With exclusive access to 30,000+ acres of prime habitat, the River Lodge provides unmatched variety — from skinny-water creeks and expansive river channels to flooded cornfields and dry-field setups.
Our diverse hunting options ensure each day brings unique opportunities, maximizing your chances of success. Guided by experienced professionals who know precisely where the birds want to be, your hunt with us will be unforgettable from start to finish.
We primarily hunt out of heated A-frame and pit blinds for excellent concealment and comfort, no matter the weather.
River Lodge Outfitters sits on the Platte River near Overton, Nebraska, along one of the busiest migration corridors on the continent. Every fall and winter, huge numbers of ducks and geese pour down the Central Flyway, and our 30,000+ private acres of river channels, backwater sloughs, wetlands, and flooded corn put your group right where the birds want to be.
If you have been searching for Nebraska duck hunting, Platte River waterfowl, or a truly private guided Nebraska waterfowl outfitter, this stretch of river country is hard to beat.
Mallards headline our Nebraska duck hunts, with pintails, wigeon, gadwall, and green-winged teal in the mix, plus Canada geese all season and light geese (snows and blues) as the migration stacks up.
The Platte is one of the great waterfowl rivers in North America. Warm-water channels, sandbars, and surrounding grain fields keep fresh birds cycling through central Nebraska all season long.
Hunt from heated A-frame and pit blinds over large, realistic decoy spreads, on the river and sloughs or over cut corn, with finished retrievers doing the work in between.
Our 30,000+ acres are private and lightly pressured, so the birds stay comfortable and the hunting stays consistent day after day across the season.
The season runs November through January. Early season leans on local birds and Canada geese, the middle brings the heaviest duck migration, and late season means outstanding mallard and snow-goose action. See our Nebraska duck season guide for the 2026-2027 dates.
Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 shotguns, unlimited MIGRA ammunition, bird processing, gourmet meals, luxury lodging, and round-trip Kearney airport shuttle are all included.
The season runs November through January. The heaviest duck migration typically moves through the middle of the season, while late season can offer excellent mallard and snow-goose hunting as cold fronts push birds down the Central Flyway. Peak dates book early.
Primarily mallards, pintails, wigeon, gadwall, and teal among the ducks, plus Canada geese and light geese (snows and blues). The exact mix depends on timing, weather, and the migration.
No. Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 12-gauge rentals and unlimited MIGRA waterfowl ammunition are included, along with blinds, decoys, and retrievers. You are welcome to bring your own gun if you prefer.
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) is closest, and round-trip shuttle service to the lodge is included. Many guests also fly into Grand Island or Omaha and drive in.
Yes. We never combine parties and host only a limited number of groups at a time, so your blinds, guides, and lodge experience are yours alone.
“I've never seen — let alone shot — this many birds in my life. A truly top-notch experience and I'll be back again.”
“The owners treated me like family! The hospitality, amazing lodge, and array of top-notch hunting locations made this trip so memorable. Everyone needs to experience this at least once in their lifetime.”
“They've thought of everything! Great lodge, great blinds, great food — it was the total package.”
“A beautiful lodge, incredible hunting opportunities, and desirable amenities all set alongside the majestic Platte River — the River Lodge experience is unmatched!”
“When I first arrived at River Lodge I was taken back by the incredible lodge. If you want a place where you can experience incredible facilities, customer service, and the chance to shoot limits of ducks, this is it. Can't wait to get back!”
“Five-star accommodations, amazing hospitality, and most importantly outstanding bird hunting. Combine these elements and you have one of the best wingshooting lodges in the world. I can't wait until next season!”
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