Guided Hunts
Sea & Diver Ducks
Hunting Sea & Diver Ducks
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
Target Species
Common eider; scoter (black, surf & white-wing); long-tailed ducks, mergansers (common, red-breast & hooded); bufflehead; scaup (bluebills); and goldeneye.
Rates
- $350/person per half day (1/2 hour before sunrise to 12PM)
- $475/person per full day (half hour before sunrise to sunset)
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Discounts: Hunters with a junior hunting license (ages 12-15) hunt for HALF PRICE!
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
| Species | November | December | January |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Eider |  |  | |
| Black Scoter | | | |
| Surf Scoter | | | |
| WW Scoter | | | |
| Longtail | | | |
| Mergansers | | | |
| Bufflehead | | | |
| Bluebill (Scaup) | | | |
| Goldeneye | | | |