Public or Private Destination: Private
Type of Shoots: Filed
Game/Birds Offered: Geese, Ducks, Crane
Gun Dogs: Available
Other Hunting/Sporting Opportunities:
Lodging:
Current Specials = any hunt booked during Nov. $25.00 off and any hunt booked after Jan 15th 25.00 off. Discounts for large groups will be offered during these times also.
Large Groups Welcome!!
Goose Hunting Guide Service
Goose hunting the Texas panhandle is a waterfowlers dream. This part of Texas winters substantial numbers of Canada geese, snow geese, ross geese, and specklebellies. The predominant concentrations consist of greater Canada's, short grass prairie Canada's (lessers), and lesser snow geese. Our hunts take place over an 8 county area in the southern Texas panhandle. Our headquarters is located in Lubbock, TX, but we follow the birds as they shift from one area to another. We try to hunt as many new areas as possible to insure quality hunting throughout the entire season. All goose hunting takes place in the morning only. This gives us ample time to locate the next days fields. We do hunt water on occasion, but it is dependant on the overall water sources available. Most fields we hunt will hold 2000-4000 birds, and when they leave the roost they normally come out in groups of 50-250. there is nothing quite like 200 birds hanging over the dekes, the sound they produce is deafening. 5 out of the last 6 years, 90% of our clients have harvested limits on their hunts. It is possible to harvest bonus ducks and cranes during a goose hunt, so be prepared for anything. Recommended shot sizes for geese are 1-BB. Call today to book a goose hunt with longneck outfitters.
We provide decoys, dogs, blinds, and calling. Our spread consists of Big Foot full body decoys and Real Geese Pro-Series silhouettes. We use Final Approach blinds and padded goose chairs with ghillie blankets to keep you comfortable and hidden. We use only the best equipment to increase your chances of a successful hunt. We pride ourselves it getting the birds up close and in your face.
You need to bring your shotgun with an improved cylinder or modified choke, steel shot in sizes 2 - BB, and your hunting license with both state and federal waterfowl stamps. HIP certification is also required (free). It is also a good idea to pick up a free crane permit because you never know when one of these big boys decides to wander into the spread.
Always be prepared for bad weather. We hunt mainly corn, milo, and wheat fields so they are usually dry unless we get foul weather. Warm boots and gloves are a necessity. Waders are needed for duck hunts. An ice chest for your birds, a camera, and gun cleaning supplies are also good to bring along.
2009-2010 Seasons - Geese Goose season runs from November 3rd until February 5th. Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada's, 1 Speck and 20 snows.
Duck Hunting
Duck hunting with longneck outfitters guide service in the southern Texas panhandle is second to none. Ducks start arriving in early October, and by the first of November there are large populations of pintails, mallards, widgeon, green wing teal, gadwall, and some divers including redheads and canvasbacks. All duck hunt are conducted over playa lakes which are shallow depressions that fill by rainfall. Most are no more than 2 feet deep and can range in size from 1 to 10+ acres. Duck hunts are conducted during the morning only as we have found that afternoon hunts are not very productive. Normally you will have the chance to kill some bonus geese and cranes. Morning duck/afternoon crane hunts are a awesome way to spend a day in the Texas panhandle. Recommended shot sizes for ducks are 2-BB.
2009-2010Seasons -Ducks Ducks may be hunted from October 26th to January 27th. The daily bag limit shall be 5 ducks with hunters choice bag system.
Crane Hunting in Texas Panhandle
Longneck outfitters offers some of the best guided sandhill crane hunting in the nation. Sandhill cranes start arriving in mid October and are here in full force by early November. The southern Texas panhandle is a major wintering area for cranes. Once they arrive they very rarely leave, some stay till mid march before trekking back north. Our hunts take place over stuffers (mounted cranes) and by pass shooting. Crane hunts are offered in the morning and evening. Some hunts are conducted over water, but the majority take place in corn, milo and wheat fields. Due to the extreme wariness of these birds we limit the amount of hunters per outing. We prefer 3-5 hunters per hunt to insure a quality hunt. We have harvested 550+ sandhill cranes in the last two seasons. It is also possible to shoot a few bonus geese or ducks during crane hunts. Sandhill’s are big, tough birds and can carry a lot of shot, so we recommend BB’s or hevi-shot 4-BB for these bad boys. Shots can range from less than 10 yards to 35-40 yards. Call longneck outfitters today to book the crane hunt of a lifetime. 2009-2010 Seasons - Cranes The season runs from November 3rd to February 3rd with a limit of three cranes.
Texas Crane hunts will be conducted over mounted/stuffed birds. in the past two seasons we have harvested 550+ Sandhill cranes. maximum group of five, minimum of three people for crane hunts to insure a quality and enjoyable hunt.
Rates and Information
All hunts are from legal shooting hours until noon or when your limit of dark geese, ducks, or cranes is reached. Parties of six or more hunters will not be mixed with other groups. A minimum of 4 people is required to reserve a date.
morning goose/afternoon pheasant- 365.00 per gun, per day, with lunch and soft drinks and water provided. Pheasant hunts will be conducted during the Texas general season during Dec. and by special request thereafter.
morning goose/afternoon crane- 365.00 per gun, per day, with lunch and soft drinks, water provided.
morning duck/afternoon crane-365.00 per gun, per day, with lunch and soft drinks, water provided.
morning crane/afternoon pheasant-365.00 per gun per day, lunch soft drinks, water provided
Rates for other hunts will be as follows: Goose- 200.00 Cranes-175.00 Ducks-175.00
Longneck outfitters offers some of the best guided sandhill crane hunting in the nation. Sandhill cranes start arriving in mid October and are here in full force by early November. The southern Texas panhandle is a major wintering area for cranes. Once they arrive they very rarely leave, some stay till mid march before trekking back north. Our hunts take place over stuffers (mounted cranes) and by pass shooting. Crane hunts are offered in the morning and evening. Some hunts are conducted over water, but the majority take place in corn, milo and wheat fields. Due to the extreme wariness of these birds we limit the amount of hunters per outing. We prefer 3-5 hunters per hunt to insure a quality hunt. We have harvested 550+ sandhill cranes in the last two seasons. It is also possible to shoot a few bonus geese or ducks during crane hunts. Sandhill’s are big, tough birds and can carry a lot of shot, so we recommend BB’s or hevi-shot 4-BB for these bad boys. Shots can range from less than 10 yards to 35-40 yards. Call longneck outfitters today to book the crane hunt of a lifetime.)
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