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Notes from the Platte.

River Lodge Journal

Nebraska duck, goose & upland hunting, from the people who live it.

Season dates, migration timing, gear, and hard-won tips from our corner of the Central Flyway. Whether you are planning your first Nebraska duck hunt or your tenth, our guides share what actually matters for a great day in the blind and behind the dogs.

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Waterfowl hunters and decoys on the Platte River at sunrise near River Lodge Outfitters
Video · October 27, 2026

Watch: River Lodge on The Grind Waterfowl TV

The Grind Waterfowl TV crew spent a few days hunting the Platte River with us. Watch the full episode, Season 15, Episode 5, with mallards on the sloughs, Canada geese over the water, and a look inside the lodge.

Planning · October 26, 2026

How to Choose a Nebraska Duck Hunting Lodge: 8 Questions to Ask Before You Book

Private ground, group size, heated blinds, guides, and what "all-inclusive" should really cover. The questions that separate a great Nebraska lodge from an average one, and how we answer each.

River Lodge Outfitters duck hunting lodge reflected in the water on the Platte River
Canada geese and ducks working the decoys at sunrise on the Platte River in Nebraska
Waterfowl · October 26, 2026

Nebraska Goose Season 2026-2027: Dates, Units & Bag Limits

Every Canada goose, white-fronted and snow goose date for the 2026-2027 season, the bag limits, the spring conservation order, and why the Platte River is one of the best late-season goose rivers in the country.

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Ducks over the Platte River in Nebraska at River Lodge Outfitters
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