Limits: 3 daily 6 in possession Visit our testimonial page to hear what our birdhunters have to say! Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back--and that's a promise! Please click here to request info on our rates and packages!  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: Oct 3 - November 14 Limits: 20 daily No possession possession limits! 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. 21 - May 10 Limits: No daily limits

This particular part of Coteau Ridge sits right between two nationally known wildlife refuges. There are several Wildlife Production Areas nearby as well. We boast the highest density of potholes in the entire country! The best evidence of that is the way this state is zoned for waterfowl. Our part of the state is known for such glorious waterfowl hunting that the North Dakota Game and Fish has actually differentiated it with restrictions about how often a nonresident hunter can hunt here! But one trip is all you'll need to experience world-class waterfowl hunting! These potholes nurture every kind of duck you can think of: gadwalls, pintail-sprig, red heads, widgeon, teals and mallards. You will also have ample opportunity to hunt specklebelly and Canada geese, along with snow geese, if you hit it just right. Our spring started out a little dry, but June rains filled up the potholes and we are seeing lush countryside. Click here for a link to the local weather for more information. Click here 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. Click here for more information. E-mail us for info on rates and packages. 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: Oct 3 - Nov. 14 Limits: 5 daily 10 in possession    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: Oct. 3 - November 14 Limits: 2 daily 4 in possession

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