Stewards of the Wild Austin Chapter upcoming events

Austin Chapter | Texas Hunter Education Field Course (Saturday, August 15, 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ready to take the next step in your hunting journey?

Join Stewards of the Wild Austin for a hands-on Texas Hunter Education Field Course, hosted in partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife. This course is perfect for new hunters and anyone looking to complete their Texas Hunter Education certification through the Internet + Field option.

Important: Before attending the field course, all participants must complete the FREE Texas Parks & Wildlife online Hunter Education course (approximately 90 minutes). Please bring proof of completion with you to the field course. The online course is a required prerequisite and must be completed before the event.

Event Details

Location: Barton Creek Habitat Preserve
Hosted at The Nature Conservancy's beautiful Barton Creek Habitat Preserve in southwest Travis County, providing an ideal outdoor setting for hands-on hunter education.

Cell if needed upon arrival: 512-826-4025

Pin to the entrance: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4AzTgnxcQ3Cc3VSw7

Cell if needed upon arrival: 512-826-4025

Before You Attend

Complete the FREE Texas Parks & Wildlife Online Hunter Education Course (approximately 90 minutes).
Register for the Stewards of the Wild Internet + Field Course.
Bring your online course completion documentation with you to the event.

Register

Complete the required FREE online course: https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education/online-course/hunter-education-online-course
Register for the Stewards Internet + Field Course: https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/hunter-education-internet-field-course-2336/
Register here for this event as well, please. :)

Whether you're preparing for your first hunt or completing the certification required to hunt in Texas, this course combines the convenience of online learning with practical, hands-on field instruction.

Space is limited, so register early to reserve your spot!

Austin Chapter: 6th Annual Back to the Field Happy Hour at Duck Camp Austin (Thursday, August 20, 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Join us for happy hour, shopping for gear & get your hunting license at Duck Camp on Thursday, August 20th from 5:30-7 PM CT.

We will have complimentary drinks. Duck Camp has graciously given us the below offers for hunting licenses! Come and take advantage of these for this event only!

Spend $150: get hunting license + dove hunting migratory game permit

Spend $250: get the super combo (includes a hunting and fishing license and five state endorsements)

Austin Chapter Teal Hunt - September 18-20 (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The Austin Stewards of the Wild chapter will be hosting a weekend duck hunt at the amazing Provident City Hotel just outside of El Campo, TX for members only. We will have Saturday and Sunday morning guided duck hunts over Ducks Unlimited ponds right there on the ranch.

This event will include dinner both Friday and Saturday as well as snacks in the morning before the hunt, Saturday lunch will not be included. We will also provide some beverages but also encourage everyone to bring your own.

Saturday afternoon, we will have the skeet shooting range set up to allow folks to hone in their shooting skills. We also may have the ability to do some afternoon dove hunting Saturday afternoon so plan accordingly! The ranch owner will be on site with us who can speak a bit about the history of this hotel as well as give us a little tour of the ranch for those who are interested.

Location: El Campo, TX – private ranch just outside of El Campo at the Provident City Hotel

Cost: $625 – includes lodging, two guided duck hunts, Friday and Saturday dinner and morning snacks. (tip not included)

We are not able to acomodate children or personal dogs at this event. Guides will provide hunting dogs.

What to Bring:

Shotgun
Steel Shot (4-6 size shot. Make sure to buy beforehand)
Migratory Bird Hunting License with Federal Duck Stamp
Target load if you’d like to shoot skeet and/or potentially dove if they are flying
Camo
Camo hat
Face covering if possible
Rain gear depending on weather conditions
Waders / Mud Boots

Weekend Schedule:

Friday 4 PM – Begin to arrive
Friday 7 PM – Dinner provided
Friday night – Hang out and prep for morning hunt

Saturday 5 AM – Wake up, coffee snack and leave for duck blind/hunt
Saturday lunch – on your own. We can go into El Campo for a group lunch
Saturday afternoon – hang out, skeet shoot, watch football
Saturday 7PM – Dinner provided

Sunday 5 AM - Wake up, coffee snack and leave for duck blind/hunt
Sunday post-hunt – Gather items and head back to town