Looking to go duck and goose hunting in Maryland? Nanticoke Outfitters offers a comprehensive guided waterfowl hunting program in Maryland, covering puddle ducks, diver ducks, sea ducks, and geese across multiple seasons and habitats. From private marshes and agricultural fields to the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay, our hunts are built around bird behavior, seasonal movement, and responsible pressure management.
We do not run a one-style-fits-all operation. Each hunt type is approached differently, using the right equipment, access, and strategy for the birds we’re targeting that day.
All hunts are conducted on private land or private water access, and we never mix parties.
Our Different Waterfowl Hunts
Puddle Duck Hunting
Private Marsh Hunts | Shore Blinds, Boat Blinds & Natural Cover
Our puddle duck hunts take place on private marsh land and focus on classic Eastern Shore duck hunting. Depending on conditions, hunts are conducted from shore blinds, boat blinds, or hidden within natural marsh vegetation.
Common Species:
- Wood ducks
- Teal
- Black ducks
- Mallards
- Hooded mergansers
- Gadwalls, pintails, and wigeon when present
- Waders are mandatory
- Recommended shot size: #2, #3, or #4
- Minimum price covers up to 3 hunters
- No mixed parties
- Most hunts conclude before noon
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Diver Duck Hunting
Late-Season Chesapeake Bay Hunts | Boat & Layout Blinds
Diver duck hunts are conducted on the Chesapeake Bay during the third split (mid-December through late January). These hunts are dynamic and weather-dependent, with setups adjusted daily based on bird movement.
Target Species:
- Redheads
- Bluebills (scaup)
- Canvasbacks
- Buffleheads
- Primarily hunted from a boat blind
- Layout blind hunts available when conditions allow
- Long-line decoy spreads (typically a dozen per line)
- Waders recommended for boat spray
- Recommended shot size: BB or #2
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Sea Duck Hunting
Big Water Chesapeake Bay Hunts | USCG-Captained Boats
Sea duck hunting with Nanticoke Outfitters is a true open-water experience conducted during the second and third splits. All sea duck hunts are run by one of our licensed USCG Captains on the Chesapeake Bay.
Target Species:
- Surf scoter
- Common scoter
- White-winged scoter
- Long-tailed duck (Old Squaw)
Bag Limits:
- 4 sea ducks total
- No more than 3 of one species
- Layout boat option available for close-range shooting
- Recommended shot size: BB or #2
- Ideal for trophy mounts and 41 Duck Challenge hunters
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Goose Hunting
Early Season & AP Migratory Goose Hunts
Our goose hunting program covers both early resident goose season and the AP Migratory season, adapting setups based on bird behavior and agricultural conditions.
Hunt Styles:
- Early season: primarily over water
- AP Migratory season: mostly field hunts, some water hunts depending on birds
Combo Option:
- Morning duck hunt + afternoon goose hunt
- Discounted add-on for same-day bookings
- No mixed parties
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Duck and Goose Hunting Combo Hunts & Full-Season Strategy
Many of our hunters choose to combine hunt types to maximize their time and opportunity during peak migration windows. Duck and goose hunting combo days and multi-day waterfowl trips are available depending on season timing.
Our approach prioritizes:
- Ethical harvests
- Proper gear and shot selection
- Realistic expectations
- Long-term property and bird management
Why Duck and Goose Hunting with Nanticoke Outfitters
- Private land and private water access
- No mixed parties — ever
- Multiple waterfowl species across the season
- Experienced guides and USCG Captains
- Safety-focused, regulation-compliant hunts
- Adaptive strategy based on bird movement
We hunt where the birds are—not where a schedule says they should be.
Book Your Maryland Duck and Goose Hunting Trip
Whether you’re chasing early-season wood ducks, late-season divers, trophy sea ducks, or migratory geese, Nanticoke Outfitters offers a complete Maryland waterfowl hunting experience. We feel confident that are considered one of the best at duck and goose hunting on the eastern shore of Maryland.