Duck Hunting F.A.Q.

Quick answers to common duck hunting questions.

Do I need a duck stamp?

Yes, if you are 16 or older and hunting waterfowl.

What is HIP?

The Harvest Information Program. Registration is free and required for migratory bird hunters.

Can I use lead shot?

No. Lead shot has been banned for waterfowl since 1991.

What is a flyway?

One of four migration routes, Atlantic, Mississippi, Central and Pacific, used to set seasons.

Before you hunt ducks: state license, federal duck stamp, HIP registration and nontoxic shot
Before you hunt ducks

Hunt4 Duck.com is written by hunters, not lawyers. Always check the current regulations.