Duck Hunting Airboat Tours
Guided, seasonal waterfowl hunts deep in the Everglades marsh. A native Florida captain airboats you to remote water before first light, so you're set up and ready when the ducks start flying. Licensed, regulation-compliant and built around Florida's duck season.
“Text or call me and I’ll get you out on the water — I can’t wait to see you out in the swamp!”— Captain Billy, owner & native Everglades guide
Duck Hunting Airboat Tours in the Everglades
Some of the best duck hunting in South Florida sits deep in Everglades marsh you simply can't reach on foot. On an Aces duck hunting airboat tour, a native captain skims you across the sawgrass in the dark and gets you set up in remote, birdy water well before legal shooting light — so you're ready the moment the sky starts to move.
This is a guided, seasonal waterfowl experience, run only during Florida's regulated duck season and only for properly licensed hunters. Our captains have grown up reading these marshes and know where the birds work as the season progresses, the water shifts and the weather changes. That local knowledge is what turns a cold, dark morning into a memorable hunt.
Hunters come to us from all over Broward County and southern Palm Beach County — Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, Tamarac and Boca Raton. We launch right off the Sawgrass Expressway and Loxahatchee Rd, so the wild backcountry is minutes from home.
- Pre-dawn airboat access to remote marsh most hunters can't reach.
- Native captains who know where the birds are working this season.
- Legal & responsible — season, licenses and bag limits, always.
Text or call Captain Billy today — a real South Florida local answers.
Florida Duck Season, Licenses & Legal Requirements
Waterfowl hunting is tightly regulated. We only run legal, in-season hunts and we help you show up fully compliant.
Duck hunting in Florida is a legal outdoor tradition governed by both state and federal law, and it only happens during the regulated waterfowl season. Florida's duck seasons are set each year by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in line with federal frameworks, and they typically fall across the cooler late-fall and winter months with specific open dates and daily bag limits by species. Because these dates change annually, we schedule hunts strictly around the current published season.
What Every Hunter Needs
To hunt waterfowl in Florida you'll generally need a valid Florida hunting license, a Florida waterfowl permit (state duck stamp), a federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (federal duck stamp), and a no-cost migratory bird permit / HIP registration. Non-toxic shot is required for waterfowl. It's each hunter's responsibility to hold current licenses and stamps, and to know and follow all season dates, shooting hours and bag limits. Not sure what you need? Ask us when you book and we'll point you to the FWC resources.
We Hunt Responsibly
We're conservation-minded and we run our hunts by the book — legal species only, within limits, during legal shooting hours. Protecting the Everglades and its waterfowl is what keeps this tradition alive for the next generation. Prefer a non-hunting trip? Explore our Everglades airboat tours, our nature tours, or go casting on our Everglades fishing tours.
What We Provide, What You Bring
We handle the hard part: getting you and your gear to productive, remote marsh in the dark, safely and on time. Your captain runs the airboat, knows the water, and positions your group where the birds are working. What we don't provide are firearms, ammunition or personal hunting gear — this is a bring-your-own hunt.
Come with your own shotgun, non-toxic waterfowl shells, waders, camo, blind bag and any decoys or calls you like to run. Dress for a cold, wet Florida marsh morning and bring water and snacks. If you have questions about what packs well on an airboat, just ask when you book and we'll help you get squared away.
- We provide: the airboat, a native captain, remote marsh access and hearing protection for the ride.
- You bring: your shotgun, non-toxic shells, waders, camo, licenses and stamps.
- Ask ahead: about decoys, dogs and gear space so we match you to the right boat.
- Valid, current licenses & stamps in hand before we launch — required.
- Non-toxic shot only for waterfowl, per federal and state law.
- Dress for the marsh — cold, wet and dark before first light.
The Aces Duck Hunting Advantage
An airboat and a native captain change everything about a South Florida waterfowl morning.
Remote Access
We reach marsh water that's off-limits to walk-in and paddle hunters, spreading you out and away from the crowds.
Beat the Sunrise
Airboats cover ground fast, so we get you set up and settled well before legal shooting light.
Local Knowledge
Our captains know how the birds move through the season, the water and the weather — and where to be.
Legal & Compliant
In-season only, licensed and by the book. We hunt legal species within bag limits during legal hours.
Safe & Steady
Stable boats, clear communication and a captain focused on getting your group out and back safely.
Built for Groups
From a pair of buddies to a bigger crew, we match you to the right boat for your party and gear.
Your Duck Hunt, Step by Step
Book In-Season
Reserve during Florida's open waterfowl season by texting or calling Captain Billy at 561-660-2419. Confirm your group's licenses, stamps and gear.
Meet Before Dawn
Arrive early at your pickup point, load shotguns, shells and waders, and run through the safety and hunt plan with your captain.
Airboat & Hunt
Skim to remote marsh in the dark, set up before legal light, and hunt the morning flight with a native guide nearby.
Text or Call Captain Billy Today!
“Text or call me and I’ll get you out on the water — I can’t wait to see you out in the swamp!”— Captain Billy, owner & native Everglades guide3 Convenient South Florida Pickup Points
Choose the launch closest to you — every ride heads into the same wild, gator-filled Everglades sawgrass.
Stub Canal
Off the Sawgrass Expressway area — easy access from Broward County.
Book From HereSawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Blvd
Convenient ramp right off the Sawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Boulevard.
Book From HereThe Landing
Our north Broward launch on Loxahatchee Road near Parkland.
Book From HereWhat Our Guests Say
“Got us deep into marsh I've wanted to hunt for years. Set up in the dark, birds working right at legal light. Everything was by the book on licenses and shot. Drove out from Parkland, unreal morning.”
“Captain knew exactly where the ducks were moving and had us spread out away from everyone else. Safe, organized, in-season and legal. Best waterfowl trip I've done in Broward.”
“Brought my own gun and shells like they said, they handled the rest. Airboat access before sunrise is a total game changer. Made the drive from Coral Springs and would do it again in a heartbeat.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When is duck hunting season in Florida?
Florida's waterfowl seasons are set each year by the FWC in line with federal frameworks and generally run across the cooler late-fall and winter months, with specific open dates and daily bag limits by species. Because the dates change annually, we only schedule hunts during the current published season.
What licenses and stamps do I need?
You'll generally need a valid Florida hunting license, a Florida waterfowl permit (state duck stamp), a federal duck stamp, and a no-cost migratory bird permit / HIP registration. Non-toxic shot is required. Each hunter must hold current licenses and stamps. Ask us when you book and we'll point you to the FWC resources.
Do you provide guns, shells or hunting gear?
No. This is a bring-your-own hunt. Come with your own shotgun, non-toxic waterfowl shells, waders, camo, blind bag, and any decoys or calls you like. We provide the airboat, a native captain, remote marsh access and hearing protection for the ride.
How early do we start?
Duck hunting starts early. We meet before dawn so we can airboat you to remote marsh and get set up before legal shooting light. Your exact meet time depends on the date and the water we're hunting — we'll confirm it when you book.
Can beginners come duck hunting?
Newer hunters are welcome as long as everyone is properly licensed, follows firearm safety and holds the required stamps. Our captains keep things safe and organized, but this is a guided hunt, not a hunter-education course. Let us know your group's experience when you book.
Where do the duck hunting airboat tours launch?
From any of our three South Florida pickup points: Stub Canal in Tamarac, the Sawgrass Expressway at Atlantic Blvd in Coral Springs/Coconut Creek, or The Landing at 15490 Loxahatchee Rd in Parkland. Pick the closest when you book.
More Ways to Ride the Glades
Ready for a Marsh Sunrise?
Bring your gear, your licenses and your stamps, and let a native Aces captain airboat you to remote Everglades marsh before first light. Text or call Captain Billy to book your in-season duck hunt and plan the morning.
“Text or call me and I’ll get you out on the water — I can’t wait to see you out in the swamp!”— Captain Billy, owner & native Everglades guide