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“Our Damn Good Guides go above and beyond, and we’ve handpicked every single one. We’re passionate about the outdoors and look forward to getting you out on the trip of a lifetime, every time.”

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Gadwall Hunting Guides

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Hunting in White Plains

Open Water Duck Hunts

100% (1) Guided by Bradley
20 ft 1 - 3 People From $300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Hunting in Katy

Duck Hunts (Lodging Available)

100% (2) Managed by Nick
1 - 4 People From $250
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Rockport

Duck Hunt & Gigging Combo

80% (5) Managed by Leaf
21 ft 1 - 6 People From $750
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Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Sulphur

Cast And Blast Special

100% (1) Guided by Tommy
24 ft 1 - 3 People From $1,400
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Cast & Blast in Port O'Connor

Matagorda Bay Cast And Blast

100% (1) Managed by Brandon
21 ft 1 - 6 People From $400
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Duck Hunting in Garwood

Garwood TX Duck Hunts

NEW Managed by Caswell
1 - 10 People From $250
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Everything to Know About Booking a hunting trip

What are the best gadwall hunting trips?

The best gadwall hunting trips are:

Why should I book a gadwall hunting trip with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 81 gadwall trips, and the most popular trips are Baytown Duck Special guided by David, Duck Hunting Corpus Christi guided by Josh, and Premier TX Duck Hunt guided by Dawson.

Our guides are rated a 4.82 out of 5 based on 3784 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, and more.

Looking for kid friendly gadwall guides? Check out our beginner and family friendly gadwall guides.

What types of gadwall hunting trips are common?

Duck hunting is the most popular type of hunting for gadwall as well as goose hunting, hog hunting, and predator hunting.

How much does a gadwall hunting trip cost?

Prices for gadwall can range anywhere from about $525 to $6,003, but the average price for a half day trip for gadwall is $1,700. The average price for a full day trip for gadwall is $4,398.

Is booking a hunting guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a hunting guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced hunting guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is outside every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your backyard, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for gadwall hunting?

The most popular season for gadwall hunting is winter, and most hunters book their trips 69 days in advance.

Where can I look through all Captain Experiences trips?

See here to browse all the trips we offer.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Tough day on the water but was grateful for the effort Clayton put in. He scouted for days before the trip and unfortunately the birds just werent down yet, but he gave us every chance we could get for the birds that were around. Looking forward to hunting with him again in a week or two when more birds are down in central TX.

    Attison B. | December 1, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Duck Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    Nick was great! Enjoyed the hunt alongside my dad and son.

    Lee F. | November 30, 2024

    Trip: Duck Hunts (Lodging Available)

  • ★★★★★
    Brandon was great . Really looking forward to going again.

    Mark H. | November 18, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Duck Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    Best guided hunt I’ve been on. Brandon will get you on the birds. Dam good guide , looking forward to another trip with Brandon.

    Jonathan S. | November 16, 2024

    Trip: Matagorda Bay Duck Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Killer early teal hunt. Everyone bagged out and the setup and everything was great. Pretty much a Cadillac hunt with great guides and plenty of ducks. Looking forward to going back

    Jacob K. | September 15, 2024

    Trip: Duck Hunts (Lodging Available)

  • ★★★★★
    Trip was fantastic and guide did a great job with setting everything up. Crushed the redheads and had a great time. Guide was very fun and helped everyone have a great attitude from the jump

    David I. | January 29, 2024

    Trip: Self Guided Coastal Bend Ducks

  • ★★★★★
    As a first time duck hunter, I could not have asked for a better guide. He was knowledgeable, professional and made the trip a fantastic experience. I would highly recommend his services!

    Jason S. | January 21, 2024

    Trip: Texas Duck Special- B/CS Area

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast with Captain Andy. We limited out and he was very helpful and informative to two new waterfowl hunters.

    Stephan W. | January 21, 2024

    Trip: Texas Duck Special- B/CS Area

  • ★★★★★
    The team was excellent and we had an hugely successful hunt. My husband and I booked this to celebrate our anniversary and although my husband has hunted a lot, this was my first time. The location we were taken to was great, the decoys and the blind were set up perfectly, and our guide (Jesse) was an EXCELLENT caller! NOTE: we were paired with two other hunters (which we were not expecting - and was not communicated beforehand) and although it worked out fine, just something to be aware of.

    Loree F. | January 14, 2024

    Trip: Texas Duck Destruction

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic trip w Cpt Andy today. Very nice mixed bag of Pintail, Gadwall, Canvasback and Redhead. He busted it hard to make sure my Son and I had a successful and memorable hunt! Will be booking again!

    Joe G. | December 30, 2023

    Trip: Texas Duck Special- B/CS Area

  • ★★★★★
    It was a blast. We got three ducks and it was fun.

    John M. | December 30, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Duck Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great time after he told me to park my car on the side of the road and it cost me $165 to get it towed out

    John M. | December 23, 2023

    Trip: Central Texas Duck Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    Trey makes it extremely straightforward for you to get out there. Even on a self-guided trip the decoys are already set up, the blind is brushed, and the Trey is waiting at the ramp in the boat to take you to the blind and pick you up at the end of your hunt. Couldn’t be easier.

    Attison B. | December 10, 2023

    Trip: Self Guided Coastal Bend Ducks

  • ★★★★★
    they tried. very friendly

    Bradley N. | November 28, 2023

    Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Dave took my 8 year old son and I out and we had a great time! He did a good job putting us on some ducks despite less than ideal conditions and even less than ideal shooting by me! Already looking forward to getting back out with him later in the season. See you soon, Dave! -Joe D.

    Joe D. | November 26, 2023

    Trip: Baytown Duck Special

  • ★★★★★
    Outstanding hunt with a knowledgeable guide! I highly recommend Andy for your next Texas duck hunt!

    Christopher M. | November 19, 2023

    Trip: Texas Duck Special- B/CS Area

  • ★★★★★
    I HIGHLY recommend Captain Andy for his excellent guiding skills and can-do attitude. Unlike many other Guides, he works with a network of other spotters who watch for birds all across the state. He left his home at midnight and arrived at our shooting location at 1 AM to make sure other eager hunters wouldn't grab his spot. The result was an excellent hunt of mixed bag ducks, sprinkled with humor and education about wingspotting. Five stars is not enough for this Coast Guard certified gent.

    Brooks B. | November 13, 2023

    Trip: Texas Duck Special- B/CS Area

  • ★★★★★
    I had an absolutely great experience on this trip! Dave went to great lengths to prepare for the trip and make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible. He is a very experienced hunter and got me on a bunch of great shots. He’s got a great boat and access to a bunch of secluded spots. Despite hot weather during early season, we still bagged a few ducks and Dave cleaned them for me at the boat launch. Highly recommend!

    Kevin S. | November 8, 2023

    Trip: Baytown Duck Special

  • ★★★★★
    Brian did an amazing job. Hunt was smooth and had a great time. Will be back for sure!

    Tyler V. | January 10, 2023

    Trip: Aransas Pass Quacker Smacker

  • ★★★★★
    Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys

    Steven L. | December 28, 2022

    Trip: Texas Variety Duck Trip

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