The fall migration offers a unique hunting opportunity for those in the right place at the right time. The only other large crane normally found in South Dakota is the Whooping Crane in migration. Sandhill cranes, while famous for massing in great numbers along the Platte River in Nebraska, do migrate through South Dakota in the spring and fall. Sand Creek Outfitters is located in Cherokee, Okla., less than 20 miles from the Great Salt Plains Lake and Refuge. Try Join us for a morning guided hunt or a 3 day morning hunt in search of these magnificent creatures. Red Eye Outfitters provides professionaly guided sandhill crane hunts, duck hunts, and dove hunts. We specialize in sandhill crane and dry field duck hunts in Oklahoma as well as big whitetail deer and dove All hunts are fully guided and some amenities will be provided during hunts. The season lasts longer in this area, but they are usually south of our hunting grounds in December. A website devoted to Guided Sandhill Crane and Duck Hunting in North West Texas. Final Descent offers some of the best Sandhill Crane hunting, along with an experience that you will never forget. The season lasts longer in this area, but they are usually south of our hunting grounds in December. Sandhill Cranes are notably referred to as the "ribeye in the sky". The fall migration offers a unique hunting opportunity for those in the right place at the right time. Sandhill Crane hunts are typically done the first 3 weeks of November. Sandhill Crane, while renown for massing in great numbers along the Platte River in Nebraska and at wildlife refuges in the far South, do migrate through South Dakota in the spring and fall. The realism is second to none and our results on our sandhill crane hunts speak for themselves. This animal is both exciting to hunt and delicious to eat. While crane hunting a comfortable A-frame blind and get to experience decoying sandhill cranes like no place else. Western Oklahoma is virtually an untapped gold mine for hunting Sandhill Crane. Located in Lubbock Tx and surrounding areas. Open Area: South Dakota west of US 281; Shooting hours one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; Hunters must use nontoxic shot when hunting cranes; Sandhill Crane, while famous for massing in great numbers along the Platte River in Nebraska and at wildlife refuges in the far South, do migrate through South Dakota in the spring and fall. The fall migration may occur from late October through mid-November. The season lasts longer in this area, but they are usually south of our hunting grounds in December. The fall migration offers a unique hunting opportunity for those in the right place at the right time. The season lasts longer in this area, but they are usually south of our hunting grounds in December. The most similar would likely be the Common Crane, a Eurasian species that has sometimes strayed to North America, typically found within flocks of migrating Sandhill Cranes. The Texas crane hunts take place over both water and fields depending on what the Sandhill cranes are doing. The Oklahoma Crane numbers are massive, in 2011 there were only 418 estimated active crane hunters in the state. In addition, hunters can pursue sandhill cranes in portions of Mexico, and Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Sandhill Crane hunts are typically done the first 3 weeks of November. Sandhill Crane, while renown for massing in great numbers along the Platte River in Nebraska and at wildlife refuges in the far South, do migrate through South Dakota in the spring and fall. Sandhill Crane Hunts The Sandhill Crane is a truly beautiful bird. According to 2018 numbers, there are over 12,000 active crane hunters in the Central FlyWay States. Red Eye Outfitters provides professionaly guided sandhill crane hunts, duck hunts, and dove hunts.