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          At Boykin Rod & Gun we love to duck hunt.  We offer some early season goose hunts in September, later in the season we target divers and sea ducks.  Each hunting trip is unique and tailored to meet the needs of each group of clients.  Our goose hunts are done on both water and in fields, often offering some exciting action. There are few things more exciting than watching a group of big resident geese lining up to hit the decoys that you are lying in. Close shots are the norm, but we still recommend a minimum shot size of #2 if you are using steel.

         I also have a private blind on Currituck sound, within sight of the Currituck Lighthouse and the historic Whale Head Club.  This is a region rich in water fowling history.  I highly recommend stopping at the museum adjacent to the light house.  There are some excellent decoy exhibits as well as some superb displays on the history of hunting in the area.

         My personal favorite hunting technique would be layout hunting for divers and sea ducks.  If you have never done this, let me assure you that it is a great experience.  We use a stable, one person, Lake Erie style layout boat.  This allows us to put a hunter in the middle of the action.  A lot of shots are very close, and these ducks can really move!  All of these birds are tough and very capable divers.  Clean kills are a must so we recommend a minimum shot size of 12ga #2.  For “in your face” gunning excitement there is nothing that comes close to layout hunting. 

 

Having said this here are some things that you will need to bring.

-         Clothes suitable for the weather conditions (layout hunting can be very cold and wet)

-         Chest waders (for about everything except field hunts)

-         Shotgun and shells for the situation (call us we will help you out on what to bring)

-         Any special food or drink (please note:  no alcohol on any hunting trips)

-   NC hunting licenses (HIP certification, state stamp) and federal duck stamp

 

What we provide

     -        breakfast of some sort

-         lunch

 

We will work out the exact details of each trip individually.  Due to weather patterns, waterfowl movements, and wind conditions we may have to adjust plans to provide the best possible trip.