Canada geese and sea ducks along the gunwale of the boat after a Chesapeake morning

Chincoteague, Virginia

Guided Chincoteague Duck Hunts, Virginia

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

Hunting in Chincoteague offers a wide array of waterfowl to target, from puddle ducks in the marsh to brant and sea ducks on the big water.

You can expect to hunt from frame blinds, or from the boat for sea ducks. A typical day starts out with puddle ducks in the morning and then moves around to chase divers, brant or sea ducks in the later morning.

The Detail

How the Morning Runs

Marsh and big water in one morning

Frame blinds for puddle ducks, then the boat for divers, brant and sea ducks.

Up to six guns

Party sizes from 2 to 6 guests. The Under the Sonar blind seats six.

Rigged and ready

GPS, life jackets and Bluetooth music aboard. Hunting license required.

A hunter on the boat deck holding up a goose with open water and overcast sky behind

What to Bring

It is recommended to bring waders though not a requirement. Dressing for the weather and having proper attire is key.

Also Running

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

Chesapeake Sea Duck Hunts

Ready to Book

$225 per guest, per day, 2 to 6 guests. Pick a morning and Captain Hunter will confirm the ramp.

Book the Chincoteague Duck

$225 per guest, per day, 2 to 6 guests. Call Captain Hunter at 443-655-0908 with questions.