Before the first shell is chambered, the field is alive. A pale orange sky stretches over the flats, windmills hum low in the distance, and the scent of cut grain hangs in the air. Boots crunch through dry grass as the horizon brightens. This is what guided dove hunting in Baffin Bay, Texas feels like: the pause before the flight, the quiet before motion.
At Baffin Bay Hunting & Fishing, we live for that moment. Our team of five professional dove hunting guides, all licensed coastal fishing captains, spend their lives reading the South Texas sky. From Kleberg County to Kenedy County, we scout 15,000 acres of private farmland daily to ensure every setup is fresh, every flight line alive, every hunt honest to the land that gives it.
It isn’t a brochure hunt. It’s a tradition carried by grit, precision, and respect.
When the first dove flock cuts through the sunrise, you feel the air shift. Wings catch the light like sparks over orange flame. For a heartbeat, there’s no sound but the rush of feathers and the breath you hold before the shot. This is dove hunting in Baffin Bay: speed, patience, and pure instinct stitched together in a few seconds of sky.
We hunt where the Central Flyway bends across the South Texas coast. Mourning doves and white-winged doves move between coastal water and fields of sunflower, milo, sesame, and corn, feeding, roosting, and flying steady patterns from dawn until dusk. Humidity keeps them low, while cold fronts send new flights south. Our guides know when to wait and when to move. That’s what years on this ground teach you.
Hunters don’t come to count birds. They come for the feeling, the work, the camaraderie, and the laughter at the tailgate after the last shot when the sun drops behind the brush. Look at any group at the end of a South Texas hunt and you’ll see it in their faces: sweat, dust, and the easy joy that comes from doing something ancient and right.
Our hunts capture that. It’s the sport, the challenge, the connection to land and friends. Guided dove hunts in Baffin Bay are built on that rhythm.
Baffin Bay is one of the best dove hunting areas in South Texas. It sits directly under the Central Flyway, where early-season mourning doves and late-season white-winged dove migrations cross the coast. The mix of fields like sunflower, milo, and sesame, along with steady humidity, keeps dove flights consistent from the opener through winter.
Early fall brings the fastest action with heavy morning flights. The mid-season split offers cooler weather and calmer air, while the winter return brings big flocks and long, clean shots.
Experience prime dove hunting with Baffin Bay Hunting & Fishing in South Texas, covering Kleberg County and Kenedy County. Texas Parks & Wildlife establishes a daily bag limit of 15 doves and a possession limit of 45 total birds per season.
Our season follows three distinct phases: the White-Wing Opener, the Fall Split, and the Winter Return. Together, they give hunters multiple opportunities to follow the migration south.
Our guides do not provide retrievers or bird cleaning, but hunters are welcome to bring their own dogs. A good retriever makes the day smoother, and the teamwork between hunter and dog is part of what makes South Texas hunting special.
Yes. A valid Texas hunting license with the Migratory Game Bird Endorsement and HIP certification is required by law for all dove hunts.
Early booking is essential. Once the first cold front hits and flights increase, the best private fields fill fast. Reserving early guarantees premium locations and dates.
Regular Season: September 14 – October 26, 2025
Second Split: December 12 – January 22, 2026
Special White-Winged Dove Days: September 5–7 and September 12–13, 2025
These dates follow Texas Parks & Wildlife South Zone regulations and stay similar each year with only small adjustments.
Over 15,000 acres of privately managed fields around Baffin Bay throughout Kleberg and Kenedy Counties, rotated and scouted daily. Our dove hunts take place in sunflower, milo, sesame, and corn fields, as well as near ponds and flyways that attract feeding and roosting birds.
Price: $150 per gun, per hunt (minimum 5 hunters)
Lodging & Meals: $250 per person, per day (lodging-only options available)
Morning Hunts: Sunrise to 11 a.m.
Evening Hunts: 3 p.m. to sunset
These are the two peak flight times on the South Texas coast when birds move heavy and fast through the air.
Bring a shotgun you know and trust. Out here, instinct beats gadgets every time.
Gauge: 12 is standard
Shell length: 2¾-inch field loads
Load weight: 1 to 1⅛ oz for clean, comfortable shooting
Shot size: #8 for early birds, #7½ for mid-season, #6 for high flyers
Choke: Improved Cylinder or Light Modified for most conditions
Guide Tip: Pattern your gun at 25 to 35 yards with the same shells you’ll use in the field. Doves are quick, deceptive targets. A tested pattern matters more than any new piece of gear.
Bring your own shotgun, shells, and a valid Texas hunting license with the Migratory Game Bird Endorsement and HIP certification. You’ll also need hearing and eye protection, light field clothing, boots, and a small cooler for drinks. Wear camouflage or neutral colors like tan, brown, or olive so you blend into the terrain. Doves pick up movement and contrast fast, and bright colors will send them flying the other way.
Bring sunscreen too, as the South Texas sun doesn’t care what month it is, and the fields offer plenty of sky but not much shade. Everything else, from access to setup, is ready when you arrive.
Call 361-720-4003 or use our online booking form to reserve your dates. A 50 percent deposit holds your field. We recommend booking early since prime spots fill quickly when the migration peaks. Every hunt is guided, licensed, and conservation-based, with professional South Texas guides who live this life year-round.
Fish the same waters that make this region legendary. Our charter fishing trips target redfish, trout, and drum across the flats and channels of Baffin Bay. Every trip is guided by seasoned captains who know how to read the tide and put you on fish. Learn more about our charter fishing trips ›
When the waterfowl migration hits the coast, our guides shift from sunflowers to marsh blinds. Hunt pintail, redhead, teal, and wigeon across prime South Texas wetlands with professional waterfowl setups and expert calling. Learn more about our guided duck hunts ›
For big-game hunters, we offer fully guided nilgai hunts on private South Texas ranches. These exotic antelope are fast, tough, and an incredible challenge. Our guides track them through brush country, where skill and patience pay off. Learn more about our nilgai hunts ›
For hunters looking for a new challenge, sandhill crane hunts deliver excitement and incredible table fare. Known as the “ribeye of the sky,” cranes are a rewarding hunt for skilled wingshooters. Learn more about our Sandhill Crane hunts ›
All of our hunts and fishing trips are led by professional South Texas hunting and fishing guides who live this life year-round. Whether it’s dove, duck, nilgai, or the next big catch on Baffin Bay, every trip is built on skill, respect for the land, and a passion for the chase.
