Mexico duck hunting here takes place about 85 miles south of McAllen, Texas in private fresh water ponds Mexico's east coast and in the famous Laguna Madre, which overwinters more than one-third of North America's redhead population. All are within a short drive from the lodge. Hunt from natural and man-made dry blinds with no more than 2 hunters per blind.

With several decades experience operating in northwestern Mexico, the staff is professional, knowledgeable and endeavors to provide you the best duck hunting vacation imaginable. Several flyways converge to provide a tremendous variety of waterfowl. Most North American duck species harvested are prized by hunters and avid bird collectors. Getting bird specimens taxidermy is easily accomplished.

The Mexican government allows relatively generous duck limits of 15 ducks per hunt. Several species of ducks visit our area each year including redheads, northern pintails, gadwalls, American wigeons, cinnamon, blue-wing and green-winged teal, and occasionally motted ducks to name a few. Snow geese and white-fronted geese (specklebellies) may be hunted over large decoy spreads. Dry pits are dug daily in new fields to maximize the clients hunting opportunities. Alternatively, excellent Mexico quail hunting and dove hunting is also available. These options are offered hunter's choice per the reports of hard-working, full-time scouts.

The Mexico duck hunting here runs from the mid-November through mid-February - perfect for timing a winter duck hunting vacation following your state's season closure - with maximum duck unting opportunity usually occuring in January, before the waterfowl grow skittish.

From vehicles to airboats, top-of-the-line equipment ensures your comfort and hunting enjoyment. These Mexico duck hunts are easy and comfortable. Anyone, of any age, can easily access our well-built blinds and pits. On the Laguna, custom shallow draft boats with radio communications assure a problem-free hunt.

There's no hassle traveling through customs with firearms - gun use is included in this Mexico duck hunting package FREE, with no additional cost. Shotguns consist of Beretta semi-autos and, for upland bird hunting only, over-under shotguns.

Mexico's elegance and charm are felt throughout the hacienda: from the time you enter the immaculately landscaped grounds, until you feast in our well-appointed dining and lounge areas, you will be spoiled. Enjoy private satellite TV in every room, billiards, swimming pool or Jacuzzi. Between hunts, watch your favorite game on the 60" TV, shoot sporting clays, take a siesta in your air-conditioned room, or just relax on the patio dreaming about days gone by. An open bar provides your favorite spirits ranging from world-famous margaritas to Chivas Regal.

This Laguna Madre duck hunting package offers world-class wingshooting for prized species, all-inclusive services and travel convenience from the US. You will be personally attended through customs from McAllen, Texas and throughout the duration of your visit.

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Getting There - Laguna Madre Mexico Duck Hunting

Fly into McAllen, Texas, the day preceding your Mexico duck hunt. Take courtesy shuttle to Marriott Courtyard Hotel and overnight. You will be met by outfitter the following morning and, after a brief pre-trip welcoming, transfered about 85 miles to lodge to begin your Mexico duck hunting vacation.

Arrivals after 9:00 a.m. to McAllen, Texas and departures before 4:00 p.m. from McAllen, Texas require special transportation to and from the lodge and will be surcharged accordingly.

Itinerary - Laguna Madre Mexico Duck Hunting

Mornings and afternoons consist of your choice of Mexico duck hunting, dove hunting, quail hunting or goose hunting. You will hunt the afternoon of your arrival and depart following the morning hunt and lunch on your last scheduled day.

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Bringing a Retriever Duck Hunting in Mexico?

With a current health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination, our outfitter wil easily get your retriever through customs to enjoy the hunt also. And yes, you may even share your bedroom with Fido.

Note: US visitors to Mexico may bring retriever by presenting the following certificates at the border: a pet health certificate signed by a registered veterinarian in the United States and issued not more than 72 hours before the animal enters Mexico; and a pet vaccination certificate showing that the animal has been treated for rabies, distemper, hepatitis and leptospirosis. Certification by Mexican consular authorities is not required for the health or vaccination certificate. A permit fee may be charged at the time of entry into Mexico.

Trophy Duck Species - Mazatlan Mexico Duck Hunting

While duck hunting in Mexico, many North American duck species that are desirable to sportsmen and collectors alike are in prime breeding plumage. The following duck species are common to Mexico duck hunting near Laguna Madre: Redhead (Aythya americana), Northern Pintail (Anas acuta), American Wigeon (Anas americana), Northern Shoveler, Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera), Green-Winged Teal (Anas crecca), and Blue-Winged Teal (Anas discors), Gadwall (Anas strepera), Lesser Scaup (Aythya affinis). Other possible species include Greater Scaup (Aythya marila), Canvasback (Aythya valisineria), Ruddy Duck (Oxyura jamaicensis), Black Bellied Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis) and Mottled Duck (Anas fulvigula). Getting your trophy ducks back home is easily accomplished through GetDucks.com's on-staff, USDA-certified taxidermist. Forms and instructions provided with Mexico Duck Hunt Pre-trip Package.

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About Laguna Madre - Mexico Duck Hunting

The Laguna Madre is the name of two long, shallow bays along the western coast of the Gulf of Mexico in the United States and Mexico; the two being separated by the outlet of the Rio Grande. Meaning "mother lagoon" in Spanish, the Laguna Madre proper is 130 miles long, the length of Padre Island; its biological corridor, though, extends well into Mexico, to the mouth of the Río Soto la Marina in the state of Tamaulipas.

In Mexico, Laguna Madre is separated from the Gulf of Mexico on the east by a number of barrier islands, including Barra Los Americanos, Barra Jesús María, and Barra Soto la Marina. It is bounded on the west by mainland Tamaulipas.

The Laguna Madre is very shallow, with an average depth of only about 3 feet. The lagoon is connected to the ocean by only two narrow inlets, so the tidal range - which is already minor in this part of the Gulf of Mexico - is negligible. Wind effects are much more important than tides in its circulation; its weak currents generally follow the prevailing winds.

The Laguna Madre is considered a hypersaline lagoon, which means that it's usually much saltier than the ocean due to being nearly landlocked in a semiarid environment, and is one of only six hypersaline lagoons in the world. The Laguna Madre shelters 15% of migratory waterfowl that arrive in Mexico every winter and 36% of the continental population of redheads.

Waterfowl generally feed on shoalgrass, an abundant submergent acquatic plant that comprises over 80 percent the respective diets of redheads and pintails wintering on Laguna Madre. By neccesity, ducks frequently utilize nearby freshwater ponds and esturaries, making these areas extremely productive for duck hunting. Laguna Madre is the most important wintering waterfowl habitat on the entire east coast of Mexico-its estuaries, bays and marshes are critically important to life-cycles of wintering waterfowl and waterbirds.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE - Mexico Duck Hunting

Hunters that try to import ammunition to Mexico without the proper permits discovered the ugly consequences. This is a serious criminal offense in Mexico, so don't dream of trying it. Ammunition will available there.

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