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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Some of the best in your face action for waterfowl hunting. We hunt all open waters out of the X2 and X1 Core Sound Layout. We'll meet at the ramp and head out to the water sometimes can be a 25 mile boat ride. Get all the decoys set in place along with the layout. Cook up some nice hot breakfast and some conversations about life and what's about to happen. You then get prepared for what we hope is one of your life's best guided duck hunts.

Cost is $250 for each hunter with a 2-hunter minimum and 4 hunter max. We'll hunt from legal shooting to 11:30am or limits are met.

There is a $100 deposit for each hunter. (Refund if canceled within 7 days prior to hunt)

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Languages

English

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$500.00
3 People	$750.00
4 People	$1,000.00
5 People (two boats)	$1,500.00
6 People (two boats)	$1,500.00
7 People (two boats)	$2,000.00
8 People (two boats)	$2,000.00

Pay $100 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Brad S.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

Intense

About Your Guide

Brad S.

Independent Guide

Captain Brad, also known as Gunny B, is a fully licensed guide who loves sharing his passion for the outdoors. With years of experience fishing and hunting in Eastern NC, he ensures every trip is memorable.

A retired MARSOC Marine, he’s spent his life on and off the water and has been fishing and hunting the region since 2003. Based in the New Bern area, Captain Brad spends most days guiding clients on the Neuse River and in the marshes, and off the beach around Swansboro and Morehead City. He’s passionate about teaching, whether it’s putting a client on the fish, guiding a successful duck hunt, or simply helping families make memories on the water. Trips run from Jacksonville and Camp Lejeune to Emerald Isle, New Bern, Morehead City and points in between, covering the New River, White Oak River, Bogue Sound, Neuse River, Pamlico Sound and more.

Book a trip with Captain Brad and make some lasting memories on the water.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

besides some 200+ pounds sharks, a 76” white marlin, 49.5” red fish.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Pork Butt

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

besides some 200+ pounds sharks, a 76” white marlin, 49.5” red fish.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Pork Butt

What’s your drink of choice?

Chilly Water

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

New Bern, North Carolina

Areas Hunted

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Blue Wave
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 24'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Blue Wave
Year Built: 2016
Boat Length: 24'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 350
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Snorkeling equipment, Live bait well, Ice box, Radar

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Music

You can play your own bluetooth music.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Languages

English

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Decoy Hunting

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a hunting license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.