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Handy Dam - Waterfowl

4.2(11 reviews)

Berthoud, CO, USA

Adventure Details

Reservation fee

$54.99

Price per person

$84.99

Total

$0.00

Guest limit:

6

Blind Type:

4-Man Pit

Flyway:

Central

Acreage:

96 Acres

Species:

Waterfowl

Notes from the landowner

Handy Dam Waterfowl is located just south of the Handy Reservoir in Berthoud, Colorado. This area is known for its many migratory birds and Canada geese. This property will provide a 4-man pit, but groups larger than 4 are welcome to bring layout blinds to set up beside the pit or in your decoy spread. There are no seats provided in the pit, so hunters are encouraged to bring their own buckets or chairs. There is a 2-vehicle maximum rule for this property, so please do not drive in the field with more than that. All vehicles and hunters must use the approved path into the field, as shown in the Infinite Outdoors app. All hunters must be active members of the Infinite platform, and must accept invitations before the hunt day. All hunters are required to have their Colorado small game license, as well as all stamps necessary to waterfowl hunt in the state.

Game and habitat information

This property is right in the center of some excellent waterfowl hunting. As the later season approaches, expect to see mass migrations of geese, light and dark. These agricultural fields are close to some larger bodies of water with the mixture of un-pressured land set up to be a honey hole. Expect to see primarily geese with the occasional curious duck. The geese will feed in the early morning and evenings on these pivot fields and will loaf in the large bodies of water that cannot be hunted. These waterfowl see much less pressure than most and are willing to come into decoys much easier, too. Be strategic in your approach, setting up with maximum cover and a proper decoy setup.

Current Seasons

Access Duration

1-Day Hunt

Licensing

Brushing in Blinds

This 4-man pit is built at the beginning of the season. Hunters are encouraged to spend a few minutes brushing it in to keep them in quality condition and keep them well hidden from birds.

Payment Process

Reservation fees are processed at the time of booking and are non-refundable. All outdoorsman fees will process automatically, 48 hours prior to the hunt.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be made 48 hours or more prior to the adventure. Cancellations made within 48 hours will be subject to partial or full outdoorsman fee charges.

Availability

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.

Trespassing

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.

ATTENTION HUNTERS

There is an established eagle's nest on the eastern boundary of this property. The provided pit is outside of the state required distance guidelines. Discharging of a firearm anywhere other than within the provided goose pit, or from directly outside of the goose pit, may result in disturbance of the eagle's nest and is not allowed. If any negative effects on the eagles are observed during hunting, including birds leaving nests immediately upon shooting or any other disturbance, immediately contact the IO team. By booking this listing you agree to these terms.

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Pit Blind
Berthoud, CO
Berthoud, CO
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Download and use the Infinite Outdoors app for directions, boundaries, access points, blind locations, and more.
Hunts canceled 48 hours or more prior to the adventure will not be changed. Hunts canceled within 48 hours will be charged 50%, and hunts canceled within 24 hours of the adventure will be charged the full outdoorsman fee.
Yes, they must be a current IO member. Monthly memberships are available at a lower cost. An outdoorsman fee will not be charged, but any “non-hunter” found hunting will be fined.
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Your downloaded map and current adventure in the IO app will be your proof of permission. Be prepared to present it upon request.
Non hunters require prior approval. Once approved they must still be IO members but may be subject to reduced price or free outdoorsman fee. If this applies to you, please reach out to IO.
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Reviews

we

Nov 26, 2024

4 out of 5 stars

Pit was easy to find and access. No brush and very little ground cover to use for hiding pit so bring your own if you have it. 45* and sunny… just a bunch of high flyers. Would like to return when it was cold and birds wanted to feed.

em

Nov 13, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

da

Nov 10, 2024

3 out of 5 stars

Pit is not dug with the lay of the field. The West end is shoulder high for 5'-9". Pit floor is terrible when wet, bring muck boots, a soft case to keep your gun as clean as possible and plan on bathing your dog afterword. North side of the pit lumber is exposed, recommend bring camo netting to hit as we did. Also bring a pit lid cover for good visibility and sliding off for shooting. Pit is deep so bring a ladder or step stool. IO for safety you could add a 2x4 ladder when digging and placing the lid. Good first weekend hunt.

d.

Nov 10, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

ad

Jan 14, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

mi

Dec 26, 2023

4 out of 5 stars

Great location and a lot of geese (by the thousands) coming off of nearby reservoirs. I think the pit stuck out a little too much against the rest of the landscape. I think this location would do extremely well when there's a little snow on the ground to help cover it up a little more.

mi

Dec 4, 2023

4 out of 5 stars

The marker for the pit had fallen over and we did have to make a phone call. At 5 in the morning. Which was answered and that alone I found incredible. This app and these guys are great!

wy

Dec 3, 2023

1 out of 5 stars

Not a single shot fired in our group. The pit needs to be about another foot deeper.

va

Nov 30, 2023

4 out of 5 stars

kn

Nov 19, 2023

4 out of 5 stars

an

Nov 12, 2023

1 out of 5 stars

There were birds flying around but not a single bird flew over the property. When I first arrived I found the blind to be broken by someone and left in a shitty way. The blind was a horrible hide and had no cover around it to hide the flash from the plywood.

sa

Sam Brunner

IO TEAM

Thanks for bringing it to our attention that the pit wasn't in good shape. We are very sorry that you arrived to that issue, but since your review, we have gone out there and fixed up the pit!

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