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Guided Canada Goose / Pheasant Combo Hunt

At The Watson Hunting camp we specialize in a fully guided morning Canada goose hunt / afternoon pheasant hunt. Our hunts take place near the Laq Qui Parle Refuge. This IS NOT a “drop you off near a snow fence” pass shooting goose hunt. Outfitter Chuck Ellingson uses top of the line decoys and layout blinds to offer a true “in your face” decoying experience. When the refuge is full, our customers usually have ample opportunity at taking a limit of 2 geese per day.  

For our upland bird hunt we have the option of an all wild bird pheasant hunt on our 800+ acres of private ground, or if your group would rather a more relaxing hunt, we can offer a preserve pheasant hunt with no daily limits- its your hunt and your call. We have our own professionally trained retrievers and pointers or you can bring your own dogs.

A Typical Day:

We will be on the road well before sunrise to get a fresh decoy spread set for your group that day. Trust that you will be hunting a field that had live geese feeding in it the night before, to ensure your success. After the morning hunt and a quick lunch it’s off to the pheasant fields for an afternoon of chasing wild roosters through the western Minnesota prairies. However for those looking for a more relaxing style upland hunt, we do offer a preserve to hunt with unlimited pheasants available, if that is what you and your group would enjoy more. After an afternoon of Minnesota pheasant hunting we will head back to the lodge where we can have a meal plan ready for your group or you can relax at the bar for a few cocktails before heading back into town for a restaurant meal of your choice. Your dogs are also more than welcome inside the lodge at night to re-coop after a hard day in the field. Our goal is to make your hunt a success in every aspect of the trip.

ALSO OFFERING: Big Water Duck Hunts:

At The Watson Hunting Camp we also offer big water guided duck hunts.  We have access to several of the largest bodies of water in western Minnesota including the infamous Marsh Lake and Lac Qui Parle Lake, both of which draw thousands of Mallards and Divers each fall. With equipment such as a 17 foot enclosed boat blind, which comes fully equipped with heaters and breakfast facilities when those late morning hungers strike, this is a classic Minnesota duck hunt over large spreads of decoys. Be sure to inquire about our late season mallard hunts.