Sea Duck Hunts
Open Water. Fast birds. Fast limits
Long-tails and scoters on Saginaw Bay — a 6-bird limit you can't find anywhere else in the country.
(248) 835-0026What Is a Sea Duck Hunt?
Sea duck hunting is a different animal. You're out on open water in a layout boat, targeting long-tailed ducks and scoters that most hunters never chase. Saginaw Bay is one of the premier sea duck destinations in the entire country — and the 6-bird daily limit proves it. You won't find that anywhere else.
Shooting light through noon daily
What's Included
Licensed Guide
One of our licensed guides runs the hunt — boat, decoys, calls, and all logistics handled.
Decoy Spread
Full sea duck decoy spread set on open water. We rig it, you shoot it.
Boat & Layout
Purpose-rigged boat and layout setup for open-water sea duck hunting on Saginaw Bay.
Full Morning Hunt
Shooting light through noon — maximize your time on the water when birds are moving.
Lodge Access
Return to the lodge after your hunt. Warm up, clean birds, and swap stories.
Up to 6 Hunters
Sea duck hunts accommodate up to 6 hunters per boat.
Target Species
Saginaw Bay hosts the best sea duck concentrations in the country — and a 6-bird daily limit to match. Long-tails and scoters are the primary targets, with numbers that will surprise you.
Long-tailed Ducks
Fast, acrobatic, and everywhere on Saginaw Bay. Long-tails are the main event — and the 6-bird limit means you can fill a strap.
Scoters
White-winged, surf, and black scoters mix in throughout the season. Big birds, big decoys, big action.
What You Bring
- Michigan waterfowl license and duck stamp
- Shotgun and steel shot ammunition — bring extra, average shooter uses 12 rounds per bird
- Waders or foul-weather gear
- Food and drinks for the hunt
Season & Availability
Sea duck season on Saginaw Bay runs November 1–26. That's a tight window — and the birds are stacked. Late season cold pushes long-tails and scoters south in numbers you won't find anywhere else.
Season
November 1–26
Hunt Times
Shooting light – Noon
Group Size
Up to 6 hunters
Daily Limit
6 birds per person
Location
Saginaw Bay, Michigan
Pricing
Contact us for current rates and availability.
Pricing varies by season and group size. Reach out for current rates.
Book a Sea Duck Hunt
Sea duck dates are limited. Lock in your spot before season opens.
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