Flighted mallard hunts in private impoundments and wild wood duck hunts in flooded timber and creeks — coastal North Carolina, October through March.
Iron Horn Sportsman’s Grounds runs two distinct waterfowl programs out of the same coastal North Carolina property — a polished flighted mallard operation built around realism and consistent shooting, and a wild wood duck hunt that’s as fast and traditional as Southern duck hunting gets.
Flighted mallards use strategically managed impoundments, refuge feeding systems, and elite bird sourcing to create true-to-life flight patterns and engaging shooting scenarios that feel far more authentic than typical release-style hunts. Up to 10 hunters per blind, four birds included per hunter.
Wild wood ducks are early-morning, action-packed, and centered on natural bird movement through flooded timber, creeks, and backwater systems. Wood ducks are the primary target, with opportunistic shots at teal, gadwall, and other puddle ducks depending on the day.
Both hunts are guided, retriever-supported, and pair seamlessly with on-site lodging.
50% deposit secures your dates. Balance due 14 days prior. Deposits are non-refundable; rescheduling available based on availability.
Book This HuntEverything you need to walk in, hunt, and walk out is in the package — except your license.
Experienced waterfowl guides handle the setup, the shooting order, and the hunt coordination from arrival to last bird down.
Managed impoundments for flighted hunts; private timber, creeks, and backwater systems for wild wood duck mornings.
Flight-conditioned, elite-sourced birds on the flighted program. Habitat management and feeding systems do the rest.
Experienced retrievers on every hunt — the kind of dog work that picks up the cripples and keeps the morning moving.
Pair with The Roost (sleeps 8) and The Bunkhouse (sleeps 4) for a full overnight package — same property, no driving.
Straightforward per-hunter pricing. Private groups and multi-day corporate trips are quoted custom — just reach out and we’ll build it around your dates.
Private group / corporate package available with custom multi-day pricing.
Limited and seasonal — lock in early. Combine with mallard or upland hunts for a multi-program day.
Recent hunts, the dogs, the dirt.
How this hunt actually feels different from the rest of the field.
We’ve invested in habitat, water, and bird quality — the result is a hunt that flies and feels right, not staged.
The property is yours during your trip. No overlapping groups, no rotating blinds.
From client entertainment to a long weekend with friends, the program scales without losing the personal touch.
One of the few Southeast operations combining lodging, waterfowl, and upland in a single property.
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