Rockport, TX | 3-Day Duck Hunt

Purpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A HUNTING EVENT, NOT A FISHING EVENT.  ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE DUCK HUNTING THIS YEAR.  A SEPARATE WINTER COASTAL FISHING EVENT IS BEING ESTABLISHED FOR THE FISHERMEN.

Date:  Friday, January 2, 2026 – Sunday, January 4, 2026

Keynote Speaker:    TBD

Registration: 

• $250.00 – Adult Participant (13 yrs +)
• $150.00 – Youth Participants (12 yrs and under)
• $150.00 – Volunteer Boat Owners

Age limitations/restrictions: All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver at check-in, and participants under 18 years of age must have a parent, grandparent, or guardian present at the event.

Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in will be on Friday, January 2nd, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm at the event hall at Drifter’s Resort.  Early check in will not be available.  Hunting parties are expected to leave the resort for the evening hunt no later than 2pm, so please be prompt.  Boat owners should all be checked in and on site no later than 1:00pm.

The event will end after the hunt the morning of Sunday, January 4th.  Everyone must check out by noon on Sunday.

Lodging: We will stay at Drifter’s Resort, which is located at 4401 Highway 35 South, Rockport, Texas 78382.

Hunting: All hunting takes place via volunteers who are donating the use of their boat and gear for the weekend. Each volunteer will be assigned a hunting party for the weekend at random.  While we keep fathers and sons together, usually you will be hunting with people you don’t know.  This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised.  Party assignments will be announced after the safety briefing.  Please see your volunteer boat owner for assistance or special needs with regard to hunting.

Please note that our volunteer boat owners are receiving no compensation for their services and are paying for their spots at the event.  They are not professionals and are simply volunteering their boats, gear, and know-how so that you can have a good time.  Because of this, please take the utmost care of their gear and plan to share in any expenses incurred (such as gas for the boat).

Dogs: All volunteer boat owners have the option of bringing their dogs.  Any hunters wishing to bring their dog should contact Taylor Henckel to make certain that arrangements can be made.  Dog owners should use extreme caution due to the high amount of shell in the areas we will hunt which can cause great harm to a dog if proper precautions are not taken.  Dogs at the resort must remain inside a kennel at all times.  You will also be expected to clean up after your dog while outside of the hotel rooms.

Meals: Dinner will be provided for Friday and Saturday night’s meals.  Breakfast will be served Saturday, and a grab and go breakfast will be available on Sunday morning.   Drinks and snacks will be available in limited amounts.  It’s recommended that participants plan to eat lunch at one of the local restaurants in between hunts on Saturday and pack their favorite soft drinks and blind snacks.

Freebies/Door Prizes: Door prizes and event t-shirts may be offered as donations and budget allow.

Donations: Donations are tax deductible!  Our events do not operate at a profit so we are dependent on donations to fund the organization and maintain the low-cost nature of our events.  We are currently seeking individual, corporate, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.  Financial and merchandise donations are accepted.

Rules:

1. No perfect people allowed. Come as you are, no pretending.
2. No drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed only after hunting is done for the day. Safety is a must!
3. Please watch profanity. We want to keep the environment kid friendly.
4. Have a good time.

What to Bring: Fathers must bring a life vest for their child under 16.  Valid Texas hunting license with hunter’s education requirements, HIP certification, and state and federal waterfowl stamps.  Shotgun with plug.  Non-toxic shotshells (size 2 or 4 shot is best).  Waders, waterproof camouflage coat, insulated layering, facemask, and camouflage hat.  Please bring a chair or stool to use in the field, and bring extras if you have them.  Duck strap.  An open mind, an open heart, and a good attitude.

Contact Information:

The event chairman is Taylor Henckel. If you have any questions, please contact Taylor via e-mail at [email protected] We recommend that volunteer boat owners and their hunters exchange cell phone numbers at the event to stay in contact.

Schedule:

January 2nd

12:30 -1:30 pm          Check-in

January 4th

12:00 pm                   Check-out