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Thermal Hunting Guides

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Everything to Know About Booking a hunting trip

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

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 34 thermal hunting trips, and the most popular trips are South Texas Thermal Hog Hunt guided by Clayton, Thermal Scope Hog Hunt guided by Mark, and South Texas Thermal Nilgai Hunts guided by Juan.

Our guides are rated a 4.33 out of 5 based on 6379 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 thermal hunting guides? Check out our beginner and family friendly thermal hunting guides.

What types of thermal hunting trips are common?

Invasive Species hunting is the most popular type of hunting for thermal hunting as well as predator hunting and big game hunting.

The most commonly sought after species for thermal hunting are: 1. hog, 2. coyote, 3. bobcat, 4. iguana, and 5. nilgai.

How much does a thermal hunting hunting trip cost?

Prices for thermal hunting can range anywhere from about $600 to $5,140, but the average price for a half day trip for thermal hunting is $1,542. The average price for a full day trip for thermal hunting is $3,170.

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 thermal hunting trip?

The most popular season to go on a thermal hunting trip is spring, and most hunters book their trips 45 days in advance.

Where can I look through all Captain Experiences trips?

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Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Good time on a colder than normal and cloudy day. James worked hard to get us a nice haul. Recommended trip !!!

    Michael E. | January 31, 2026

    Trip: Iguana Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Great guys tried hard to find some pigs

    Chad P. | January 1, 2026

    Trip: Night Vision Hog Hunts

  • ★★★★★
    Epic fun.

    James B. | December 13, 2025

    Trip: Night Time Thermal Hog And Varmit

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. The guide was very knowledgeable. It was quite the experience and the location was perfect too. Lots of wildlife everywhere. Would highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good hunt.

    Sterling F. | September 16, 2025

    Trip: Thermal Hog Hunt

  • ★★★★★
    Great Time!! True hunting! lots of fun and lots of hogs !!! Zach was extremely helpful getting my trophy boar’s skull home. Very thankful for all his extra help and efforts!

    Gavin G. | September 7, 2025

    Trip: Private Ranch Wild Hog Hunts

Other Hunting Techniques

  • Archery
  • Blowgun
  • Calling
  • Hunting With Dogs
  • Hunting from a Blind
  • Management Hunting
  • Rifle Hunting
  • Shotgun Hunting

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