Sea Duck Hunting
Waterfowl hunting on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula ranks among the best in the Pacific Flyway. This area of the Pacific Northwest hosts a wide variety of resident and migratory sea ducks, diver ducks and puddle ducks that spend the greater part of Fall and Winter on the inland waters, estuaries and saltwater bays of the Northern Puget Sound, Hood Canal and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Due to our temperate climate and a bounty of food sources, numbers of waterfowl arrive from their breeding grounds in Alaska and Northern Canada to winter here on the Peninsula. Many of the unique sea duck species do not migrate any further south in the Pacific Flyway. The areas we hunt provide consistent opportunities and the best success rates for a variety of sea ducks including Harlequin duck, Oldsquaw / Long-tailed duck, Barrow’s Goldeneye and scoter.
Peninsula Sportsman 
specializes in traditional diver and sea duck hunting in Washington State, utilizing handmade decoys and “long-line” decoy rigs. The majority of sea duck and diver duck hunting is performed from our safe, stable and comfortable tender boat. This Yamaha powered Deep-V custom welded aluminum boat is well adapted for our regional style of hunting. The strength and design of this heavy duty tender boat allows for safe transportation and hunting in most weather conditions. Be assured that your head guide Captain David Drewry operates as a fully licensed and registered USCG Master Captain and has the time and experience to safely navigate these waters. Due to the unique geography of the Olympic Peninsula we are able to hunt large areas of prime waterfowl habitat within a short driving distance of our headquarters. Many of these hunting areas see little hunting pressure throughout the season and most are within reasonable distances from our various boat launches, keeping over water travel to a minimum. Hunters enjoy the convenience of lodging near the hunting areas in our comfortable cedar cabins and homestyle Pacific Northwest cooking featuring fresh local seafood and game.
Both offshore and onshore diver and sea duck hunts target; Harlequin duck, Oldsquaw / Long-tailed ducks, Barrow’s Goldeneye, American/ Common Goldeneye, White-winged, Surf and Black Scoter, Bufflehead, Greater and Lesser Scaup / Bluebill, Hooded, Common, and Red-breasted Mergansers.
Sea duck hunts are commonly based from the tender boat. 
In addition, M.L.B. layout boats, a Humboldt style scull boat and driftwood shore blinds are utilized in many of the hunts. The option of these boats and blinds allow us the ultimate flexibility and increased success on the trophy sea ducks. Shooting is often fast and exciting as the sea ducks and divers decoy readily and can provide close, yet challenging shots. Diver ducks and sea ducks are among the toughest and fastest of all waterfowl. Northern Pintail / sprig, American and Eurasian Wigeon, Northern Shoveler, Mallard, Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, Bufflehead, Canvasback, Lesser Scaup/ Bluebill, Ringneck ducks, Goldeneye, Common and Hooded Mergansers are often encountered on the salt marsh hunts.
When targeting waterfowl in the salt marshes we deploy Aquapod marsh boats and Final Approach layout blinds as these are extremely effective for hunting tidal areas. Typically, most of the sea ducks and divers arrive around the latter part of October. The onset of late Fall brings a regular supply of fresh migratory flocks and these waterfowl continue to stack up in our areas throughout the winter season. The inland waters of the Pacific Northwest present a milder climate as compared to the more extreme hunting conditions of other coastal sea duck hunting areas. Our Pacific waterfowl hunting season is never cut short due to prolonged freezing weather and very rarely do we miss an opportunity to hunt ducks due to severe weather conditions.
Peninsula Sportsman specializes in custom trophy waterfowl hunting for a variety of species including Harlequin duck, Oldsquaw / Long-tailed duck and Barrow’s Goldeneye.
Since 1999 Peninsula Sportsman has been offering premier waterfowl hunts and First Class lodging for the most discerning hunters. We operate within the largest and most productive sea duck hunting areas in Western Washington. Offering the highest success rates for unique trophy ducks, top-notch gear, experience and professionalism.
2012 / 2013 Washington Waterfowl Season:
October — January
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David and Tiffany Drewry | P.O. Box 763, Port Townsend, WA 98368-0763 | (360) 379-0906