About Your Trip

Duck

Waterfowl hunting in the El Campo and Eagle Lake area can be some of the best hunting in the country, you can expect a very diverse shooting experience. Shooting Pintail, Teal, Wigeon, Gadwall, Wood duck, Mallard, Shoveler, Red Head, and Canvasback are all possible in one hunt in the "Texas Bag". We generally meet in the morning and caravan out to the hunting site, where we take an UTV to the blind and prepare for ... Read More

About Your Guide

Outfitter

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quantity

Meet our seasoned guide, Matthew, deeply rooted in a lifetime of outdoor pursuits. With experience across all Texas hunting and fishing trips, he's your gateway to thrilling adventures in hunting waterfowl, chasing elusive hogs, and mastering the art of bowfishing. With a passion cultivated from his upbringing, he's dedicated to sharing his expertise and love for the great outdoors. Join us for an unforgettable journey where every hunt becomes a story worth telling.

Start Location

Garwood, TX, USA | Areas hunted: Garwood Lake, Eagle Lake

Amenities and Information

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Advanced, Beginner, Intermediate

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Weather

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

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Species

Blue-Winged Teal, Canvasback, Gadwall, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Redhead, Wigeon

Techniques

Decoy Hunting, Shotgun Hunting

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: You will be responsible for your own gear. Once you book your trip, we'll connect you directly with Matthew to discuss details.
Where to Buy a Hunting License: Find out more about licenses here.

Things to Keep in Mind

Your Outfitter: This trip is managed by an outfitter. Matthew will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.
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: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a credit back to your account).

Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
8 People	$2,640.00
7 People	$2,310.00
6 People	$1,980.00
5 People	$1,650.00
4 People	$1,320.00
3 People	$1,320.00
2 People	$1,320.00
1 Person	$1,320.00

Reviews

Pierre-Alain

Verified Review Hunting

February 17 | Texas Thermal Hog Fun

Matthews and Garrett will offer you a pure hunting experience. They are passionated and will do anything to achieve a succesful hunt.
They also have state of the art equipment that allows efficient shooting.
Thanks to both of you.

First Time Booking with Us?

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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!