The Best Duck Hunting in South Texas — Laguna Madre Waterfowl Guide

Hunters travel from Alabama, South Carolina, and across the US to hunt with Captain Chris on the Laguna Madre

The Laguna Madre is a hypersaline lagoon stretching along the South Texas Gulf Coast — one of only five hypersaline lagoons in the entire world. It serves as a critical wintering ground for millions of migratory waterfowl traveling the Central Flyway each fall and winter. The shallow, grass-filled flats attract massive concentrations of diving ducks and puddle ducks, making South Texas duck hunting an experience unlike anything else in the country.

When hunters think of the best duck hunting in Texas, they think of the Laguna Madre — and Laguna Moon Outdoors is the top guide operation on these waters.

South Texas waterfowl season typically runs from November through January, with teal season opening earlier in September. The peak of the season on the Laguna Madre runs mid-November through December when the largest concentrations of redheads and diving ducks arrive from their northern breeding grounds.

Teal season is one of the most exciting times to hunt South Texas. Blue-winged and green-winged teal move through the Laguna Madre in huge numbers during September, offering fast-action shooting in warm weather. This is a fantastic early season hunt for groups and families.

The Laguna Madre truly comes alive mid-November when redheads, bluebills, and buffleheads arrive in massive numbers. This is when South Texas earns its reputation as one of the top duck hunting destinations in the country. Captain Chris scouts the birds constantly during the season to put hunters in the right spot at the right time.

January brings the final push of waterfowl through South Texas. Pintail and wigeon are often more active later in the season, and the hunting pressure has typically dropped off — meaning less competition and better bird movement.

Captain Chris runs both half-day and full-day waterfowl hunts on the Laguna Madre. Here's what every hunt includes:

• Expert guide with 10+ years on the Laguna Madre
• Pre-scouted hunting locations — Captain Chris puts in the work before your hunt
• Access to private and public hunting areas on the South Texas coast
• All ages and experience levels welcome
• Licensed and insured guide operation
• Stunning South Texas scenery and wildlife

Hunters come from across the United Statesto experience South Texas duck hunting with Captain Chris. Groups drive from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and Dallas for weekend hunts. Out-of-state hunters fly in from Alabama, South Carolina, Oklahoma, and beyond. The reputation of the Laguna Madre — and Captain Chris's track record of putting hunters on birds — makes Laguna Moon Outdoors worth the trip no matter where you're coming from.

One group of hunters from South Carolina made the trip for a 5-man puddle duck hunt that became legendary — a story still talked about by Captain Chris and his clients today.

One of the unique advantages of booking with Laguna Moon Outdoors is the ability to combine waterfowl hunting and inshore fishing in the same trip. Hunt ducks in the morning on the Laguna Madre, then spend the afternoon targeting redfish and speckled trout on the same waters. It's a South Texas outdoor experience that no other destination can match.

Duck season dates fill up fast — especially November and December weekend dates. Captain Chris recommends booking your South Texas waterfowl hunt at least 2-3 months in advance to secure your preferred dates. A $100 deposit holds your date.

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