Cedar Creek Upland Reserve

Ranch Description

Cedar Creek winds through this remarkable property for more than four miles, creating a rare blend of natural water, wildlife habitat, and scenic beauty. The diverse landscape of creek bottoms, native grasslands, and strategically placed food plots supports thriving populations of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and both mule and white-tailed deer.

Land

The 1,088 -acre Cedar Creek Upland Reserve showcases a near-perfect blend of habitat diversity and usability. Stretching across gently rolling prairie, the property features a balanced mix of CRP grasslands, strategically designed food plots, and shelterbelts that create ideal nesting cover and protection for wildlife.

Running through the heart of the land for approximately 4.5 miles, Cedar Creek serves as the property's lifeblood-its meandering corridor of water, providing year-round habitat and a reliable water source for upland birds and big game alike. The combination of creek bottom, native grasses, and food plots forms a natural mosaic that holds strong populations of pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and both mule and whitetail deer.

The property's gentle topography and thoughtful layout make it not only beautiful but also highly functional for hunting and wildlife management. The landscape reflects years of careful stewardship-an upland bird paradise where cover, water, and feed come together in perfect balance.

Improvements

The home offers a comfortable and highly functional basecamp for any season. The home sleeps up to 15 guests and features multiple living areas designed for group gatherings, meals, and post-hunt relaxation.

The kitchen and dining area are equipped for feeding a full crew, and the simple, durable finishes make the space easy to maintain between hunts.

Every aspect of the layout supports its use as a true hunting lodge-efficient, practical, and well-suited for accommodating friends, family, or clients during the peak of bird season. It's the kind of place where a day in the field ends with a warm meal, good company, and everything you need close at hand.

Recreation

The property's diverse topography features a seamless mix of creek bottom, grassland, and gently rolling uplands. Expansive CRP acres provide outstanding nesting and brood-rearing cover, while strategically placed food plots and grain stubble offer consistent winter feed and edge structure. Shelterbelts and draws create natural travel corridors for game and serve as protection for birds throughout harsh prairie winters.

The meandering corridor of Cedar Creek is the centerpiece of the property, offering year-round water, dense riparian habitat, and remarkable scenery. The combination of water, cover, and food supports abundant populations of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and both mule and whitetail deer. The rolling terrain provides excellent vantage points and natural pinch points, making it ideal for upland hunting and wildlife management alike.

Regional Upland Hunting Data

Southwest North Dakota remains one of the state's premier upland bird regions. According to recent North Dakota Game and Fish brood surveys, the southwest district averaged 14.8 pheasant broods and 125 pheasants per 100 miles, outperforming most regions statewide and maintaining levels above the 10-year average. Favorable weather, abundant grass cover, and strong nesting conditions continue to drive exceptional bird numbers year after year.

With its balanced mix of native cover, food sources, and water, the Cedar Creek Upland Reserve is positioned at the heart of this thriving upland ecosystem-an ideal setup for hunters and land managers seeking consistent bird numbers and long-term habitat stability.