CPLN Lodge

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!

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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.

07/29/2025

Saturday can't get here soon enough!

🐎🎉 It’s Rodeo Saturday in Ashley! 🎉🐎
Come celebrate 20 years of grit and greatness at the ACRC 20th Annual Ashley Rodeo!

Here’s your Saturday rodeo schedule — from broncs to barrels and bulls, you won’t want to miss a single event as the PRCA and WPRA bring the action to the ACRC Arena.

👉 Showdeo events will be posted soon, so stay tuned!

Gather your crew, rep your Western roots, and get ready for a night of hometown rodeo done right.



📸 4-C Photography

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.

06/02/2025

From Tennessee to the Northwest Territories, this drake mallard migrated 2500 miles in just over a month. He initiated his migration on 3/13/2025 and traveled up to the MN/SD border in just 16 hours! He spent a month jumping around wetlands in the Dakotas until he took off again on 4/16/2025 and arrived in the Northwest Territories 10 days later. He has spent the last month in the wetlands along the Mackenzie River just west of Great Slave Lake.

05/16/2025

Where's all the fisherman at?
If you're looking to get on some great walleye or giant perch, look no further to the amazing lakes that surround Ashley ND!

Booking now for the open water seasons!

CPLN Lodge

05/16/2025

Waterfowl breeding conditions update.

It’s been an eventful 48 hrs in much of the U.S. and Canadian prairies for ducks. Rainfall totals will easily exceed 5 inches in some areas. This precipitation is a little late to influence settling of some early-nesting dabbling ducks, but later nesting species will likely benefit substantially. Moreover, this rainfall will certainly improve conditions for early broods in late May and early June.

📸 photo: weather radar image.