2026/2027 Missouri Guided Duck Hunts
Rives, MO
Missouri South Zone Duck Season
Come join us underground in our pits, above ground inside our spacious blinds, in the Southern-Most Tip of Missouri for some phenomenal duck & goose hunting in the flooded fields of Southeast Missouri! We have ground within sight of Big Lake NWR which is known for its beautiful hardwoods waterfowl habitat & incredible numbers of mallards it winters each year as well as near the St. Francis River, & over beside the Mississippi River .
Our duck & goose season hunts take place over larger floating & full-body spreads to target migrating ducks & geese each day that are moving between one of the many major waterfowl refuges in our area. It’s an absolute blast to be in a pit, eye level with your decoy spread, finishing ducks & geese right in front of you!
We flood & hold water on nearly three times as many fields as what we hunt each year to maximize the numbers of birds immediately around us. Our guided hunts are half-day hunts, with a goal of resting our fields in the afternoons for the birds to use.
Each of our locations is very easily accessible via Polaris Ranger. We are able to bring you within just a few feet of almost every pit or blind you may hunt with us during your trip.
Guided Duck & Goose Season Dates
- November 26th-29th
- December 7th – January 31st
Our guided waterfowl hunts take place over anywhere from 500 to well over 3000 decoys in the flooded fields, depending on which location you hunt with us on any given day. We spare no expense when it comes to doing whatever is needed to fool a few more birds a little bit closer than the last group. Whether it is your first hunt, or you’ve been chasing ducks your entire life, we would love for you to join us in the Bootheel of Missouri for your next waterfowl hunt.
Combine a Guided Morning Hunt with a stay at Elk Chute Lodge during your trip & nearly every aspect of your trip is handled! Enjoy a fresh cooked breakfast in the pit with us each morning & add-on a five star catered dinner each night of your stay at the lodge where you are sure to be impressed.
We’ve got spreads for almost every type of wind or weather that we may face. From large flooded spreads to dry field goose spreads. Each year we try to diversify a little more!
- Flooded & Dry Rice & Bean Fields
- Flooded Willow Sloughs & Moist Soil
- 500-3000+ Flooded Field Decoy Spreads
- Fresh Cooked Breakfast
- Private Party Half-Day Morning Hunts
- 4 Man Minimum — 8 Man Maximum Before Splitting Party
- Polaris Ranger Transportation
Booked Directly Via Elk Chute Lodge
- Flooded Rice, Beans, Moist Soil, Willow Trees, & Timber
- 500-3000+ Flooded Field Decoy Spreads
- Fresh Cooked Breakfast in the Pit/Blind*
- Private Party Half-Day Morning Hunts
- 4 Man Minimum — 8 Man Maximum Before Splitting Party
- Polaris Ranger Transportation
- Dinner & Lodging at Elk Chute Lodge
Included
- Professional, Experienced, & Friendly Guides
- Spacious & Comfortable Pits/Blinds
- Half-Day, Morning Hunts
- Locker Room for Gear Storage
- Breakfast each Morning
- Coffee, Water & Soft Drinks
- Access to Thousands of Private Acres of Agriculture Fields
- Fresh Coffee to Drink Before & During your Hunt
- Large Spreads of Floating & Full-Body Decoys
- Dry Field Full-Body Goose Opportunities
- Ice Eaters to Ensure Open Water & Maximize Opportunities
- Hunting on Proven, Private Ground
- Transportation via Polaris Rangers
Not Included
- Licenses
- Gratuity
- Lodging (Elk Chute Lodge)
- Bird Cleaning (Cleaning Area at FLO HQ & ECL)
What to Bring
- Warm Clothing & Rain Gear
- Ammunition (1 or 2 Shot Recommended)
- Shotgun
- Waders (Knee Boots Minimum)
- Camera
- Face Mask/Paint
- Snacks
We meet each morning before your guided hunt at our Guides’ Quarters within minutes of all our hunting ground. Get ready in a heated mud room, load up your gear into our Crew Cab Polaris Rangers underneath a roof out of the weather, & enjoy some coffee before we head out to the fields directly from our place. Don’t worry about putting on your waders on the side of the road in the rain, or having to put muddy gear back into your vehicle immediately after your hunt. Be comfortable & clean while getting ready under a roof!
Why Us?
We are a relaxed crew that pays attention to detail, constantly looking for new ways to shoot a few more birds, a few feet closer than the last bunch! We jumped head first into the industry 10 years ago with one goal in mind, improve every year & strive to be the outfit that we would want to hunt with again, if we were the client. In a competitive area slammed with opportunities, you can’t afford to cut corners or spare any expense when it comes to chasing these birds! You will see no expense was spared to give you the most enjoyable trip possible from start to finish!
Our Goal
Our goal is to make sure you have an enjoyable time from the moment you pull into our camp. We plan to finish as many birds over the decoys, as close as possible, to give you the best opportunity at shooting your limit each day. We’ll cook you a homemade breakfast every morning in the pit or blind while working birds, converse on every topic imaginable, & hopefully finish the day with a stack of birds, a lot of laughs, & plenty of smiles! Before leaving SEMO, we are sure you will make a few new friends with our crew!
How & Where
Grab some coffee, slip into your waders in our mud room for your flooded field hunt, then hop into one of our Crew Cab Rangers under the roof at our Guides’ Quarters to head straight out to the fields. Cruise right up to one our roomy pits or maybe one of our large blinds with a full kitchen, then relax & see what opportunities that day may bring.
Cancellation Information
We run several ice eaters throughout the season to maintain open water during cold snaps for our guided hunts. Their durability has been proven in past seasons, having been ran for over 200+ hours straight in past seasons. Depending on the length of a freeze & how cold it gets, we may opt to move your dates to provide you with the best possible options.
If we decide that is in your best interest to cancel your hunt, we will try to provide you with dates later in the current season if possible, but worst case scenario, we will roll your deposit over to the following season. We want to give you the best hunt possible, & if we cancel your hunt, rest assured it is worth moving dates.
All paid monies are non-refundable.
Is there a group minimum?
Guided Hunts have a 4 Man Minimum
Daily Pit Leases: No Minimum with Max of 8
*Guided Hunt Groups are Never Mixed
Do you offer lodging?
We do not offer in-house lodging but we highly recommend staying at the ELK CHUTE LODGE which is only 10 minutes from our HQ. www.elkchutelodge.com
There are also several hotel options in either Blytheville, AR which is about 15-20 minutes to our south, just across the state line or in Kennett, MO which is about 25 minutes north of the Fowl Lifestyle HQ where we meet our clients for our Missouri hunting.
License & Requirements
MO Migratory Bird Hunting Permit: $6
MO Non-Resident Daily Small Game Permit: $14/day
Federal Duck Stamp: $25
Can I bring my dog?
Guided Hunts: We allow a single retriever, per hunt/day for each guided group if they would like to bring their own dog. They must be pre-approved by our staff & under control at all times during the trip. Clients must inform us prior to arrival to guarantee use of their own dog.
Daily Pit Lease: All of our setups have a minimum of 1 dog box, many have 2 boxes, setup specifically for your retriever during your hunt.
Do I need Waders?
Water depths will range in all of our SEMO fields from a few inches up to 24 inches. While we recommend waders for our guided clients, we can most definitely get you anywhere we may go in waterproof knee boots.
Self-Guided clients are recommended to bring waders as some of our fields have shallow ditches that will need to be crossed to retrieve birds or move decoys in certain locations, but it is not a necessity for the entire group.
Refunds for booked hunts?
All deposits & paid monies are non-refundable. If hunts are cancelled/rolled over due to inclement weather, dates will be rescheduled either during the current season or for the upcoming season & the paid monies will be rolled-over.
If we are forced to cancel a hunt due to extreme weather, the rescheduling of a cancelled hunts is the clients’ responsibility. We will reach out to you after the current season to rebook your new dates. If we are unable to reach you to lock in dates for the upcoming season, we cannot guarantee available dates. Your originally booked dates will not be “re-assumed” for the following season. Hunts & deposits will NOT be rolled over for more than 1 season.
If a group cancels their hunt by there own decision, all paid monies are non-refundable.
We do not guarantee limits as we are hunting a wild migratory bird, but we do guarantee 100% of our effort day in & day out.
If a member our group is unable to attend or backs out of a hunt after our initial deposit is made, can their deposit be applied to our remaining balance?
Unfortunately not. We plan each day of our season around the number of hunters for that specific day. If a member of your group is unable to attend/backs out, their deposit is forfeited.
Who calls the shots?
Guided Hunts: Our experienced guides will call the shot for safety reasons & to present the best shot for everyone. Judging distance in the vast expanses of the prairie can trick even the most seasoned waterfowler.
Daily Pit Lease: You are in charge of everything from breaking down the birds, to finishing the them, to making the right shot call!
Can I bring my kids?
Safety is our number one concern with all ages, but we welcome everyone who wants to join us in the field! Kids are the next step to preserving our outdoor heritage.
Bag limits?
A total of 6 ducks may be harvested per day, per hunter. You may also harvest 2 specks & up to 20 snow geese. The possession limit is 3 times your daily limit.
What waterfowl will we see?
Our most common types of ducks we harvest on a day to day basis in the flooded fields of SEMO are the following: Mallards, Pintails, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teal, Northern Shovelers, as well as some Wigeon. We do see some divers on occasion as well & if your lucky you may get a chance at a Black Duck!
What terrain do you hunt?
Our hunts take place in flooded & Dry Rice or Bean Fieldsr.
Do we need an ATV?
Guided Hunts: We provide all hunting transportation for our guided hunts. We have several Polaris Ranger Crews as well as other SxS & ATV’s to ensure you never have to walk more than a few feet to the pit or blind!
Daily Pit Leases: We highly recommend bringing an ATV/UTV to get your crew to & from the pits from the gravel roads. While we do have groups that opt not to bring transportation, we stress that it is a necessity. Many of our pits sit in the middle of a flooded field. Gumbo mud can be physically demanding to walk across even for fit individuals.
Postponed/Rollover Hunts
If we cancel your hunt due to extreme weather or other extenuating circumstances, deposits will be rolled over to the following season. Paid monies are non-refundable. Deposits will NOT be rolled over for more than 1 season.
Trips will only be carried over for a single season. If a group fails to rebook their trip for the following season, their deposit will be forfeit. If a group doesn’t book prior to a full schedule, their deposit will also be forfeit. All groups with a rollover hunt will be given first option at dates prior to accepting new bookings.
How long do you hunt?
Our Guided hunts last until lunch each day. Sometimes, during freezing weather patterns, we may opt to hunt the afternoons instead of mornings.
Self-Guided hunters can hunt as much or as little as they prefer during legal shooting hours each day.
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My experience with Fowl Lifestyle Outfitters was great! Having hunted many different outfitters in the southern Midwest, my hunt with these guys was the best. Not only did we get put on plenty of birds, but also we were treated as one of their own. The laughs didn’t stop from the moment we entered the pit. Tyler and his crew treat their clients with the utmost respect. The location we hunted was phenomenal and the pit was one of the finest I have been in. I am looking forward to returning to hunt with Fowl Lifestyle Outfitters for years to come.
D. Harris
I’d 100% recommend these guys. All the guides are down to earth and know what they’re doing. Honest, no BS outfitter. We will be return customers. Can’t thank them enough.
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