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Long-Tailed Duck
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Intro to this species—landscapes, strategies, costs, and comforts.
Summary
The long-tailed duck, formerly known as oldsquaw, is a small, agile sea duck famous for its long, pointed tail feathers and melodic calls. Found on northern coasts and large inland lakes during migration and winter, they dive deeply for crustaceans and mollusks. Their fast, erratic flight patterns make them a challenging and exciting bird to hunt. Hunters pursue them from boats or rocky shorelines, often mixed with scoter and eider hunts.
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Long-tailed Duck hunts in southern New England typically run from November through January, with peak opportunities varying each season according to weather-driven migration patterns along the Atlantic Flyway. Guided trips are kept small—usually no more than three hunters—to maximize in-field flexibility and personalized instruction. Most hunts take place over coastal waters or large estuaries, employing boats or floating blind setups, diver-duck decoy spreads, and sea-ready gear suited for cold, choppy conditions. Success hinges on timing your hunt to coincide with local flyway movements, so hunters are encouraged to work closely with their guide on ideal dates and staging areas each year.
Explore HuntsAmenities
Long-tailed duck hunts are offered as guided day hunts, so no on-site housing or overnight accommodations are provided. Sleeping arrangements and climate control amenities are not applicable, as hunters return to their own lodging each evening. For those interested in multi-day stays, local accommodations can typically be arranged separately through the outfitter or nearby lodges.
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Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Full Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November 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.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
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Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November 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.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
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Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Full Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November 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.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
475
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
475
Sea Duck Hunting in CT With Expert Guide - Half Day
The opportunity to harvest these birds starts in November 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.
If you’re interested in harvesting a specific species, see the table below for a consensus of the Atlantic Flyway migration through southern New England for sea & diver ducks. Contact Justin on when to book your hunt and details for the best opportunity given this year’s conditions.
Maximum of 3 persons per guided trip.
Connecticut
Common Eider
Black Scoter
Surf Scoter
White-Winged Scoter
Long-Tailed Duck
350
Justin Leonhardt Outdoors
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
Unspecified
Unspecified
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
350
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