The Best Deal In Arkansas Duck Hunting
Includes lodging, meals, guided hunt and bird processing. All rates per person per day rate. 3 person 2 day minimum for All Inclusive Hunt Packages.
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Upland Bird hunt on a private game reserve!
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Speck & Snow Goose hunt!
Includes the morning waterfowl or upland bird guided hunt. Per person per day rate. 2 person, 2 day minimum.
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Upland Bird hunt on a private game reserve!
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Speck & Snow Goose hunt!
Pit lease includes a 6 man pit blind in flooded rice, beans, corn, milo or millet. Group rate for up to 6 hunters in your group. 2 day minimum.
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Upland Bird hunt on a private game reserve!
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Speck & Snow Goose hunt!
Price is per person per day rate.
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Upland Bird hunt on a private game reserve!
Per person per day rate. 2 person, 2 day minimum.
After an awesome morning of waterfowl hunting, you still want to do some hunting? Add on our afternoon guided Upland Bird hunt on a private game reserve!
Includes full-day deer and/or night thermal hog guided hunt. Per person per day rate. 2 person, 2 day minimum.
Includes lodging, meals, guided hunt and bird processing. Per person per day rate. 2 person 2 day minimum.
Includes the morning waterfowl guided hunt. Per person per day rate. 2 person, 2 day minimum.
Includes a 6 man pit blind in flooded rice, beans, corn, milo or millet. Group rate for up to 6 hunters in your group. 2 day minimum.
Includes a flooded timber hole in flooded oak, cypress, tupelo's or willows. Group rate for up to 6 hunters in your group. 2 day minimum.
We have a 2 person 2 day minimum on all guided hunts. We have a 2 day minimum on all self-guided hunts.
We also feel it is important to get women and children involved in hunting tradition. We give 10% OFF for women and minors under 16. Only applies to guided hunts.
We offer 10% OFF for our military men and women. We thank you for your service and it would be our honor to have you hunt with us. Only applies to guided hunts.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve the dates. The remaining balance can be paid off 30+ days prior to your scheduled hunt dates, or you can pay the remaining balance day of arrival. If you are paying remaining balance day of arrival we only accept cash onsite, day of arrival.
If you are paying the remaining balance of your hunt the day you arrive, we can only accept cash. We cannot process credit cards or accept checks day of arrival for remaining balances. So, if you have only paid your 50% deposit and are planning to pay your balance the day you arrive, we can only accept cash day of arrival. You are welcome to pay off the remaining balance 30+ days in advance via check, Venmo, PayPal or credit card. However after that time we can only accept cash day of arrival.
The 50% deposit is non-refundable. However in certain circumstances such as death in the family, medical emergency or extreme weather conditions preventing your travel, we will work with you on rescheduling for later in the season or rolling your deposit over to next season. A 30 day notice is required to modify your dates, but in extreme circumstances we will work with you to reschedule your hunt for later in the season or the following season.
We hunt a wide variety of properties types such as flooded timber, cypress lakes, willow bottoms, sloughs and flooded agricultural fields. We base our next days hunt on weather conditions, scouting and bird activity. We go where we have the best opportunity to kill birds. However, if your group prefers to hunt flooded timber only, we can accommodate that but we do recommend taking your guides advice. We want you to be successful and enjoy your time here with Cupped Wings!
When booking an All Inclusive hunt check-in time at the lodge is between 6 PM - 9 PM CDT. Our guides and crews go to bed early each night. We are up most mornings at 3 AM. So arriving late at night or early morning to check in to the lodge is not available. We get very little sleep during waterfowl season, and staying up to meet you at midnight for check-in is not an option for us. So please respect our check-in times as we do need to get some sleep. Check out time is 2 PM CDT last day of the hunt. Please do not arrive early as we have cleaning crews getting the lodge ready for your arrival. If you arrive early, you will be asked to leave and come back at the proper time.
YES, you are required to purchase your AR Small Game License, AR Waterfowl Stamp, Federal Duck Stamp and HIP registration prior to your hunt. You are responsible for purchasing all required licenses and stamps prior to your hunt. For more information about what license and stamps to purchase please visit our Arkansas Season Info page.
Yes and No. During the main waterfowl season, if you book 4 or more hunters in your group, you will NOT be paired with anyone else for the duck hunt. If you book less than 4 hunters in your group then we will pair with with another small group to reach that 4 person minimum. If you do not want to be combined with anybody else for the duck hunt, then you must have at least 4 in your group. For afternoon goose hunts we may combine you with other groups because we hunt in larger groups for geese. During conservation goose season we hunt in larger groups of 10-15 hunters because of the huge decoy spreads required to hunt snow geese.
Yes. If you are doing a self guided hunt, we highly recommend you bring your own dog. If you are doing a guided hunt and you have booked 4 or more hunters in your group you are welcome to bring your own dog. If you are staying at one of the Cupped Wings Lodges, you are allowed to bring 1 hunting retriever per hunt party of 4. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate multiple dogs in a single hunt group and we cannot accommodate house pets. You will need to bring a travel kennel. Clients hunting retrievers are NOT allowed inside the lodge living quarters, but we will have assigned areas in garages or mudrooms for your travel kennels.
For All-Inclusive guided hunts there is a 3 person 2 day minimum. For the Guided Hunts with lodging only there is a 4 person 2 day minimum. For the Guided hunt only there is a 2 person 2 day minimum. We can accommodate larger groups of up to 32 people maximum on All Inclusive hunt packages. On self guided hunts there is a 2 day minimum with a 6 person maximum in your group. If you want to reserve a self guided hunt for more than 6 hunters, you will need to lease 2 different locations.
We do not guide afternoon duck hunts because many of our spots are roosting holes, and we never shoot the roost. We allow ducks to come back and roost in the evenings without disturbing them. However, if extreme weather conditions prevent a safe hunt in the morning, we will plan to hunt mid-day until sunset. We do offer the optional add-on goose hunts for the afternoon. You can book an add-on Speckle Belly / Snow Goose hunt for $250/gun. This must be reserved ahead of time so we can plan and scout prior to your arrival.
You are welcome to hang out at the lodge and enjoy some skeet shooting, playing pool or darts or check out some local duck hunting stores. We do offer optional add-on hunts for those hunters who reserve it ahead of time.
Yes. If you are looking to purchase a hunt as a gift, you do not have to reserve the exact dates ahead of time. You can reserve a hunt with the deposit and print off a Cupped Wings Guide Service gift certificate. Once the gift has been given to the other party, they can call us and reserve the hunt dates at that time.
Yes, we do offer corporate and small business packages. Please call us at 865-556-9198 to discuss corporate hunt options and to customize the hunt for your group. We can create custom options such as morning waterfowl with afternoon goose hunts, We can even customize a meals menu for your corporate group and organize a sheet shooting competition. If you book 20 or more hunters for the All Inclusive hunt and reserve the dates prior to anyone else booking those dates, then the entire lodge can be reserved for just your group.
Anyone born after 1968 must complete a hunter education course and carry a valid hunter education card to hunt in Arkansas. Children under 16 may hunt without hunter education as long as they are under the direct supervision of an adult who is 21 years old. There is no specific age requirement to enroll in hunter education. However, the educational material is based on a sixth-grade reading level. Arkansas recognizes hunter education cards from other states. Arkansas’s hunter education program is recognized in all states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. More info on Arkansas Hunter Education Requirements. However Arkansas does allow for a one time Hunter Education Deferment. The Deferred Hunter Education Code is a one-year permit that allows a person without hunter-education certification to legally hunt. A hunter may apply for a Deferred Hunter Education Code online if they meet the requirements.
We hunt a wide variety of property types. So, depending on the hunting situation, this is what we recommend. When hunting wide open areas such as flooded agricultural fields or large impoundments, we recommend #2 shot. When hunting tight areas such as flooded timber or sloughs we recommend #3 shot. When hunting afternoon goose hunts or snow geese during conservation goose season, we recommend BB or BBB shot. If you have to choose one all round shot size that is capable of doing the job in all scenarios, then we would recommend using #2 shot. #2 shot can be used in all situations but using the above mentioned recommendations is going to give you the best performance.
It is all about patterning. Determine what choke patterns the best in your shotgun and that should be your preferred choke. The below recommendations are generalized and based off of our years of experience and the shotguns we use on a day to day basis. When hunting wide open spaces such as flooded agricultural fields or large impoundments, we recommend a modified or full choke. If you use a full choke it must be rated for steel shot. When hunting flooded timber or sloughs we recommend a modified choke. When hunting geese during the afternoon goose hunts or during conservation goose season we recommend either a modified or full choke. Again, make sure your full choke is rated for steel shot. If you plan on doing any skeet shooting at the lodge, also bring your cylinder or improved cylinder chokes. The best all round choke, if you do not have multiple chokes, is the modified choke. And remember, choke size does not matter if you gun pattern's like crap!
We never tell anybody how much they should or should not tip their guide. We have hunters from all over the country from all walks of life. What is appropriate for one group may not be appropriate for another. Remember, your guides are not earning a living wage guiding. They earn the majority of their income during the winter months by earning your tips. Their goal is to make your hunt as enjoyable and successful as possible. If you feel your guide did just that, then you should tip them accordingly. We are asked all the time, "What is the average tip so we have a gauge of how to tip?". The average tip is about $75 per hunter per day. Some tip more, some tip less however by the end of the season, this is what it averages out to be. So if your guide or guides worked their butts off for you and you had a great time, tip them accordingly.
In short the answer is YES, YES & YES. During the main waterfowl season, we may not always have to wear waders, but having your waders will give you the most flexibility in being able to hunt where the ducks want to be. Although we have many blinds that are accessible without the need for waders, if the birds are not wanting to work in that area, we will not be able to move to a slough bottom or shallow cypress lake or flooded timber hole if you do not have your waders. We recommend bringing insulated chest waders and a pair of insulated rubber knee boots or muck boots if you want the ability to move and hunt where the ducks want to be. Hip waders are OK but not advisable because one wrong step and you may have a wet ass for the rest of the day. The exception is during conservation goose season. At a minimum you will want to bring insulated rubber knee boots/muck boots and waterproof insulated bibs during conservation goose season.
If you have strict dietary restrictions or allergies to common food items such as dairy, eggs, meat, nuts, wheat, gluten, etc. we do NOT recommend booking an All Inclusive hunt as many of the food items we serve may include these items. We recommend booking a guided hunt only to ensure your dietary needs and or allergies are taken care of. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee our meals will not include at least some of the above items. Also, if you are allergic to dogs/pet dander we also recommend booking a guided hunt only.
No. We need enough lead time to plan for your afternoon hunt. If you have not reserved an afternoon hunt for your group ahead of time, we will not be able to add on the afternoon hunt after you arrive. Afternoon hunts are limited and should be reserved at the time of booking. This allows us to plan and have areas scouted prior to your hunt.
No. We do not allow blind hopping or hole jumping every day. When you book either a 2 or 3 day self guided hunt, you will hunt the same spot for those 2 or 3 days. If you book 4 or more days, then you will hunt 1 spot for 2 days and another spot for 2 days but you will not be able to change blinds everyday. If you want the ability to change spots daily we recommend booking a guided hunt.
Yes, alcohol is permitted at the lodge, however we do reserve the right to deny hunting privileges if we feel you have had too much to drink or hung-over without a refund. Alcohol is NOT permitted during any hunt or while handling firearms. We have a zero-tolerance policy for drinking and/or consuming drugs while hunting or handling firearms.
Yes, we do offer a 10% discount for all women and children under the age of 16. We also offer all active, retired, and reserve military a 10% discount. Thank you for your service! Discounts are based on a per person basis and does not apply to the entire group unless the entire group qualifies for the discount. Discounts only apply to guided hunts. Does not include self guided hunts or add-on afternoon hunts. Please notify us about your discount prior to booking because we cannot modify your reservation when you arrive.
Yes and no. We do not have a special non-hunter rate. The rate is the same for both hunters and non-hunters. If you have someone in your group that does not want to hunt but wants to come and enjoy the trip and go along on the hunt but not shoot, that is fine. However, the rate is the same for both hunters and non-hunters.
