Sea Duck Hunting | Hunt Kodiak Raspberry Island Remote Lodge

Guided Sea Duck Hunting

within Alaska’s Kodiak Island Archipelago at Kodiak Raspberry Island Remote Lodge is a late season, fair chase pursuit of harlequin duck, Barrow’s goldeneye, common goldeneye, long-tailed duck, and scoter species — surf, white-winged, and black scoter. Additional waterfowl may move through the same coastal environments, including common and red-breasted merganser, mallard, wigeon, gadwall, bufflehead, and scaup.  Our hunts are focused on species collection of these beautiful birds in full winter plumage.

Our remote lodge on Raspberry Island, positioned between Kodiak and Afognak Islands, provides direct access to protected bays, exposed headlands, kelp-lined shorelines, and offshore reefs where sea ducks concentrate during the winter months. These birds winter in the cold, wind-driven waters of coastal Alaska and are well adapted to maritime conditions, with plumage that is exceptional.

Our hunts are conducted as fair chase only. Depending on species and conditions, we set up with beach blinds, layout boats, and/or our offshore duck boat over species-specific decoys.

Our hunts focus on species-specific harvest for taxidermy and may also include coastal red fox in silver, red, and cross color phases.

Harvested birds will be carefully pouched, labeled, frozen, and boxed in our custom airline approved insulated boxes at the trips end, ready for you to transport or ship to your taxidermist.

Late-season sea duck hunting demands exposure to wind, spray, and shifting weather. At day’s end, hunters return from these remote coastlines to our warm lodge, private cabin, hot shower, and prepared meal.

Sea Duck Hunting – FAQs

Sea duck hunting involves exposure to marine conditions rather than steep elevation. Hunters should expect cold air, wind, and marine spray, but walking demands are typically moderate compared to deer or elk hunts.

Because of open, cold-water conditions, often frigid temperatures, and safety considerations, we do not routinely use dogs. Birds are retrieved by boat and handled carefully for preservation.

Harlequin duck and Barrow’s goldeneye are most common, with long-tailed ducks, scoters, and other waterfowl also common and frequently pursued. We do NOT access any eider, geese, or brant.

Bird numbers increase as fall progresses. Late November through December often provides concentrated groups and peak winter plumage, though opportunity exists throughout the October–January season.

Yes, pursuing fox is part of your sea duck hunt, however, the Sitka black-tailed deer portion of your hunt would be an unguided hunt, or a guided hunt depending on big game guide availability. Elk is also an option, but you must apply for and draw a permit. Please discuss this with us directly.