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.

On all hunts everyone is expected to help put out and pick up the decoys. If everyone pitches in it can be accomplished in 30 minutes or less. If you can not or do not want to help with the decoys there will be an additional $50 charge per hunter.

Minimums are required to reserve a date. If do not have enough hunters to meet the minimum call us and we can more than likely match you up with other small groups to make a hunt. If we mix groups together there will be no more than six hunters in the spread.

Hunting dates are reserved on a first come first serve basis with a 50% deposit required at the time you make the reservation to hold your date. Call or e-mail for details.

Deposits are non-refundable. Please be sure of the number in your party and the date before you send in your deposit as there are no refunds. Also the deposit you send is for the number you specify. For example if you send a deposit for six hunters and only four show up, the other two hunter's deposit is forfeited and can not be applied to the remaining balance on the four hunters.

We do not have a lodge but we have worked deals with local motels listed below to get you the best rates available. You must mention Longneck Outfitters when you make your reservations to get these rates. These are both very nice motels with first class accommodations. The majority of our clients stay at the Holiday Inn.

Holiday Inn Park Plaza

Single or Double $65 (regularly $84.99)

3201 S Loop 289

(806) 797-3241

Lubbock Inn

Single or Double $59

3901 19th Street

(806) 792-5181

FAQ

When is the best time to come?

Our season typically opens in late October or early November. We do not start guiding for geese until Thanksgiving. This is because we do not usually have large numbers of birds present until then. We hunt from Thanksgiving until the end of season with good success. We close business for the last weekend of season for a fun hunt for the guides and these hunts have produced harvests of over 50 birds a day. The hunting is truly good until the end of season. If you can come on a weekday, the hunting is usually better. We have tens of thousands of acres to hunt on, but there is always increased hunting pressure on the weekends. On weekdays we rarely hear other gun shots.

How many people will I be hunting with?

If you are hunting in a mixed party there will be no more than six hunters in the spread. If you have a party of six or more you will not be mixed with other people and you can have as many people in a spread as you want. We can accommodate up to 30 hunters per day. We recommend no more than 10 per spread. If you have more than 10, we can definitely accommodate you, but we will hunt you in separate groups.

Can I get a group discount?

Discounts will apply to hunts consisting of 15 or more hunter days. (15 for 1day, 8 for 2 days, 5 for 3 days, etc). Call for details on booking a large hunt.

Do you have a discount for Kids?

Kids 14 and under are half price. If you book a hunt with 6 paying hunters 1 kid may hunt for free.

Can I bring my dog?

If you have your own private party (6 or more hunters) then feel free to bring your dog but do so at your own risk. We have seen dogs ruin a hunt and if it happens we will not be responsible.

If you are on a mixed party hunt under no circumstances may you bring your dog. This would be unfair to the others on your hunt.

Am I guaranteed a limit?

No. We are hunting wild birds and nothing is for sure. Also many times shots are missed. Many people are not used to shooting with heavy clothes on or from a reclined position. Even though geese are large birds they have a relatively small kill zone and you need to be on target to bring them down. No matter how good the hunting is there is going to be the occasional bad day. That being said we want you to be happy. If for some reason you have an unsuccessful goose hunt then you will have the option of paying half price and walking away, or paying full price and coming back for free another day. Unsuccessful hunts will be determined by the staff on a case by case basis. Often times the success of a hunt can not be judged on the bag. If a party has plenty of shooting opportunities at birds that are in range but does not have a large bag then it is not an unsuccessful hunt. On average 95% of goose hunts shoot 2 or more birds per person and 90% shoot limits. In the past 6 years we have only had 3 hunts that did not shoot a single bird.

What about bird processing?

We will clean (breast) your birds and package them with proper documentation free of charge, but you must pick them up at our headquarters.. We do not pluck birds. You are not obligated to have us process your birds but by law you must leave a fully feathered wing on your bird until it reaches your home unless it is processed by a processing facility.

What conditions will we be hunting in?

We hunt dry corn, milo, wheat, peanut and soybean fields. We drive into the fields and everyone helps set out the spread using the lights of the trucks. Typically we have dry weather but be prepared for rain or snow. We hunt using Final Approach blinds and/or padded goose chairs with ghille blankets. You will not be laying on bare ground. You will not need waders. We do not hide you in muddy levies like many are accustomed to hunting on the coast.

What about afternoon duck hunts?

We do not provide afternoon duck hunts. In our experience they are not nearly as productive as morning duck hunts. We would love to have extra business but we don't want to sell hunts that we do not believe are top quality. For hunters wanting an afternoon activity we recommend a pheasant hunt with Broken Wing Outfitters. Many of our hunters hunt in the afternoon for pheasant with great success.

What shotgun/shells should I bring?

The most common choice is a 12 ga with 3" shells and #2 steel shot with an improved cylinder or modified choke. People have had success with 20 gauges. Full chokes and large shot are not needed. They actually hurt your chances as your pattern will be very small at the typical ranges we shoot at. Hevi -Shot and similar products are great and will really smack the birds but they are not necessary. For Cranes we recommend modified chokes and steel BB's or Lead 2's. Do not bring lead on a goose or duck hunt.

Why should I book a hunt with a guide service?

It is very difficult for weekend hunters to be successful at hunting geese. Their patterns change daily and many miles must be covered to locate concentrations of birds. We have several people scouting and hunting daily and know where the birds are at and what patterns they are following. Additionally there is a large amount of expensive equipment needed to be successful. The equipment you will be hunting with costs approximately $10,000 and is not practical for the occasional hunter to purchase. Finally your guides have hundreds of days experience in the field and know how to get the birds in to the decoys. There are many variables to deal with when hunting geese and without a lot of experience it is difficult to know what to do in a given situation.

I have booked a hunt - what happens next?

Make sure you have your required license and stamps. We do not sell licenses or stamps. Unless we tell you otherwise you should stay in Lubbock. Contact us at (806)777-5066 between 7 and 8PM the day before your hunt. We will not know where we will be meeting or at what time until the guides come in from the evening scouting. Typically we meet at an area convenience store or your motel 1.5 hours before legal shooting time but this varies depending on where we are hunting. If you need breakfast, gas, etc do this before our meeting time. We schedule our meeting times as late as possible while still giving us enough time to get set up before the birds get there. Be on time and be ready to go.

Food/Beverages

No alcohol may be consumed before or during a hunt. Alcohol is not permitted on the grounds we hunt on. We risk losing our lease if you even consume alcohol back at the trucks after the hunt. Save it until you get back to the motel or the restaurant. We do not provide food of any kind but many people like to bring snacks or a thermos of coffee. After the hunt we often all go eat at a local restaurant.

What is your cancellation policy?

Our demand exceeds our capabilities. When you book a date we end up turning away other customers that want that date. As such deposits are non refundable. Also deposits are for the number you specify. For example if you send in a deposit for 6 hunters and only 4 show up, the other 2 hunter's deposit is forfeited and can not be credited towards the balance due on the four hunters.

Guides

We typically have two guides per party. This allows us to call more and keep things running smoothly. Guides are paid but they do appreciate your tips. Tip your guide depending on what you thought of his performance. $10 to $20 per hunter is an average tip.

What is there to do in Lubbock?

Aside from waterfowl and Pheasant hunting Lubbock has many restaurants and bars. Lubbock is a college town so you can find nightlife any night of the week.

What should I wear?

The weather can change rapidly. Average low temps are in the twenties and we average less than 3/4" rain per month during hunting season. Be prepared for foul weather and chilly mornings with winds averaging around 10 mph. We provide you with blinds so camo is not necessary but camo hats and face masks are good to have.