About Your Trip

Duck

Get on down to Baytown, TX for for some early-morning action shooting ducks on the Bay!

Your guide and outfitter, David, will provide all the scouting, decoys, and blinds on this morning hunt. Whether you're an experienced duck hunter or just getting into the sport, this is the ideal opportunity to bag a ton of birds. Texas is smack in the middle of the Central Flyway, and is a stopover for dozens of migratory waterfowl ... Read More

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

14 Years of Experience

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

Quantity

Beginner Oriented

Captain David comes from a long line of fishermen. Born and raised fishing Louisiana waters, Captain David became a full time fisherman to share his experience with others to share the enjoyment of the fishing. David also uses his expertise in the area to guide duck hunts in the winter months.

Just south of Houston these days, Captain David knows the waters of the Galveston Bay Complex surrounding Baytown, Texas like the back of his hand. His trips are immediately accessible just south of Houston, ... Read More

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

50inch red 48lb black drum

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Crawfish or bbq

Whats your favorite band?

Craig Morgan

How did you get started guiding?

It's a long story. But started when I was in high school.

What makes you different from other guides?

My adaptability to each groups personality, and the ability to continuously put people on fish all year long.

Start Location

213 Simms Road, Baytown, TX, USA (this guide can be flexible with their start location) | Areas hunted: Galveston Bay, Trinity River

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Shallow Sport
Boat Length: 24
Engine Manufacturer: Evinrude
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Multimedia System, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box

Amenities and Information

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This trip has multiple pickup locations.

Weather

You will get a refund if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Species

Blue-Winged Teal, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teal, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Wigeon

Techniques

Decoy Hunting, Hunting from a Blind, Shotgun Hunting

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Shotgun and ammo (steel shot), proper hunting clothing, Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses. Rods, reels, tackle, bait included.
Where to Buy a Hunting License: Find out more about licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Payment & Tipping: We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancellation/Refund Policy: Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
3 People	$297.00
2 People	$198.00
1 Person	$99.00

Reviews

Dana

Verified Review Hunting

December 29

3 hunters, 6 shots fired at 1 duck that was way too far. Guide couldn’t put us within range to shoot, water was so low that I measured 90 yards from cover to waters edge in one spot, I have never been on a paid hunt where I never even ...Read More

Joe

Verified Review Hunting

November 18

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 ...Read More

Kevin

Verified Review Hunting

November 8

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 ...Read More

Teresa

Verified Review Fishing

September 12 | Baytown Slam

We had the best time with Captain David! He was so nice and fun to fish with. I had never saltwater fished and he was very patient with me. She showed me how to bait the hook and did it for me until I was comfortable doing it ...Read More

Terry

Verified Review Fishing

July 11 | Baytown Slam

Captain David was great. The weather and the tide was working hard against us and he worked harder to put us on fish. Great trip with a quality guide, I will be back.

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1500 Damn Good fishing and hunting guides. Our mission is to unlock the outdoors for everyone, and we want to help you get out there through our no-hassle online booking experience and our team of outdoors experts.

We vet our guides to make sure they are the best of the best. We want guides who not only put you on 'em, but show you a great time, keep you safe, and give you a memorable experience with your group.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the case of inclement weather, our guides will make the call and we'll work with you to reschedule your trip or issue a credit for the full deposit of the trip to be used on any of our trips across the country. Your safety is our top concern.

Each trip’s price is set by the guide and factors in all of their costs. A big determinant of cost is often the type of boat and associated fuel costs, but other guide costs include leases, marina / slip fees, bait costs, and the cost to provide and maintain all of the gear you’ll need on your trip.

Once you book the trip, we will connect you directly with the guide to go over any additional details. In the meantime, our team is always available to answer your questions via email, text, chat, or call!