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Port O'Connor Duck Hunting

Early Mornings in the Texas Coastal Marsh

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There's nothing quite like a morning duck hunt on the Texas coast. The ride out in the dark, getting the decoys set, and watching birds work over the marsh are all part of what makes hunting around Port O'Connor special.

Join Captain Stephen Boriskie for guided waterfowl hunts in the bays and coastal marshes, with opportunities for redheads, pintails, puddle ducks, and divers depending on the season and conditions.

Redheads Pintails Puddle Ducks Divers
Hunter holding two wigeon Hunters in the marsh with pintails
Let the Morning Begin Before Sunrise

Guided Coastal Duck Hunts

Duck hunts start early enough to reach the hunting area, get settled, and have the decoys in place before legal shooting time. Depending on the location and conditions, your hunt may use an established blind or a temporary setup.

Captain Stephen handles the boat transportation and decoy setup while you focus on the hunt.

Black Lab retrieving a duck through the water

What You'll Need to Bring

  • Your own shotgun
  • Approved non-toxic ammunition
  • Required hunting licenses, stamps, and permits
  • Appropriate hunting clothing and personal gear for the conditions

We'll confirm the trip-specific requirements before your hunt.

Retriever bringing in a pintail at sunrise
Redheads, Pintails & Coastal Waterfowl

Hunting the Port O'Connor Area

Port O'Connor's bays and surrounding marshes provide habitat for a variety of migrating waterfowl. Bird movement changes with the weather and season, which is why local knowledge and flexibility matter.

The goal is a well-planned morning in the field, with realistic expectations and an experienced guide.

Blast & Cast or Blast & Blast. Your Choice.

Want to Make a Full Day of It?

Why stop after the morning hunt? Make a full day out of your trip with one of our combination options.

Hunters and retriever beside the boat
Hunt AM · Fish PM

Blast & Cast

Start with a morning duck hunt, then trade the shotgun for a fishing rod and spend the afternoon fishing the bays.

Hunter holding a pintail in the marsh
Save $50
Hunt AM · Hunt PM

Blast & Blast

Keep the hunting going with a morning duck hunt followed by an afternoon duck hunt. Book both hunts together and save $50 off the combined price.

Need Lodging for Your Hunting Crew?

With 46 locally managed vacation properties available through First Mate Vacation Rentals, finding a comfortable place for your group doesn't have to be another project.

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Duck Season Doesn't Last Forever

Book Your Port O'Connor Duck Hunt

Check available hunting dates and get your group ready for an early morning in the marsh.

Book a Trip Call 512-589-1916
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