About Your Trip

If you are looking to hunt with one of the best outifts on the Texas coast you've found your group of guys with Gus and his outfit. Beyond expert guiding the area itself (Around South Padre Island) provide a unique opportunity to target a wide swath of Duck Species including ... Read More

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Carolina Skiff
Year Built: 2020
Boat Length: 24
Engine Manufacturer: Suzuki
Total Horsepower: 200
Number of Engines: 1

About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guide

Captin Gus has lived back and forth from Colorado to South Texas my entire life. His father moved to the island when Gus was a boy and taught him the ins and outs of the bay every summer throughout his childhood. Together they spent countless hours finding potholes full of ... Read More

Start Location

2216 Padre Blvd b120, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States

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

Black Duck, Blue-Winged Teal, Bluebill, Canada Goose, Gadwall, Green-Winged Teal, Hooded Merganser, Mottled Duck, Northern Pintail, Northern Shoveler, Red-Breasted Merganser, Redhead, Snow Goose, Specklebelly Goose, Wigeon

Techniques

Shotgun Hunting

Packing / Extras

Everything you'll need for your trip: Snacks, Drinks, Sun Protection, Sunglasses. All gear, bait, and tackle, cooler with ice and water 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: The deposit for this trip is non-refundable (but if the weather is too bad to go out, you will still receive a refund).

Pricing & Availability

To check pricing, please select a trip date, duration, group size and start time.

Reviews

Steven

Verified Review Hunting

Gus is friendly and knows his stuff. Shot a limit and even got a red fish out of the decoys

First Time Booking with Us?

Captain Experiences is the home of over 1000 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 full refund. Your safety is our top concern.

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