Waterfowl Hunting
We hunt the sandbars and Islands in the Platte River from floating blinds and portable blinds providing a
one-of-a kind hunt in a beautiful setting. Our adjacent wetlands provide a heated pit blind complete with
hot plates for cooking, electricity, and comfortable chairs with an awesome view. We hunt exclusively over
water, decoying flocks of ducks and geese close for a mixed bag opportunity both in the river and flooded
wetlands. Ice-out systems assure an open water hunt, even during the harshest, coldest conditions. Our
wetlands are located on the same property as the lodge. Professional calling, top notch retrievers, state of
the art decoys, and large concentrations of Mallards and Canada Geese have made lifetime of memories for
generations of hunters at Lost Island.
A typical day – what to expect
We start at the lodge with hot coffee, decide which locations will give us the
best opportunity for the conditions that day, then head for the river or wetlands pre-dawn, set decoys and be
ready. If we haven’t bagged our limits, we’ll normally pick up the decoys for the day around 2-3 pm, as we want
to be off the river and wetlands and let birds return to the area to roost late afternoon and evening.
What to bring
- Warm, waterproof, camouflage, clothes and layers. Hats, gloves, neck gaiters, hip
boots or chest
waders. Bring extras.
- Bedding - Sleeping bag or twin sheets with a blanket/comforter and pillow.
- Shotgun with plug, and non-toxic shells
- Blind bag or backpack, knife, lighter, shades, snacks and drinks, phone and charger,
eye protection, ear protection, camo hat, gloves, neck gaiter, bird carrier, water
- Cooler appropriate for transporting game, birds, and fish.
License and stamps – The big five
- Nebraska small game permit
- Nebraska
Habitat Stamp
- Nebraska Duck Stamp
- Nebraska HIP Number * 2021 choose Tier 1 for a 6 duck limit*
- Federal Migratory Bird Stamp
***Please be sure to sign all stamps and licenses as required by law.
You can purchase all licenses and stamps online at the
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Harvested Waterfowl
All harvested birds are the hunters’ responsibility!!! From kill to departure to home.
For your convenience, we have a bird cleaning area and indoor processing room, refrigerator/freezer, and
chamber vac. for packaging. If you wish, we can arrange to have your birds processed for a fee. All State and
Federal guidelines and laws will be strictly adhered to.
Dogs and Calling
Well trained dogs are welcome to accompany you at Lost Island. If your dog is
misbehaving, they’ll need to leave the blind.Proficient,
experienced callers are welcome to help their guide call ducks and geese most days, however we insist, novice
callers only help while visiting neighboring duck clubs…
Lodging and meals
Package hunts include complimentary lodging, and hot coffee. Breakfast, lunch in the
blind, and evening meals are your responsibility with several options available. We have a fully appointed
kitchen, outdoor fire-pit and grill available, or your choice of several local cafes, caterers, and steakhouses.
If you wish to have meals prepared, inquire.
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