Experience Upland Bird Hunting at Mountain Creek Ranch
Learn Why Hunters Consider Us the Top Spot for Bird Hunting in Missouri
Upland Bird Hunting at Mountain Creek Ranch
A retreat at Mountain Creek Ranch offers an escape into the tranquility of nature and the opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic ranch life. If you want to make your experience here truly memorable, upland bird hunting can add an extra layer of adventure and camaraderie.
Bird hunting in Missouri is a sport that requires a combination of skill, strategy, and teamwork, making it a challenging and rewarding activity for individuals, groups of friends, and colleagues on a corporate retreat. Our guided hunts provide you with an opportunity to connect with nature in a way that honors the historic Midwest and pursue game birds like pheasant, quail, and chukar.
If you’re an experienced hunter coming out on your own, or a group of friends looking to sharpen your skills together, Mountain Creek Ranch gives you the space, challenge, and freedom to hunt the way you like.
Never been bird hunting before? Not a problem!
Our upland bird hunting specialists will accompany you to ensure you receive the attention and guidance you need to get the most out of your hunting experience. They can even walk you through the best way to handle your firearm to increase your odds of hitting your bird. Our world-class hunting dogs are trained by Ken Chenoweth, who also serves as outfitter and guide for Mountain Creek Ranch.
Upland Bird Hunting Season at Mountain Creek Ranch: 11/15/25 to 3/31/26
Mountain Creek Ranch is a vacation destination for folks in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and beyond. We deliver an authentic Ozark upland bird hunting experience designed for the discerning sportsman. Every hunt is a premium hunt. Satisfaction guaranteed.
All Premium Hunts Include:
- Warm-up shoot at our competition 5-stand trap shooting center.
- Full processing of birds, including cleaning and packaging.
- Meals (details included in the packages below).
- Premium hospitality and guided bird hunting experience.
- Bird hunting lodges available for parties of up to 12 people.
Choose one of our premium upland bird hunting packages:
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Half Day Hunt (Morning or Afternoon) $425 per gun + tax5 pheasant/5 chukar/5 quail - OR 25 quail - OR 15 chukar - OR 10 pheasant
• Morning hunt: Breakfast and lunch included.
• Afternoon hunt: Lunch and heavy hor d'oeuvres with beverage bucket included.
This package is ideal for hunters who want a high‑action hunt without committing to a full day, perfect for quick trips, warm‑ups before a bigger hunt, or groups looking to pack in solid shooting and great food in a shorter window. -
Full Day Hunt $725 per gun + tax10 pheasant/10 chukar/10 quail - OR 50 quail - OR 30 chukar - OR 20 pheasant
• Breakfast, lunch, and heavy hor d'oeuvres with beverage bucket included.
This package is ideal for experienced hunters and groups who want maximum time in the field, plenty of birds, and a full ranch experience from sunup to sundown. -
European Hunt $475 per gun + taxMountain Creek Ranch European hunts are centered around a world-class release tower and 12 stations. There is a 6-gun minimum and 24-gun maximum. Each shooter gets 15 birds, with additional birds available for purchase.
• Breakfast, Halftime snacks, lunch, and bonfire are included with this package.
This package is ideal for groups of seasoned shooters who want a fast‑paced, high‑volume challenge, complete with the tradition, excitement, and camaraderie of a classic European‑style tower shoot.
Upland Bird Hunting in Missouri: Get To Know Your Prey
quail Hunting
Quails are ground-nesting, mid-sized birds of the pheasant family. When they get startled by bird dogs, they fly into the air, making them perfect hunting specimens.
pheasant hunting
With its long-plumed tail and distinctive coloring on the body and eyes, the pheasant is considered the king of game birds. Enjoy a brilliant Ozark morning hunting this magnificent bird.
Chukar hunting
A relative of quail and pheasant, this game bird originated in Europe and Asia. Today, it thrives in parts of North America. It enjoys the rock and grassy landscapes that the Ozarks provide.
Enjoy the Spoils of Your Bird Hunting Trip
After a successful day of upland bird hunting at Mountain Creek Ranch, you may be wondering what’s next for your bounty.
We can clean and vacuum-seal your birds and keep them until you’re ready to leave, or we can dress and cook them for a special meal for you and your guests. Whichever option you choose, you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy a dining experience made possible by your hunting skills.
Contact your ranch representative for more information about bird hunting lodges, reservations, or dude ranch experiences.