Duck Hunting Guiding Info

Capt. Brodie specializes in gunning for diving ducks on the Mississippi Sound, and has done so for nearly 40-years. The Mississippi Sound is an expansive 60-mile stretch of nutrient-enriched waters that separates Mississippi’s mainland from its barrier islands (Petit Bois Island, Horn Island, East Ship Island, West Ship Island, and Cat Island).

The most prominent species taken includes: redheads, buffleheads and scaup (both greater and lesser) a.k.a. bluebills. However, on occasion it’s possible to take a sea duck like an old squaw or scoter, and an occasional puddle duck. Depending on hunting conditions (wind, tide, and temperature) and number of ducks available, hunting may take place on shoreline, out of a low-profile layout boat, or out of a pop up blind.  Traditional large set ups of 65 to 100 decoys (both plastic and hand carved cork) are employed to lure in divers off their flight patters along the vast Mississippi Sound.  To transport gunners to and from the hunting grounds, a fast, wide and stable 19-foot G3 Jonboat powered by a 4-stroke 90 horse power Yamaha will be employed. The G3 is fully equipted with a Garmin color depth recorder/GPS with Blue Chart, and a waterproof Cobra marine VHF radio.  Recommended gear includes: a 12-gague 3-inch or 3 ½-inch magnum shotgun (if shotgun is an automatic it must be plugged to hold no more than 3 shells at one time); neoprene chest waders; and steel shot (#1 or #2 shot is recommended) or comparable non-toxic shot like Hevi-Shot is required by law.

To keep it legal, you’ll need a state hunting license and duck stamp, as well as a federal duck stamp. Brodie only caters to a small group of hunters (one to three) with hunting safety a priority. For further information and a price quote contact Capt. Brodie at: (228) 392-7660 or .