We primarily hunt for puddle ducks in impoundments and divers, puddle ducks and seaducks in the Pamlico Sound. We currently run permanent blinds, layout blinds, and 2 Core Sound layout boats along with a larger tending boat. All located in and around Engelhard, NC as well as various other locations in the Pamlico sound. All hunting locations are well managed and never over pressured. We see a wide
variety of ducks in both our impoundments and the bay. Primarily hunt, Wigeon, Pintails, gadwalls, Mallards, Black Ducks, Green Winged Teal, Ringnecks, redheads, blue bills, buffleheads, canvasbacks, and goldeneyes. We also see a good amount of tundra swans and if you desire you can apply for a permit. I can instruct you on how to do this. I have a 2 bedroom cabin located in Gull rock, NC. The cabin is fully furnished and will have snacks, coffee, and breakfast foods, also cold beer or any other beverages upon request. The cabin sits right on a creek which runs right into the Sound. My rates are shown below. I will have extra gear ammo etc. I recommend 2-3 day hunts. Hunting is closed on Sunday in North Carolina so most trips occur on Friday and Saturday, or Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Hunts can be scheduled on different days if desired. I also book hunts with a 48hr notice for those with a flexible schedule. This reservation is for weekdays only. I require a 50% deposit upon booking a hunt. I recommend 2-3 people per blind and will only have no more than 2 blinds filled at any given time on our properties, insuring low-pressured birds. We will hunt over nothing but the best decoys. Most hunts will take place over 50-150 decoys. We can provide hunts for divers over longline spreads or puddle ducks in our impoundments or marsh. What to bring- warm camo clothing hopefully waterproof, warm hat, hand Warmers, other casual clothing for when the hunts over - waders are optional but will at least need knee high waterproof boots for getting on and off boat. Waders can be a good option for warmth when the temperature plummets. Waiters are the best option for impoundment hunting. Ammunition- I recommend #2 steel shot upwards to #4, if using heavi shot #4's work good. Gun- 12 gauge or 20 for youths modified choke seems to be a good fit. License- a valid North Carolina hunting license and federal duck stamp. 3 day licenses are the best deal if only hunting for a couple days in North Carolina
Dog- if you own an experienced retriever they are welcome to come and join the hunt, let me know and we can make accommodations. Guides Bio I was first introduced to duck hunting in college while attending Ole Miss. I am an avid duck caller and have been competition calling for many years now. I placed 2nd in the 2008 North Carolina duck calling championship I have hunted in Eastern North Carolina for 9 years now and have guided for the past 6. I also do quite a bit of duck hunting in other parts of the state and country and have experience guiding in two of the four major flyways. Pricing Sheet:
1 Day guided Duck hunt, lodging, and food $350 per person
2 Day guided Duck hunt, lodging, and food $675 per person
1 Day 48 hr notice guided duck hunt, lodging, and food $350 per person and limit on amount of perople can book. Swan hunting by permit only. Late goose season with permit only. Hunts are for puddle ducks, divers, and other waterfowl in season, with permit. Our number one goal at Eastern Edge Guide Service, LLC is put your where the ducks want to be. We only hunt 2 groups max per day at a time with no one area getting hunted more than twice per week. Eastern Edge Guide Serive, LLC has access to 12 permanent blinds, 2 layout boats, 2 layout blinds and larger tending boat. We will hunt in flooded corn, soybeans, and millet/milo impoundments. We also do shore blind hunts on Pamlico sound, as well as big water layout boat hunts. Final notes- as with all waterfowl hunting there are no guarantees for these are 100% wild birds and weather etc. can have an effect on any given hunt. Every member of the hunting party assumes full responsibility with their firearm, and guide is not liable. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask. Contact: Mike Dlugos
704-564-7203
198 Mount Pleasant Village Rd. Engelhard, NC 27824
