Championship Rules

Mallard Masters Rules & Regulations

The centerpiece of the Mallard Masters Championship is the highly anticipated duck hunting tournament. This four-person team competition invites hunters to experience a day of world-class duck hunting in the heart of Woodruff County, Arkansas. Participants compete for bragging rights and the iconic green jackets. Teams who complete the registration and check in on the day of the hunt will be entered into a hunter-only raffle. Hunters must be present to win the raffle prizes. Raffle prizes will be drawn before the championship winners are announced.

Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or looking to test your skills in a competitive setting, the Mallard Masters Tournament is a can’t-miss experience.

The Mallard Masters Championship does not promote or condone the hunting of public land for commercial use. The use of public land by participants in the Mallard Masters Championship is strictly prohibited. Participants, by submission of the team registration form, acknowledge this strict prohibition. Any participants discovered to be hunting public land in violation of this prohibition shall be immediately disqualified, permanently, from participation in any current and future Mallard Masters Championship events.

Additionally, participants acknowledge and agree to adhere to all laws and regulations of the United States of America and the state of Arkansas. Participants agree that they are individually responsible for their actions and compliance with these terms and conditions and any applicable laws and regulations, and, as such, agree to hold the Mallard Masters Harmless in every respect as it may relate to any participant’s participation in the Mallard Masters Championship.

By submission of the team registration form, participants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

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The tournament fee is non-refundable and because the Mallard Masters Championship is a 501(3C) Non-profit, you can include it in your tax returns.

  1. Each team will be limited to 4 members
    • You can NOT turn in ducks that have been shot by a hunter that is not a registered member of your team.
  2. Time will ONLY be used as a tie breaker
    • There will be NO bonus points awarded for time of check-in.
  3. There will be ONE check-in station located at the Old Country Mart – 919 US–64, Augusta, AR.
  4. Check-in DEADLINE will be 12 Noon. All team members must be present at check-in.
  5. Points will be awarded as follows:
    • A mallard DRAKE will receive 5 points
    • A mallard HEN will receive 2 points
    • All OTHER Species of duck (Coots NOT included) will be scored as follows:
      • A DRAKE will receive 4 points
      • A HEN will receive 1 point
    • A drawing will be done at 12:15 PM for the mystery duck. All species that are checked in will be eligible for the mystery duck drawing. (All species not checked in will be eliminated.) The drawn mystery duck becomes equal to the mallard for points.
      • EXAMPLE: If a pintail was drawn, then all pintails checked in by each team would now be scored with a DRAKE receiving 5 points, and a HEN receiving 2 points.
    • The top 6 scoring teams will be subject to a polygraph before the announcement of the winners.

The Fine Print

We ask that all hunters abide by the AGFC rules and regulations.

All checks should be made out to Mallard Masters and can be mailed to PO Box 75 McCrory, AR 72101.

All prize-winning participants will be subject to a polygraph before the announcement of the winners.

In the event of suspected fraud, Mallard Master Championship Committee has the right to withhold prizes throughout investigation. Everyone must abide by the rules set by US Fish & Wildlife and Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, along with the rules set by the tournament.