Duck Hunting North Carolina

Duck Hunting is explored in this website. Everything you need to know about duck hunting is explained in 9 points.


1. Local Companies

Essic Sport Shop
(704) 867-4491
1320E. Franklin Blvd
Gastonia, NC
Recreation Inc.
(704) 865-2642
P.O. Box 2246
Gastonia, NC
The Great Outdoors, Inc.
(704) 445-8848
112A Cherry St.
Cherryville, NC
Nancy Lee Fishing Charters
(252) 354-3474
Highway 24 E
Swansboro, NC
Propagator Sport Fishing Inc
(919) 363-3474
2551 Holland Chapel Rd
Apex, NC
Fish Witch II Charter Fishing
(910) 458-5855
1328 Saint Joseph St
Carolina Beach, NC
Appalachian Angler Fly Shop and Guide Service
(828) 963-5050
174 Old Shulls Mill Rd
Boone, NC
Captain Andys Campground
(910) 579-2050
1220 Wilson Ave
Calabash, NC
Capt Jim
(910) 579-3660
9975 Nance St
Calabash, NC
Fired Up Fishing Charters
(910) 458-5172
Carolina Beach, NC


2. Duck Hunting Overview

Hunters of my generation grew up believing we were heirs to a wasted legacy. By the time we were old enough to shoulder a gun, all that remained of the golden age of duck hunting were vintage tales by Gordon Mc Quarrie and Nash Buckingham.

Throughout our youth, drought and wetland drainage continued to take their toll on duck numbers. The number of duck hunters thinned, too. From an all-time high of 53,100 in 1977, Missouri waterfowl hunter numbers shrank to 22,500 in the early 1990s.

Then, something miraculous happened. Ducks Unlimited and other citizen conservation groups, together with state and federal agencies, restored millions of acres of wetland. When rain returned to drought-stricken nesting areas, duck numbers rebounded. Several duck species now are at or above their historic levels. Suddenly, the golden days of duck hunting are back.

3. Essential Gear

Any general-purpose shotgun 20 gauge or larger is practical for duck hunting. Modified or improved cylinder chokes are preferred.

Because lead shot poisons waterfowl and birds of prey, including eagles, waterfowl hunters must use ammunition with non-toxic shot. Steel is the least expensive alternative. It isn’t quite as heavy as lead, so it has a shorter effective range. However, years of experience have demonstrated that steel is effective at reasonable ranges. Other choices include bismuth/tin, tungsten/iron and tungsten polymer, all of which are ballistic ally superior to, but more expensive than steel.

The choice of shot size depends on type of shot, the size of the ducks you hunt and your average shot range. Experts recommend using steel shot two sizes larger than you would use if you were shooting lead shot or the ballistic ally comparable nontoxic shot alternatives. If Grandpa always used No. 4 lead shot for mallards, trade up to No. 2 in steel.

Many hunters find No. 3 steel shot a good all-purpose load. For decoying ducks at short range, No. 5 or No. 6 steel shot can provide excellent results.

4. When and where in North Carolina

The most obvious question facing beginning duck hunters is, "Where can I hunt?" The question that bedevils beginners and graybeards alike is, "When should I hunt?" The Conservation Department can help you answer both questions.

Missouri has dozens of wetland areas where you can hunt ducks. Thirteen have managed duck hunts with limited access to ensure hunting quality and safety. These are listed in the annual Migratory Bird Digest, available wherever duck stamps are sold. Half the daily hunting slots at these areas are awarded through a reservation process in September. The other half are awarded by drawing each morning.

Hunters who show up for daily drawings run the risk of being turned away, but the process provides access to Conservation Department personnel who may know about good spots and can tell you how to get there. You can get information online about which areas have the most ducks.

5. Featured Local Company

Recreation Inc.

(704) 865-2642
P.O. Box 2246
Gastonia, NC

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