La Bonte Creek is a DIY duck and goose hunting property with about one mile of private creek south of Douglas, Wyoming, in Converse County.

La Bonte Creek is a small tributary of the North Platte River, and this stretch is tight, winding water with thick cover along the banks. Those bends and brushy edges make it a good spot for jump shooting ducks and geese, and there’s room in places to set up a small spread. An alfalfa field borders the creek to the north and is part of the hunt area.

You can hunt it two ways: pick a spot along the creek and set up a spread, or walk the bends and jump birds as you go. Access is private land and walk-in only. Park in the designated area and reach the creek on foot, with no driving in the planted fields. There’s no guide, outfitter, blind, or pit provided, so bring your own A-frame or layout blind or use the natural cover along the bank. If you’d rather hunt a more open stretch with better visibility for a spread, book the La Bonte Creek Still Hunt listing instead.

You’ll need a Wyoming license for waterfowl and a federal duck stamp, so check Wyoming Game and Fish for current requirements. Douglas is the nearest town for fuel and supplies.

La Bonte Creek offers extremely tight water, reaching roughly 10 yards across at its widest point. Much of the creek is lined with tall trees, which can make hunting slightly more challenging and may limit birds’ ability to circle and commit easily. Despite this, the area still attracts both ducks and dark geese. Ducks generally have an easier time committing to dropping in the trees, while geese will more often than not land on the banks and open fields before walking into the creek. The surrounding bank offers thick natural cover, allowing hunters to tuck into an effective natural blind. There is an adjacent hay/alfalfa field that borders this section of creek as well, which will serve as an attractant for geese in the area. As a true DIY location, hunters will have several options for a game plan hunting here - make the most of it and enjoy the scenery!

Reservation fees are due at the time of booking and are non-refundable. Outdoorsman fees will automatically process 48 hours prior to the adventure - it is the responsibility of the party organizer to ensure each hunter is added to the guest list prior to 48 hours so charges may process accordingly.

For waterfowl, fishing, and other small game adventures, cancellations made 48 hours or more prior to the scheduled adventure will not be charged. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the adventure will be charged the full outdoorsman fee.

If there is a lapse in availability, please do not be discouraged to reach out to IO. All calendars are set and managed by landowners, and unavailability is set by them. However, IO is willing to reach out on your behalf, to check on available dates. Other reasons for unavailable dates include biologist recommended hunter/harvest quotas that landowners implement, as well as state season dates not being released.

You are not legally allowed to access the property, for any adventure, prior to your selected access day. If you try to access the property at all before your selected date(s), without prior approval from IO, you will be subject to trespassing and punishments therein.