Note: We are are currently fully booked for the fall of 2008 Duck Season.

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Flyway Fowling Guide Service, LLC

Flyway Fowling Guide Service was established with over 25 years of hunting experience.  My goal is to lead you on a safe, ethical and enjoyable hunting experience that will prove to be memorable. I feel that the best way to achieve this is to concentrate 100% on your hunt.  With that in mind, my clients to do all the shooting.  I promise to provide you with the best hunt I can deliver. 

                                                 Captain Todd Lensing, Flyway Fowling Owner

Hunting Area 

The Upper Mississippi Wildlife and Fish Refuge (pools 9, 10 and 11) is the longest refuge in the lower 48 states.  It extends 261 miles along the Mississippi River from the Chippewa River in Wisconsin nearly to Rock Island, Illinois.  It encompasses approximately 194,000 acres.  Construction of locks and dams in the 1930's transformed the Mississippi River into a series of shallow reservoirs or navigation pools.   This created the Midwest's premier bottomland habitat and migratory route. This area of the Upper Mississippi River is named one of the Top 10 Diver Hunting Destinations according to the 2003 Ducks Unlimited book -  A Ducks Unlimited Guide to Hunting Diving and Sea Ducks.  In addition, Wildfowl Magazine awarded this area a TOP 10 Diver Hunting Site.  See Hunting Map for more details and the ducks we hunt.

In 2007, my clients harvested 21 different species of ducks. See the newsletter for details. 

Services Provided

Hunts are conducted from a roomy 20 foot custom designed duck boat. It is equipped with heaters, comfortable seating, and mounted gun rests for safety.  The latest waterfowl techniques are used along with up to 150+ magnum decoys.   A piping hot breakfast (referred to by clients as "The Big Breakfast") is served on the boat along with coffee and other beverages.  Various snacks are also provided.  Generally all hunts will end at 1:00 p.m. daily.

Equipment to Bring  

Due to the excessive equipment needed to hunt the big water, please plan to limit your gear to approximately 30 pounds, including a camo facemask, gun and ammo (ideally one gun and one bag).  Please consider bringing the following items as well:  

A well-trained titled hunting dog is provided with your hunt unless prior arrangements are made for you to bring your own.

  Accommodations

If you are planning an overnight stay, reservations will be made for you for your convenience at our Motel in Ferryville.  The Grandview Motel is very clean and provides a friendly atmosphere tailored to the needs of hunters. It overlooks the Mississippi River with spectacular views of the beautiful fall sunsets most evenings.  

Licenses Needed

You will need the following licenses:

Licenses can be purchased online from the Wisconsin DNR

Certification and Safety

Your guide, Captain Todd Lensing, has over 25 years of duck hunting experience. He is a U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Master Captain.  Captain Lensing holds a Wisconsin Guide License, has training in hunter Safety, CPR and is a National Registry First Responder, as well as, a Volunteer Fire Fighter. In addition, Todd has fulfilled all requirement set forth by the Federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in order to guide on the upper Mississippi wildlife and fish refuge. 

Guide Fees

“I've duck hunted all over the US and Canada, but have not experienced a better run operation... Todd is dedicated to his clients. I've paid more but never had more fun.”  
- Ed Matthews 

Discover the Flyway Fowling experience for yourself. Book your hunt today!  

Contact  

Flyway Fowling Guide Service, LLC
Captain Todd Lensing
14812 State Hwy. 35
Ferryville , WI 54628
(608) 734-3235

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We are an active and vocal supporter of Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, 
Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl.

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