FLORIDA DUCK HUNTING

At times over 40% of the waterfowl in the Atlantic Flyway winter or pass through the sunshine state. Pintails, Widgeon, Scaup, Ringnecks, and blue/greenwing teal call Florida home during the long winter months.

For you trophy hunters, the Florida Mottled Duck, the Fulvous Tree Duck, and the Black Belly Whistling Duck all call sunny Florida home all year long.

RATE

6 Hours
(2) Two hunters
$500.00

DEPOSIT

Due to the limited number of personalized charters throughout the season, a $100.00 per day, non-refundable deposit is required on all waterfowl bookings.

Note: Charters can be cut short, postponed or cancelled for the following reasons

  • Lake Wind Advisories
  • Small Craft Warning
  • Tropical Storms
  • Hurricanes
  • Unsafe Actions by the Clients
  • Any Conditions Deemed Unsafe By the Captain

HOW TO SEND DEPOSIT

After your trip is confirmed, please make payment to Capt Jeff Kraynik as discussed.

PREPARING FOR YOUR TRIP

In some areas in Florida a Hunters Safety Course in required for both children and adults. If time permits, it is recommended that you attend one of these courses prior to making plans to join us. Any states course will do, so please check with your local Department of Natural Resources.
Your hunting retrievers are always welcome at the Coastal Sportsmen. Due to our large alligator population, please inform us well in advance if you plan on bring your friend. Duck hunts must be planned around these top predators of the marsh. We haven’t lost one yet, retrievers that is.

BAG LIMITS

Bag limits for the 2022-2023 waterfowl season have been released by the FWC.  A summary of the limits can be found below and are subject to change. Please follow all bag limit restrictions found on the FWC website here.

Party shooting is strictly prohibited and lost/crippled birds count against hunters bag.

LICENSE RATES

A Florida Hunting License, Florida Duck Stamp, Migratory Bird Permit, Federal Duck Stamp and Wildlife Management Area stamp are required to hunt ducks in Florida.  Purchase PRIOR to your arrival.  Some exemptions may apply, for instance, hunters aged 15 and under and over the age of 65 are not required to have a license.

Online - https://license.gooutdoorsflorida.com/portal/index/
Call -  1(888) HUNT-Florida or 1(888)-486-8356

Florida Resident Hunting License $17.50
Florida Duck Stamp $10.00
Federal Duck Stamp $25.00
Wildlife Management Area Stamp $26.50
Migratory Bird permit (free)

TOTAL RESIDENT LICENSE COST $79.00

Non-Resident 10 Day Florida Hunting License $46.50
Florida Duck Stamp $10.00
Federal Duck Stamp $25.00
Wildlife Management Area Stamp $26.50
Migratory Bird permit (free)

TOTAL NON-RESIDENT LICENSE COST $108.00

Please check with the FWC for the most up-to-date pricing and licensing information.

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO
Whether it's poling across a grassflat in search of tailing redfish on the Indian River Lagoon or a morning waterfowl hunt on the mudflats of the St. John's River Marsh, come let the Coastal Sportsmen & it's crew be your guides on the trip of a lifetime.

Come and join Captain Jeff Kraynik & the Crew for a personalized light-tackle saltwater flats/near shore fishing trip or a trophy waterfowl hunt or alligator hunt.

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