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Calling Guides
Alligator Hunting in Cape Coral
Notch Your Public Land Gator Tag
Morning Duck Hunts W/ Lodging
Lousiana Duck Hunts
Goose, Crane Hunting in Shallowater
Texas Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane Hunt
Bootheel Rice / Timber Hunt
Everything to Know About Booking a hunting trip
Why should I book a calling trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 91 calling trips, and the most popular trips are West Texas Plains Goose Hunting guided by Jacob, Sportsman Paradise Ducks guided by Creighton, and Crackin' Cranes! guided by Kyle.
Our guides are rated a 4.69 out of 5 based on 5945 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 calling guides? Check out our beginner and family friendly calling guides.
What types of calling trips are common?
Duck hunting is the most popular type of hunting for calling as well as goose hunting, crane hunting, and turkey hunting.
The most commonly sought after species for calling are: 1. blue-winged teal, 2. wigeon, 3. green-winged teal, 4. northern pintail, and 5. gadwall.
How much does a calling hunting trip cost?
Prices for calling can range anywhere from about $600 to $8,424, but the average price for a half day trip for calling is $2,474. The average price for a full day trip for calling is $6,185.
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 going on a calling trip?
The most popular season to go on a calling trip is winter, and most hunters book their trips 82 days in advance.
Where can I look through all Captain Experiences trips?
See here to browse all the trips we offer.
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