FRIDAY, DEC 29TH, 2023 AT 4 P.M. CST - SUNDAY DEC 31ST AT 12 P.M. CST

LUBBOCK, TEXAS

TOTAL COST OF TRIP: $1,950 PER COUPLE DEPOSIT AMOUNT: $550 (THIS IS NON REFUNDABLE)

We are heading back to West Texas for the hunt you’ve all been waiting for: an epic sandhill crane hunt with our friends over at Tejas Waterfowl. THIS TIME WE ARE OFFERING A COUPLES HUNT! You might also know them as Northern Skies Outfitters while they are chasing snow geese in Arkansas, South Dakota or Canada! We hosted 3 hunts with Tejas last year and we couldn’t have been happier! Each hunt was successful and created memories to last a lifetime!  

Crane hunting is truly one of the fastest growing species in the waterfowl world to hunt and for good reason...they decoy like a dream! The Texas Panhandle winters thousands of cranes that give you plenty of action. This is truly a hunt like no other! The guides are happy to clean your birds or they will show each of you in detail how to clean them yourselves. Sandhill Crane meat is called Ribeye of the sky because it is so delicious so be sure to bring a cooler to pack your meat home with you! Dogs are not allowed on this trip.

The cost of this trip will be $1,950 PER COUPLE which will include two mornings of guided hunting and two nights of lodging at our beautiful Airbnb in Lubbock, Texas. Plan to arrive the evening of Friday Dec 29th to our Airbnb to settle in and get to know each other. We will hunt Saturday and Sunday morning, then plan to head home sometime in the afternoon on Sunday! We suggest an airline flight from 3pm or later. We will request a late check out of our airbnb if it’s possible. 

Tentative Itinerary: 

Friday - Arrive after 4pm. Relax - possibly go out for dinner at a local restaurant or cook at the Airbnb! Get to know everyone on the trip. Beds/rooms are first come, first serve. 

Saturday - Wake up early to hunt approx 4am-12noon. Evening off to nap, relax and enjoy the area.  

Sunday - Wake up early to hunt approx 4am-12noon. Depart home, we suggest an airline flight from 3pm or later. We will request a late check out of our airbnb if it’s possible. 

We do recommend adding another evening to your trip to bring in New Years Eve in Downtown Lubbock!

Lubbock, TX makes for the perfect weekend getaway. Think of a  place where rich western history meets a thriving metropolitan hub, and where creative expression meets fine wine, eclectic food, craft beer, lively events, world-class art and serene outdoor spaces. If you are into shopping Lubbock offers some of the best western wear stores/boutiques that you can find! Or, maybe you are looking for one thing, TACOS! We promise that you will find the best taco restaurants/trucks in Lubbock! From day-drinking at all of the local watering holes to western shopping and authentic tex mex, we are sure Lubbock has something for everyone during your down time! Please note, you will have to share a bed with someone on this trip! Our airbnb does have a Keurig coffee maker and a grill for cooking.

This trip is $1,950 and will be broken up between a non-refundable deposit of $550 and four payments after that of $350. NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE AT REGISTRATION: $250

PAYMENT #1 OF 4 $350 DUE July 1st

PAYMENT #2 OF 4 $350 DUE August 1st

PAYMENT #3 OF 4 $350 DUE September 1st

PAYMENT #4 OF 4 $350 DUE October 1st

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A Texas hunting license, Waterfowl Stamp, Crane Permit, HIP Certification, and your firearm certification are necessary.

THINGS TO PACK:

Shotgun & Shells: We recommend a 12- or 20-gauge shotgun with 2 - BB for shotgun shell size.

Choke - Improved or Modified Cylinder: Either choke is fine. Some prefer custom chokes and that's great too.

Hunting License, Certs, and Permits: License, Waterfowl Stamp, Crane Permit, HIP Certification, and firearm certification.

Warm Boots. Gloves, & Clothing: The key is to be prepared for any kind of weather that Mother Nature can throw at us during the season.

Rain Gear: Just in case of a rainy morning, we recommend packing some rain gear as well.

Cooler: To take home your wild game.

Gun Cleaning Supplies: It's never a bad idea to have your gun cleaning kit with you!

Camera: You'll definitely want a camera to document the hunt!

Ready to Have a Good Time! All we really ask is that you're ready to have a good time, we'll handle the rest.

REGISTER HERE

This is going to be an awesome trip and we’d love to have you join us! Email mackenzie@herwilderness.co with any questions!

*BY REGISTERING FOR THIS TRIP YOU UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR DEPOSIT AND PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.  

*Once registered, you will be emailed a link to join a Facebook group for the respective trip. There you can discuss packing lists, travel plans, and more. Please be sure you request access to the group.