Mexico Duck Hunting

Much like the great Argentina duck hunting south of the equator, there is a great bit of fun waiting south of the Texas border in Mexico.  Mexico duck hunting affords for quite the experience to go with an affordable vacation and has been a destination for hunters for decades.  Normally the hunters, much like in Argentina, are targeting doves.  And to be sure the dove hunting can be the thing of legends, but that isn't to say that you can't enjoy some duck hunting to go with the great dove hunting south of the border. In addition to the doves there is also some of the best quail hunting you will find in the entire world.

Where to hunt ducks in Mexico?

So now that you have decided that it is intriguing to hunt duck in Mexico, where should you plan to go?  Mexico is quite a large country so it isn't like you could just charter a flight anywhere and find your way into limits of ducks.  Probably the most famed duck hunting spot in Mexico is the Laguna Madre.  Home to the wintering area of more than 90% of the redheads in North America as well as impressive quantities of teal.  And all of the varieties of teal are present, including the cinnamon, blue and green winged teal.  If you are looking to extend your North America season Mexico is a great place to go.  Basically all of the ducks from the USA winter in Mexico, so you would be impressed with the quantity of ducks there in the winter.  The Laguna Madre is a huge lake that is very shallow (less than 3 feet deep on average) and very expansive.  Due to many organizations taking a leading role, the lake is well protected to ensure that it continues to be a great place for ducks.

Hunting south of the US border can be quite phenomenal.

If you prefer goose hunting then you are better off heading to a more northern region of Mexico, the San Fernando Valley.  If you are like me you will do a quick double take there.  No it is not the same Fernando Valley that is so popular in California, it is a region south of Texas.  Directly south of Browerville, TX to be precise.  The San Fernando Valley is home to thousands of Snow Geese, Blue Geese and Specklebelly (or white-fronted geese) Geese.

So there you have it a quick synopsis of the ducks and duck hunting available in Mexico.  A true adventure to be sure, and the possibility to couple the duck hunting with some top of the line dove hunting and quail hunting.  And the best part is if you get it guided you won't need to lug your duck decoys or duck calls with you!

Have you ever taken a duck hunting trip to Mexico?  I'd love to hear about it!