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The
Sheyenne River
is ideal for canoeing,
hiking, fishing, camping, birdwatching and scenic
viewing. Photo: Dick
Betting
Big Question: Where to find grouse and
prairie chickens?
Listen to prairie chicken.
MN Prairie Chicken Society
Canoeing the
Sheyenne Information
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Recreational
Spots of the Sheyenne River, North Dakota
Map by North Dakota
Parks and Recreation Department
Big Question:
Where can
I find sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chickens?:
Some wildlife
agencies set up blinds so the public can reserve a
seat during the time the birds are dancing on
their leks in the spring, best viewing early April to early May.
This would be your best opportunity to view these birds. Dakota
Birding does not guide persons for these blind setups on federal
lands. I encourage you to call the agencies and set up a blind date.
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Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds in North Dakota:
Long Lake NWR-Moffit, 701-387-4397
Lostwood NWR-south of Bowbells, 701-848-2466, ext. 26
Des Lacs NWR-Kenmare, 701-385-4046
Arrowwood NWR-Pingree, 701-285-3341
Upper Souris NWR-northwest of Minot, 701-468-5467
J. Clark Salyer NWR-Upham, 701-768-2548
Lonetree WMA-Harvey, 701-324-2211
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Prairie Chickens: The Nature Conservancy in Minnesota: Contact Brian Winter at Glyndon, MN. Brian Winter. N. Tallgrass Prairie Office. The Nature Conservancy. 15337 28th
Ave. So. Glyndon, MN 56547. bwinter@tnc.org. 218-498-2679 FAX: 218-498-2325.
TNC has sharptail blinds up at Karlstad, MN. Call to book (218) 498-2679.
South of Harvey (by
Lonetree Refuge). There is a great restaurant on south of end
of town, open early, great food & prices.
The Sheyenne
National Grasslands, managed by the US
Forest Service, south of Valley City by Lisbon,
has leks of grouse and prairie chickens. The most recent
information I have is that they
don't offer blind use to the public.
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