The Hunt
The Commander’s Corner Experience
Built Around Birds, Comfort, and Southern Hospitality
At Commander’s Corner, our mission is simple: put you on the birds and make every part of your stay unforgettable. Our hunts take place across a variety of productive waterfowl habitats—pit blinds in flooded rice fields, flooded timber, willow thickets, cypress brakes, and layout blinds, depending on conditions and flight patterns. For those looking to extend their hunt, afternoon Specklebelly goose hunts are a popular add-on and often a guest favorite.
Your day begins around 5:00 AM, with a light continental breakfast featuring fresh fruit, muffins, biscuits, assorted pastries, cereal, and hot coffee ready to go. Before heading out, guests load up their packs with field snacks and sandwiches from our fully stocked breakfast bar—individually packaged items and made-ahead meals designed for grab-and-go convenience.
Morning hunts are not time-limited, but most groups return to the lodge by midday—just in time to enjoy a hot, chef-prepared lunch crafted by our in-house culinary talent, Chef Sims. After lunch, you can kick back and relax, explore the property, or head out on a pre-booked afternoon goose hunt.
For guests looking to pick up gear, ammo, or just explore a bit, we’re within driving distance of one of the largest outdoor sporting goods stores in the region.
Dinner is served around 7:00 PM, when the lodge comes to life with good food, cold drinks, and great stories. Then we reset and do it all again—with more birds, more laughs, and more memories waiting.
Our Guides
Meet Your Guides
Veteran woodsmen. Relentless scouts. Masters of the marsh.
At Commander’s Corner, our guides don’t just take you hunting—they put you where the ducks want to be. Leading the charge is Harrison Banks, our head guide, coordinator, and resident scout. Born and raised in the swamps of Louisiana, Harrison’s instincts were shaped in flooded timber and backwater bayous. With nearly two decades of guiding experience, he’s a master of calling, decoy spreads, and concealment—and has an uncanny knack for knowing exactly when and where the birds will fly.
He’s backed by a seasoned team with thousands of birds under their belts, all highly skilled in waterfowl behavior, blind setup, and safety. These are not part-timers or hobbyists—they’re professionals who are fluent in "duckaneese" and deeply committed to giving you a successful and memorable hunt.
You’ll be shooting ducks over the decoys at first light, often with birds dropping in just minutes after legal shooting hours begin.
Among our standout guides is Wesley Walker, a talented musician and singer who’s spent the last three seasons guiding hunts at Commander’s Corner. His sharp eye and calm presence in the blind make him a guest favorite—and if you're lucky, you might catch him by the fire with a guitar in hand, turning a great day of hunting into an unforgettable night of live music and Southern storytelling.
Lawes McCool, a recent graduate of Mississippi State, is sharp, dependable, and knows how to kill ducks. Don’t let his age fool you—Lawes runs a blind with the confidence and competence of someone who’s been doing it for decades.
And then there’s Tripp Powers. Equal parts capable and entertaining, Tripp is known for two things: putting birds in the decoys and keeping guests laughing. If you get Tripp, just roll with it—and enjoy one of the most fun hunts you’ll ever have.
Why Shoot With Us?
The Commander’s Corner Experience
At Commander’s Corner, our mission is to deliver more than just a successful hunt—we’re here to give you the full duck camp experience. From the quiet anticipation before first light to the surge of energy that comes with birds overhead in the cool morning air, this is waterfowling at its finest.
Our goal is simple: create an experience so memorable, so dialed-in, that you’ll want to return year after year. It’s the kind of place where traditions are made, straps are heavy, and the camaraderie is as real as the calling.
In the days leading up to your hunt, we encourage you to reach out to your guide for in-the-field updates—flight patterns, species movement, and what to expect in the spread. Whether you're after greenheads, specks, or variety across the board, diverse bags and full limits are part of the plan.
With comfortable lodge accommodations, outstanding meals prepared by our in-house chef, and birds that cooperate more often than not, this isn’t just a trip—it’s a camp you’ll crave returning to before you even pull out of the driveway.
