Duck Hunting Guides In Texas

Experience the thrill of duck hunting on the captivating Texas coast with Captain Frank's Custom Airboat! Our guided hunting trips offer an exhilarating adventure as you travel to and from the blinds on our specially designed airboat. Depending on the waterfowl's location, you'll have the opportunity to hunt from both permanent and portable blinds, ensuring a variety of hunting experiences. With benches provided in most blinds, bring your snacks and a thermos of hot beverage to stay comfortable throughout the day. Prepare yourself for the ultimate cold-weather hunting experience. Ducks are known to fly best when the weather is at its worst, and our seasoned hunters will tell you the importance of warm, insulated, camouflage clothing. Bring jackets that are warm, waterproof, and just the right weight to reliable and leak-free waders. Don't forget essential items like gloves and a camouflage face-mask to stay undetected, as ducks can spot even the slightest reflections or unusual features. Duck and waterfowl hunting is more than just shooting unsuspecting birds; it's about immersing yourself in the beauty and serenity of nature. It's a Texas tradition that requires patience, passion, and accuracy. With over 35 years of experience, Captain Frank is a trusted expert in the Coastal Bend region. His guidance and wealth of knowledge will enhance your hunting skills and make your trip truly memorable. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner, our professional guide will ensure you leave with newfound insights and tactics that will elevate your hunting game. Embark on an unforgettable journey with Captain Frank's Custom Airboat and discover the magic of duck hunting on the Texas coast. Book your trip now and get ready to create cherished memories surrounded by the sights, sounds, tastes, smells, and feelings of the great outdoors. Read More

Get out there with Captain Heath and see what wingshooting in Port A is all about! It's a top-tier location for waterfowl of all kinds, which stop over here during their annual migration. You'll have opportunities for Pintails, Redheads, Wigeons, Teals, Scaup, Mottled Ducks and more on this trip with Heath. To get out to the blinds, you'll go aboard his 24’ TransCat center console, which can accommodate up to 4 hunters. She's a nimble boat with a shallow draft that's perfect for maneuvering in backcountry channels and marsh. Chest waders are required for this trip, as there's a good chance you'll be getting a little muddy. Read More

Experience the ultimate hunting-fishing combo adventure with Captain Frank's Custom Airboat and Capt. Frank's fishing expertise! Explore the captivating Texas coast and its abundant waterways, offering both thrilling duck hunting and action-packed fishing trips. Begin your journey with Captain Frank's Custom Airboat, where guided hunting trips take you to and from blinds on a specially designed airboat. From permanent to portable blinds, you'll enjoy a variety of hunting experiences while staying comfortable with benches provided in most blinds. Don't forget to bring snacks and a thermos of hot beverage to keep you energized throughout the day. As you gear up for the cold-weather hunting, Captain Frank's seasoned advice will ensure you're dressed for success. Warm, waterproof, and camouflaged clothing, along with reliable and leak-free waders, are essential for a successful hunt. Camouflage face-masks and gloves will help you stay undetected as you immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity of nature. With over 35 years of experience in the Coastal Bend region, Captain Frank is a trusted expert, enhancing your hunting skills and making your trip truly memorable. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a beginner, his guidance and knowledge will elevate your game and leave you with newfound insights. Now, it's time for the Ultimate Fishing Adventure with Capt. Frank! With 42 years of expertise, he offers a range of fishing options to cater to your preferences, from bay fishing to drift fishing, fishing the flats and reefs, and using live or dead bait. Capt. Frank's knowledge of the waters ensures you'll find trophy-sized redfish and trout, as well as black drum and flounder, making for a diverse and thrilling fishing experience. With a variety of baits at your disposal, you'll have the ultimate advantage in attracting these majestic creatures. Safety and enjoyment are Capt. Frank's top priorities, making every moment onboard filled with excitement and adventure. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a complete novice, he ensures an unforgettable fishing experience. At the end of the day, Capt. Frank will clean and bag your prized catches, making it hassle-free to take them home and enjoy the rewards of your incredible journey. Don't miss this opportunity to combine the magic of duck hunting on the Texas coast with the thrill of a fishing expedition guided by the expertise of Capt. Frank. Book your ultimate hunting-fishing combo trip now and prepare to create cherished memories surrounded by the beauty of nature! Read More

If you are looking for the premier Cast and Blast trip in South Texas you've found your man down here in South Padre Island. Head out with Captain Gus to explore the shallows of the South Padre Islands lower Laguna Madre in search of tailing reds, the thrashing head shake of giant gator trout, and the unmistakable runs big Black Drum for half the day and experience some of the best duck hunting the Texas coast has to offer for the other half of this 8-hour trip! Since the ducks often fly both in the morning and the afternoon, the order and which you combine the two activities will mostly depend on the tides and your guide Gus's veteran advice. You will be fishing and hunting from the comfort of Captain Gus's meticulously maintained 24ft Carolina Skiff. This puppy features a new 200 HP Suzuki, cushioned seating, a spacious bow casting area and a pop up blind. He also runs a 18' Tracker Grizzly skiff with a Gator Tail mud motor and a 18' Polar Craft with a 50-HP Yamaha! Whatever boat you're on, you'll be kitted out for a sweet hunt. Captain Gus provides all the rods, reels, tackle, bait, and knowledge to ensure your success for the fishing aspect, he will also provide decoys, dogs, and professional calling for the duck hunt, but asks that you bring your own guns, shells, and waders if you'd like to stay dry. He wil also provide a cooler with ice and water for you and encourages you to bring you own beverages of choice along as well. Beer is welcomed on board (in moderation of course) just no glass bottles. Read More

If you are looking to hunt with one of the best outifts on the Texas coast you've found your group of guys with Gus and his outfit. Beyond expert guiding the area itself (Around South Padre Island) provide a unique opportunity to target a wide swath of Duck Species including Wigeons, Mottled Ducks, tons of Pintail, Redheads, Teal, Gadwalls, Shovelers, Mergansers, Scaup and Black Bellys! Gus can take as many people as you'd like running shuttles out to his blinds between his two boats. He even offers to hunt 3 at a time from his own boat as well! In addition to his Carolina Skiff, he also runs a 18' Tracker Grizzly skiff with a Gator Tail mud motor and a 18' Polar Craft with a 50-HP Yamaha! Whatever boat you're on, you'll be kitted out for a sweet hunt. Since the ducks often fly both in the morning and the afternoon, this trip can either start in the morning or the afternoon depending on your preference and what the ducks are doing of course! Captain Gus and his team provide all the decoys, dogs, and professional calling and expert guiding for your hunt and ask that you bring your own guns, shells, and waders if you'd like to stay dry. He wil also provide a cooler with ice and water for you and encourages you to bring you own beverages of choice along as well. Read More

This is an absolute Do It Yourself hunt for the experienced duck hunter who doesn't need help killing ducks! Captain Mark will ferry you're group out to an island or a duck blind out in the bay and run back to the dock to wait for ya'll to text him when you're done. Captain Mark reccomends--and most every duck hunter will agree--that you should bring your own decoy spread and duck calls to hunt over. Once Captain Mark drops you off you'll set out your decoys, brush yourself in or bring your own blind, and if you're experienced enough to handle it, blast ducks until you hit your limit. Even though Captain Mark won't be there in the blind with you, he spends all his time on the bays and knows the best spots to drop you off where ducks are flying! Read More

Head out for some fast and furious early-morning action chasing ducks down in the Rio Grande Valley! Your guide and outfitter, Joshua, will provide all the scouting, decoys, transportation, blind setups, and calling for your morning hunt. Whether you're an experienced duck hunter or just getting into the sport, this duck hunt will be a real "blast" for anyone—pardon the pun. Texas is a great place for waterfowl hunting. It's smack in the middle of the Central Flyway, and is a stopover for dozens of migratory waterfowl species. With species including Teals, Wigeons, Gadwalls, Pintails, Mottled Ducks, and more, there's plenty of targets for any hunter. All you need to bring is your own shotguns, shells, camoflauge, and waders. You will also need your Texas hunting license and a federal duckstamp as well. This trip is super kid friendly as well as disability friendly. Joshua loves working with kids and introducing them to the sport and all his blinds are easily accessible and comfortable Read More

This trip is perfect for hunters and anglers who want to do it all in the Port Aransas/Rockport area! On this cast-and-blast trip, you'll hunt all morning and fish all afternoon, without breaking the bank. Your guide and outfitter, Trey, has years of experience hunting and fishing the Texas coast, and will put you right on the birds and the Reds! In terms of wingshooting, South Texas is smack in the center of the Central Flyway, and is a stopover for dozens of migratory waterfowl specied. The sheltered bays here draw hundreds of thousands of ducks annually, including Green-Winged and Blue-Winged Teals, Cinnamon Teals, Wigeons, Redheads, Pintails, Gadwalls, and Mottled Ducks. You can target all of these species, which are exciting quarries and great eating. Trey provides the boat, decoys, blind, and dog, so all you need to bring is your camouflage, your guns, and your shells. You'll get out there before dawn, and hunt for about three hours, when you'll break for lunch and then switch to fishing. For fishing, the bays and inshore waters off Port A are premier fishing grounds for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more. Captain Trey will make sure you're hooked up with the best tackle to find your target species, and he'll do everything he can to help you pull a personal best over the rail, fill your cooler, or both. Captain Trey takes care of everything for your charter so all you need to bring is your sun protection, lunch/snacks and drinks, and your Texas fishing license! Read More

If you're a duck hunter looking to shoot with one of South Texas' best outfitters, you're in the right place. Brandon is an expert hunter and a great guide who will put you in the right place to bring down some waterfowl on Matagorda Bay! Every year, hundreds of thousands of waterfowl stop over in South Texas during their annual migration. The species you can target here are numerous, including Wigeons, Mottled Ducks, Pintails, Redheads, Teals, Gadwalls, Shovelers, Mergansers, Scaup and Black Bellys! You can opt for either a morning or afternoon trip, or go all day! If you choose to get out there in the morning, you'll arrive an hour and a half before sunrise and get ready to go. Brandon will get you out to the hunting areas by first light, and then it's time to start shooting! On an afternoon trip, you'll arrive before noon to get set up, and then motor out to the blinds aboard Brandon's 21' Shoalwater bay boat, which is equipped with a 250-HP Yamaha outboard. Brandon will provide you with the blind and all the decoys, and just asks that you bring your own waders, guns, ammunition (non-toxic shot only), and a good attitude. The ducks are already on their way—what are you waiting for?! Read More

Come on down to the Coastal Bend, and see for yourself the legendary Duck hunting this area has to offer! The wetlands here draw several species of waterfowl, including Teals, Pintails, Wigons, Shovelers, and tons more, all of which you can target on this trip with your outfitter, Jeff. He provides blinds and all the decoys you'll need, so all you need to bring is your camoflauge, your waders, and your boots, plus guns and shells. You'll get out there before dawn, and hunt until 11 o'clock or thereabouts, so you can even be home for lunch! Whether you've hunted Ducks before or are just learning the ropes, you'll have a blast out there and with some luck, you'll come home with a cooler full of beautiful birds. Read More

Join Captain Wells for the Ultimate Airboat Duck Hunt in Rockport, TX! Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping duck hunting experience like no other as you team up with Captain Wells in the stunning hunting grounds of Rockport, Texas. Our airboat duck hunt offers the thrill of the chase amidst the pristine coastal landscapes. Everything you need for a successful hunt is included – from decoys and blinds to our skilled hunting dog, ensuring you're fully equipped for an exceptional outing. With Captain Wells at the helm, you'll explore the finest hunting spots, where waterfowl flourish. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a novice looking for an exciting adventure, our Rockport airboat duck hunt promises memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the heart-pounding thrill of waterfowl hunting in Rockport's picturesque marshes. Book your trip today, and let Captain Wells lead you to a hunt you'll never forget! Read More

This epic duck hunt is ideal for duck hunters with a little bit of experience under their belt, who want to bag some birds in one of America's best duck habitats! South Texas is smack in the middle of the Central Flyway, and is a stopover for dozens of migratory waterfowl species. The sheltered bays here draw hundreds of thousands of ducks annually, including Green-Winged and Blue-Winged Teals, Wigeons, Redheads, Pintails, Gadwalls, and Mottled Ducks, and more! You can target all of these species, which are exciting quarries and great eating to boot! On this trip, your outfitter, Trey, will make sure to put you in the perfect spot to nail some inbound waterfowl. He'll provide the blinds and decoys, so all you need to bring is your waders, your guns, and your shells. He'll motor you out to the blind, but once you're out there, he leaves the hunting up to you! Read More

This trip is perfect for hunters and anglers who want to do it all in South Texas! On this cast-and-blast trip, you'll hunt all morning and fish all afternoon, without breaking the bank. Your guide and outfitter, Brandon, has years of experience hunting and fishing the South Texas coast, and will put you right on the birds and the fish! In terms of wingshooting, South Texas is smack in the center of the Central Flyway, and is a stopover for dozens of migratory waterfowl specied. The sheltered bays here draw hundreds of thousands of ducks annually, including Green-Winged and Blue-Winged Teals, Cinnamon Teals, Wigeons, Redheads, Pintails, Gadwalls, and Mottled Ducks. You can target all of these species, which are exciting quarries and great eating. Brandon will provide you with the blind and all the decoys, and just asks that you bring your own waders, guns, ammunition (non-toxic shot only), and a good attitude. The ducks are already on their way—what are you waiting for?! For fishing, Matagorda Bay is a premier fishing area for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more. You'll get out there aboard Brandon's 21' Shoalwater bay boat —an ideal boat for inshore and nearshore fishing. Captain Brandon will make sure you're hooked up with the best tackle to find your target species, and he'll do everything he can to help you pull a personal best over the rail, fill your cooler, or both. Read More

This self-guided duck hunt is ideal for duck hunters with a little bit of experience under their belt, who want to bag some birds in one of America's best duck habitats. This trip is also a little less pricey than a guided trip, but you'll be shooting from the same places and the hunting is just as good. South Texas is smack in the middle of the Central Flyway, and is a stopover for dozens of migratory waterfowl species. The sheltered bays here draw hundreds of thousands of ducks annually, including Green-Winged and Blue-Winged Teals, Wigeons, Redheads, Pintails, Gadwalls, and Mottled Ducks, and more! You can target all of these species, which are exciting quarries and great eating to boot! On this trip, your outfitter, Trey, will make sure to put you in the perfect spot to nail some inbound waterfowl. He'll provide the blinds and decoys, so all you need to bring is your waders, your guns, and your shells. He'll motor you out to the blind, but once you're out there, he leaves the hunting up to you! Read More

Head out with one of the premier duck guides in South Texas in Captain Ryan Falls. His normal bag consists of: redhead, pintails, teal, widgeon, blue bills, gadwall, and much more, with occasional goose in the mix as well. Trips include decoys, blinds, waders, retrievers and bird cleaning as well. You will ride out to the blind aboard Ryan's air boat. The all-terrain vessel can take you back into the shallowest of water or even cut across marshland so he can drop you straight at the blind. Beyond a myriads of blinds set up across the South Texas coast, Ryan also has two pontoon boats outfitted as mobile duck blinds as well. He'll often bring his stove along too so you can enjoy some hot breakfast while you hunt. (and during the cold months: huddle by it for warmth as well!) Make sure to bring your own Texas hunting license and duck stamp, eye protection (amber polarized fishing glasses recommended), and food and drinks. Arrangements will be made for pick up location. Trips are chartered out of Arroyo City, Port Mansfield and Port Isabel. Enjoy the wildlife in the bay. See wildlife in their natural habitat, and possibly an alligator! Go places no other boat can go. The experience of riding an airboat is like no other! Read More

Come on down to South Texas, and see for yourself the legendary Duck hunting this area has to offer! The wide wetlands here draw several species of waterfowl, including Buffleheads, Northern Pintails, Redheads, Wigeons, Mottled Ducks, and more, all of which you can target on this trip with your outfitter, Caleb. He provides the boat, the decoys, and the blind, so all you need to bring is your camoflauge, your guns, and your shells. You'll get out there before dawn, and hunt until 11 o'clock, so you can even be home for lunch! Whether you've hunted Ducks before or are just learning the ropes, you'll have a blast out there and with some luck, you'll come home with a cooler full of beautiful birds. Read More

Come on down to South Texas, and see for yourself the legendary Teal hunting this area has to offer! The wide wetlands here draw several species of waterfowl, and on this trip you'll go after Green-Winged and Blue-Winged Teal, which have an exclusive season in September. Your outfitter, Caleb, provides the boat, the decoys, and the blind, so all you need to bring is your camoflauge, your guns, and your shells. You'll get out there before dawn, and hunt until 11 o'clock, so you can even be home for lunch! Whether you've hunted Teal before or are just learning the ropes, you'll have a blast out there and with some luck, you'll come home with a cooler full of beautiful birds. Read More

If you're a duck hunter looking to shoot with one of South Texas' best outfitters, you're in the right place. Brandon is an expert hunter and a great guide who will put you in the right place to bring down some waterfowl on private prairie land. Every year, hundreds of thousands of waterfowl stop over in South Texas during their annual migration. The species you can target here are numerous, including Wigeons, Mottled Ducks, Pintails, Redheads, Teals, Gadwalls, Shovelers, Mergansers, Scaup and Black Bellys! On the morning of the trip, you'll arrive an hour and a half before sunrise and get ready to go. Brandon will get you out to the hunting areas by first light, and then it's time to start shooting! Brandon will provide you with the blind and all the decoys, and just asks that you bring your own waders, guns, ammunition (non-toxic shot only), and a good attitude. The ducks are already on their way—what are you waiting for?! Read More

This is a two person duck hunting trip in the Lower Laguna Madre leaving from South Padre Island, Texas. Species of ducks that winter here are Pintails, Redheads, Teal, Widgeon, Shovelers, Scaup, Buffleheads, Ruddy Ducks and Mottled Ducks plus more. Typically hunt over decoy blocks of at least 70 decoys. Guide will provide a retriever. Clients can bring their own dog if approved by guide. Season typically runs from first weekend of November through last weekend in January. Season is split and is out of season from last Sunday after Thanksgiving and Starts again on second Saturday in December. Hunters need approximate license and waterfowl stamps plus HIP enrollment. I recommend booking dates in advance. Read More

Optionally add this trip to any of Cash's multi-day hunting listings to maximize your time! We typically hunt the North West Texas area of the Rolling Plains flyway. What makes our duck hunting so special is that there are no Federal Wild Life Refugees located in our very own Central flyway from Canada to Texas. We feel this make a positive impact on the number of ducks available each season in our managed hunting areas. One of the biggest differences with our guided duck hunts is the annual Mallard Duck Migration we see happen each season over the entire North West Texas region. The Mallard Migration occurs around the middle of November and generally lasts until the first substantial freezing weather event. When this migration occurs, there are huge numbers of Mallard Ducks on nearly every spot of water that our managed properties hold. Limit duck hunting happens very quickly when these conditions occur and the fun factor is high. The majority of our duck hunts occur over managed stock tanks/ponds. We manage these locations to make sure they are not over hunted or pressured. This is why some of our duck hunts occur anywhere over a seven county area of North West Texas. Our guide network is always scouting for bird concentrations all season long. We maintain year long conservation programs on all our managed hunting properties. This is done to ensure your group a great outdoor experience. Several of our hunting guides are full time ranchers and farmers that work the very land we hunt on. Who is better to know where the game is, than a guy running farm equipment all year long and managing the land, conservation and livestock. While the area’s we hunt are a solid distance from all major cities. We feel the remoteness and rural feel of this North West Texas location, combined with its agricultural focus, make this a great area to build life long memories of good times in the field hunting Ducks. Read More

Come on down to East Texas, and see for yourself the legendary Duck hunting this area has to offer! The wetlands here draw several species of waterfowl, including Teals, Pintails, and more, all of which you can target on this trip with your outfitter, Jeff. He provides blinds and all the decoys you'll need, so all you need to bring is your camoflauge, your waders, and your boots, plus guns and shells. You'll get out there before dawn, and hunt until 11 o'clock or thereabouts, so you can even be home for lunch! Whether you've hunted Ducks before or are just learning the ropes, you'll have a blast out there and with some luck, you'll come home with a cooler full of beautiful birds. Read More

Head out for some fast and furious early-morning action chasing Wood Ducks on Lake Livingston! Your guide and outfitter, Kirk, will provide all the scouting, decoys, transportation, blind setups, and calling for your morning hunt. Unlike diving ducks and puddle ducks, Wood Ducks move on a much more consistent schedule and they don't dally. Between first light and sunrise, big flocks move from the roost site to their food source, all at once. If you're hitting your marks, you can have a very efficient morning hunt! Lake Livingston attracts many species of puddle and diving ducks. Wood Ducks and Mallards, are the most sought-after here. They prefer backwater habitats, especially the sloughs and oxbows common in this area. Kirk has been hunting this lake for years and has the perfect honey holes and set ups, coupled with proper scouting, to get you plenty of shots on the Woodys. Kirk runs these trips on his 18' Weldbilt skiff, with a shallow draft to take you through even the skinniest waters. She can accommodate up to 4 hunters, so bring some good company! You'll typically be hunting from the boat itself, nestled back up amongst the marsh banks, since public property can be scarce around Lake Livingston. Kirk asks that you bring your own shotguns, shells, camoflauge, and waders. You will also need your Texas hunting license and a federal duckstamp as well. Read More

Head out for some fast and furious early-morning action chasing ducks down in Lake Choke Canyon! Your guide and outfitter, Kirk, will provide all the scouting, decoys, transportation, blind setups, and calling for your morning hunt. Whether you're an experienced duck hunter or just getting into the sport, this South Texas duck hunt will be a real blast for anyone. Your guide and outfitter, Kirk, has years of experience hunting the South Texas coast, and will put you right on the birds. Texas is smack in the middle of the Central Flyway, and is a stopover for dozens of migratory waterfowl specied. The lakes here draw hundreds of thousands of ducks annually, including Green-Winged and Blue-Winged Teals, Wigeons, Redheads, Pintails, Gadwalls, and Mottled Ducks. You can target all of these species, which are exciting quarries and great eating to boot! Kirk runs these trips on his 18' Weldbilt skiff, with a shallow draft to take you through even the skinniest waters. She can accommodate up to 4 hunters, so bring some good company! You'll typically be hunting from the boat itself, nestled back up amongst the marsh banks, since public property can be scarce around Lake Livingston. Kirk asks that you bring your own shotguns, shells, camoflauge, and waders. You will also need your Texas hunting license and a federal duckstamp as well. Read More

For these duck hunts on the coastal bend with Captain Brian. You will climb aboard his airboat to be ferried back to one of Brians many well-maintained duck blinds that look over shallow back bays. You're morning will start early around 5:00-5:45 am so you and Captain Brian have enough time to get the decoys out, and set up in the blind before shooting light. You will hunt until around 11am or until you limit out! You can expect to find almost every species of Diver ducks and Puddle ducks, also known as dabbling ducks in the Coastal Bend area. The puddle ducks most commonly found are, Pintail, Gadwall, Wigeon, Shoveler, Blue Wing Teal, Green Wing Teal, Mottled Ducks, and there is even the rare opportunity of seeing a Cinamon Teal! The Diving Duck or Divers we most commonly find here in South Texas are Bufflehead, Greater Scaup, Lessor Scaup, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Canvas Back, and Goldeneye. Clearly the area has such a large selection of Waterfowl. You can also easily find the Black Belly Whistling Tree Ducks. On occasion, you can also find a few Lessor Snow Geese and Speckle Belly Goose or White-fronted Goose . Brian will hunt ducks in Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, Aransas Bay, Redfish Bay, Copano Bay, and Port Bay. Most of his hunts are by airboat, hunting the shallow water back bays, in duck blinds or on mangrove islands. *Worried about bringing the kids?* If this is their first time to hunt, don’t hesitate. Captain Brian has raised four of his own, the youngest just barely able to write his own name; he understands the patience that is required to take them hunting. It is Captain Brian's philosophy that introducing our youth to the outdoors will ensure the future of our wildlife. It will also teach them the correct way to stay safe and be responsible hunters! Read More