Guided Central Texas Waterfowl Hunts with Texas Blaze Outfitters

Location: Gause, Texas

Season: September – January

Experience Classic Texas Waterfowl Hunting

Experience the excitement of a true Central Texas duck hunt with Texas Blaze Outfitters. Your hunt begins before sunrise as you settle into spacious A-frame blinds designed for comfort while offering excellent concealment for incoming birds.

Our experienced guides handle everything from calling ducks to managing the retriever dog, allowing you to focus on the hunt and enjoy the experience. Hunters are transported to the blinds using side-by-side vehicles, making access to the hunting locations easy and efficient.

As the morning hunt unfolds, enjoy a fresh breakfast taco served right in the blind while flocks of ducks and teal work the decoys. Whether you’re an experienced waterfowler or enjoying your first duck hunt, Texas Blaze Outfitters delivers an exciting and memorable hunt in the heart of Central Texas.

Hunt Packages & Pricing

Guided Drive-Up Early Season Teal Hunts

• Price: $150 per hunter

What’s Included

• Guided morning teal hunt
• Hunt runs until limit or 10:30 AM
• Breakfast tacos served in the blind
• Bird cleaning
• Bird preparation for travel

Season Dates

• Early Teal Season: September 9 – September 24

Target Species

• Blue-Winged Teal
• Green-Winged Teal

Guided Drive-Up Texas Duck Hunts

• Price: $300 per hunter

What’s Included

• Guided morning duck hunt
• Hunt runs until limit or 10:30 AM
• Breakfast tacos served in the blind
• Bird cleaning
• Bird preparation for travel

Season Dates

Regular Duck Season:

• November 11 – November 26
• December 2 – January 28

Target Species

• Gadwall
• Wigeon
• Wood Ducks
• Pintail
• Teal
• Mallards
• Occasional diver ducks

Group Sizes

• No minimum group size required to book a hunt
• Maximum group size: 18 hunters
• Private group reservations: Minimum of 4 hunters required

What to Bring

To ensure you are comfortable and prepared for your hunt, please bring the following:

• Shotgun (12 or 20 gauge recommended)
• Ammunition (3” non-toxic shot – sizes #3, #4, or #5)
• Camouflage outer layers
• Warm under layers (strongly recommended)
• Waterproof hunting boots
• Gloves
• Eye protection (no reflective or colored lenses recommended)
• Ear protection
• Rain gear or waterproof outer shell
• Cooler for transporting birds
• A positive attitude

Guide Gratuity

Our guides work extremely hard to ensure every hunt is safe, enjoyable, and productive. Gratuities are greatly appreciated as a way to thank them for their effort and dedication.

Check-in is generally between 5:15 AM - 5:45 AM on the morning of the hunt. TBO will reach out prior to the hunt to ensure ample communication on meet up spot and time

Departure time is after the completion of your morning hunt, hunts generally go till 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, or once we limit. If bird cleaning is provided, expect to depart around 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Deposit: TBO 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 two days prior to your hunt

Cancellation: TBOs plans are based on how many hunters and guests we've booked daily. If someone must cancel, please find a sub. TBO 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 deposit to TBO to cover incurred business expenses and lost revenue. Deposits will roll over for one year if the trip is canceled outside of 30 days (from your first hunt date) and can be rescheduled for the following waterfowl season

Groups: At TBO we have no minimum to book, yet we require a minimum of 4 hunters to book a private hunting party. TBO will hunt 3 groups of 6 (18) clients MAX per day

Dog Policy: Texas Blaze Outfitters does NOT allow customers to bring dogs on the hunt

Alcoholic Beverages: Absolute zero tolerance on drinking in the field

Required licenses:

• Federal waterfowl stamp
• Resident or non-resident 5 day special hunting license 
• Texas State HIP certification 
• Hunter’s Education Certification, unless born before September 2, 1971
• If you do not have Hunter’s Education Certification, please click here

https://www.fsw.gov/offices/statelinks.html, Then, click on your State’s website and search “Hunter Education”