Private Bird Hunting:

A typical guided upland hunt at Blackwater Ranch Texas with Gunslinger Guide Service is an experience like no other. Our upland hunts follow a traditional hunting style over quality flushing and pointing dogs. We take a minimum of 8 people per hunting group, ensuring the utmost safety during your hunt as well as undivided attention from your guide and the dogs. There are no bird limits on these hunts, so hunters can look forward to enjoying an unlimited amount of action on fast-flying birds.

Wild Quail Hunts:

Gunslinger, has just acquired 7000 acres of wild quail hunting only 50 minutes from Lubbock, Tx. Come enjoy the fast and furious covey's flying in every direction over steadied Pointers. Try to calm your adrenaline and nerves when one of Gunslinger's gun dogs goes on point and you know the fun is about to start. Book today for Wild Quail hunts in beautiful Garza County.

What's Included?

• One day hunt
• Professional guide
• Complimentary bird cleaning
• Trained dogs

Lodging:

• We work directly with a ranch in the area, if your group is looking for lodging accommodations, please contact are team prior to booking to set these arrangements up!

Yes. GGS requires a 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, to hold your dates. We'll confirm your dates once we receive your deposit. Your balance is due on or before September 1.

No. We understand that life happens. However, GGS's plans are based on how many hunters and guests we've booked daily. If someone must cancel, please find a sub. GGS will gladly transfer the canceller's paid deposit toward your sub. However, in the event of a no-call, no-show with no sub, the client will forfeit their portion of the deposit to GGS to cover incurred business expenses and lost revenue.

The short answer is, it depends. Typically, we strongly discourage client dogs, because we are not fully aware of your dog's obedience, demeanor, or skill level. Our dogs are highly trained, insured, and hard-working members of the GGS team. They are accustomed to the volume of clients we run and the birds they must retrieve every day. We understand that there are some fantastic gun dogs out there. We've hunted with plenty of them! Visiting retrievers are considered only for private groups of 10 or more hunters if they are steady to shot, trained to hunt out of a dog blind, current on all vaccinations, and ready to work! Please note, for the safety and enjoyment of all involved in the hunt, we have a zero-tolerance policy. If a GGS team member deems your dog a distraction or a safety hazard, we will ask you to remove your dog from the field immediately.

Waders are great to bring just in case. However, they are not necessary as long as you bring waterproof boots. Usually, we're hunting dry grain fields with the occasional puddles of water and mud. However, if we hunt water, waders will be necessary if you'd like to help with decoy set up and pick up. Also, some people prefer to wear their waders simply for the added warmth since it can get shockingly cold here in West Texas.

No. While we can guarantee that GGS will do absolutely everything possible to deliver an opportunity to bag your limit, we are at the mercy of many factors outside of our control. Our sport is called "hunting" and not "killing" for a reason. Waterfowl are wild, migratory animals that change their patterns based on weather, food, a scare, or the occasional unknown whim. Sometimes, shooters miss. Guns jam. Other times, someone or something spooks the birds we're calling in. We are very good at what we do. And, we guarantee to put in the necessary work to provide you with the opportunity to have the hunt of a lifetime. However, we can't guarantee a limit for every shooter every day.

Private groups are available for groups of 10 or more hunters, preferably in multiples of 2. To book a private hunt, a group of fewer than 10 hunters must pay for a 10-hunter group.

* As a last resort, in rare, extenuating circumstances, we may request to combine a smaller group with a private group to ensure the best quality hunt for all clients.

** I wish this wasn't a necessary "fine print" addition. However, we learned MANY tough lessons through the pandemic.

Yes, while lead ammunition is legal for crane hunting, we suggest that hunters use non-toxic shells. It is common to encounter mixed species volleys throughout the West Texas waterfowl season. Choosing nontoxic shells allows you to shoot at ducks and geese if they decide to crash your crane hunt.