Guided Upland Bird Hunts with Eagle Nest Lodge

Location: Hardin, Montana

Hosted by: Eagle Nest Lodge Guides

Season: September – November (Peak Season)

Embark on an Unforgettable Hunting Adventure

South-central Montana offers some of the most exciting upland bird hunting in the country—rolling prairie, creek bottoms, grain fields, and historic landscapes where wild birds thrive.

At Eagle Nest Lodge, you’ll hunt over 40,000+ acres of carefully managed private ranchland, pursuing a true mixed bag of pheasant, Hungarian partridge, and sharptail grouse—often encountered in the same cover.

This is classic Western wingshooting at its finest—fast flushes, strong flying birds, and big country behind exceptional dog work.

The Hunting Experience

• Wild bird & supplemented bird hunting across diverse terrain
• Multiple species often encountered in a single hunt
• Rotated properties to maintain strong bird populations
• Limited number of hunters each season for quality experiences

The shooting can be demanding—but bird numbers are strong, and most hunters have excellent opportunities to fill daily limits.

What’s Included

• Professional upland hunting guides
• Access to 40,000+ acres of private land
• Experienced bird dogs (pointers & flushers)
• Lodging with private rooms & bathrooms
• Chef-prepared meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Bird cleaning, processing & packaging
• Sporting clays course with instruction

Target Species

• Pheasant (3 cock birds daily limit)
• Hungarian Partridge (6 birds daily limit)
• Sharptail Grouse (2 birds daily limit)

Hunting Style & Dogs

Hunts are conducted in traditional Western fashion with:

• 2 on 1 Guided Hunting
• Highly trained pointing dogs and flushers
• Strategic field approaches based on conditions
• Guests are welcome to bring their own dogs, with access to a championship indoor kennel facility.

Season Breakdown

• September: Best for sharptail grouse and Hungarian partridge
• October – November: Prime pheasant hunting + mixed bag opportunities
• Hungarian partridge hunting remains strong throughout the season

Hunt Packages & Pricing

2 Days / 3 Nights

• Double Occupancy: $3,900 per person
• Single Occupancy: $5,400 per person
• 2 guided hunt days
• 3 nights lodging

3 Days / 4 Nights

• Double Occupancy: $4,900 per person
• Single Occupancy: $6,900 per person
• 3 guided hunt days
• 4 nights lodging

4 Days / 5 Nights

• Double Occupancy: $5,900 per person
• Single Occupancy: $8,400 per person
• 4 guided hunt days
• 5 nights lodging

Occupancy Details

• Pricing is based on double occupancy (shared lodging)
• Single occupancy upgrade: +$500 per night, per person

Booking & Payment Information

• 50% deposit required to reserve dates
• Remaining balance due prior to arrival

Cancellation Policy

• Deposits are non-refundable
• Hunts may be rescheduled based on availability

Additional Options

• Private group bookings available
• Additional hunt days can be added
• Non-hunting guests welcome
• Bird shipping available (at cost)
• Great option for introducing new hunters or training young dogs

Why Hunt With Us?

Eagle Nest Lodge delivers a wild bird & supplemented hunting experience backed by exceptional habitat, strong bird numbers, and disciplined land management. By limiting hunter numbers and rotating properties, they ensure consistent quality throughout the season.

Add in experienced guides, top-tier dog work, and a comfortable lodge atmosphere—and you’ve got one of Montana’s premier upland hunting destinations.

Book Your Hunt

Availability is limited each season to maintain quality. Secure your dates early and experience Montana upland hunting the way it was meant to be.