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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

Head out for some fast and furious early-morning action chasing Wood Ducks on Lake Livingston!

Your guide and outfitter, Kirk, will provide all the scouting, decoys, transportation, blind setups, and calling for your morning hunt. Unlike diving ducks and puddle ducks, Wood Ducks move on a much more consistent schedule and they don't dally. Between first light and sunrise, big flocks move from the roost site to their food source, all at once. If you're hitting your marks, you can have a very efficient morning hunt!

Lake Livingston attracts many species of puddle and diving ducks. Wood Ducks and Mallards, are the most sought-after here. They prefer backwater habitats, especially the sloughs and oxbows common in this area. Kirk has been hunting this lake for years and has the perfect honey holes and set ups, coupled with proper scouting, to get you plenty of shots on the Woodys.

Kirk runs these trips on his 18' Weldbilt skiff, with a shallow draft to take you through even the skinniest waters. She can accommodate up to 4 hunters, so bring some good company! You'll typically be hunting from the boat itself, nestled back up amongst the marsh banks, since public property can be scarce around Lake Livingston.

Kirk asks that you bring your own shotguns, shells, camoflauge, and waders. You will also need your Texas hunting license and a federal duckstamp as well.

Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	3 Hours
1 Person	$500.00
2 People	$500.00

Pay $140 as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Kirk K.

Independent Guide 44 years of exp.

About Your Guide

Kirk K.

Independent Guide 44 years of exp.

With over 40 years of alligator gar fishing and guiding experience, Captain Kirk is the original alligator gar guide for rod and reel catch and release angling.

Captain Kirk started guiding alligator gar fishing in 1999, and since then, he's caught alligator gar from Mexico to the Mississippi river and all parts in between.

He has caught the largest gar ever by rod and reel, a 365 lb alligator gar in 1991 that was fish was 9 ft 6 in long.

Captain Kirk is proud to say that he's caught 6 fish over 300 lbs, and his trips catch from 1 to 6 fish over 200 lbs each year. Captain Kirk has also amassed over 100 IGFA world records for all species.

Captain Kirk gets it done when it comes to catching monster Alligator Gar- he's great with kids and families and looks forward to hosting your next unforgettable adventure!

Kirk also runs badass hog hunts out of Coldspring, Texas! Join him to blast some feral hogs, which are a major problem in this part of the country.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Coldspring, Texas

Areas Hunted

Lake Livingston

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Lake Livingston Duck Shoot

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Weldbilt
Boat Length: 18'
Engine Manufacturer: Tohatsu

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Skiff
Boat Manufacturer: Weldbilt
Boat Length: 18'
Engine Manufacturer: Tohatsu
Total Horsepower: 115
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Hunting Type

Duck

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Gear

All gear necessary for your trip is included.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Weather

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

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Waders

Wader rentals are not available.

Gun Rental

You will need your own guns.

Game Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
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Techniques

Shotgun Hunting

Everything Else to Know

Shotgun, Ammo, Waders, Camoflauge, Sunglasses.

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

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%).

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable except for weather-related cancellations. 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

5.0

based on 1 review

Naoki

Verified Review

March 20

We got one allegator gar. Thank you!

Naoki

Verified Review

March 20

We got one allegator gar. Thank you!

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Trip: World Record Alligator Gar

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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, bait, 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.