We have a long upland bird season in Montana, September 1 to January 1. Pheasant season runs mid-October to January 1. The bag limits are generous, Huns 8 per day, sharptails 4 per day, pheasant 3 per day and sage grouse 2 per day. Possession limits are 32 Huns, 12 sharptails, 9 pheasant and 4 sage grouse. My upland bird hunts are based in Lewistown in the central part of the state. The birds are all wild and few places offer more variety and opportunity. In the early season you will encounter Hungarian partridge, sharptail grouse, sage grouse, Wilsons snipe and morning dove. Starting in mid October we concentrate on pheasants. Most of the hunting is on private land. The terrain is rolling hills, native prairie grassland and agricultural areas. Plan to walk 5 to 8 miles per day. Airlines fly to Lewistown, Billings and Great Falls. I do not carry a gun or mix hunting parties. The dogs are well trained English setters and Labrador retrievers. Your trained dog is always welcome.
4 night, 3 day hunt 1 person: $3,500 2-3 people: $2,700 per person
Additional days may be reserved. The lodging for the package trips will be at Pheasant Tales Bed and Bistro. Accommodations feature private room suites, Bathroom in your suite, a place to keep your dog, refrigerator/freezer space for your birds, computer wi-fi, smoke free environment, breakfast, gourmet dinners and they will cook your birds. Rates include lodging, meals, guide, dogs, lease fees and dressing of birds.
Reservations and Cancellations
To reserve your hunt please send a 50% deposit. The balance is due at the end of your hunt. Payment may be cash, personal check or travelers check. Sorry, no credit cards accepted. Please allow 180 days notice on cancellations.