West Texas

Navajo Dam, NM | 3-Day Duck Hunt
2025-01-23 19:00 - 2025-01-26 08:00 UTC | LePlatt Lodge, 56 Road 4275, Navajo Dam, 87419
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.” Romans 1:20
Purpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.
Keynote speaker: Dane LePlatt
Dates: Primary check-in begins on Thursday, January 23rd at 7:00 pm. If you will not be able to check in by 9:00 pm on Thursday, please let us know ahead of time. The event will officially end at 8:00 am on Sunday, January 26th.
Liability/Minors: All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver at sign-in. Participants must be at least 16 years old for this event, and all participants under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Lodging: LePlatt Lodge on the San Juan (https://lodge-san-juan.com/)
Registration: First registered first reserved!
Hunting: We will hunt waterfowl on both public and private land on Friday and Saturday. Participants have the option to hunt on their own Sunday morning after departing the lodge.
This is a buddy trip with friends, not a guided trip. Each hunting participant is required to bring their own gear (listed below). Participants should anticipate hiking into hunting locations. We will have volunteers present (with decoys) to lead hunting parties each morning. 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. Please remember to be flexible and work together to make the event work.
Meals: Meals will be provided for Friday and Saturday. Plan to eat supper before you arrive Thursday night. Plan to bring your favorite drinks and snacks. If you’d like to help out on the cook crew, please let us know in advance!
Freebies/Door prizes: Everyone present at the event will receive a discount code for the Blast & Cast website store. If you’d like to donate door prizes, please let us know!
Rules:

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

What to bring:

New Mexico General or Small Game License, Federal Duck Stamp, Habitat Stamp, Habitat Management & Access Validation (HMAV)

Shotgun (with plug)
At least 2 boxes of #2 or #4 steel shot for hunting
Waders
Camouflage coat, hat, and facemask
Sufficient insulating layers for cold weather
Blind bag or backpack to carry your gear while hiking
Flashlight or headlamp for hiking in the dark
Packable stool or seat (optional)
Knife for bird cleaning
Sleeping bag and pillow
Toiletries and bath towel
Snacks and drinks for in the field
A willing attitude that’s eager to help make it work and have a good time. Remember, everyone at the event is a volunteer. Set your expectations as though you are going on a weekend trip with friends, not a guided hunt!

Contact info: The event chairman is Dane LePlatt. If you need information prior to the event, please contact him at daneleplatt@outlook.com. If you need assistance on the road or during the event, please contact him via phone or text @ 505-402-6966.

Schedule of Events

Thursday :
7pm Check in
8pm Welcome ceremony
Friday & Saturday:
5:00am Breakfast served
5:30am Leave lodge for morning hunt
Noon Lunch
3:00pm Optional fishing/hunting
1pm Lunch
6:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening devotion and group time
Sunday:
5:00am To-go breakfast
5:30am Free to depart or hunt on your own

Rockport, TX | 3-Day Duck Hunt
2025-01-03 13:00 - 2025-01-05 12:00 | D&R Pelican Bay Resort, 4206 Texas 35, Fulton, TX, 78382, United States
Volunteer Boat Owner tickets are still available. If you would like to be notified of a last-minute opening for participants, please click on the ‘waiting list’ link below.Â In your e-mail, please include your cell phone number so that we can reach you quickly.
Purpose: To build meaningful relationships with other outdoorsmen for the purpose of leading them to, or back to, Jesus Christ.
Date:Â Friday, January 3, 2025 – Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Pelican Bay Resort in Rockport, TX
Keynote Speaker:Â Â Rob Purdy
Registration:Â

$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.
Flight Assignments: The event will be organized into Flights in order to ensure that new participants donâ€™t get lost in the large group.Â Each Flight will have a Flight Leader that will serve as the primary contact for all participants and a Flight Leaderâ€™s Assistant that will direct all hunting activities.Â You will meet your Flight Leader after check-in.
Check-In/Check-Out: Check-in will be on Friday, January 3rd, from 12:30pm until 1:30pm at Cottage 1 near the front of the resort. Late check-in will be on Friday, January 5th, from 6:00pm until 7:00pm.Â Â Please note that this is different than previous years, as check-in is taking place on Friday… NOT Thursday.
Early check in will not be available.Â Flights are expected to depart the resort for the evening hunt no later than 2pm, so if you are unable to check in by 1:30pm you should anticipate missing the hunt on Friday evening and wait for late check in.Â All boat owners must be on site no later than 1pm on Friday.
The event will end after the hunt the morning of Sunday, January 5th.Â Everyone must check out by noon on Sunday.
Lodging:Â We will stay at Pelican Bay Resort, which is located at 4206 Texas Hwy 35 @ Pelican Bay Lane, Rockport-Fulton, Tx 78382.Â Their phone numbers are 866-729-7177 (toll-free) and 361-729-7177.Â You can obtain directions at www.pelicanbayresort.com, and a map has been provided HERE.Â Lodging will be provided for Friday and Saturday nights.
Hunting:Â 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.Â While we keep fathers and sons together, usually you will be hunting with people you donâ€™t know.Â This is done purposefully so please donâ€™t be surprised.Â Party assignments will be posted at your Flight HQ.Â Please see your volunteer boat owner or your Flight Leader 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.Â They are not professionals and are simply volunteering their boats, gear, and know-how so that you can have a good time.Â 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.Â Any hunters wishing to bring their dog should contact Taylor Henckel to make certain that arrangements can be made.Â 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.Â Dogs can be kept inside the other rooms so long as they remain inside a kennel at all times while inside.Â 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 nightâ€™s meals.Â Breakfast will be served Saturday and Sunday mornings.Â Â Drinks and snacks will be available in limited amounts.Â Itâ€™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!Â 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. Â We are currently seeking individual, corporate, and church partnerships to assist in our effort to reach outdoorsmen.Â Financial and merchandise donations are accepted.
Rules:

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

What to Bring:Â Fathers must bring a life vest for their child under 16.Â Valid Texas hunting license with hunterâ€™s education requirements, HIP certification, and state and federal waterfowl stamps.Â Shotgun with plug.Â Non-toxic shotshells (size 2 or 4 shot is best).Â Waders, waterproof camouflage coat, insulated layering, facemask, and camouflage hat.Â Please bring a chair or stool to use in the field, and bring extras if you have them.Â Duck strap.Â An open mind, an open heart, and a good attitude.
Contact Information:
The event chairmen are Taylor Henckel and David Holt.Â If you have any questions, please contact Taylor via e-mail at thenk11@yahoo.com or David via e-mail at gauchodave@yahoo.com.Â We recommend that volunteer boat owners and their hunters exchange cell phone numbers at the event to stay in contact.
Schedule:
January 3rd
1:00 -2:00 pmÂ Â Â Â Â Check-in
January 5th
12:00 pmÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Check-out

Volunteer Boat Owner tickets are still available. If you would like to be notified of a last-minute opening for participants, please click on the ‘waiting list’ link below.Â In your e-mail, please include your cell phone number so that we can reach you quickly.
Waiting List
