Your hunt takes place in an 8 man blind on a flooded crop field hunt near Big Sandy, Tennessee, and offers a unique and action-packed waterfowling experience. Located in the heart of the Mississippi Flyway, this region is a hotspot for migrating ducks drawn to the abundant food sources and flooded fields that mimic natural wetlands.

Flooded crop fields, often planted with corn, millet, or soybeans, provide a buffet for waterfowl. These fields are deliberately flooded during the hunting season, creating shallow water conditions perfect for attracting ducks. The open landscape contrasts with the dense cover of flooded timber, offering a different type of hunt with its own challenges and rewards.

The Experience

• Decoy Spreads: Flooded crop field hunts rely on large, realistic decoy spreads to simulate feeding and resting ducks. Spreads often include motion decoys, like spinning-wing decoys or jerk rigs, to create movement and draw attention.

• Calling Techniques: Skilled calling is essential to coax ducks into the spread. Your guide will use a mix of greeting calls, feeding chuckles, and comeback calls to entice wary birds.

• The Action: Ducks approach the field in large groups, seeking the abundant food and open water. Watching them cup their wings and commit to the decoys provides adrenaline-filled moments. The wide-open shooting lanes from the blind make for exciting and often fast-paced hunting.

Waterfowl

The primary species we'll be hunting include mallards, pintails, wigeons, and gadwalls. Teal and shovelers may also make appearances. The variety of ducks ensures an engaging hunt with plenty of action.