Montana All-Inclusive Waterfowl Hunts

Location: Fort Benton, Montana

Lodge Address: 2320 Main St, Fort Benton, MT 59442

Nearest Airport: Great Falls International Airport (GTF) – ~40 minutes from the lodge

Primary Flyway: Pacific Flyway (7 mallards per day)

Experience Montana’s Late-Season Waterfowl Like Few Ever Do

Broken Plains Outfitting Company offers true Montana waterfowl hunting — raw, rugged, and real. This is not a heated pit blind experience — you’ll be hunting in Montana’s real winter elements, targeting ducks and geese in their natural habitat along the river and surrounding waters.

We hunt mostly over water, using natural blinds, panel blinds, and A-frames, with layout blinds available when conditions allow. Early December and November hunts offer mixed bag opportunities, while late-season hunts are driven by brutal winter storms and frozen landscapes that push massive numbers of birds into the river system.

With 13 miles of private Missouri River access, Broken Plains has a huge advantage when the rest of the state locks up. As small water freezes, birds pile onto the river and surrounding reservoirs, creating some of the most consistent late-season waterfowl hunting in Montana.

What We Hunt

• Primary Species:
• Mallards (abundant)
• Canada Geese (abundant)

Additional Opportunities (weather dependent):

• Gadwall
• Wigeon
• Teal
• Occasional Pintail

Bag Limits (Pacific Flyway):

• 7 Mallards per day
• 5 Geese per day

Hunting Style & Conditions

• Primarily water hunting on rivers, ponds, and reservoirs
• Occasional dry-ground hunts over barley, wheat, and chickpea fields
• Blinds: natural cover, panel blinds, A-frames (layout blinds available)
• Hunt times vary based on conditions — late season hunts may start later in the morning due to bird flight patterns
• Afternoon hunts or upland hunts available if time allows

Weather Expectations:

• Temperatures typically range from 0° to 50°, with below-freezing conditions common in late season.

Hunt Packages & Pricing

3-Day Fully Guided Waterfowl Package – $2,250 per person

Includes:

• 3 days of guided waterfowl hunting
• Lodging at Broken Plains base lodge
• Access to all hunting land and river properties
• Experienced guide support

Additional Hunting Days – $750 per day

• Upland Add-On Options
• Broken Plains is loaded with wild upland birds, including:
• Ring-neck Pheasant
• Hungarian Partridge
• Sharp-tailed Grouse

Upland Afternoon Add-On: $400 per gun

Or swap 1 waterfowl day for 1 full upland day.

Lodging

Guests will stay at our private lodge in historic Fort Benton, Montana — a comfortable, well-kept home base for your hunt.

The lodge is a 2.5-story house featuring:

• 4 bedrooms
• 7 total beds
• 2 full bathrooms
• Multiple living spaces across three levels
• Full kitchen and dining area
• Outdoor deck and grilling area

The main level has a large great room for relaxing after the hunt and a bedroom, while the upper level includes a loft-style bedroom. The lower level offers additional bedrooms, another living area, and the kitchen.

There’s plenty of space for gear storage, hanging waders, and unwinding between hunts. Parking is roomy and convenient right at the house.

We simply ask guests to remove muddy boots at entry and treat the house with respect so it stays clean and comfortable for everyone throughout the season.

Meals

Meals are partially provided:

• Morning: Grab-and-go breakfast items
• Lunch: DIY sandwich setup and snacks provided
• Dinner: Catered Dinner

Bird Cleaning

• Professional bird cleaning available through a local service.
• Birds can be cleaned, packaged for legal transport, and frozen at an additional cost

Required Licenses

Hunters must purchase:

• Montana Base Hunting License
• Montana Migratory Bird License
• Federal Duck Stamp

Gear Recommendations

• Waders (recommended but not required)
• Cold weather gear
• Non-toxic ammunition required
• Recommended loads: 3" BB or #2 shot
• Migra Ammunition can be purchased

Why Hunt With Broken Plains?

• 13 miles of private Missouri River access
• Located directly in the Pacific Flyway
• Consistent late-season waterfowl action when other water is frozen
• Wild, unpressured birds
• Upland and waterfowl combo opportunities

No-frills, authentic Montana experience