Meet Our Arkansas Duck Hunting Guides!

Cupped Wings Arkansas duck guides

Mike Del Toro

Mike Del Toro
Slidell, LA
CEO Cupped Wings Outdoors / Cupped Wings Guide Service

I am 47 years old, married and have 3 beautiful daughters. When I am not guiding I am working on getting ready for the next AR Waterfowl Season or guiding saltwater fisherman in southeast Louisiana at Hook Dat Fishing Charters. I have been hunting waterfowl since the age of 9 and guiding for the last 25 years. I have chased waterfowl from Manitoba Canada to Venice, LA up and down the Mississippi Flyway. I now do all of my hunting in Northeast AR because THIS IS WHERE THE DUCKS ARE! I enjoy sharing my passion of the outdoors with others. With 3 daughters, I am a big advocate for getting kids and women involved in our hunting tradition. I will do what it takes to make sure you have the best hunting experience of your life.

Jake Ellis

Jake Ellis
Swifton, AR
CEO Twisted Rivers Land Management Company / Waterfowl Guide

I am 30 years old born and raised right here in Northeast AR. I am the CEO of Twisted Rivers Land Management Company. I started duck hunting at a very young age. I learned a lot from the old timers I hunted with and listening to their stories and constantly trying new tricks. I grew up in the church and worked in farming, oil fields and of course chasing waterfowl. I have been blessed with a wonderful family, a beautiful wife, 2 young sons and hope one day they will grow up with the same love of Church, Family and Waterfowl.

Shawn Mathews

Shawn Mathews
Lake City, AR
Equipment Operator / Waterfowl Guide

I am 32 years old born and raised right here in Northeast AR, the duck mecca of the world! I would say duck hunting is a huge passion of mine but that would be putting it mildly. Duck hunting is a way of life for me! I started duck hunting at age 5. I was lucky enough to be born in an area ripe with waterfowl hunting tradition. I have had the opportunity to study and learn the flyway and the patterns of birds in this area. Aside from duck hunting, I enjoy deer hunting, fishing and time with family & friends. Duck hunting is always fun, but as a guide, I take my job seriously and put safety 1st above all else.

Jason Sullivan

Jason Sullivan
Tuckerman, AR
Pastor / Waterfowl Guide

I was born and raised in SE Alabama. I grew up in the outdoors fishing and hunting as a way of life. I now live in Northeast AR and spend my winters chasing waterfowl and working as a full time Pastor at the Tuckerman First Free Will Baptist Church. I am also the a Co-Founder of Twisted Rivers Land Management Company in AR. I have 5 kids and love spending time in Gods creation. I look forward to enjoying good times with you in the fall hunting waterfowl in the duck capital of the world.

Blake Beaver

Blake Beaver
Bell Buckle, TN
Professional Photographer / Waterfowl Guide

Hey y'all. My name is Blake and I am from middle Tennessee. I grew up hunting and fishing all my life from big game to small game. Killing ducks chasing geese all winter is my thing. I spend my off season as a professional photographer. I have been guiding for Cupped Wings for 3 years and I look forward to making your next waterfowl hunt a great experience!

Cameron Rhodes

Cameron Rhodes
Gunnison, CO
Fishing / Hunting Guide

I grew up hunting and fishing the western slope of Colorado. I am a full time fly fishing guide in Gunnison, CO during the spring and summer months and hunt Ducks, Deer and Elk throughout the fall and winter. I enjoy getting people outside and watching them build a relationship with the outdoors. I have been guiding 2 years for Cupped Wings Guide Service and continue looking forward to the opportunity of sharing my passion and knowledge of the outdoors with you.

Aaron Moreau

Aaron Moreau
Slidell, LA
HVAC Tech / Waterfowl Guide

My name is Aaron and I am from Slidell, LA. I am 21 year old and I have been duck hunting since I was 5 year old. I spend the majority of my time duck hunting, deer hunting, and spearfishing the oil rigs of southeast Louisiana. Guiding has always been a passion of mine whether its hunting or fishing, I love watching people making memories that will last a lifetime. I have duck and goose hunted all across Louisiana and Arkansas. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and passion for waterfowl hunting with you!

Dakota Phillips

Dakota Phillips
Wartrace, TN
Waterfowl Guide

I was born an raised in middle Tennessee. Duck hunting is far from a duck hunting mecca so we always had to work hard and be creative to kill birds. I now spend all my time in AR duck hunting becasue this is where the birds are. I started duck hunting when I was 6 yrs old and have never stopped. I also love deer and turkey hunting along with fishing. I look forward to meeting new hunters and enjoying the great outdoors and sharing my passion for all things duck hunting!

Dylan Stone

Dylan Stone
Fort Smith, AR
Oil Rig Worker / Waterfowl Guide

I am 23 years old and grew up all of the United States and Europe as a young man in a military family. My dad fostered my passion for hunting and fishing from a very early age. I enjoy all types of hunting from small game, deer, bear, and most of all WATERFOWL! I have two beautiful daughters and hope to share my passion for the outdoors with them as they grow. I enjoy meeting and hunting with new people and sharing my knowledge and love of the outdoors with everyone.

Hunter Harlan

Hunter Harlan
Columbia, TN
Farmer / Waterfowl Guide

I’m 30 years old and I am from Columbia TN. I grew up deer hunting, small game and duck hunting. I have hunted every day of the AR duck season in Northeast AR for the last 12 years. I am extremely passionate about the sport and enjoy sharing my passion with others. For me, half of the fun is meeting great people and hearing all the stories from all over the country. When It’s not duck season I own/operate Hunter Harlan farms in Columbia TN, and enjoy spending time with friends and family. I’m so thankful I have the opportunity to spend as much time as I do in the field and look forward to sharing my passion with others!

Jennifer Ellis

Jennifer Ellis
Swifton, AR
Wildlife Biologist/Lodge Manager

I was born and raised in a small town in northeast AR. I am a graduate of Arkansas State University with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Management. I love spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time with family. God has truly blessed us. We have 2 precious baby boys and hope they will grow up to enjoy the outdoors as we do. I am the Wildlife Biologist for Twisted Rivers Land Management and Cupped Wings Outdoors. I spend most of the winter months managing the duck lodges, cooking and maintaining the lodges for our guests during waterfowl season.

Dalton Moore

Dalton Moore
Richmond, KY
Landscaper / Waterfowl Guide

I am 22 years old from Richmond, KY. I have been waterfowl hunting since I was 8 yrs old. I work in landscaping during the spring & summer months and chase waterfowl all winter. I enjoy hunting small and big game but waterfowl hunting is my passion. I look forward to sharing my passion with you!

Maggie

Maggie
Slidell, LA
Female Black Lab

Maggie is a 8 yr old female Lab. She started her pro career when she was only 9 months old. Due to an unexpected loss of our beloved "Trooper" she got thrust into action at a young age. Maggie picked up over 1000 birds her rookie year and the rest was history. Maggie has picked up over 10K birds in her career. She is a mild mannered lazy house dog that is spoiled by 4 girls in the house, but you put that hunting vest on and she's nothing but BUSINESS!

Cole

Cole
Swifton, AR
Male Black Lab

Cole is a 5 year old black lab. Cole's first season he picked up over 1000 birds. After that first season, he has been on a tear! He is high energy, and goes 100 MPH to every bird. Very friendly and all he wants to do is retrieve. He is extremely driven and would retrieve ducks 24hrs a day if you would let him.

Waylon

Waylon
Gunnison, CO
Male Black Lab

Waylon is a 3 year old American Black Lab with high energy, intense drive and eagerness to please. Given his tall and lanky build, he explodes out of the blind and chases down cripples with ease. Waylon and his owner Cameron have an remarkable bond that is fun to watch in the field. This is Waylon's second season with Cupped Wings and has been an amazing edition to the team and we continue to enjoy watching his progress as he excels in his craft!

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