Growing up, I never really had any experience with hunting. It just wasn’t something my family did. Some of my friends would go, and I thought it was pretty cool, but I didn’t know much about it.
Last year, we spent Thanksgiving with my wife'...
Hunting is a popular outdoor activity across the United States, but regulations and licensing requirements vary significantly from state to state. This comprehensive guide provides information on hunting licenses for all 50 states, including links to official websites where you can purchase your lic...
In the United States, each state has its own wildlife or conservation department. These organizations typically provide information about license requirements, fees, hunting seasons, and more. You can usually app...
Green iguanas are large, herbivorous lizards native to Central and South America, including parts of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. In recent years, they have become an invasive species in Florida, leading to a range of environmental and ecological concerns.
Iguana hunting is a unique activity in southern Florida. Due to the adaptability of green iguanas and their lack of natural predators in Florida, their population has multiplied, posing a threat to the local ecosystem. As a res...
Florida is known for its diverse wildlife and unique outdoor experiences, and one activity that has gained popularity in recent years is iguana hunting. Iguana hunting offers an exciting and adventurous tradition that combines elements of hunting, exploration, and conservation. If you're looking for...
Two species that I confused easily when I first began duck hunting were buffleheads and hooded mergansers.
However, once I learned the distinguishing features, I could quickly identify each species as they buzzed across the water.
Instead of looking at the similarities, let’s look at the diff...
With the 2022-23 avian bird flu season in full swing, what do hunters need to be aware of as they wrap up the end of their hunting seasons? Let's walk through some frequently asked questions about avian bird flu and dive into what makes this such a bad d...
Wearing 200mm waders into the thigh deep 30 degree marsh to wait 5 hours for ducks? Only a dumb Texas resident would do such a thing for the sake of shooting a few gadwall and greenheads. Such are the things we do to shoot a few birds.
My buddies and I try to take one destination duck hunt each...
With the holidays upon us, everyone is looking forward to a few well-deserved days off. For some lucky people, the winter holidays might mean a week or more of time away from work to spend your days relaxing and enjoying time with friends and family. What better way is there to relax and enjoy your...
Ducks are one of the most popular game animals in America. While there are infinite reasons for that, I’m sure many of us would still hunt every year even if we only downed one bird each season. Success is part of the fun but it’s not everything. A successful hunt where ducks are killed will still b...
With duck season well underway, hunters are blessed with the opportunity to sample a variety of ducks. Like all animals, the dietary differences between duck species and even individual ducks can be quite different which greatly changes the flavor of the meat. Ducks also migrate at different times w...
The team here at Captain Experiences decided to shut our laptops for a couple days to hunt and fish on the Texas Coast. With duck season being open in November and the fishing still going strong, there may be more sporting opportunities now than any other time of year. We couldn’t resist getting out...
The team here at Captain Experiences is composed of men and women all from different places but were brought together by our shared enjoyment of the outdoors. Seeing as though outdoor experiences are what our company is all about, we decided it was time to take a break from staring at screens and ge...
As a waterfowl hunter, being able to identify ducks on the fly quickly is critical to obeying waterfowl regulations. This isn’t always easy, especially when some duck species look as similar as the Greater and Lesser Scaup; then we throw in the Ring-Necked Duck, a third species with similar characte...
Having a general idea of what to expect on a hunt is helpful but knowing how to pick out and identify individual ducks is one of the most important skills for any waterfowler. For new hunters, learning to identify waterfowl in the air can be overwhelming. There’s an incredible variety of duck specie...
Feral hogs have quickly become one of the most prevalent invasive species in the U.S. The most recent surveys show wild pigs across the southern US from Texas to Virginia with scattered populations now being found in Northern Michigan and Canada. With the US population of feral hogs estimated to be...
Scouting is one of the most vital parts of a successful hunt. If you’re not scouting, I would argue you’re just getting lucky when hunting. So let’s talk about how to maximize your time and adequately scout so you can consistently have killer hunts!
I’ve broken my scouting process into 4 steps...
Teal are on the smaller end of duck species that are hunted across the country. Despite this, their vibrant colors and early migration make these ducks unique to waterfowl hunters. There are three species of teal in North America which are distributed from coast to coast. To help you be better infor...
Teal are on the smaller end of ducks hunted in the Lone Star State, but they are a big deal to the waterfowl hunters. When it comes to teal hunting, Texas has one of the highest participation rates in the country.
In Texas, it is...
In the fall, cold fronts make their way south and bring large flocks of geese to Texas. While geese are commonly thought of as cold-climate waterfowl, these birds migrate to Texas in the fall to enjoy a more mild winter. Texas is actually home to some of the best goose-hunting opportunities in the c...
Duck hunting in Texas is one of the most popular seasons among hunters across the state. When November hits, hunters flood into fields, ponds, lakes, rivers, and the coast, shotgun in hand. If you’re new to duck hunting regulations in Texas, here are the regulations from bag limits to zones and date...
