Sandhill Crane Hunting

Pratensis numbering 4000 to 5000 is a non-migratory year-round breeding resident.
Sandhill crane hunting. It is not uncommon to harvest multiple species of waterfowl including Mallards Pintails Wigeon Gadwall Cinnamon teal Green Wing Teal Shovelers and on rare occasion Diver Ducks. Its definitely a different style than a typical duck or goose hunt. Our mission is to go where the birds are and deliver a great hunting experience.
The total US Sandhill Crane harvest was over 30000 as of 2018 studies. Sandhill Cranes are amazing specie of migratory bird to hunt in the rolling hills wheat fields grasslands and plains of the Texas outdoors. And with our experienced guides youll see plenty.
Sandhill Crane hunt prices usually start at 250 a hunter a day. With a home base located in Truscott Texas. Prime season for sandhill crane hunting begins in November and lasts thru January.
The season lasts longer in this area but they are usually south of our hunting grounds in December. Hunting opportunities and access varies but is growing especially in parts of the southern US. After many attempts to open a season in Alberta.
The Federal Sandhill Crane Hunting Permit can be obtained in person ONLY at TPWD Law Enforcement offices and TPWD headquarters in Austin but also is available by phone at 800 792-1112 or 512 389-4820 8 am. In most places the HIP Certification is also required. Once they arrive they very rarely leave some stay till mid-march before trekking back north.
That doesnt typically include lodging only guiding and the use of the decoys blinds retrievers and other necessities. These cranes are the most realistic deadliest decoy in the industry bar none. Theyre slow methodical birds that ar.