December 14, 2020

EP 80. New England Sea Duck Hunting, Capt. Reilly McCue

1 hour 4 minutes

New England sea duck hunting is an obvious destination for hunters looking to travel beyond their own backyards because it offers a much different experience and diversity of unique species than most other places within the US. To long-time New England sea duck hunting guide and USHuntList outfitter, Captain Reilly McCue, connecting clients with dream species to include eiders, long-tailed ducks, black ducks, brant and red-breasted mergansers is like putting together an elaborate puzzle. He relishes the challenge. And usually delivers. Here's why. How'd Capt. Reilly get into sea duck hunting and at what age did he know that he wanted to be a guide? What waterfowl species are available in New England? What's it like hunting sea ducks in New England? What are reasonable client expectations? What factors determine where different species cadres will be located, and when they can be hunted? How are sea ducks hunted in New England and what are some of the challenges? Like a flock of tank-sized eiders suddenly appearing low over the chop and hurtling towards the salt-soaked spread, this information-packed episode brings it! Big time!