As bird season draws closer, so do thoughts of early mornings, shotguns in hand, breakfast in the duck blind, and hunts with loved ones you’d relive a thousand times over. Whether you’re watching mallards work into the hole or following a bird dog as it flushes birds from the cover, the season always brings another chance to make memories worth holding onto. Explore our Waterfowl and Upland Bird Hunting Properties to create lasting memories with family and friends.
Bird Hunting Properties in Tennessee
Island 34 | Lauderdale County, TN | 2,549 Acres
Island 34 is built around waterfowl from the ground up. The 2,549-acre property in northwest Tennessee’s lower Mississippi Flyway is managed first and foremost as a private waterfowl sanctuary, with flooded corn and rice fields, mature hardwood timber, wetlands, and sloughs. More than 600 acres are seasonally flooded to support both sanctuary and hunting zones. Wintering waterfowl numbers have grown from roughly 90,000 to more than 400,000 birds, consisting primarily of mallards, northern pintails, and green-winged teal. Half of the rice and corn grown on the property has been left standing for ducks, while staggered flooding, non-hunted rest areas, and carefully limited hunting pressure help encourage birds to remain on the property; no blind has been hunted more than once every four days.
Hunters have 12 designated duck hunting locations, including nine field blinds and three flooded timber areas, with five luxury blinds equipped with electricity, heat, and cooking facilities. A sophisticated pumping system can move as much as 88,000 gallons of water per minute, helping keep water open during freezing conditions. More than 90,000 acres of adjacent public and private wetlands and farmland strengthen the surrounding waterfowl landscape. After the hunt, a 16,000-square-foot lodge with 17 bedrooms, 30 beds, and a commercial kitchen completes a property where habitat management, hunting infrastructure, and hospitality have all been developed around the waterfowl experience.
2026 Waterfowl Season (Mississippi Flyway) – November 28th – November 29th, 2025 | December 5th – January 31st, 2026
Bird Hunting Properties in Tennessee/Arkansas
Pecan Point | Tipton County, TN | 6,059.1 Acres
At Pecan Point, bird hunting shifts with the terrain, from mallards in flooded fields and timber flats to doves in agricultural fields, with wild bobwhite quail also found across the property. The 6,059.10 deeded acres span Tipton County, Tennessee, and Mississippi County, Arkansas, with approximately 4,000 acres of hardwood timber woven among cropland, willow-lined lakes, river-fed sloughs, wetlands, and food plots. Four impounded agricultural field units are equipped with wells for artificial flooding and designed for waterfowl crops such as corn, milo, rice, and millet, which can be left standing and flooded to provide reliable locations for duck hunting. When river conditions are right, the hunt can shift into backwater timber, willow-lined lakes, and scrub-shrub sloughs and flats, giving Pecan Point a distinct style of duck hunting away from the managed fields.
Productive dove shooting takes place in the agricultural fields, while wild bobwhite quail coveys have recently been observed on the property. More than eight miles of Mississippi River frontage and seven miles along Booker Chute tie the landscape together, bringing duck hunting, dove shooting, and wild bobwhite quail together on one expansive Mississippi River property.
Tennessee
2026 Upland Bird Season – November 7th – February 28th
2026 Dove Season – September 1st – September 28th, October 10th – November 1st & December 8th – January 15th
2026 Waterfowl Season (Mississippi Flyway) – November 28th – November 29th & December 5th – January 31st
Arkansas
2026 Upland Bird Season – November 1st – February 7th
2026 Dove Season – September 5th – October 25th & December 8th – January 15th
2026 Waterfowl Season (Mississippi Flyway) – November 21st – November 29th, December 10th – December 23rd & December 26th – January 31st
Bird Hunting Properties in Texas
Lazy C Ranch | Bandera County, TX | 705 Acres
Along the Sabinal River, Lazy C Ranch offers a Hill Country bird hunting setting centered on dove. Across ±705 acres outside Utopia, native grassland meadows, diverse hardwoods, a cypress-lined river corridor, and ridgelines rising above 2,000 feet create a landscape that rises from the river corridor into higher Hill Country terrain. In the surrounding Edwards Plateau, mourning doves and white-winged doves are both well established. One mile of protected Sabinal River frontage and stock tanks for wildlife add water to a Ranch with healthy dove populations and excellent bird habitat. At Lazy C, the Sabinal River winds through open meadows, hardwoods, and rugged Bandera County terrain, creating a classic Texas Hill Country setting for dove hunting.
2026–2027 Dove Season (Central Zone) – September 1st – October 25th & December 11th – January 14th
Bird Hunting Ranches in Wyoming
Double J Ranch | Daniel, WY | 3,210 Acres
Greater sage-grouse define the upland hunting at Double J Ranch, where ±3,210 deeded acres of rolling sagebrush lie within an NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)-designated sage-grouse critical habitat area near Daniel, Wyoming. Hunters can spend the morning walking the open sage for grouse before turning toward the Ranch’s irrigated hay meadows and wetlands for waterfowl. The surrounding Upper Green River Basin supports mallards, northern pintails, green-winged and blue-winged teal, gadwall, American wigeon, and Canada geese, giving a mixed-bag experience in this part of western Wyoming. With sage-grouse hunting across the uplands and waterfowl hunting around the wetland and creek portions of the Ranch, Double J gives a bird hunter two different ways to spend a day beneath the Wind River and Wyoming Ranges.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 19th – September 30th
2026 Waterfowl Season (Pacific Flyway) – September 26th – January 8th
Soaring Eagle Ranch | Ranchester, WY | 287 Acres
Pheasants, Hungarian partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse give Soaring Eagle Ranch a strong upland identity across ±287 deeded acres near Ranchester, Wyoming. Lush vegetation, cottonwood-lined riverbanks, and open meadows provide the cover for these birds. Freshwater sloughs, wetlands, irrigated fields, and abundant water sources draw resident and migratory ducks and geese, giving hunters the chance to hunt both over water and in dry fields. With nearly a mile of the Tongue River winding through the Ranch beneath the Bighorn Mountains, Soaring Eagle brings pheasant, Hun, sharp-tailed grouse, duck, and goose hunting together along one stretch of Wyoming river country.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 1st – January 31st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway) – September 26th – November 29th & December 12th – January 12th
Bird Hunting Ranches in Montana
The Schellin Ranch | Chinook, MT | 8,000 Acres
At The Schellin Ranch, bird habitat is part of the working landscape rather than an afterthought. Across 13,500 contiguous acres, including 8,000 deeded acres and additional state and BLM leases, native grasslands, organic cropland, shallow coulees, and a specifically managed upland bird area support pheasants, Hungarian partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse. More than a mile of creek bottom and coulee has been cultivated with natural cover and feed to support the Ranch’s strong pheasant population, giving hunters a concentrated stretch of cover within the broader prairie. Waterfowl add another dimension, while the surrounding northern Montana prairie supports mallards, northern pintails, gadwall, teal, and Canada geese. Eleven miles of seasonal Lodge Creek and more than 30 reservoirs spread water throughout the property, rounding out a bird hunting landscape that shifts from grain fields and native grass into coulees, creek bottom, and open Hi-Line country.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 1st – January 1st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Zone 1) – October 3rd – January 7th
Clarks Fork Riverbend Ranch | Belfry, MT | 810 Acres
The hunt at Clarks Fork Riverbend Ranch follows the water, from more than a mile of the Clarks Fork River to the irrigated fields within ±810 deeded acres near Belfry. Ducks and geese are confirmed on the Ranch, with seasonal waterfowl hunting taking place along the river corridor and agricultural ground, while Bear Creek adds another ribbon of live water through the property. Across the surrounding Clarks Fork and Yellowstone River drainages, mallards, northern pintails, gadwall, blue-winged teal, and Canada geese are among the waterfowl using the region. With ±580 irrigated acres and the Beartooth and Pryor Mountains framing the valley, Clarks Fork Riverbend gives hunters a classic southern Montana waterfowl hunt shaped by river bottom and working farmland.
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Zone 2) – October 3rd – October 11th & October 24th – January 19th
Bowman Creek Ranch | Ashland, MT | 3,350 Acres
Sharp-tailed grouse and pheasants anchor the upland hunting at Bowman Creek Ranch, while excellent duck and goose hunting broadens the bird hunting opportunities on this southeastern Montana property. The Ranch includes ±3,350 deeded acres and a centrally located 640-acre BLM lease, with terrain rising from the Tongue River bottom through riparian habitat and native grasslands into timbered ridges and pine-covered hills. The Tongue River corridor and surrounding fields serve as key flight paths and feeding areas for ducks and geese, while irrigated alfalfa fields and additional wildlife forage add productive agricultural ground to the landscape. From pheasants and sharp-tailed grouse in the uplands to waterfowl along the lower country, Bowman Creek offers bird hunters a varied experience that extends from the Tongue River bottom into Montana’s pine country.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 1st – January 1st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Zone 2) – October 3rd – October 11th & October 24th – January 19th
Montana Riverfront Resort | Fort Smith, MT | 107 Acres
For more than 30 years, Montana Riverfront Resort has operated as a sporting destination along the upper Bighorn River near Fort Smith. The surrounding south-central Montana country offers pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, and Hungarian partridge across a landscape of irrigated farmland, rolling grasslands, and cottonwood river bottoms. A quarter-mile of direct river frontage and two spring-fed ponds give the 107-acre property meaningful potential to expand its established upland bird hunting program into waterfowl hunting, with the Bighorn remaining ice-free through the winter. The Orvis-Endorsed Main Lodge, seven guest cabins, trap shooting area, and dog kennels complete a sporting operation built around days afield and on the river.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 1st – January 1st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Zone 2) – October 3rd – October 11th & October 24th – January 19th
Eagle Nest Lodge | Hardin, MT | 58 Acres
Eagle Nest Lodge holds a unique place in wingshooting history as the first property ever endorsed by Orvis for the sport. Set on ±58 acres along the Bighorn River near Hardin, the Lodge offers both upland bird hunting and seasonal waterfowl hunting, while agricultural fields, riparian habitat, and native grasslands along the river corridor provide excellent habitat for pheasants, waterfowl, and other upland birds. Numerous migratory bird species are also frequently observed on the property. In the surrounding south-central Montana region, sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge broaden the upland mix. A trap shooting course with seven stations, private Bighorn River access, accommodations for up to 14 overnight guests, and dog kennels complete a sporting property with a long-established wingshooting identity.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 1st – January 1st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Zone 2) – October 3rd – October 11th & October 24th – January 19th
Bird Hunting Ranches in Utah
Crystal Ranch | Mountain Home, UT | 470 Acres
Upland birds are part of the high-country sporting character at Crystal Ranch, set across ±470 acres beneath Utah’s Uinta Mountains. Various upland birds live on the Ranch throughout the summer, while sandhill cranes, great blue herons, greater sage-grouse, dusky grouse, and numerous raptors are commonly seen throughout the year. The Yellowstone River and Summer Creek flow through the property’s riparian setting, adding live water and cover beneath the surrounding mountain terrain. Bordered on three sides by National Forest, miles of developed trails connect the Ranch directly to the adjoining high country. A lodge measuring 4,438 square feet near the Yellowstone River provides a comfortable base on a remote Utah property defined by upland birdlife, live water, and the Uinta Mountains.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 1st – December 31st
Bird Hunting Properties in Georgia
Graham Pecan Farm | Leary, GA | 2,566.882 Acres
Graham Pecan Farm combines a 1,125-acre working pecan orchard with 1,441 acres of timberland and bottomland near Leary, where ducks are abundant. Mature hardwoods along Chickasawhatchee Creek, mixed pine stands, natural wetlands, and orchard edges provide varied bird habitat, while the creek corridor offers excellent waterfowl habitat. In southwest Georgia, northern bobwhite reach their highest populations in the state, and the wood duck is Georgia’s most common duck. Broad orchard margins sit alongside timber, wetlands, and creek bottom, giving bird hunters both open agricultural ground and heavier cover throughout this large working property.
2026 Waterfowl Season (Atlantic Flyway) – November 21st – November 29th & December 12th – January 31st
Mann Creek Retreat | Tallapoosa, GA | 319 Acres
Ducks and geese are abundant at Mann Creek Retreat, where ±319 acres eight miles north of Tallapoosa combine mature hardwood forests, more than 40 acres of pasture, a private 14-acre lake, and more than two miles of Mann Creek frontage. Mann Creek, its tributaries, and the lake provide water and wildlife habitat, while the pasture adds open ground among the surrounding hardwoods. A network of roads and trails provides access throughout the Retreat by vehicle, UTV, horseback, or on foot. Overlooking the lake, the 22,000-square-foot lodge includes 40 bedrooms with private baths, a commercial kitchen, large dining and communal areas, and a spacious patio. Together, the hardwoods, pasture, creek frontage, and private lake create a varied setting for ducks and geese throughout the property.
2026–2027 Waterfowl Season (Atlantic Flyway) – November 21st – November 29th & December 12th – January 31st
Spivey Farm | Valdosta, GA | 657 Acres
Spivey Farm spans ±657 contiguous acres 3.5 miles east of Valdosta, with potential for quail habitat enhancement and a separate duck hunting opportunity at an ±8-acre pond. Approximately 498 acres of planted pine and 138 acres of hardwood bottoms create a varied mix of upland timber and lower hardwood cover, with well-developed roads providing access throughout the tract and along the transition zones where the pines meet the hardwoods. At Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge, within the Grand Bay–Banks Lake ecosystem, wood ducks, mallards, blue-winged teal, ring-necked ducks, and Canada geese are all found in the surrounding South Georgia wetlands. With potential for quail habitat enhancement and duck hunting at the pond, Spivey combines an existing waterfowl opportunity with room to develop a stronger upland component.
2026–2027 Waterfowl Season (Atlantic Flyway) – November 21st – November 29th & December 12th – January 31st
4W Farm | Valdosta, GA | 657 Acres
Thinned and professionally burned pine stands support a managed quail course at 4W Farm, while open fields have been established for dove hunting across ±112 acres of gently rolling Piedmont terrain in Coweta County. In Georgia, the northern bobwhite is the state game bird, while the mourning dove is the state’s most popular game bird, making both a natural fit for the Farm’s quail and dove hunting. Golden Creek frontage and a stocked bass pond add water and wildlife habitat, while miles of internal trails provide access throughout the property. Dedicated quail and dove hunting grounds and easy internal access make bird hunting a central part of 4W Farm’s sporting use.
2026–2027 Dove Season – September 5th – October 11th, November 21st – November 29th & December 19th – January 31st
Spring Lake Farm | Newton County, GA | 46.20 Acres
Four spring-fed ponds make water the defining bird feature at Spring Lake Farm. Across 46.20 acres south of Covington, the ponds total approximately five acres and attract waterfowl. Open pastures meet wooded creek frontage, while 1,200 feet of West Bear Creek winds beneath mature hardwoods, adding another stretch of water and cover to the property. Wood ducks, mallards, blue-winged teal, ring-necked ducks, and Canada geese are all found at the nearby Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center.
2026–2027 Waterfowl Season (Atlantic Flyway) – November 21st – November 29th & December 12th – January 31st
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M&E Farms | Ruckersville, Elbert County, GA | 1,265 Acres
Bird hunting at M&E Farms is built around a dove field, quail course, tower shoot setup, and waterfowl impoundments across 1,265 acres near Ruckersville in Elbert County, Georgia. Together, those features give hunters several ways to spend a day afield, from upland and dove shooting to waterfowl opportunities around the impoundments. A lighted skeet range adds another sporting element, while miles of interior roads provide access throughout the property.
2026–2027 Upland Bird Season – November 14th – February 28th
2026–2027 Dove Season – September 5th – October 11th, November 21st – November 29th & December 19th – January 31st
2026–2027 Waterfowl Season (Atlantic Flyway) – November 21st – November 29th & December 12th – January 31st
Bird Hunting Properties in Idaho
Bull Elk Creek Ranch | Felt, ID | 421.32 Acres
Upland bird hunting fits naturally on Bull Elk Creek Ranch’s 421.32 acres near Felt, Idaho, where approximately 350 acres of fields planted in small grains roll toward mature aspen and conifer groves and the cottonwood corridor along Bull Elk Creek. Hunters can work the margins of the grain fields and open farmland before moving toward the heavier cover along the creek bottom, giving the property a useful mix of agricultural and riparian ground. The surrounding Upper Snake country supports Columbian sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge, also known as Hungarian partridge. Sharp-tailed grouse are associated with grasslands and cover near aspen, while gray partridge use agricultural and riparian edges. A hunt can move from the broad farm fields into the wooded creek corridor, with the Teton Range rising beyond the Ranch. Bull Elk Creek’s combination of small grain agriculture, timbered cover, and creek bottom habitat makes it a natural fit for eastern Idaho upland bird hunting.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 15th – January 31st
Norway Canyon Hunting Retreat | Kamiah, ID | 655 Acres
Chukar, pheasants, Hungarian partridge, quail, and occasional grouse make Norway Canyon Hunting Retreat a remarkably varied upland property on 655 acres near Kamiah, Idaho. Chukar inhabit the rocky cliffs and rolling hillsides, while pheasants and Huns favor the tall grasses near 105 acres of tillable farmland; quail and grouse draw hunters into the hillsides and riparian creek bottoms. The surrounding Clearwater Region also supports California quail and forest grouse, including dusky, ruffed, and spruce grouse, along with chukar, pheasants, and gray partridge. The lodge, three guest cabins, skeet range, and 5-stand shooting facility give hunters a comfortable base after a day spent moving from grassy farm edges into rocky canyon country.
2026 Upland Bird Season – August 30th – January 31st
Hagerman Valley Ranch | Hagerman, ID | 335 Acres
Quail and doves are abundant at Hagerman Valley Ranch, giving bird hunters an immediate draw across ±335 acres above Idaho’s Snake River. Irrigated ground and pasture transition into brushy draws, ponds, spring-fed drainages, and cover along the canyon edge, creating a varied mix of open country and heavier cover to hunt. Waterfowl and other upland birds are also regularly seen on the Ranch, while ±52 irrigated acres, often planted in grain, add an agricultural element to the surrounding habitat. Multiple ponds and year-round spring water give Hagerman meaningful potential for a more developed duck hunting program through wetland enhancement, managed pond edges, and strategic food plots. With abundant quail and doves already using the property and the water, feed, and cover to expand its waterfowl component, Hagerman brings together existing bird use and compelling potential for a more complete wingshooting property.
2026 Dove Season – September 1st – October 30th
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 15th – January 31st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Pacific Flyway) – October 19th – January 31st
Lower Teton River Ranch | Newdale, ID | 114 Acres
Lower Teton River Ranch encompasses ±114 acres near Newdale, Idaho, with approximately 1.2 miles of Teton River frontage and a diverse mix of river bottom and elevated bench terrain. Mature cottonwood groves, dense willow stands, pockets of sagebrush, and open grass meadows create valuable wildlife habitat along the river, with waterfowl present on the property. The surrounding Upper Snake Region also offers hunting for sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge, alongside plentiful waterfowl opportunities. The Ranch’s long stretch of river frontage and riparian cover place it within a prime part of eastern Idaho for both upland birds and waterfowl.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 15th – January 31st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Pacific Flyway, Area 2) – October 3rd – January 15th
Long Hollow Ranch | Madison County, ID | 616.8 Acres
Pheasants and grouse are common across Long Hollow Ranch’s CRP fields, aspen groves, and tree-lined coulees, while ducks frequent the lower riparian areas of this 616.8-acre Madison County property. More than 434 acres are enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and approximately 20 acres of food plots established through the Ranch’s partnership with a regional upland bird hunting outfitter attract native wildlife and provide habitat for farm-raised birds released on the property each fall. The surrounding Upper Snake country also supports Columbian sharp-tailed grouse and gray partridge, with sharp-tailed grouse closely associated with CRP and restored grasslands and gray partridge using agricultural and riparian edges. Broad CRP fields, tree-lined coulees, pockets of aspen and willow, and lower riparian ground give hunters distinct settings for upland birds and ducks on the Ranch. Set in the rolling foothills of the Teton Range, Long Hollow brings upland and waterfowl hunting together on a Ranch already being managed with bird hunting in mind.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 15th – January 31st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Pacific Flyway, Area 2) – October 3rd – January 15th
Henry’s Fork Confluence Ranch | Rexburg, ID | 250 Acres
Waterfowl and upland game birds are a major part of the hunting at Henry’s Fork Confluence Ranch, where ±250 acres west of Rexburg include 2.4 miles of Henry’s Fork frontage along with Bannock Jim Slough and additional riparian waterways. Open meadows, mature cottonwood stands, expansive willow complexes, and rich riparian corridors give bird hunters a mix of river bottom cover and open ground to work. In the surrounding Upper Snake country, sharp-tailed grouse, gray partridge, and pheasants broaden the upland opportunity, while nearby Cartier Slough Wildlife Management Area provides important habitat for migrating waterfowl, including Canada geese and a diversity of ducks. Hunters can follow the river and side-channel habitat for waterfowl before turning toward the meadows and heavier willow cover for upland birds. With extensive river frontage and one of eastern Idaho’s established waterfowl areas immediately nearby, Henry’s Fork Confluence offers a strong combination of upland and waterfowl hunting.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 15th – January 31st
2026 Waterfowl Season (Pacific Flyway, Area 2) – October 3rd – January 15th
Bird Hunting Ranches in Oregon
Sugargrass Ranch | Dairy, OR | 3,437 Acres
Waterfowl hunting is woven into Sugargrass Ranch’s expansive Swan Lake wet meadows, where ±2,717 deeded acres lie within one of the Upper Klamath Basin’s important Pacific Flyway habitats. Northern pintails are specifically associated with the Ranch’s managed wetlands, while the broader Klamath Basin supports mallards, gadwall, American wigeon, green-winged teal, and Canada geese among its migratory waterfowl. Seasonal grazing helps maintain lower grass heights across the wet meadows, improving feeding and landing conditions for ducks while preserving the ground’s agricultural use. Beyond the wetlands, ±537 acres of irrigated farmland add another layer of open agricultural habitat within the ±3,437 deeded acres, with an additional ±1,918 leased acres bringing the working operation to ±5,355 acres. The result is a large-scale Oregon ranch where working agriculture and Pacific Flyway waterfowl habitat occupy the same landscape.
2026 Waterfowl Season (Pacific Flyway, Zone 2) – October 10th – November 29th & December 3rd – January 24th
Sourdough Gulch Ranch | Wolf Creek, OR | 809 Acres
Southern Oregon’s timber and creek country gives Sourdough Gulch Ranch a strong upland identity. Across ±809 acres outside Wolf Creek, upland birds use a mix of open pasture, mature conifer forest, spring-fed drainages, riparian corridors, meadows, and timbered ridgelines. In the surrounding southwest Oregon district, mountain quail, ruffed grouse, and sooty grouse are established upland game birds. More than 3,000 feet of Wolf Creek frontage and year-round springs weave through the property, allowing a hunter to move naturally from creek bottom cover and meadow edges into the heavier timber. The result is a distinctly Southern Oregon bird hunt centered on upland birds in a private landscape of timber, pasture, and live water.
2026 Upland Bird Season – September 1st – January 31st
Bird Hunting Ranches in Colorado
Greenhead Slough | Kersey, CO | 80 Acres
Duck hunting is the centerpiece at Greenhead Slough, an ±80-acre property near Kersey in the heart of Colorado’s South Platte River corridor and Central Flyway. A warm water slough system runs through the property and feeds directly into the South Platte River, while mature cottonwood timber and open meadows add cover around the wetland habitat. Hunters can pursue mallards, teal, pintails, wigeon, and other migratory ducks, while doves add another bird-hunting component to the property. The combination of consistent water movement, slough habitat, timber, and open ground has created proven waterfowl habitat along one of Colorado’s most productive migratory corridors. Greenhead Slough’s identity is firmly rooted in the duck hunting experience.
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Northeast Zone) – October 17th – November 29th & December 11th – January 31st
Arrowhead Ranch | Park County, CO | 2,980 Acres
Waterfowl hunting takes center stage at Arrowhead Ranch, where ducks and other waterfowl concentrate around the confluence of Fourmile Creek and the South Fork of the South Platte River. The ±2,980 deeded acres include 4.79 miles of the South Fork and 3.80 miles of Fourmile Creek, providing nearly nine miles of live water and exceptional riparian and wetland habitat amid the surrounding high-altitude grassland. The surrounding South Park waterfowl country supports geese, mallards, teal, buffleheads, American wigeon, and gadwall throughout this high-elevation basin. With two waterways meeting directly on the property and waterfowl concentrating around their confluence, Arrowhead gives a hunter a high-country waterfowl hunt framed by the broad grasslands and five surrounding 14,000-foot peaks.
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Mountain/Foothills Zone) – October 3rd – November 29th & December 25th – January 31st
Paradise View Ranch | Park County, CO | 200.39 Acres
Waterfowl hunting follows the South Fork of the South Platte River at Paradise View Ranch, where ±200.39 deeded acres sit in the heart of Colorado’s South Park near Hartsel. Nearly a mile of the South Fork of the South Platte River meanders along the property’s western edge, drawing ducks and geese and providing onsite waterfowl hunting opportunities. Native grass meadows and river corridor habitat complement an elevated ridge of mature conifers on the eastern side, giving the Ranch a distinctive mix of open ground, riparian habitat, and timbered terrain. Several nearby State Wildlife Areas provide additional public hunting access beyond the Ranch. With nearly a mile of frontage along the South Fork of the South Platte River, Paradise View offers an inviting setting for duck and goose hunting along one of South Park’s defining waterways.
2026 Waterfowl Season (Central Flyway, Mountain/Foothills Zone) – October 3rd – November 29th & December 25th – January 31st
Bird Hunting Ranches in Nebraska
Big Slough | Bridgeport, NE | 270 Acres
Expansive backwater sloughs spread into meadow wetlands across Big Slough’s ±270 acres near Bridgeport, creating productive habitat for ducks and geese. Waterfowl hunting centers on mallards and Canada geese, and the wetland layout allows hunters to pursue both from a single setup. In the broader Nebraska Panhandle, northern pintails, American wigeon, green-winged teal, gadwall, and wood ducks are part of the regional waterfowl mix. Mature cottonwood forests and thick understory add substantial cover throughout the river bottom, while approximately one mile of North Platte River frontage extends the property’s water and riparian habitat. The shallow sloughs benefit from natural hydrology tied to the Ogallala Aquifer and North Platte River system, and a significant portion remains untouched, leaving room for future wetland restoration and additional hunting locations.
2026–2027 Waterfowl Season (High Plains, Zone 3) – October 24th – January 5th & January 6th – January 27th
Bird Hunting Properties in South Carolina
Hunter Run Farm | Chesterfield, SC | 216.65 Acres
Quail hunting is the foundation at Hunter Run Farm, a state-designated shooting preserve where a well-established put-and-take program operates on roughly 60 acres of established quail courses within the ±216.65-acre property near Chesterfield. Two quail houses with flight pens, 24 dog kennels with a dedicated run and whelping area, and a 2.5-acre technical dog training pond support the Farm’s quail program and dog training. Approximately 15 acres of wetlands and natural sloughs regularly attract seasonal ducks and geese, while managed habitat supports strong populations of quail. Originally known as Codorniz Plantation—Spanish for “quail”—Hunter Run’s history and current operation are both closely tied to upland bird hunting in this part of South Carolina.
2026–2027 Upland Bird Shooting Preserve Season – October 1st – March 31st
2026–2027 Waterfowl Season (Atlantic Flyway) – November 21st – November 28th & December 12th – January 31st
Bird Hunting Ranches in New Mexico
Los Pinos River Ranch | Los Pinos, NM | 50 Acres
Los Pinos River Ranch may span just ±50 deeded acres, but its hunting setting reaches well beyond the private ground. Doves have been seen moving through the Ranch, which holds both sides of the Rio de los Pinos and borders Carson National Forest to the south and New Mexico Department of Game and Fish land to the north. Public land hunting begins at the fence line, giving hunters direct access from the Ranch into the surrounding public country. Lush fields lead toward the river within a high, quiet, and largely undeveloped landscape near the Colorado state line. Private river frontage and immediate access to public hunting land give Los Pinos a reach far greater than its deeded acreage suggests.
2026 Dove Season (North Zone) – September 1st – November 29th
