In the Potholes Recreation Area a disciplined hunter will see many different species of duck and geese. The Widgeon, Bufflehead,Pintail, Canvasback, Blue and Green Winged teal, Redhead, Scaup, Wood duck, Goldeneye, Shoveler, greater and lesser Canadian Geese and last but not least the most desired species the Large Western Mallard. This is one of the main reason they call the Potholes Recreation area the waterfowlers mecca.

Price and Package Description Offers:

Lake Hunts: The Guided Water Hunts include a breathtaking round trip boat ride through the famous sand dunes of Potholes Reservoir, a quality guide, decoys and retriever. Top it off with a brunch of fresh duck shish-kabob grilled over a bed of charcoal. $250 per person, Three (3) man minimum.

The Non-Guided Water Hunt includes a round trip to your own island with a blind which is outfitted with 45 decoys and a 12’ pram to retrieve your birds. $175 per person, two (2) man minimum.

Field Hunts (Goose): The Goose Hunt includes a guide, retriever, drop-zone hard-core decoys, pit, final approach lay-out blinds or weed line blinds at a pre-scouted field. We like to finish our birds, not pass shoot over decoys. We hunt well scouted fields, not flyway gees. Limits are the rule, not the exception. $250 per hunter, four (4) man minimum.

Field Hunts (Ducks) : Our NEW service is the availability to hunt on flooded corn fields for ducks which include ponds, flooded corn fields and awesome late-season duck hunting! These private reserves have non-freezing ponds and sloughs with moving ice-free water. Limits are the rule, not the exception. $250 per hunter, four (4) man minimum.

The History of the infamous Duck Kabobs

Dave and Mike Meseberg were hunting ducks one cold December morning in 1974. It all started when we realized we had forgotten our lunch. We ended up breasting a duck, cutting into small pieces and threaded on a green willow stick and placed it over the fire bucket. Hence, the birth of the "Duck Kabob."

The duck kabob has evolved. Now we use marinated duck meat, pineapple, peppers, apples, bacon, pieces of cheddar wurst, and if you are lucky you might get some shrimp. Many other guides in the area have tried to duplicate the recipe with no avail. Come try it yourself!

Deposit and Cancellation Notice

Guided $500 deposit at the time of reservation with CC # retained on file. Cancellation Notice: 10 days, $100 cancel fee. Within 10 days, deposit is forfeited. Re-Book Notice is 10 days without penalty. Non-guided trips require a $175 deposit with the same cancellation notice as guided trips.

Harvey & Nancy Peterson

After all the years of running dogs in field trials, my wife Nancy and I decided a change was in order. Let’s concentrate on using the dogs in actual hunting scenarios. We’d been in duck clubs, and very nice operations at that. In our search for the right answer we discovered “The Duck Taxi” & soon realized that what we loved the best was the diversity of their hunts and the need for good dog-work. They hunt the 28,000 acres of Potholes Reservoir for ducks and have access to thousands of acres of goose land nearby. We go to different spots all the time. Overall, hunting with the Meseberg’s , their guides and their regular hunters has been a completely enjoyable experience. The dogs love it and we go as often as we can.

November Specials

Book Monday, Tuesday or Thursday and receive $50 off on your non-guided or guided trip. (Not valid with 10 punch passes).

Book Sunday November 29th and we'll buy your ticket to the Potholes Ducks Unlimited Banquet on November 28th (subject to ticket availablility)

December Specials

Goose Trips: Book 5 pay for 4 (not valid on Saturdays)

Duck Trips (Guided) Book 4 pay for 3 (not valid on Wed's & Sat's)





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