Northern Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting With Crash Landing Outdoors
Hunt near Blackwell, OK for ducks and geese. Hunters of all abilities welcome.
Duck Hunt Oklahoma
Northern Oklahoma may not be on the radar for most duck hunters, but those in the know understand that the lakes, ponds, rivers, marshes, and agricultural fields in the area attract the numbers of ducks that die-hard waterfowlers dream of. Some say that if northern Oklahoma had flooded timber, there would be no need to duck hunt anywhere else.
We are, by default, passionate duck hunters who spend the entire year making sure our team, gear, lodge, and land are all dialed in to provide our clients the best private land Oklahoma duck hunting experience possible. Crash Landing Outdoors owns its own land, leases private water, and has an extensive network of landowner relationships that allow us to attract, rest, and follow the birds while giving us options on how we hunt them. Over the course of a few days, our guests may get to experience hunting dry fields in A-frame blinds, hiding in natural habitat on the bank of a river, and shooting from built blinds in one of our wetlands.
Crash Landing Outdoors offers inclusive duck hunting packages for groups of 8 to 14 hunters that can be custom-tailored to the needs of the most discerning guests. We are not a high-volume operation. We specialize in providing intimate, authentic, safe, and comfortable duck hunting experiences so that our clients can relax and share a blind with their families, friends, and business colleagues.
Early Season
As with the start of any hunting season, early season in Oklahoma can mean some of the best duck hunts of the year. Unpressured birds have found their way here and have made themselves comfortable, while new weather systems bring more birds down our way. The weather can range from temperatures in the 80s to below freezing as the birds begin to migrate through. Early season brings mixed bags of duck species, including teal, mallards, gadwall, and pintails to the area to roost, loaf, and feed.
The Split
During the first week of December, the ducks get a little break as the weather cools further and pushes them in from the north. The second split opener triggers seven straight weeks of duck hunting at CLO and some of the best all-around duck hunting of the year. Things start to freeze to the north, forcing big flocks of mallards, pintails, wigeon, and gadwall into northern Oklahoma to feed hard. We start to focus our efforts away from the water and onto dry fields to follow these big feeding groups of ducks across the area.
Late Season
Winter has set in, and most of the states to the north of Oklahoma are iced up, forcing the ducks that remain there to move south. Northern Oklahoma does see snow, but not enough to force the birds to pass us by. Big, powerful cold fronts move huge groups of fat drake mallards into the area to continue their feed and spend the majority of their winter with us. We focus our efforts in the fields as well as on the rivers. Moving water usually stays open and provides the ducks a place to roost and loaf between feeds—and gives hunters the opportunity to experience a truly unique Oklahoma duck hunting experience.
Oklahoma
Duck Species
Mallard
Widgeon
Canvasback
Wood Duck
Shoveler
Pintail
And More
Oklahoma Duck Hunting Trips
Crash Landing Outdoors offers private land duck hunting trips near Blackwell, OK for groups of 8-14 hunters. Our packages start at 3-day inclusive hunts and can be customized to meet the needs of guests with special requirements.
We hunt the entire general duck season which usually runs from the second week of November through the end of November, with the second split running from the second week of December through the third week in January. We do not hunt early teal season.
Contact us for current packages, rates, and availability.
Rentals
CLO offers rentals of shotguns/shells and waders (limited quantities available) for those who do not own them or want to travel light.
Required Licenses/Permits:
Annual Hunting License or 5-day Hunting License
HIP Permit (unless exempt)
Oklahoma Waterfowl License
Federal Duck Stamp
Hunters 30 years of age or younger must have completed a Hunters Safety Course or be a registered hunter’s apprentice to be able to purchase licenses and permits.
Current hunting seasons, regulations, and requirements can be found on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s website.
What To Bring:
Shotgun/Ammo (12ga size 2-4 preferred)
Camouflage layered clothing system (appropriate for expected conditions)
Rain gear
Waterproof footwear (rubber boots)
Hat
Non-mirrored eye protection
Hearing protection
Blind bag
The Lodge At CLO
Crash Landing Outdoors isn’t just about outfitting hunts, it’s about creating outdoor experiences that bring people together. At the heart of those experiences is our high-end inclusive lodge, designed to host hunters, families, and guests looking for the perfect place to celebrate, connect, and escape while making memories that last a lifetime.
Our waterfowl hunts include a stay at the lodge where our guests enjoy private accommodations, fine meals, a full bar, and entertaining activities while recharging for the next hunt.
Oklahoma Goose Hunting
Goose Hunt Oklahoma
Northern Oklahoma sits right in the heart of the Central Flyway. When it comes to chasing geese, it’s hard to beat the consistent action we get here from November through January. With a mix of agriculture fields, wetlands, river systems, and managed roost areas, this region holds birds throughout the season and gives hunters a chance at everything from specklebellies and Canadas to big, noisy waves of snow geese.
We aren’t going to pretend that we put the same year-round effort into our goose program as we do for ducks. We are first and foremost duck hunters, but the long hours spent scouting, managing, and adjusting setups for ducks means that we also have a decent handle on the geese. Crash Landing Outdoors has access to an enormous amount of great goose habitat and our hunters shoot a bunch of geese every year.
Most of our geese are shot while targeting ducks over cut corn, wheat, beans, or rye grass, depending on what’s holding birds at the time. We use strategic spreads with full-bodies, silhouettes, socks, and motion decoys while hunting out of brushed in A-frames or layout blinds hidden in the middle of dry fields.
Early Season
As the first cold fronts push into the region, we begin to see flights of specklebelly geese (greater white-fronted geese) and resident Canada geese feeding in harvested fields and roosting on ponds and rivers. The early season is typically lower pressure, and the birds are callable, responsive, and often decoy beautifully. Early season hunts focus on smaller feeds, clean hides, and calling tactics to finish birds right over the spread.
The Split
This is when the skies open up. As the northern prairie freezes and snows pile up, Oklahoma’s fields and waters begin filling with high-volume flocks of Canadas, specks, and the start of the lesser snow goose migration. This stretch offers the most consistent goose hunting of the year. Big feeds, diverse mixed bags, and the need to constantly adjust tactics are the name of the game. One morning you might shoot a four-man speck limit in 45 minutes, and the next you’re covered up by a thousand honkers feeding heavy before a front.
Late Season
By late January, many of the local and mid-migration birds have either been hunted or pushed south, but we still see strong numbers of snow geese and scattered feeds of honkers and specks. Late-season hunts often require more scouting, more decoys, and smarter setups. The reward is big: mature geese, incredible decoying visuals, and the satisfaction of pulling off the kind of hunt that takes real preparation and know-how. We focus on morning feeds in cut fields, with options to hunt loafing water or late-day returns when the pattern calls for it.
Oklahoma Goose Hunting Trips
Crash Landing Outdoors offers private land goose hunting trips near Blackwell, OK for groups of 8-14 hunters. Our packages start at 3-day inclusive hunts and can be customized to meet the needs of guests with special requirements.
We hunt the entire general goose season which usually runs from the first of November through the end of November, with the second split running from the second week of December into February. We do not hunt conservation season.
Contact us for current packages, rates, and availability.
Rentals
CLO offers rentals of shotguns/shells and waders (limited quantities available) for those who do not own them or want to travel light.
Required Licenses/Permits:
Annual Hunting License or 5-day Hunting License
HIP Permit (unless exempt)
Oklahoma Waterfowl License
Federal Duck Stamp
Hunters 30 years of age or younger must have completed a Hunters Safety Course or be a registered hunter’s apprentice to be able to purchase licenses and permits.
Current hunting seasons, regulations, and requirements can be found on the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s website.
What To Bring:
Shotgun/Ammo (12ga size bb-2 preferred)
Camouflage layered clothing system (appropriate for expected conditions)
Rain gear
Waterproof footwear (rubber boots)
Hat
Non-mirrored eye protection
Hearing protection
Blind bag
Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting FAQ
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Northern Oklahoma sits right in the middle of the Central Flyway. With a mix of agriculture fields, wetlands, rivers, and roosting areas, the region consistently holds large numbers of migrating ducks and geese throughout the season. It’s a natural bottleneck where birds stop to feed and rest before pushing further south.
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Hunters can expect mixed bags depending on timing. Early season brings teal, gadwall, pintail, and the first waves of mallards. As the season progresses, mallards dominate, along with pintail, gadwall, wigeon, and the occasional diver.
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Northern Oklahoma gets a mix of greater Canada geese, lesser Canada geese, specklebellies (greater white-fronted geese), Ross’s geese, and snow geese. Timing and weather dictate which groups are most prevalent, but most hunts involve multiple species.
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Duck season typically runs from early November through late January, with a short split in early December. Goose season generally mirrors that timeframe, with liberal bag limits that allow for excellent mixed hunts throughout the winter.
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We hunt both. Ducks may be targeted in wetlands, rivers, or marshes early, then in fields later as big groups feed heavy on grain. Goose hunts are most often field setups over cut corn, wheat, or beans using A-frame blinds, layout blinds, or natural cover, but we’ll also hunt water if birds are patterned there.
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Our inclusive packages are designed for groups of 6 to 14 hunters. This allows us to run private, well-managed hunts while keeping the atmosphere personal, safe, and enjoyable for families, friends, and business groups.
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Our packages include access to private land and water, guides, decoys, blinds, scouting, and lodging in our inclusive high-end lodge. Meals, comfortable accommodations, and all logistics are handled so guests can focus on the hunt.
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ItemDogs are welcome, but not required. Our guides run well-trained retrievers on most hunts, ensuring efficient bird recovery and polished hunts. If you’d like to bring your own dog, we’re happy to accommodate. description
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Weather is everything. Early season hunts benefit from warm/cool swings and fresh birds moving in. The best hunting often comes with cold fronts pushing new ducks and geese south. Snow and ice to the north concentrate birds in our region, while late-season hunts can be lights-out when strong fronts bring new pushes of mallards and geese.
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All hunters need a valid Oklahoma hunting license, federal duck stamp, Oklahoma waterfowl permit, and HIP certification. Out-of-state hunters can purchase nonresident licenses. We provide details and guidance to make sure you’re fully legal before your hunt.
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We recommend a shotgun (12 or 20 gauge), steel or non-toxic shells, warm layered clothing, waders (for duck hunts), and personal gear. We’ll provide blinds, decoys, and calling. A full packing list is shared upon booking.
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Our guides spend every evening and morning scouting ducks and geese across our network of private land. We track bird movement, feeding patterns, and weather to put clients on the most consistent action possible.
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Absolutely. Many of our hunts naturally include both ducks and geese, especially in mid-season when mixed feeds are common. We structure hunts to maximize opportunities for both species depending on what the birds are doing.
