Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunting

Mississippi River Waterfowl Hunt Packages

Ridge and River Running Outfitters big water hunts take place on the Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge, specifically Pool 9 of the Mississippi River. The Mississippi River offers incredible scenery with abundant wildlife. The Mississippi River is one of the major waterfowl flyways. We specialize in Canvasbacks hunting, “The King of Ducks”. At times up to 75% of the continental Canvasback population migrate the river.  Redheads, Buffleheads, Ringnecks, and Goldeneyes are among other diving ducks who call the river home for a period. Wood Ducks, Green Wing Teal, Blue Wing Teal, Mallards, Gadwalls, and Wigeon also call the river home for a time along with Canada Geese. Tundra swans, pelicans, and other migrating birds also utilize the river during their fall journey. An incredible population of Bald Eagles call the river home.

Mississippi River Hunts will be conducted out of a customized duck boat equipped with heaters and seating. Daily hunts normally start between 3-4am and ending near 1pm (guide discretion). You and your party will be contacted by the guide the night before establishing a time and dock to meet. Guest will be hunting over 100-200 decoys along with an experienced Labrador retriever. Snacks and beverages (water, pop, juice) will be provided to you and your party. We do not offer lodging at this time, but we can recommend lodging in the area upon request.

Needed Gear: Due to the specialized equipment needed for Mississippi River hunting we ask all guests to limit their gear to 1 blind bag and firearm (30 lbs or less). Gun, ammo, camera, binoculars, camouflage face mask or paint, chest waders, rain gear, and layered clothing. 

Needed Licenses: WI licenses are required; small game license, HIP certification, Wisconsin state waterfowl stamp, and a Federal Migratory Bird stamp. Licenses can be purchased at https://dnr.wi.gov/ 

Waterfowl Mississippi River Hunt Pricing

$500 per day for 1-2 hunters

$735 per day for 3 hunters

$960 per day for 4 hunters

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• A non-refundable 50% down payment is required at time of booking along with each hunter’s signed Ridge and River Running Outfitters, LLC hunting contract.
• A 3% USFWS user fee in addition is due with the deposit.
• Prices are subject to change without notice
• Gratuities are not included

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Field and Small Water Waterfowl Hunt Packages

Ridge and River Running Outfitters does not limit our guests to only big water hunting, the Mississippi River. We also offer Wisconsin Waterfowl hunts for early season Canada geese and duck hunts along with late season Canada Goose hunts in south-central Wisconsin on small waters and fields near and Reedsburg and Portage Wisconsin areas. South-central Wisconsin is home to thousands of acres of rivers, agricultural fields, and small potholes local and migratory Blue-Wing teal, Mallards, and Wood Ducks call home. The areas are filled with whitetail deer, turkeys, and small game. Hunts will take place on or near agricultural fields and/or small water. Layout blinds, boat blinds, or other temporary style blinds will be utilized along with different styles of decoys; silhouettes, full bodies, and floaters. Early season hunts can include great numbers of local populations of Canada geese and both local and migratory populations of Blue Wing Teal. Our Wisconsin early Waterfowl seasons runs from September 1-15 for Canada geese and September 1-7 for early season teal. We also offer small water and field hunts for early season Ducks (September and October). Hunts may take place on area rivers, potholes, or agricultural fields utilizing customized boat blinds, layout blinds, and other temporary style blinds. Daily hunts normally start between 4-5am and ending near 1pm (guide discretion). You and your party will be contacted by the guide the night before establishing a time and location to meet. Early season migrating ducks and geese along with locals offer incredible mixed bag hunting opportunities. Mallards, Wood Ducks, Wigeon, Gadwalls, Blue and Green Wing Teal along with Canada Geese can be abundant. We do not offer lodging at this time, but we can recommend lodging in the area upon request.

Needed Gear: Gun, ammo, camera, binoculars, camouflage face mask or paint, chest waders, rain gear, and layered clothing 

Needed Licenses: WI licenses are required; small game license, HIP certification, Wisconsin state waterfowl stamp, and a Federal Migratory Bird stamp. Licenses can be purchased at https://dnr.wi.gov/ 

Field and Small Water Hunt Pricing

$200 per day per hunter

(We can accommodate groups of 4-6 upon request.) 

Download / Print Our Hunt Contract - Click Here

• A non-refundable 50% down payment is required at time of booking along with each hunter’s signed Ridge and River Running Outfitters, LLC hunting contract. 
• Prices are subject to change without notice
• Gratuities are not included