Nova Scotia sink box duck hunts deliver the opportunity to experience the favored traditional hunting method of big water market gunners and to potentially add some distinctive duck species to your trophy collection. Nova Scotia duck hunting from sink boxes is like stepping into history, experiencing the thrill of encountering decoying divers and sea ducks at water’s level. It’s definitely a Bucket List hunting experience for adventurous duck hunters that think they’ve done it all but have not yet been sink box duck hunting in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Banned in the United States pursuant to the Migratory Bird Act of 1918, sink box duck hunting is an extremely effective means of concealing hunters on large bodies of water and putting ducks right where they belong – into the decoys. It was typically the favored by market hunters, and has remained lawful in eastern Canada. Our outfitter has 20+ years professional experience in delivering sink box duck hunts in Nova Scotia for clients seeking to experience this exciting tradition, and he came by it honest – his family has practiced sink box duck hunting for generations. Sink boxes are custom designed to ensure increased safety and relative comfort while duck hunting.
Available in November and December, these affordable Nova Scotia duck hunts include lodging, meals to include fresh local seafood, ammo (3-inch steel), professional guide services, safe and reliable equipment. These hunts are conducted from either the northern or eastern shores of beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada, depending on the weather, migrational status, and targeted species.
Primary species taken while sink box duck hunting are long-tailed ducks and scoters. The region has truly some of the very best black duck hunting in North America. Black ducks are hunted from boat or shore blinds during afternoons usually. Located 1 hour scenic drive from Halifax, nearby conveniences include a small grocery store, liquor store, a couple restaurants, a bank, a drug store, a hardware store and a few gift shops. An interesting aside, Halifax bears many reminders of the Titanic tragedy. From the gravestones of victims in 3 cemeteries memorial monuments and preserved fragments of the vessel.
Nova Scotia sink box duck hunting is easily a life-list duck hunting experience. I’ve known and have hunted with Brian Mason a long time and know that he’ll do his utmost delivering and authentic sink box duck hunting experience. Contact Brian Mason directly at 902.223.7219 to discuss this Nova Scotia Sink Box Duck hunt or to reserve your dates. Click “Book a Hunt” to send an email.
Sink box duck hunting in Nova Scotia takes place November and December. The first 2 weeks of December are prime time and reserved exclusively for GetDucks.com clients.
Nova Scotia duck hunting package rates:
2.5-day (3-night) Nova Scotia Duck Hunt – $2,500 per hunter (1-4 guests)
5-day (6-night) Nova Scotia Duck Hunt – $5,000.00 per hunter (1-4 guests)
*Single-hunter premium $1,000. Single hunters are not booked with others.
Guests arrive the night preceding their hunt and depart at lunch on the final day. Example, for 2.5-day hunts, arrive Sunday and hunt Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning, OR arrive Wednesday and hunt Thursday, Friday, and Saturday morning. For 5-day hunt, arrive Sunday and hunt Monday through Friday.
Reservations require 50% deposit, balance due 60 days prior to travel. GetDucks Travel Protection added to each invoice and due with initial deposit (call to discuss).
Nova Scotia duck hunts include:
Nova Scotia duck hunting packages do not include:
An old copy of hunter’s US license must be sent to us at time of booking so that Nova Scotia hunting license and stamps may be attained.
Nova Scotia Duck Hunt – What to Bring
Duck hunting in Nova Scotia from a sink box entails wind and some ocean spray, possibly some rain – like duck hunting the world over. Sink box duck hunting takes places in marine environment and as with all sea duck hunting, salt water spray is expected. Clean your firearms accordingly, and lube removable chokes.
Preceding your trip, complete Form 4457 USCBP Certificate of Registration for Personal Effects Taken Abroad for firearms (suggested for all travel with firearms) and Canadian Non-resident Firearm Declaration (completed in triplicate but unsigned until requested by agent to do so).
Learn more: Sink Box History, Politics and Modern Day Adventure, Waterfowler.com, Spring 2014 (page 12)
Nova Scotia sink box duck hunting is easily a life-list duck hunting experience. I’ve known and have hunted with Brian Mason a long time and know that he’ll do his utmost in delivering and authentic sink box duck hunt. Contact Brian Mason directly at 902.223.7219 to discuss this Nova Scotia Sink Box Duck hunt or to reserve your dates. Click “Book a Hunt” to send an email.
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