OK waterfowler friends; This coming Fall & Winter I'm hosting 3 major waterfowl hunts. Two in Canada and one in Nebraska. Space is limited to 2 spots in Nebraska and 2 in Ontario. These hunts are selected dates for prime migration and trophy birds. Here's the breakdown:

Hunt #1: Mid-Late September Saskatchewan migration for ducks & geese. 3 days with food, lodging, license, bird cleaning with pick up and return to Saskatoon airport included. Can opt for afternoon upland bird hunt(s) at no extra cost. Hunt as an individual for $2,6000 or join our group for $2,400. Hunt several sub species of Canada geese, Specks and 3 light geese. Mostly Mallards but Pintails-Wigeon on occasion. Limit of 8 ducks and 8 dark geese per day (5 is the max on Specks per day). 20 on light geese. Not included is airfare, alcoholic beverages, shells, gratuities, and sales tax. Deposit is 50% + tax per person which totals $1,260/person. Note: a full group of 8 will receive 2 cases of shot shells free!

Hunt #2: Late November Nebraska. Migration of ducks and geese. Ducks: puddle ducks & divers, dark and light geese. $150 per day, per hunter. Hunt over water and grain fields. Not included: food & Lodging, NE licenses, shot shells. $150 deposit required. Local motels and restaurants, Walmart. Drive to York or fly into Grand Island or Lincoln, drive to York. We just shot light geese recently in the Conservation season. Possible to bag 3 sub species of Canada geese, Specks, Snow/blue & Ross. Mallards, Wigeon, Pintails, GW Teal, Redheads etc. Only room for 2 hunters remaining. Dates to be set.

Hunt #3: Mid December, 14-16th. Ontario, Canada. This is a trophy bird hunt for Redheads, Canvasbacks and other prized birds including both American and Red Breasted Mergansers. Other divers such as Scaup, Goldeneye & Bufflehead are usually present. Hunt in single lay out boats or from the shore blinds. Experience what diver hunting is all about. Cost is $150 per day. Not included: food, lodging (We have a fully furnished cabin @ $50 per night), license, shells. Drive or fly into Toronto or London, Ont. Shorter drive to fly into London. Only room for 2 more on this hunt. Max party of 4 during each hunt.

Those interested should contact me ASAP as these outfits book fast. LDK

Saskatchewan, Canada

Ducks, geese and yes, Crane's!



Ontario, Canada




Nebraska





One of the most sought after trophy birds; a "blue phase" Ross goose. I took mine years ago in Texas. TX G&F Biologist said he'd only seen one other in his entire career. They are becoming more common yet still a rare bird. Most hunters will never take one but I do see several taken each year, especially in the Central and Mississippi flyway.

The center bird is the hybrid. Pure Ross geese lack the black "grinning patch" on their mandibles (Lamellae), whereas Snows & Blues will. However, some hybrids will have black
lamellae (the comb like strainers on the lower bill). Many times a hunter will mistake a small Blue Goose for a hybrid, but there are a few signs to look for to be a true hybrid.

Is hunt #3 on Lake Ontario? I live near Niagara Falls. NY

He hasn't said yet where this years plans are. Depends on where the birds are congregated and if small waters are frozen yet. It's a wait and see until Fall starts.
Word today; no, lake Ontario is too far to hunt every day.

Dates are set for this hunt: October 19-21, 2019. Arrive in Saskatoon on the 18th, leave on the 22nd. Saskatchewan migration for ducks & geese. 3 days with food, lodging, license, bird cleaning with pick up and return to Saskatoon airport included. Can opt for afternoon upland bird hunt(s) at no extra cost. Cost is $2,6000 per person. Hunt several sub species of Canada geese, Specks and 3 light geese. Mostly Mallards but Pintails-Wigeon on occasion. Limit of 8 ducks and 8 dark geese per day (5 is the max on Specks per day). 20 on light geese. Not included is airfare, alcoholic beverages, shells, gratuities, and sales tax. Deposit is 50% + tax per person which totals $1,260/person. It should be a good season the way things are looking.