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SUMMARY:Coastal TX | Oak Island 3-Day Dove Hunt & Fishing Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3-day dove hunting and saltwater fishing trip at Oak Island\, Texas!\n“Follow me\, and I will make you fishers of men.” Jesus (Matthew 4:19) \nPurpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to\, or back to\, Jesus Christ. \nKeynote speaker: TBD \nDates:  \nPrimary check-in will begin on Friday\, October 23rd from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm at the lodge. If you will not be able to check in by noon on Friday\, please let us know ahead of time. The event will officially end at 11:00 am on Sunday\, October 25th. Everyone must check out by noon on Sunday. Volunteers must check in and be on site by 11:00 am on Friday. \nLodging:  \nWe will stay at the Oak Island Lodge\, which is located at 202 Jackson Dr\, Anahuac TX\, 77514. Website: www.oakislandlodge.net. \nRegistration:  \nMen of all ages and skill levels welcome.  First registered first reserved!  If you have been to a Blast & Cast event in the past\, please make every effort to bring someone new to the event.  Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Limit one youth participant per parent/guardian\, no exceptions. \nHunting: All participants will have the option to dove hunt both evenings on a nearby field with Jim West Guide Service.  Please note that the cost of dove hunting is not covered in the registration fees.  Those who choose to dove hunt will pay the outfitter directly when you show up at the field each day.  Cash only\, $100 per hunter ages 18 and up.  Youth aged 14-17 and under hunt for $50.  Youth 13 and under hunt free with paying adult.  Each participant will need to bring their own shotgun\, shells\, stool\, and any other gear necessary to hunt on their own and clean their own birds.  Volunteers will help shuttle participants to and from the dove fields each evening. \nFishing:  All participants will have the option to go fishing on Trinity Bay\, East Galveston Bay\, and/or Sabine Lake all three days of the event.  Volunteer boat owners will be present to take everyone fishing. Each participant will need to bring their own rods\, reels\, tackle\, and any other gear necessary\, and plan to clean your own fish should you choose to retain any.  Fishing is covered in the registration fees. \nPlease note that our volunteer boat owners are paying their way and are not professionals\, nor are they licensed guides. No tips are allowed\, but participants should bring cash to help split expenses like gas\, ice\, and bait. Each volunteer boat owner will be assigned a fishing party each day. While we keep fathers and sons together\, usually you will be fishing with people you don’t know. This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised. Additionally\, we will try to pair volunteer boat owners with parties suitable to their preferred method of fishing\, but please remember to be flexible as this won’t always be possible. \nMeals:  \nDinner will be provided for both Friday and Saturday night meals. On Saturday and Sunday mornings we will serve breakfast. A limited supply of drinks and snacks will be available but plan to bring your favorite soft drinks. Leftovers will be available for lunches\, but most parties will eat out based on their fishing/hunting location and schedule. \nFreebies: If you’d like to donate door prizes or fishing tackle\, please let us know. \nRules:  \n\nPerfect people are not allowed. Come as you are\, no pretending.\nNo drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed\, but not in the field or on the boats\, please.\nPlease help keep the environment kid-friendly.\nHave a good time.\n\nWhat to bring:   \n\nFor dove hunting\, valid Texas hunting license with migratory game bird endorsement (or Texas Super Combo license)\, HIP certification\, and proof of hunter’s education\nFor fishing\, valid Texas saltwater fishing license (or Texas Super Combo license)\nFor dove hunting\, shotgun (with plug) and shells\, dove stool or chair\, camo or earth-tone clothing\, mosquito spray\, and anything necessary to clean your birds\nFor saltwater fishing\, rods\, reels\, tackle\, ash for boat gas\, ice\, or any live bait you would like to use\, sunscreen\, hat\, sunglasses\, and anything necessary to clean your fish\nA willing attitude that’s eager to help make it work and have a good time – remember\, everyone there is a volunteer\, so set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friends.\n\nContact info: \nEvent Chairman:  Mark Street\, 281-798-4515 – Hank Chvatal 713-201-4270 \n*  Please note that our volunteer boat owners receive 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. \nSchedule of Events\nFriday:  \n     10:30-noon                Primary check-in at the lodge \n     12:15 PM                     Orientation \n     12:30 PM                    Depart for dove field/fishing \n     6:41 PM                     End of legal shooting time \n     7:30 PM                     Dinner served & evening devotion \n Saturday: \n     6:00 AM                     Breakfast and morning devotional \n     7:00 AM                     Depart for morning fishing trip \n     12:30 PM                   Depart for dove field (optional) \n     6:40 PM                     End of legal shooting time \n     7:30 PM                     Dinner served & evening devotion \nSunday: \n     6:00 AM                     Cold Breakfast and morning devotional \n     7:00 AM                     Depart for morning fishing trip \n     11:00 AM                   Check out and departure \n 
URL:https://www.blastandcast.org/event/oak-island-tx-3-day-dove-hunt-fishing-trip-2/
LOCATION:Oak Island Lodge\, Jackson Drive\, Anahuac\, TX\, 77514\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal Texas,Events
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SUMMARY:Coastal TX | Youth Whitetail and Feral Hog Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Overview: The Coastal Texas Chapter of Blast & Cast will host a whitetail and feral hog hunt in Trinity County for boys aged 7-16 during the 2027 Texas hunting season.  Participants will be selected via an application process. The application deadline is September 15\, 2026. \nCLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION \nPurpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to\, or back to\, Jesus Christ while simultaneously assisting landowners with whitetail and feral hog population reduction efforts. \nDates:  January 8-10\, 2027  (Please plan to be on site between noon and 1pm on Friday.) \nCost: Free.  This is a donor-supported event.  If you would like to help support the costs associated with the event\, please see the donations section below. \nLodging:  Lodging for the hunt is included.  Location and directions will be provided to hunt participants in advance of the hunt. \nMeals:  Meals for the hunt are included. \nGiveaways: Each youth hunter will receive an event t-shirt and a door prize. \nHunting: \nThe Trinity County hunt will take place on private land. Landowners and volunteers will be on hand to aid in transportation to and from hunting locations.  A Blast & Cast volunteer will sit with each father/child in the blind to help ensure that harvest goals and restrictions are met.  Participants will be allowed to harvest one whitetail doe and any feral hogs encountered. \nRequirements: \n\nYouth aged 7-17 are eligible\, and only youth may harvest game.  A male parent or legal guardian must attend with the youth hunter\, and both parent and youth must have a valid TPWD hunting license.\nScoped centerfire rifles only. .243 caliber minimum. No archery and no shotguns.\nAll youth hunters must successfully pass a range test prior to hunting. Each youth must be capable of consistently hitting a paper plate at 100 yards to participate.  Decision of the Range Boss to pass/fail is final.  Please sight in your rifle and have your youth hunter practice prior to the event.\nAll rules and regulations for Texas Parks & Wildlife apply. It is suggested that you read all county regulations and download the TPWD app (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/app/) prior to the hunt.\nAll guns around camp must remain unloaded\, in a gun case\, and inside a locked vehicle at all times. No guns inside the lodge or camp area. During transport to and from hunting locations\, all guns must be kept unloaded with action open at all times. No guns should be loaded until the vehicle dropping off is out of sight.  Guns should be unloaded with action open at least ten minutes before arranged pick up times.\nHunters/parents are encouraged to mark where an animal was shot but may not leave sight of the blind.  A Blast & Cast volunteer will assist with wounded animal recovery.\nGutting your harvested animal at or near your hunting area will not be allowed. There will be designated areas to process game.\nHunters/parents must field dress and quarter their own animals.  Blast & Cast volunteers will be present to assist anyone that does not know how.\nNo consumption of alcoholic beverages allowed before or during hunting hours. Drinking in moderation will be allowed after hunting. Drunkenness will not be tolerated.\nBE YOURSELF; please do not be someone you are not.\n\nDonations:  Donations and sponsorships are tax deductible!  These hunts are free to all participants\, so all costs associated will be covered by donations. We are currently seeking individual\, corporate\, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.  Financial and merchandise donations accepted.  Financial donations can be made at Give Here by selecting “Youth Hunt Sponsorship” from the drop-down menu.  Merchandise donations can be made by contacting Taylor Henckel at the contact information linked above. \nMore info:  Schedules and directions will be provided to selected applicants prior to each hunt. \nApplications: Due to space limitations\, not every applicant will be selected for a hunt.  The application deadline is September 15.  Selected applicants will be notified via e-mail and telephone.  If additional openings become available later in the year\, hunt coordinators may reach out to additional applicants.
URL:https://www.blastandcast.org/event/coastal-tx-2026-youth-whitetail-and-feral-hog-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Coastal Texas,Events
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SUMMARY:Coastal TX | Port Mansfield\, TX | 3-Day Fishing Trip
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: Enjoy the unique opportunity to fish for trophy trout and to be challenged and encouraged by the Word of God. \nPLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A WADE-FISHING TRIP INTENDED TO FOCUS ON TROPHY SPECKLED TROUT. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WADE WITH THEIR OWN GEAR AND BE SELF-SUFFICENT WHILE WADING. NEW ANGLERS AND THOSE WISHING TO BRING CHILDREN SHOULD ATTEND ONE OF OUR SPRING/SUMMER FISHING EVENTS. \nDate:  Thursday\, February 25\, 2027 – Sunday\, February 28\, 2027 \nGuest Speaker: Rob Purdy \nRegistration:  \n\n$395 – Adult Participants (Age 16+)\n$250 – Volunteer Boat Owners\n\nAge limitations/restrictions: The minimum age for this event is 16 years old.  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. \nCheck-In/Check-Out: Primary check-in will take place on Thursday\, February 25 at 6:00 pm at the lodge. Everyone must check out by 11:00 am on Sunday. \nLodging and Meals: We will be lodging and dining with the fabulous Horn\, Fin\, and Feather on the El Sauz Ranch located just outside of Port Mansfield.  Participants will enjoy breakfasts and dinners prepared by the onsite chef.  You can find more information about Horn\, Fin\, and Feather at Horn Fin Feather.  Participants should be prepared to pack lunches to bring on the boat for Friday and Saturday as most boats will stay out through the afternoon. \nFishing: We will be wading Port Mansfield for trophy speckled trout at this event\, with all day wades and lunch on the boat anticipated for both Friday and Saturday. \nAll participants should be ready and able to wade fish with artificial lures.  While our volunteers are always happy to give some instruction and assistance\, each participant is responsible for bringing their own fishing gear and tackle and should be largely self-sufficient on the water. \nAll fishing takes place via volunteers who are donating the use of their boat (and fuel) for the weekend. Each volunteer will be assigned a party each day.  While we keep fathers and sons together\, usually you will be fishing with people you don’t know.  This is done purposefully so please don’t be surprised.  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 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). \nDonations: 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.  If you would like to be a part of the Blast & Cast mission\, please contact us at info@blastandcast.org for more information. \nRules:  \n\nNo perfect people allowed. Come as you are\, no pretending.\nNo drunkenness. Alcohol in moderation is allowed only after fishing is done for the day. Safety is a must!\nPlease watch profanity. We want to keep the environment kid friendly.\nHave a good time.\n\nWhat to Bring: Valid Texas saltwater fishing license.  Waders\, rain gear\, sunscreen.  Knives and baggies to clean your own fish if you choose to retain any.  Fishing gear and tackle.  An open mind\, an open heart\, and a good attitude. \nContact Information: \nThe event chairman is Rob Purdy.  If you need information prior to the event please contact Rob via e-mail at rgppurdy@sbcglobal.net. \nSchedule: \nFebruary 25th \n6:00 pm          Check-in \nFebruary 28th \n11:00 am         Checkout
URL:https://www.blastandcast.org/event/port-mansfield-tx-3-day-fishing-trip-2/
LOCATION:Horn\, Fin\, and Feather
CATEGORIES:Coastal Texas,Events
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