Texas Sandhill Crane Hunt

Dirty Texas Outfitter's Sandhill Crane hunts are conducted over industry leading gear, giving hunters the highest opportunity to harvest their limit of birds. Minimum of 6 to book a private party, smaller groups will be mixed in with another group. All hunts are morning hunts and they will conclude at 11:00am.

The state of Texas winters close to 1 million Sandhill Crane every winter. They are out our back door here at DTO and this gives our customers a very high opportunity for a great hunt. Our hunts are conducted over industry leading full body Sandhill Crane decoys and gear, giving hunters the highest opportunity to harvest their limit of birds.

*Gratuities: Tips for your guides and crew have long been a tradition since the beginning of the industry. Typically, 15-20% of the hunt cost is standard and spread out among those who went out of their way and worked extra hard to make your hunt special and enjoyable. Please bring cash if you plan on tipping.

Smaller groups will be mixed with others on weekdays.

For a private group you will need 6 hunters on the weekends.

Includes:

• Bird Cleaning
• Vacuum Sealing
• Federally Tagged Birds for Transport Through Our Cold Storage Facility

Closest Airport

The closest airport is Abilene Regional Airport which is about 77 miles away  or 1 hour and 10 mins driving. If customers are flying in from out of state it may be easier and faster to fly in to DFW International Airport and rent a car to drive from there (3 ½ hour drive).

What to bring:

• Shotgun (12 or 20 gauge recommended)
• Ammunition – 3” or 3.5” nontoxic shot in sizes 5, 4, 3, 2, or BB (We suggest 2 or BB.)
• Camo outer layer 
• Warm underlayers strongly recommended
• Gloves (leather and warm)
• Hunter orange hat and or vest if you plan to upland hunt
• Hunting boots – Warm and waterproof recommended
• Eye protection – Sunglasses or shooting glasses recommended 
• Ear protection
• Raingear or waterproof outer shell recommended
• Waders (Needed for duck hunts)
• Toiletries, prescriptions, and other personal items  
• Camera

Required Deposit

DTO requires a 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, to hold your dates. We’ll confirm your dates once we receive your deposit.

Licenses For Sandhill Crane and Duck

Please purchase all Texas State and Federal licenses prior to your arrival at https://tpwd.texas.gov 

Required Licensing to Hunt

• Federal waterfowl stamp,
• Resident or non-resident 5 day special hunting license,
• Sandhill Crane permit,
• 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”.