Bruce Olson started Whispering Emerald Ridge in October 1988 when Wisconsin farmers could no longer accommodate outside hunters. He invested in land to raise pheasants, quail, and chukars for his family and friends. What started as a side business—friends buying birds from him—evolved into a full hu...
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Bruce Olson started Whispering Emerald Ridge in October 1988 when Wisconsin farmers could no longer accommodate outside hunters. He invested in land to raise pheasants, quail, and chukars for his family and friends. What started as a side business—friends buying birds from him—evolved into a full hunting and shooting destination that's now a staple in northwestern Wisconsin.
Whispering Emerald Ridge sits on over 250 acres divided into seven hunting fields near Menomonie, WI. Each field covers approximately 40 acres with varied cover including grain sorghum, prairie grass, brush rows, bluestem, and switch grasses. Walking paths are plowed throughout so you can access every corner.
| **Hunting Field Features** | **Details** |
|---|---|
| Total Acreage | 250+ acres |
| Number of Fields | 7 |
| Per-Field Size | ~40 acres each |
| Cover Types | Sorghum, prairie grass, brush, bluestem, switch grass |
| Path Access | Plowed walking paths throughout |
Birds aren't set until you arrive, so you get a genuine hunt every time. You can hunt alone, bring guests, or book as a corporate group. Three guides are available:
Scratch hunting (hunting without pre-booking birds) is available to members only, Monday-Thursday. Weekends by availability.
They offer three membership tiers. Annual memberships include no state license requirement, no bag limits, unlimited guests, scratch hunting access, discounted birds, and discounted shooting cards.
| **Membership Type** | **Cost** | **Bird Price (Sept-Apr)** |
|---|---|---|
| Hunting Only (Annual) | $250 + $50 initiation | $27.50/pheasant |
| Pond Membership (Annual) | $250 + $50 initiation | — |
| Hunting + Pond (Annual) | $450 + $50 initiation | $27.50/pheasant |
| Corporate 5-Year | $1,664.20 | Pre-booked discount rates |
| Corporate 3-Year | $1,298.52 | Pre-booked discount rates |
They run a full sporting clays course and a covered five-stand with lights and heat for winter league shooting. Five-stand has five shooting stations bordered by eight traps—the full 25-target course gives you 25 different shooting scenarios.
| **Option** | **Price** |
|---|---|
| Five-Stand 25 targets | $17.00 |
| Five-Stand Discount (10 rounds) | $150.00 |
| Five-Stand Discount (20 rounds) | $260.00 |
| Sporting Clays Walk-Thru 50 targets | $25.00 |
| Sporting Clays Discount (10 rounds) | $210.00 |
| Sporting Clays Discount (20 rounds) | $400.00 |
They host corporate retreats, fundraisers, bachelor parties, family reunions, birthdays, and graduations. Options scale based on group size and duration. After your event, relax at the Lookout Lounge with burgers, sandwiches, and hot/cold drinks.
Catering is available for events. Contact them for menu and pricing details.
Whispering Emerald Ridge has donated to over 30 conservation organizations and provides hunting experiences for disabled hunters and veterans who can't easily traverse fields.
"The owners are amazing folks, always super friendly and helpful. Our family has been to WER numerous times over the last 8 years and always looking forward to our next visit." — Donald L.
"Beautiful place to hunt! Great countryside, and great fields. I hunt my pointing dog here. The clubhouse is well appointed." — Randal G.
Whispering Emerald Ridge Game Farm N3954 640th St, Menomonie, WI 54751
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