Bayou Bottoms

World-Class Duck & Goose Hunting

FAQ

Here are answers to some of the more common questions we receive. If there’s anything else you’d like to know, feel free to give us a call or text at 618-889-0919.

Check-in begins anytime after 3pm the day before your first day of hunting.

You will need to bring your normal hunting clothes, chest waders, shotgun, and shotgun shells. Be sure to check the forecast in advance so you’re dressed accordingly.

Even though you’ll be dropped off directly next to the pit you are hunting, we still recommend chest waders to ensure that you stay dry.

We recommend 2-3 shot on ducks, but you may want to pack a box of BB’s or larger for opportunities on geese.

At the lodge, you’ll have access to a fully furnished kitchen. Some folks prefer to bring food with them and cook at the lodge for convenience. Others like to hit up some of the local diners that are located within a reasonable drive.

We recommend packing drinks and snacks to bring to the blind.

Absolutely. Dogs are welcome, however, we do not have kennels.

No, sheets and blankets are provided for your convenience!

Our guides work hard year round to ensure a successful and safe hunting season for everyone so please tip your guides. Tips typically range from $25 to $100 per person, per day.

You will need to get your licenses prior to arriving at the lodge as we do not have them for sale there. You can get your licenses online at the Arkansas Department of Conservation website (https://www.agfc.com/en/).

You will need the following to be able to hunt:

  • Federal Duck Stamp
  • Arkansas Waterfowl Stamp- Nonresident (DSN)
  • Nonresident 5-Day Small Game Hunting License (SG5)
  • Harvest Information Program Registration (HIP)

The lodge is located in Fisher, Arkansas, just off of highway 49 about 35 minutes south of Jonesboro.

Bayou Bottoms Hunting Club
3192 Bayou Road
Fisher, Arkansas 72429

We require a 50% non-refundable deposit to book your hunt. Deposits must be received within 14 days of booking to hold your reservation.

As a courtesy to our recurring customer base, we allow some hunters to book their dates a year in advance. For current clients that book their hunts in advance, deposits must be received by April 1st or their dates will be made available to another party.

Deposits may be made by personal check or money order. Please make checks out to “Bayou Bottoms Hunting Club”. There is a $35 fee for returned checks. The remaining balance of your hunt must be paid in full upon arrival before the hunt.

Mail all deposits to:
Bayou Bottoms Hunting Club
P.O. Bx 27
Herrin, IL 62948