The Albemarle and The Pamlico sound located in Eastern North Carolina is home to a significant amount of migrating waterfowl along the Atlantic seaboard. During late-season duck hunting, you can expect to find plenty of ducks out there such as Redheads, Bluebills, Pintails, Black Ducks, and more waiting for you to come and see for yourself.

If you’re planning on duck hunting in the swamp, try hunting in the swamps that have oaks. Ducks will stay around and feed on the acorns in the wintertime. You can expect to find species such as Mallards, Black Ducks, and Widgeons in the Eastern North Carolina swamps.

In January, swamps are prone to freezing over, and once they do, ducks will be on the move to search for a new place that can offer them food, safety, and open water.

Late-season duck hunting means that ducks are searching for more open waters for a better chance at finding food. However, lakes tend to freeze over during the wintertime. If you can’t seem to find a lake that hasn’t frozen over, look for small streams or flowing rivers. Be sure to stay close to open waters for a better chance at catching your harvest.

At Tim Knight Taxidermy, we want to help you remember your harvest for a lifetime! Whether you prefer late-season duck hunting in the marshes, near the sound and the ocean, or by quiet lakes, we can help you bring your trophy back to life with a mount you will be proud to display.