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About Your Trip

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

If you're a duck hunter looking to shoot with one of South Texas' best outfitters, you're in the right place. Brandon is an expert hunter and a great guide who will put you in the right place to bring down some waterfowl on Matagorda Bay!

Every year, hundreds of thousands of waterfowl stop over in South Texas during their annual migration. The species you can target here are numerous, including Wigeons, Mottled Ducks, Pintails, Redheads, Teals, Gadwalls, Shovelers, Mergansers, Scaup and Black Bellys!

You can opt for either a morning or afternoon trip, or go all day! If you choose to get out there in the morning, you'll arrive an hour and a half before sunrise and get ready to go. Brandon will get you out to the hunting areas by first light, and then it's time to start shooting! On an afternoon trip, you'll arrive before noon to get set up, and then motor out to the blinds aboard Brandon's 21' Shoalwater bay boat, which is equipped with a 250-HP Yamaha outboard.

Brandon will provide you with the blind and all the decoys, and just asks that you bring your own waders, guns, ammunition (non-toxic shot only), and a good attitude. The ducks are already on their way—what are you waiting for?!

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours	8 hours
1 Person	$600.00	$1,050.00
2 People	$600.00	$1,050.00
3 People	$600.00	$1,050.00
4 People	$800.00	$1,400.00
5 People	$1,000.00	$1,750.00
6 People	$1,200.00	$2,100.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Brandon K.

Outfitter 13 years of exp.

About Your Guide

Brandon K.

Outfitter 13 years of exp.

Captain Brandon and his crew offer a variety of Matagorda fishing charters for Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, and more, as well as hunting trips for ducks in the fall and winter months.

Fishing West Matagorda Bay, Espiritu Santo Bay, and San Antonio Bay, they'll run out to wherever the fish are biting, which usually isn't far from the famous fishing town of Port O'Connor, Texas. Fly around on Captain Brandon's 2014 21' Shoalwater flats boat, equipped with GPS and fishfinders, a livewell to keep live bait fresh, and top quality tackle.

Captain Brandon has been guiding the waters around Port O’Conner for years, and has been fishing his entire life. Don't forget a cooler for a little catch and cook, and have a blast fishing out of historic Port O'Connor!

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Brandon and Captain Experiences!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Port O'Connor, Texas

Areas Hunted

Matagorda Bay

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shoalwater
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Shoalwater
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 250
Number of Engines: 1

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Game Cleaning

This guide will clean your game for you.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 3 days before the trip.

Gear

You will need your own guns and gear.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Availability

You will need your own guns.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is not suited for small children.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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Get it while it's HOT!
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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Shotgun Hunting
Hunting from a Blind
Decoy Hunting

Everything Else to Know

Shotgun, Ammunition, Waders, Camoflauge, Texas Hunting Licenses.

You'll need to buy a hunting license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Brandon will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

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%).

Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 3 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

3.0

based on 2 reviews

David

Verified Review

January 17

David

Verified Review

January 17

I had a very disappointing experience with this guide and would not book again.

Communication was extremely difficult from the start. Brandon was slow to respond to texts and rarely answered calls, making it hard to coordinate even basic details. Most questions were met with “we won’t know until the day before,” which made planning difficult for a paid, guided hunt.

At 9 PM the night before the hunt was the first time we meaningfully discussed logistics. At that time, he stated that groups are never mixed and that we would be hunting alone. Due to weather, he coordinated a change in location, which we understood.

However, at 5 AM the morning of the hunt, I received a call saying we would need to hunt with another group. I later learned that group had not originally been booked for that day. This was a major change from what had been communicated the night before.

During the hunt, we were expected to help tear down the blind and pick up decoys, which was not advertised as part of a “fully guided” experience. To his credit, Brandon did work with me to replace an afternoon fishing trip with an additional hunt to try to make things right.

Unfortunately, that second hunt was also problematic. We hunted public land with one of his guides, the boat broke down, and we had to wait approximately two hours to be picked up. It also did not appear that the area had been adequately scouted, as we spent time driving around and repeatedly kicked up ducks while trying to find a spot.

Across two hunts, we harvested a total of four birds, all on public land—an experience I realistically could have put together on my own without paying for a guided trip.

Overall, the lack of communication, last-minute changes, mixed groups, mechanical issues, and poor execution made this a frustrating and disappointing experience, especially given the cost and how the trip was marketed.

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Trip: Matagorda Bay Cast And Blast

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey David, thank you for leaving this feedback and for taking the time to speak with me earlier. I appreciate the conversation.

Brandon’s team actively scouts up to the day prior to each trip, which is why exact starting locations aren’t finalized until closer to the hunt. With a strong weather front moving through, the team was transparent ahead of time that the hunt was close to being canceled. After continued scouting, they identified one protected location that could safely be hunted.
Because only one location was viable, they moved forward only after both groups scheduled for the 17th agreed, so neither party felt disadvantaged. Each group had its own guide during the hunt. I apologize for any miscommunication or lack of clarity leading up to that morning, as we understand how important clear expectations are on a guided trip.

I’m glad we were able to connect afterward and work toward making things right.

Trey

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Jonathan

Verified Review

November 15

Best guided hunt I’ve been on. Brandon will get you on the birds. Dam good guide , looking forward to another trip with Brandon.

Jonathan

Verified Review

November 15

Best guided hunt I’ve been on. Brandon will get you on the birds. Dam good guide , looking forward to another trip with Brandon.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code 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 event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.