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Located in northwestern Missouri's famed Golden Triangle, this
first-class operator offers some of the finest duck hunting
and best-managed habitats existing in the entire Mississippi
Flyway. the nearby 3 major waterfowl refuges, including Swan Lake
National Wildlife Refuge, Grand Pass Conservation Area, and
Fountain Grove Conservation Area overwinter spectacular numbers of
ducks and geese. Combined with solid hunting strategy, an
unbelievable number of greenheads swing from hunters'
straps.
Flooded cropfields, expansive moist-soil impoundments,
oxbow sloughs, and dry fields provide a proof-positive variety
of quality duck hunting opportunities: hunt ducks where they
want to be every single day. Top-quality decoys and equipment,
pre-scouted hunt locations and excellent calling are the hallmarks
of this operation. From intensive habitat management to maintenance
of open water, absolutely nothing is spared in delivering the North
American duck hunt of a lifetime.
Private lodging is spacious and comfortable, the perfect place
to stretch your feet out in front of the fireplace and relive the
day's memorable hunt. Nightly dinners are catered by Pear Tree
Restaurant, a distinguished 5-star restaurant recently
inducted into the Missouri Restaurant Hall of Fame. Main courses of
prime rib, salmon, filet mignon, chicken, various pastas, and
ribeyes, are accompanied by salads, home-made dressings,
fresh vegetables, breads, home-made desserts, and matched with
the perfect wine.
Timing
2009-10 Missouri Waterfowl Hunting Season Dates (North
Zone):
Duck Hunting - Oct 31 to Dec 29
Canada Goose Hunting - Sept 26 to Oct 7 and Nov 26 to
Jan 31
White-fronted Goose Hunting - Nov 26 to Jan 31
Light Goose Hunting (Snows, blues, Ross') - Oct 31 to Jan 31
The Conservation Order for light geese will be in effect from
February 1-April 30 with no bag limit. Hunters may use electronic
calls and unplugged shotguns, and shoot from ½ hour before sunrise
to ½ hour after sunset. A Conservation Order Permit is the only
permit required for residents & nonresidents during this
time.
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Licensing - Missouri Duck
Hunting
Required to hunt ducks in Missouri: Nonresident Small Game
Hunting Permit, a federal duck stamp, a Migratory Bird
Hunting Permit. Nonresident permits can be purchased by
phone in advance of your Missouri duck hunt at (800) 392-4115.
Bird Limits - Missouri Duck
Hunting
- Ducks: 6 per day
- Canada Geese: 2 per day
- Light Geese: 20 per day
- White-fronted geese: 2 per day
- Possession limits 12 ducks, 4 Canada geese, 2
white-fronted geese. There is no possession limit for light
geese.
- Only 1 each pintail, black duck and canvasback, only
2 each, redheads and scaup, only 3 each wood ducks allowed in
the daily bag limit of 6 ducks.
- Mallard daily limit is 4 only 2 of which may be hens.
Retriever Policy - Missouri Duck
Hunts
Properly trained retrievers are always welcome, but they
must be well managed so as not to negatively impact the
hunting. Outfitter reserves the right to request dog no
longer be hunted. A tie down stake or leash strongly
recommended to ensure dog safety.
Bird Processing - Missouri Duck
Hunts
Bird Cleaning is not included in cost of Missouri Duck Hunting
package, but a helping hand is usually provided by this
highly-professional staff. Birds may be breasted or picked. A
nearby migratory bird processing facility is available.
For $3-$4 per bird, your duck will be professionally picked,
frozen and ready for home transport.
We strongly suggest bringing ice chests large enough to ensure
proper care of birds. All ducks must be kept in ice chest
located in hunters vehicle. USFWS statutes regarding transportation
of migratory game birds are carefully adhered.
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