MATAGORDA, TEXAS · HUNTING
Answer the
call of the field.
Quail, dove, waterfowl, thermal hog and alligator hunting. Build your trip around the hunt.
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COASTAL WETLANDS
Waterfowl Hunting
Set in the coastal wetlands around Matagorda, Texas, Rusty Hook offers private freshwater and saltwater hunting areas along the migration routes of a wide variety of waterfowl. Pursue pintail, green- and blue-winged teal, gadwall, shovelers, wigeon and other puddle ducks.
Our experienced guides also lead goose and Sandhill Crane hunts over large spreads. They follow the birds’ daily feeding routines and movements to put your group where the activity is. From the first flight to the final pickup, it’s a hunt shaped by the birds and the coastal landscape.
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MORE THAN THE HUNT
The stories
come home with you.
Make time for the days you’ll talk about long after the season.
TIME IN THE FIELD
Dove Hunting
Enjoy classic Texas dove hunting in Matagorda, with mourning dove and occasional flights of white-winged dove during both the opening and second seasons.
The ranch includes over 40 acres of freshwater ponds, along with expansive wild sunflower fields and planted milo and millet. This combination gives birds places to feed and water, drawing them back year after year. Plan a day in the field with family, friends or your hunting group, and ask about adding a ranch stay.
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Quail Hunting
Watch the dogs work, follow the flush and get ready for the shot. Our pen-raised quail are raised in a semi-wild setting, creating an active hunt that calls for a keen eye, steady aim and an understanding of the birds’ behavior.
Skilled hunting dogs use their noses to locate and flush quail, making the dog work an essential part of the experience. It’s an opportunity to enjoy the field, sharpen your wingshooting and make the hunt part of a longer stay at Rusty Hook.
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AFTER DARK
Thermal Hog Hunting
As the sun goes down, a different kind of hunt begins. Head into the Texas Coastal Plains for thermal hog hunting after dark, using thermal equipment and suppressed gear to track wild hogs.
These elusive animals present a different challenge at night, making the pursuit a distinctive part of the Rusty Hook experience. Talk with us about your group and hunting plans, then explore lodging and meal packages to round out your visit.
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TEXAS MIDDLE COAST
Alligator Hunting
Experience a hunt shaped by the wild character of the Texas Middle Coast. Rusty Hook Ranch offers the opportunity to pursue alligators in their natural habitat, with seasoned professional guides leading the way.
Our guides bring knowledge of these animals and their coastal surroundings to an experience that stands apart from a day in the field. Contact us to discuss an alligator hunting package and plan your visit to Matagorda. Lodging, meals and beverage packages are available to make a ranch stay part of the trip.
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