A long strap of buffleheads and sea ducks along the gunwale of the jon boat

Saxis, Virginia

Chesapeake Sea Duck Hunts, Virginia

Big water sea duck hunting out of Saxis, Virginia, for surf scoters, black scoters and old squaw on the Chesapeake.

Experience big water hunting at its finest. Hunting sea ducks on the Chesapeake is about as thrilling as a hunt can get, with the chance to take surf scoters, black scoters and old squaw.

This is a truly unique hunt. Most people have never been out in a boat on the big water where the massive rafts of sea ducks live. The usual launch for this hunt is out of Saxis, Virginia.

The hunt can be weather sensitive, but we always carry a backup plan to put you on the birds.

The Detail

How the Morning Runs

Big water, out of Saxis

Hunting the open water of the Chesapeake where the big rafts of sea ducks live.

Sea ducks are the target

Surf scoters, black scoters and old squaw, with a backup plan when the weather turns.

Blind or boat

Hunts may take place from frame blinds or by boat, depending on conditions.

Close-up of a bufflehead drake

What's Aboard

GPS, life jackets and Bluetooth music. Hunts run from frame blinds or from the boat depending on conditions, and the Under the Sonar blind seats six.

Also Running

Marsh puddle ducks at first light, then brant, divers and sea ducks as the morning opens up.

Chincoteague Duck Hunts

Ready to Book

$225 per guest, per day, 2 to 5 guests. Pick a morning and Captain Hunter will confirm the ramp.

Book the Chesapeake Sea Duck

$225 per guest, per day, 2 to 5 guests. Call Captain Hunter at 443-655-0908 with questions.