SUNDAY DEC 29TH - THURSDAY JAN 2ND, 2024
BRUNSWICK, MAINE | COUPLES SEADUCK HUNT
TOTAL COST: $3,800 PER COUPLE | DEPOSIT: $800 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)
REGISTRATION OPENS: FRIDAY 06/21/2024 AT 10AM CST
TRIP DETAILS + INFORMATION
This has been a bucket list trip for so many of you and it’s finally here! A COUPLES Sea Duck hunt on the East Coast. This is truly going to be a trip to remember as we spend 3 full days chasing after sea ducks with the strong desire to harvest Eiders! Sea ducks can be hunted in early fall but Eiders are big and hardy birds. They often don’t show up in big groups until December and January. With having 3 days we have much better options for everyone to get their target birds and fill our freezers! The weather is going to be cold! Temps will drop into the teens or even single digits. This calls for warm clothes, extra layers and mental strength to get your finger to pull that trigger!
Sea duck hunting can be done in a variety of ways and it's always a good thing to have options! Our hope is to have a shot at hunting these birds from a layout boat! This is arguably the most effective way to hunt sea ducks. Hunting from the Layout Boats is truly in your face action, with many shots being taken at under 15 yards. Oftentimes the ducks have no idea you are there until you pull the trigger. You will be surrounded by decoys and our guide will tend to us and our harvested birds from the “big boat”. The weather can make it pretty tricky to hunt from layout boats but if all comes together it can be a recipe for an incredibly successful hunt!
Other options we will have is ledge hunting and big boat hunting. Ledge hunting is the traditional way to hunt sea ducks. We will take the big boat to a spot scouted by the guides. We will be dropped at the ledge before daylight and get ourselves set up along the seaweed ledges. Guides in the Big boat will run the decoys out from the ledges and also tend the hunters. With this setup, cripples can be quickly dispatched. With 3 full days of hunting we will have a good chance at trying all of these methods for a very unique sea duck hunting experience! Depending on the weather we will use all three of these methods along with puddle-diver duck and sea duck hunt combos. This trip includes 3 full guided days of hunting and 4 nights of lodging!
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS + MISC. DETAILS
Because this is a couples trip we booked 5 separate hotel rooms. This means that every couple is going to have their own space and own bathroom. The hotel offers plenty of common space, a continental breakfast each morning, a work out facility, an indoor swimming pool and comfortable rooms! We will need to be prepared to drive up to an hour to our hunting location. The guide mentioned they are normally not that far but anything is possible!
TARGET SPECIES, REGULATIONS AND PROCESSING OF TAXIDERMY OR MEAT HARVEST PLAN.
We are targeting sea ducks. Maines rugged and rocky coastline is home to some of the best gunning for the famous and beautiful sea ducks including Common eiders, surf scoters, white-winged scoters, common scoters, and old squaws (Longtails). We will be bringing our harvests home. You may bring birds home to be mounted if wanted. If you are flying, we will need to freeze the meat and carry it on or store it in checked luggage. Or, you can ship it home. I recommend bringing extra trash bags to store meat in and fly it in your carry on. You may even want to check a cooler or plan to leave birds with a local taxidermy to have them shipped to you later.
DEPOSIT + PAYMENT INFORMATION
We are able to offer this weekend at only $3,800 per couple, which will include a nonrefundable deposit of $800 and 5 additional payments of $600.
NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION: $800
PAYMENT#1 $600 DUE 08/01
PAYMENT#2 $600 DUE 09/01
PAYMENT#3 $600 DUE 10/01
PAYMENT#4 $600 DUE 11/01
PAYMENT#5 $600 DUE 12/01
TIP TO YOUR GUIDES IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THIS TRIP.
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS TRIP BY MAKING A PAYMENT HERE. YOU MUST FIRST REGISTER BY MAKING A DEPOSIT FOR THIS TRIP. YOU CAN MAKE A DEPOSIT AND SEND IN REGISTRATION FOR ANY HER WILDERNESS TRIP BY GOING HERE.
AIRPORTS + TRAVEL INFORMATION
It’s always a good idea to book your flight after joining the facebook group! That way you are able to communicate with others attending the trip to book your flights in sync and split rental car or uber costs!
30 miles to Portland International Jetport (PWM / KPWM)
35 miles to Augusta State Airport (AUG / KAUG)
55 miles to Knox County Regional Airport (RKD / KRKD)
FAQ’S AND POLICY
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Things not included in this trip:
-Any tips to your guides/outfitters - please wait to hear from your coordinator on a suggested tipping amount and plan to always bring cash for tipping. Tipping doesn’t apply to all trips.
-Transportation. Your airline or rental car is not included. Please do not expect to arrive at the airport and have a ride unless specifically planned out with someone.. We suggest that you wait to book any travel plans until you’ve talked with other girls going on the trip. Chances are other people are also flying/driving in and you will be able to coordinate plans with them. It is always cheaper to split a rental car 4 ways!
-Meals are not included in the cost of this trip. We will plan to enjoy the local cuisines or cook at our lodging accommodations!
EXPECTATIONS + NO DRAMA POLICY
There are times that our trips do not go exactly as planned or advertised. Mother nature plays a large role in how we are able to spend time outdoors. We ask that you come into every single Her Wilderness trip with a positive attitude and “go with the flow” mindset for the duration of your trip. If that seems unreasonable, we kindly ask that you do not register for our events. The weather is unpredictable and can impact hiking, hunting, fishing, and our number #1 priority, your safety! For example, if your trip is geared towards hunting ducks, but right now the guide can only confidently offer a successful goose hunt, we will go with the guide's recommendation. If a situation like this will upset you then please do not register for a trip with us. We expect every woman to have a positive attitude no matter the circumstances. We have had plenty of trips get canceled, rescheduled or have plans changed with no issues simply because the group was understanding and made the best of the situation they were given. We pride ourselves in how fun our trips can be even in the most unfortunate of circumstances. If you are often considered “high maintenance” or tend to get stressed out then we kindly want to let you know that our trips are not a good fit for you. You may have to share a bed with a stranger, the weather may not allow us to participate in an activity, there may not be any showers available, there may only be 1 bathroom for 10 women, you may not harvest the animal you wanted to get, there could be someone on the trip that you just don’t vibe with. All of these scenarios are real and they happen. We will do our best to filter and prevent what we can before it becomes an issue. All of our trips and events are a drama and stress free zone! If you are the source of any drama you will be asked to leave with no refund given. We always want to ensure that our customers are comfortable and taken care of. We will always ask that you have a cool, calm and collected attitude. If you are unable to maintain a good attitude in a variety of circumstances we kindly ask that you refrain from registering for a trip. We appreciate each and everyone of our customers and want to ensure the best experience for all of our attendees!
TRIP REGISTRATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
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