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Everything to Know About Booking a hunting trip
What are the best shotgun hunting trips?
The best shotgun hunting trips are:
- Why knot outfitters guided by Robert O.
- Stringer Stretcher Outfitters guided by Terry G. with 12 years of experience
- Ambush Waterfowl guided by Dawson Z.
- Reel Time Outfitters guided by Leon H. with 19 years of experience
- Dropped Out Guide Service guided by Clayton W.
Why should I book a shotgun hunting trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 61 shotgun hunting trips, and the most popular trips are Texas Coast Cast And Blast guided by Brody, Rising Star Dove Hunts guided by Clayton, and West Texas Plains Goose Hunting guided by Jacob.
Our guides are rated a 4.78 out of 5 based on 9629 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 shotgun hunting guides? Check out our beginner and family friendly shotgun hunting guides.
What types of shotgun hunting trips are common?
Duck hunting is the most popular type of hunting for shotgun hunting as well as goose hunting, dove hunting, and upland hunting.
The most commonly sought after species for shotgun hunting are: 1. northern pintail, 2. wigeon, 3. green-winged teal, 4. blue-winged teal, and 5. gadwall.
How much does a shotgun hunting hunting trip cost?
Prices for shotgun hunting can range anywhere from about $543 to $7,165, but the average price for a half day trip for shotgun hunting is $2,166. The average price for a full day trip for shotgun hunting is $3,704.
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 shotgun hunting trip?
The most popular season to go on a shotgun hunting trip is winter, and most hunters book their trips 40 days in advance.
Where can I look through all Captain Experiences trips?
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Recent Reviews
Dominic was awesome! Very polite and professional, and shared all his knowledge on local species. We had an absolute blast and can not wait to come back and do it again!
Emily E. | September 20, 2026
Absolute Blast with Cody and the gang! I recommend them highly!!! I know you are looking at reviews thinking “hmm should we go with them?” Ill make your decision easier DO IT.
Trey P. | September 19, 2026
Trip: Texas Teal Hunt 🌾🚀
Had a great dove hunting experience in Cibolo Texas! The fields were mowed and in great shape and had plenty of feed for Doves. Lots of water to attract birds. If I didn't reach my limit it was because of bad shooting not lack of birds! 🙂 Looking forward to it again.
Andre C. | September 17, 2026
Trip: Weekday DOVE HUNTING
Easy access. Plenty of shade. Unfortunately not many birds.
John L. | September 16, 2026
Trip: Weekday DOVE HUNTING
Great trip. Had plenty of birds. Clayton was friendly and honest.
Keith M. | September 6, 2026
Trip: Rising Star Dove Hunts
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