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 What you should bring!
  • The biggest shot gun you can shoot accurately! Geese are tough to bring down so we recommend at least a 12 gauge with 3inch chambers. A 10 gauge with 3 & 1/2 inch chambers is even better. Make sure the gun is incapable of holding more than 3 shots, including the one in the chamber.

  • We recommend 3 inch minimum, Ts or BBBs for geese, ones or twos for ducks. See manufacturers recommendations for equivalent energy in other non-toxic shot, like bismuth or tungsten.

  • All shells in your possession while hunting ducks or geese must be approved non-toxic loads. Visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us for a list.

  • You can buy shells when you get here at the local Wal-Mart. Of you can have them shipped ahead to our office straight from Cabelas or your favorite store. Just be sure and put your name on the mailing label so we will know which box is yours.

  • Temperatures in Texas at that time of year might be 90 or 25. Bring lots of layers, t-shirts, insulated underwear, sweat shirts. Stuff you can peel off as the day grows warmer.

  • This is waterfowl hunting, the key part of that being "WATER." Bring waterproof clothes and foot wear.

  • Ducks and geese see very well, so make sure you have camouflaged outerwear. This is agricultural land for the most part.

  • Licenses and stamps. Everyone needs a hunting license. You may get one from Third Coast when you check in, or you can order one from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept.’s toll free number 800-895-4248. A 5-day non-resident small game is $45. A federal Migratory Bird Stamp is also required for anyone 16 years or older at $15. Be sure to sign across the face in ink!

  • A Texas Waterfowl Stamp fee is also needed for anyone 17 years or older at $7. HIP certification is needed for anyone hunting migratory birds. It is free but be sure to ask for it when you get your license, and make sure that it actually says "HIP" on your license.

  • Anyone 17 years or older and born after September 1, 1971 must also carry proof of having taken a state approved Hunter Education Class, and an approved I.D. (driver's license, military i.d.)