Montana Bird Hunts
We have a long upland bird season in Montana, September 1 to January 1.
Pheasant season runs mid-October to January 1. The bag limits are generous, Huns 8 per day, sharptails 4 per day, pheasant 3 per day and sage grouse 2 per day. Possession limits are 32 Huns, 12 sharptails, 9 pheasant and 4 sage grouse.
My upland bird hunts are based in Lewistown in the central part of the state. The birds are all wild and few places offer more variety and opportunity. In
the early season the most abundant bird is the native sharptail grouse.You will also encounter Hungarian partridge, sage grouse, morning dove and Wilsons snipe. Starting in mid October we concentrate on pheasants. Most of the hunting is on private land. The terrain is rolling hills, native prairie grassland and agricultural areas. Plan to walk 5 to 8 miles per day. Airlines fly to Lewistown, Billings and Great Falls. I do not carry a gun or mix hunting parties.
The dogs are well-trained English setters that point and retrieve. I also use a close working springer spaniel to flush and retrieve. Your trained dog is always welcome.
Package Trips
4 night, 3 day hunt
1 person $2,375
2-3 people $1,895 per person
Additional days may be reserved for $590 per day, per person.
Non-hunter $165 per day
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The lodging for the package trips will be at Pheasant Tales Bed and Bistro. Accommodations feature private room suites, Bathroom in your suite, a place to keep your dog, refrigerator/freezer space for your birds, computer hook-up, smoke free environment, Continental breakfast, gourmet dinners and they will cook your birds. Rates include lodging, meals, guide dogs, lease fees and dressing of birds.
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Day Trips
1 person $550 per day
2 or 3 people $465 per person, per day
Rates include lunch, guide, dogs, lease fees and dressing of birds.
Non-hunter $75 per day
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To reserve your hunt please send a 50% deposit. The balance is due at the end of your hunt. Payment may be cash, personal check or travelers check. Sorry, no credit cards accepted. I require 180 days notice on cancellations.
"Al Gadoury does his homework and with his superb dogs will put you on birds in style." Myron Bonapart, Sterling, CT
" I hope I never have to spend a fall without bird hunting with Al and his dogs in Montana. From the moment Big Sky unloads me on the airport tarmac, the mission of this guide, instructor, raconteur, literate gentleman is not just to provide a "good hunt," but "the best hunt there ever was." John Martin, Chicago, IL
"Al Gadoury is an excellent guide. He is knowledgeable and takes the extra steps to make a hunting trip memorable. He has become over the years not just a guide, but a friend." Dr. Richard Saloom, Prattville, AL
"Al's knowledge of wild birds, dogs, and shotguns is unsurpassed. I've hunted with Al for 10 seasons now and hope for many more." Capt. George Searle, Hope, RI
"I had an outstanding late season hunt on all very, very wild birds on some of the most scenic private ranches in Montana. Saw 20-30 pheasants per day and 3-4 sharptail coveys. It was a great experience for my dog and me. Local accommodations were first rate and lunches were excellent. Al has good dogs, is very knowledgeable and has some phenomenal leases. If you are looking for a real hunt in a picturesque setting with a great guide, Al's your man." Eric Weatherholtz, Jacksonville, FL
" Al, your English Setters are beautifully trained! We will never forget the fantastic grouse shoots we had with you in Montana." Frank Wentworth, Orinda, CA
" I started hunting with Al in the fall of 1997. I had never shot birds or used a shotgun. I don't know anyone better to teach a person about birds and guns than Al Gadoury! He has very smart dogs that really know their job. " Clyde Waddell, Driggs, Idaho
Al Gadoury's 6X Outfitters
305 W. Lamme
Bozeman, Montana 59715
406-586-3806
algadoury@gomontana.com
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