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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Duck, Goose

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

About Your Trip

Join us for a guided duck hunting experience along the coastal waters of North Carolina. Our hunts focus on providing good setups and adapting to changing conditions to ensure a successful and memorable morning in the field. We cater to both novice and seasoned hunters, offering a safe and enjoyable hunting environment. Our guided hunts take place in the scenic marshes and waterways around New Bern and Oriental. With a commitment to conservation and preserving wildlife, we aim to provide an ethical hunting experience that respects the natural environment. Our hunts are conducted with a two-person layout boat and are equipped with all necessary safety and hunting gear. Whether you're looking to bag your first duck or add to your collection, our guided hunts offer an exciting opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck, Goose

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for an additional fee.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Acreage

This trip has access to over 200,000 acres.

Land Type

This trip is on public land.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 hours	6 hours
1 Person	$450.00	$600.00
2 People	$450.00	$600.00
3 People	$450.00	$600.00
4 People	$450.00	$600.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Jamie G.

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Comfortable

Instructional

Laid-back

Beginner Oriented

Quality

About Your Guide

Jamie G.

Independent Guide

My name is James (Jamie) Grady.

I am a Veteran owned and operated fishing and duck hunting guide. My business is based in Hubert, NC near Swansboro.

I have been a lifelong sportsman who has enjoyed fishing and hunting around the world.

My roots are based in eastern NC, as a young man who grew up fishing for bass, bluegill and catfish. As a young man, I hunted for squirrels, rabbits, and whitetail deer.

I have always desired to be involved in conservation and preserving our resources for future generations to enjoy. However, my life took a different path when I joined the Army to serve my country.

I joined the active Army in 1993 and traveled to Germany, Alaska, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Colorado, and three separate, year-long, tours in Iraq. I was fortunate to hunt and fish in each of those places. Germany and Iraq were limited to fishing opportunities, but I enjoyed the great outdoors nonetheless. I have been fortunate to witness glorious sunrises and sunsets around the globe while creating memories as I was on numerous adventures.

Since my retirement in 2016,

I have purchased a boat, fully outfitted with boater safety equipment, fishing equipment, duck decoys and a two-person layout boat.

I am a fully credentialed USCG-approved Charter Captain, NC state licensed guide, Insured, and fully certified. I maintain a drug and alcohol-free vessel with drug-testing enrollment.

I love spending time on the water and in the woods with my fellow outdoorsmen and women. Now that I am retired and able to dedicate myself to conservation, it is my true desire to make sure I give back to help preserve our valuable wildlife for future generations to enjoy.

Since October 2022 I have volunteered my boat and services to support Billy Burch Veterans Fishing Tournaments in Cedar Point, Military Appreciation Days in Morehead City, Disabled Outdoorsman USA in Oriental, & Take A Warrior Fishing in Morehead City on numerous occasions.

Please consider booking a trip with me to support a fellow veteran.

Good Times, Tight Lines & Bent Rods!

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

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

Mexican Food. Fresh Pico de Gallo

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

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

Mexican Food. Fresh Pico de Gallo

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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.

Beaufort, North Carolina

Areas Hunted

New Bern

About Your Boat

1/7

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Jones Brothers
Year Built: 2013
Boat Length: 23'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Jones Brothers
Year Built: 2013
Boat Length: 23'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Livewell, Spot Lock Trolling Motor, Power Pole

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck, Goose

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for an additional fee.

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.

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Acreage

This trip has access to over 200,000 acres.

Land Type

This trip is on public land.

Physicality

This trip requires an average level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

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

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Hunters are required to provide their own firearms and ammunition. Highly recommended to wear waders and waterproof clothing. Please bring non reflective sunglasses (not blue, green, red tinted lenses). Please bring camouflage hats, beanie, etc.(not solid bright colors such as white, cream or anything not camouflage).
I can cook breakfast depending on your preference.
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 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 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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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.