Stewards of the Wild Austin Chapter upcoming events

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 and shopping to kick off dove season at Duck Camp on Thursday, August 20th from 5:30-7 PM CT.

Duck Camp will graciously provide 30% off all purchases for Stewards of the Wild members. We will have complimentary drinks.

Austin Chapter | Duck Camp Hunting Season Kickoff Party with TPWD and Texas BHA! (Saturday, August 29, 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us as we celebrate the start of hunting season! This event brings together resources for both private land and public land hunting opportunities heading into the new season.

On site:

Food and drinks
Giveaways from Duck Camp and Sportsman's Finest
A single-day dove hunt giveaway from Bird Dog

Featured guests and partners:

Hill Country Gun Dogs
Clay Roberts, TPWD — head of the Public Hunting Program
Texas BHA (Backcountry Hunters & Anglers)

Whether you hunt public land, private land, or you're still figuring out where to start, come connect with the people and programs that can help you make the most of the season ahead.

Austin Chapter 11th Annual Dove Hunt: Sunday, September 6th (Sunday, September 06, 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Kick off dove season with Stewards at our 11th Annual Dove Hunt, generously hosted by P&L Outfitters in North Austin. It's a great day in the field with fellow Stewards.

Bring:

Shotgun & shells
Game bag
Valid Texas hunting license & Hunter Education certification
Decoys
Chair or stool
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water & bug spray

We'll provide: Beverages, snacks, and clays. Feel free to BYO favorite drinks, too.

We can't wait to see you in the field!

If you're a Stewards member outside of the Austin area please reach out to Connor to register, ctrent@landwest.com.

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

Cancellation Policy: Cancel 4 weeks in advance of event, receive a full refund. Cancel 2-4 weeks in advance of event, receive 50% refund. Cancel less than 2 weeks in advance of event, receive no refund.