For those of you who are waterfowl fanatics, I have a guide (Shawn Harris) who specializes in trophy duck/goose/sea duck hunts. He is a taxidermist so he knows how to select and care for those prize ducks. Best thing about it, he only charges $175 per hunt day! Mostly hunting the Ohio River and local lakes in Indiana, he also hunts sea ducks out of Delaware...same price: $175 a day. I'm going for Canvasbacks and Redheads but will gladly take either of the large "Sawbills." Ruddy ducks and other divers included. If your into Mallards, Black ducks and other puddler's, no problem, he hunts them all. Last season they were invaded by Scoters! He normally hunts out of a comfortable big water duck boat with a propane stove providing food and welcomed heat on those cold days, and it's mobile! He also hunts big water in layout boats, so for those of you who love lying at near water level and shooting divers at eye level, he can accommodate you. Dates are filling fast, so contact me ASAP to book your hunt. Local motels are convenient and restaurants and casino's are nearby for those who enjoy evening dining and gambling. Season generally starts in late November and runs till about the third week in January. Non resident annual license is $80; Five day is $31. Waterfowl stamp is $6.75 and you can order by mail (I recommend getting at least 3 weeks in advance) or by local agents (you should call INDNR). Any questions, just ask. LDK
Mixed bag: Black duck, Canvasback with 2 drake and 1 hen Bufflehead's.

Redheads and Buffleheads

Resting Cans

Nice retrieve

Surf Scoter drake (Skunk Head)

Prized Ruddy Ducks over hand carved dekes!

Any "non-trophy" duck hunts available at lower cost?

Same price. The difference is what you target, any ducks or certain species. Most of my list of waterfowl guides get $350 and up per day from coast to coast. Like hunting worldwide, costs are rising at an alarming rate unfortunately.

David,

Where is this hunt taking place? Indiana or Delaware?

What dates are available and what is the minimum group size?

Rich, it can be either place depending upon the date and birds you wish to hunt. He does sea ducks in DE but normally hunts the lakes and rivers of IN. Open dates are beginning to scatter between late Nov-Jan. Dec 4-12 & 18-29th (excluding the 24/25th). Or, Jan 4th, 8th,12th till the 20th. Best to pick some dates and let me check on them at that time. No minimum party, but if he has an opening, you might hunt with others.

I was joking....I have just never seen a duck hunt marketed as a "trophy duck hunt" before. Your prices here are fabulous!

LOL, understood. I post trophy hunts for duck collectors looking for specific birds Sometimes a guy is just looking for that one bird they've never been able to bag.

Where out of Delaware?

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Originally posted by stoinski:
Where out of Delaware?

+1
Also, can you bring your own dog?

I do not have his DE schedule but I'll give him a call tomorrow and find out what his dates are. He is very limited on DE days. Usually yes on bringing your own dog, but I'll need to ask him what his method of hunting will be. Have appointments until after lunch so it will be afternoon before I can advise you. Regards, David

Town is Dover. Once DE's season is set, he will check his open dates and look at dates. Right now he's filling up his local season. Feel free to email or call me if you have specific dates in mind or need more details. You can send me a phone number and time to call and I'll see to it that Shawn gets in touch with you. LDK

I'm in for a day of ducks in the 1st State(DE). I will PM you my contact info. Will see if I can round up anyone else but please feel free to throw me in with others.

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Originally posted by stoinski:
I'm in for a day of ducks in the 1st State(DE). I will PM you my contact info. Will see if I can round up anyone else but please feel free to throw me in with others.

I'm going to book for a couple of days in IN but wouldn't mind getting some sea ducks in this season.

If you can't find another person to book a DE sea duck hunt, shoot me a message. I'm game to make the drive down.

Once the DE season is set (IN usually opens around Thanksgiving) I'll try and sort out an acceptable date for you guys. If you can make the same date, that would be great. Your welcome to call me; send me direct email or PM's. These hunts are AR friends hunts, I do not charge anyone here a fee or commission. Good hunting, David

Hi Rich, maybe the other guys on my post can sort out a date with you? I suggested such but we'll have to see when the DE sea duck season opens. I'd think sometime in late Oct or early Nov, but that's a guess on my part. Contact me anytime. Cheers, David

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Originally posted by L. David Keith:
Hi Rich, maybe the other guys on my post can sort out a date with you? I suggested such but we'll have to see when the DE sea duck season opens. I'd think sometime in late Oct or early Nov, but that's a guess on my part. Contact me anytime. Cheers, David

I work for myself so I can make just about any date work. I have 1-2 people that are going to head to Indiana with me in December to go after Redheads.

Once the DE dates are released, feel free to shoot me dates if anyone needs someone to fill in to get the minimum required to put a group together or just wants another person in the group.

Rich/Keith,
My schedule is flexible as well and can join in with someone else if space is available.

I will provide all interested with direct contact info so dates can be sorted out. It could be a month or two before hunting seasons are posted, so expect that delay. I'm sure he can put a hunt together for you guys. Be sure to keep an eye on your PM's (messages). LDK

Send me a PM with the contact number's etc. Thanks

Bill, message sent.

Dates are filling up fast for the upcoming 2014-2015 waterfowl season, so if your considering a hunt, contact myself or Shawn ASAP. If your a single hunter, or want to bring a friend/family member, he most likely can fit you in with another hunter or two. Party's are not large, as he likes to keep a quality hunting operation. Here's another pic of some fine divers: Redheads, Goldeneye's and Buffleheads. BTW: Shawn's young retriever made over 350 retrieves last year.