North Carolina Woodcock Hunting
- Hunting
- North Carolina, United States
- License Required
Hosted by Horse Swamp Hunting Preserve & Kennels
- Since 2026
- Licensed
About this trip
Hunt timberdoodles in the coverts, edges, and wet corners around Jacksonville, North Carolina with Horse Swamp Hunting Preserve & Kennels. Choose a fully guided woodcock hunt with an experienced guide and bird dogs to keep the day moving safely and efficiently, or book a self-guided option if you prefer to work cover on your own schedule.
Guided trips focus on steady pacing, safe shooting, and putting you in productive areas at the right times. Self-guided hunts are ideal for confident hunters who want flexibility while still enjoying on-site support, convenient amenities, and optional add-ons like bird cleaning, meals, and gear rentals.
- Target species: Woodcock
- Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Outfitter: Horse Swamp Hunting Preserve & Kennels
- Hunt styles: Guided and self-guided options
- Included comforts: snacks, water bottles, and ice (meals available)
- Add-ons & conveniences: gun rentals and ammo available; airport pickup offered
- Group-friendly: private experiences, kid-friendly options, and corporate trips
- After the hunt: bird cleaning available; keep the meat
Target species
What's included
- Animal cleaning
- Taxidermy
- Snacks
- Meals
- Ice
- BYOB
- Water Bottles
- Airport pickup
- Gun rentals
- Ammo
Amenities
What to bring
Brush pants or briar chaps (if you don't have them your gonna want them)
Lightweight long sleeve shirt
Blaze orange hat + vest (required for safety)
Jacket (cool mornings)
Gloves
Wool or synthetic socks
Waterproof upland boots (knee high muck style or hunting boots)
Shotgun (20ga or 12ga most common)
• Ammo
#7.5–9 shot (quail/woodcock)
#4–6 (pheasant/chukar)
• Choke tubes
• Shell pouch or vest
• Hunting license + HIP cert
If self guided bring all equipment for dogs
Lodging
License Required
Location
North Carolina, United States
Exact meeting location is shared after booking.
