CPLN Lodge

10/22/2025

It's been a good fall so far!

CPLN Lodge has Nov 15-21 and Nov 22-30 available for waterfowl or pheasant hunting groups!

Fully furnished 4 bedroom/2bathroom, Dog friendly and has all the comforts of home.

CPLN Lodge

10/17/2025

The push might be on.

The first widespread frost/freeze is increasingly likely to occur by the middle of next week, behind another powerful system that may extend as far south as I-80 or even further south. Temperatures up to 10 degrees below average mean temperatures will be in the low to mid-30s for many areas. Next week looks pretty chilly. This was predicted two weeks ago, same with the active pattern.

10/16/2025

South Dakota’s pheasant season opens Oct. 18, and wildlife officials say it could be another record year.
Read More >>> https://www.ktiv.com/2025/10/15/south-dakota-pheasant-season-could-break-records-again-this-year/

10/01/2025

Hunting season is upon us!

That could only mean one thing: we get to welcome Laura and her group of 8 from Nashville back to the Lodge for the next 10 days!

09/13/2025

Aberdeen, just a hop, skip and a jump away.

09/13/2025

Don't mind us - just capturing some beauty around the CPLN Lodge tonight!

And bugs. LOTS of bugs. And night-time roadside deer. 'Tis the season, right?

09/04/2025

We always do love a good "Snow"fall!! Don't wait to check the calendar at the CPLN Lodge! Dates will fill fast!

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Goose numbers are looking strong heading into the season.

Many Arctic and Subarctic nesting areas saw early or average nest initiation, leading to encouraging spring productivity across much of the Arctic. Hunters can expect promising flights with Ross’s geese up 217%, Midcontinent specklebellies up 115%, and Atlantic Population Canada geese up 68%. Overall, breeding populations and production point to good prospects this fall.

Read more: https://deltawaterfowl.org/whats-new/news/ross-s-geese-ap-canada-geese-and-midcontinent-specklebellies-increase/

Join us on our journey!

09/02/2025

The wait is over — 2025 breeding population survey results are in! According to the USFWS Annual Breeding Waterfowl Survey, the estimated breeding duck population stands at 33.98 million. Breeding population nearly identical to 2024, but dry prairie conditions likely suppressed duck production.

The Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey and the Waterfowl Status Report are the result of a collaborative effort conducted annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canadian Wildlife Service, and the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific Flyway Councils.

Read more and view the full report at https://deltawaterfowl.org/whats-new/news/delta-waterfowl-reports-usfws-annual-breeding-waterfowl-survey-estimates-3398-million-ducks/ or visit the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service website.

08/20/2025

Early goose season is in full swing! We have an opening at the CPLN Lodge from 9/7- 9/22.
Fully furnished with all the comforts of home. Dog friendly and comfortably sleeps 10. PM for details or check out our listing on airbnb!

Canada Goose Hunting | North Dakota Game and Fish https://share.google/IJ9xKaNCE7E1I2500

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08/11/2025

Our only GPS marked mallard to fly to Oklahoma also happens to have high fidelity to migratory stopover and wintering locations. Research suggests that individuals who exhibit higher fidelity often have higher survival rates. However, exploration often leads to birds identifying regions with better resources than what they have exploited in the past. A mix of exploration and fidelity may be the key to reducing the risk of predation while improving efficient resource acquisition.

07/12/2025

Anyone else ready??

06/05/2025

https://southdakotasearchlight.com/2025/06/03/south-dakota-records-best-pheasant-season-in-13-years-state-parks-department-says/

Hunters bagged more pheasants last fall in South Dakota than they have for 13 years, Game, Fish and Parks said Thursday.