Iceland Duck Hunting
Eurasian Wigeon, Tufted Duck and More... |
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| This is strictly a trophy duck hunt for hard to find waterfowl in their best full plumage of the year. Our Icelandic trophy duck hunts will have a great opportunity to harvest the Eurasian or European Widgeon and Tufted Duck as well as Mallard, Greenwing Teal, and Red Breasted Merganser. Only 2-3 groups of up to 6 hunters will be taken in 2008. Call now to book your reservation. |
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Iceland Duck Hunting Season: The best time to harvest the Eurasian Widgeon, Tufted Duck and Long Tailed Duck in Iceland is March 1 to March 15. The duck season ends on March 15th in Iceland. While the season is still open in February, the days are short and the weather is too unpredictable for a quality hunt. This short window in March is your very best opportunity to collect full plumage specimens for taxidermy. Only two groups of up to 6 hunters will be taken in 2008. Call now to book your reservation.
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 The Duck Hunt: This is not a high volume duck hunt. While there is no limit in Iceland on ducks, we will hold the hunt to getting you the very best specimens possible to add to your collection. There are very good numbers of these waterfowl available at this time of year so your chances of collection these  specimens are very good. At the same time, we want to make sure we preserve the resource for future generations. This time of year is just prior to breeding season. The success of the hunt depends the shooting ability of each hunter, but weather, temperature and other factors of nature will certainly also influence the result.
The duck hunts will be held in blind along the shoreline of ponds and lakes a considerable distance from Lake Mývatn yet benefiting from the rich waterfowl activity in the general area. Minimum group is two duck hunters. The maximum group is 6 duck hunters. No hunting is allowed on Lake Mývatn.
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 Lake Mývatn: This lake is fed by nutrient-rich spring water and has a high abundance of aquatic insects that form an attractive food supply for ducks. Thirteen species of ducks nest regularly in the area, and it is one of the densest and most varied duck nesting area in the world. Also, the species composition is unique in the mixture of Eurasian and North American elements and of boreal and arctic species. The most abundant is the Tufted Duck, which immigrated to Iceland at the end of the 19th century. The Greater Scaup is the second most common duck species. Other common species include the Barrow's Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Widgeon, Gadwall, Mallard, Common Scoter, Long-tailed duck and Teal. The out flowing Laxá river has a dense colony of Harlequin Ducks and there is a large colony of Eiders at the river mouth some 50 km away from Lake Myvatn. The Barrow's Goldeneye is special in being the only nearctic duck in the area (and Iceland as a whole). Its population of about 2000 birds relies entirely on the habitat provided by the Myvatn-Laxá water system and its surrounding lava fields. Most of the Barrow's Goldeneye's over winter there, using ice-free areas kept open by emerging spring water (both warm and cold) and (in the river) strong current. This species is an obligate hole-nester, in North America using tree-holes, but at Myvatn the birds use cavities in the lava for nesting. The other duck species nest abundantly in the numerous islands of the lake and the surrounding marshlands. There is a long tradition of harvesting duck eggs for home use on the local farms. To ensure sustainability, the harvesting follows strict age-old rules of leaving at least four eggs in a nest for the duck to incubate. Please note; not all of the birds mentioned above may be hunted. Some are protected species in Iceland. |
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| Guides: We offer the best professional Icelandic duck hunting guides available. Our guides have been hunting and guiding Duck, Goose and Ptarmigan hunts for over 30 years. |
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 Accommodation: Accommodations during the hunt are in warm and comfortable lodges with full modern amenities, hot water, showers, etc.
What to bring: 3-Shot Semi-auto, Pump or O/U Shotguns in 12 gauge. Warm, waterproof waterfowl camouflage clothing, warm underwear and knee high rubber boots. Temperatures can vary from 32° - 60° F, but generally the temperature is 41° to 50° F, except in the early morning, when it can be colder. Upon booking we supply a detailed packing list. |
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2008 Trophy Duck Hunting Pricing |
| Hunters |
Trip Length |
Days Hunting |
Hunt Sessions |
Cost per Hunter |
| 2 Hunters Min |
7 Days |
2.5 to 3 Days |
6 |
$4,950 |
| 3-6 Hunters |
7 Days |
2.5 to 3 Days |
6 |
$4,450 |
| Non Hunter |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
IMPORTANT: This time of year in Iceland, the weather can still be very unpredictable. Please be prepared to possibly lose days of hunting to bad weather. This is something we cannot control. There is no refund of lost hunting days due to bad weather.
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 A standard Waterfowl hunting program consists of seven days, thereof three full days of hunting. For best results we suggest a hunting group with 2 or 3 hunters. There will be one guide for 3 hunters. However, itinerary can be tailored to special wishes if booking availability allows.
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Included: Icelandic hunting license, weapon license, all transportation in Iceland, one professional guide and a 4 x 4 vehicle / boat for every two or three hunters, all equipment necessary during the hunt (except clothing and firearms)and full board and  lodging from arrival until departure. Also included one day of sightseeing or one day of Ice fishing for Brown Trout and Artic Char - average fish 2-5 pounds.
Not included: Fee for extra hunting or fishing excursions, preparation and shipment of trophy according to customer wishes, ammunition if shotguns are provided by the outfitter, alcoholic beverages, extra days in Reykjavik, international flights and excess baggage charges on domestic flights.
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Group 1 Dates |
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March 1, 2008
Departure from USA (Baltimore/ Minneapolis/ NY / Boston) via Iceland Air in the evening about 10:30PM. Please check availability in time.
March 2, 2008
Arrival in Iceland about 06:30 / 45 min flight + 90 min drive to the hunting area in North East Iceland. Rest in the afternoon. Possibly hunting in the evening.
March 3– 7, 2008
2-1/2 - 3 days of hunting- 1 day sight seeing or ice fishing.
March 8, 2008
Flight to Reykjavik in the morning. Departure from Iceland about 17:00 arriving in USA about 18:00
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Group 2 Dates |
March 10, 2008
Departure from USA (Baltimore/ Minneapolis/ NY / Boston) via Iceland Air in the evening about 10:30PM. Please check availability in time.
March 11, 2008
Arrival in Iceland about 06:30 / 45 min flight + 90 min drive to the hunting area in North East Iceland. Rest in the afternoon. Possibly hunting in the evening.
March 12 – 15, 2008
2-1/2 - 3 days of hunting- 1 day sight seeing or ice fishing.
March 16, 2008
Flight to Reykjavik in the morning. Departure from Iceland about 17:00 arriving in USA about 18:00 |
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| IMPORTANT: This time of year in Iceland, the weather can still be very unpredictable. Please be prepared to possibly lose days of hunting to bad weather. This is something we cannot control. There is no refund of lost hunting days due to bad weather. |
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Bringing back your trophies: Your trophies will be prepared at the end of the trip to bring back home when you depart Iceland. We will supply you with all of the documentation from the Icelandic Government for safe importation into the US or your home Country. We can also have it shipped to your taxidermist if you wish at an extra fee.
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 IcelandAir: Just 4 Hours by air from Boston, 5 Hours from JFK and 6 Hours from Minneapolis. IcelandAir is the only major airline serving Iceland. March is the low season and there are usually very low fares to Iceland from the United States.
Baggage: Try and keep your baggage weight limit to 60-70 pounds to avoid any excess baggage charges on domestic flights in Iceland.
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