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Summary
The American black duck is a prized species of puddle duck known for its dark, chocolate-brown body and contrasting lighter head. Often mistaken for a female mallard, it prefers coastal marshes, brackish wetlands, and tidal estuaries along the Atlantic Flyway. Black ducks are cautious and wary, making them a challenging target for hunters. Their strong, fast flight and tendency to decoy cautiously demand skillful calling and concealment.
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American Black Duck hunts typically run from October through January, with peak opportunities shifting annually based on migration timing and weather patterns. Guided trips are usually limited to small groups—often three hunters maximum—and feature experienced boat or shore guides who provide decoy spreads, calling instruction, and access to prime coastal marshes, bays, and river estuaries. Most packages include use of boats or layout blinds, safety gear, and field dressing, while hunters furnish licenses and ammunition. The moderate pace and clear guidance make these hunts accessible to newcomers, yet still rewarding for seasoned waterfowlers seeking dependable bag limits against a backdrop of New England’s scenic wetlands.
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Black Duck hunts are offered strictly as day outings, with no on-site housing or sleeping facilities provided. Hunters operate from field blinds or boats in prime waterfowl habitat and return to nearby lodges or camps each evening. There are no heating or cooling amenities in the field, so participants should arrange their own off-site accommodations and plan for weather-appropriate gear.
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Puddle Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in October and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Duck
Mallard
Black Duck
Wood Duck
Green-Winged Teal
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
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Puddle Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in October and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Duck
Mallard
Black Duck
Wood Duck
Green-Winged Teal
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
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Puddle Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in October and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Duck
Mallard
Black Duck
Wood Duck
Green-Winged Teal
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
Puddle Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in October and goes through to January, however, their migrations through New England differ significantly and vary annually depending on climate and weather. This, ultimately, results in optimal time intervals to hunt each species.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Duck
Mallard
Black Duck
Wood Duck
Green-Winged Teal
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
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