Recommendations for guided bird hunting trip

January 16, 2021, 09:50 AM

Naturally I ask the forum members for advice again as we have a great crowd with excellent knowledge and experience. I’d like to take my dad on a nice guided bird hunt somewhere in the Midwest. We’ve done one small hunt on a game farm locally and had a blast. It’s something he’s always wanted to do and never could. I’m not sure what seasons are like nor am I sure what kind of birds we should try to hunt. Our past experience was a mix of pheasant, chukkar, and quail. Ideally we will find someplace where the terrain isn’t too rugged as dad has some back and hip issues. I’m not looking for a 5 star resort but would like someplace that will provide guides/dogs and the ability to process the birds. If we can stay at the location that’s fine or a nearby hotel. I’m thinking 2-3 days or so. Thanks in advance for all suggestions.

January 16, 2021, 11:57 AM

bendable

Iowa's pheasant season is Oct. 31-Jan. 10, 2021, shooting hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The daily bag limit is three rooster pheasants with a possession limit of 12

The hunting season for pheasant, quail and partridge is Oct. 31, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2021.Sep 7, 2020

January 16, 2021, 12:14 PM

maxwayne

If you can get a copy of the Pheasant's Forever magazine, lots of places advertise there. I found a place in SD and have been going back for 25 years.

January 16, 2021, 02:05 PM

Rorke's Drift

If you can travel as far west as Byers, Colorado, I recommend The Bluffs. Family owned, on-site accommodations, guides, dogs, and processing.

I’ve been a member for years and highly recommend them.

January 16, 2021, 02:13 PM

Sailor1911

Ringneck Ranch in Tipton, KS does a nice job.

Ringneck Ranch Link

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January 16, 2021, 04:46 PM

mesabi

I'd recommend Harpole's Hunting Lodge in southwest Illinois.

January 16, 2021, 06:53 PM

dfwglockguy

Another vote for Ringneck Ranch. I’ve hunted there. A very nice place with comfortable accommodations, good food, and great staff. I would go back without any hesitation.

January 17, 2021, 03:38 AM

sourdough44

There should be some quail outfits in S GA too, SD for pheasants comes to mind 1st.

January 17, 2021, 07:22 AM

dking271

I hunt Dakota Wild Wings in Miller, SD for pheasant and Wynfield Plantation in Albany, GA for quail frequently. Both places would be able to accommodate your dad as the move you around the property in buses or Jeeps. Both offer accommodations, great food, great guides and dogs, and are not over the top frilly.

DK