Guided hunt
Guided Goose Hunts
Light and dark geese on private Central Texas ground, on both sides of I-35. $500 a person.
$500 a person
| Price | $500 a person |
|---|---|
| When | Nov. 7, 2026 into February 2027, depending on zone and species |
| Where | Private land near Salado, Marlin, Gatesville, Rogers and Holland |
| Guns and ammo | Bring your own rifle or shotgun, or use ours. Same with ammo. The price doesn't move either way, because you're paying for access to the ground and the hunt, not for gear. |
Two zones, one crew
Interstate 35 splits Texas into two goose zones, and our ground sits on both sides of it. Coryell County and the Killeen side of Bell County are in the Western Zone. Milam, Falls and Bell County east of I-35 are in the Eastern Zone. The dates and bag limits change with the zone, so we tell you which rules apply when we book the hunt.
Your guide runs the setup and the calling. You shoot. Bring a shotgun or use ours. The price is the same.
2026-27 goose seasons
Per TPWD for the 2026-27 season. Shooting hours in both zones are a half hour before sunrise to sunset.
- Western Zone, dark and light geese: Nov. 7, 2026 to Feb. 7, 2027. Daily bag 5 dark geese and 5 light geese.
- Eastern Zone, dark geese: Nov. 7, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027. Daily bag 5, no more than 2 white-fronted geese.
- Eastern Zone, light geese: Nov. 7, 2026 to Feb. 19, 2027. Daily bag 5.
- Eastern Zone, early Canada geese: Sept. 12 to 27, 2026 (closed for this year).
- Possession limit: three times the daily bag.
What you need before you come
- A Texas hunting license. (TPWD, Hunting Licenses and Permits)
- Migratory Game Bird Endorsement if you're 17 or older. (TPWD, Stamps, Permits and Certification)
- Federal Duck Stamp if you're 16 or older. The digital stamp on your license counts. (TPWD, Stamps, Permits and Certification)
- HIP certification. Get it whatever your age. (50 CFR 20.20, Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program)
- Hunter education if you were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, or the one-time deferral (17 and older, hunt accompanied). (TPWD, Hunter Education)
- Non-toxic shot only. Lead is illegal for waterfowl anywhere in Texas. (TPWD, Migratory Game Bird Methods)
- A shotgun plugged to three shells. (50 CFR 20.21, Hunting methods)
Agencies change rules. The agency page is the authority. Check it before you drive out. Digital license, paper tags, duck stamp on your phone: licenses and FAQ.
Questions hunters ask
When does goose season open near Killeen?
Nov. 7, 2026 for both light and dark geese, in both the Western and Eastern zones, per TPWD.
How much is a guided goose hunt?
$500 a person. Shotgun and shells available at the same price. Call 254-397-8938 for open dates.
Which goose zone is Killeen in?
The Western Zone. TPWD draws the line along I-35, so Killeen and Coryell County are west of it, and Milam, Falls and Bell County east of I-35 are in the Eastern Zone.
Do I need a duck stamp for geese?
Yes, if you're 16 or older. Geese are waterfowl, so you need the Federal Duck Stamp, HIP, the Migratory Game Bird Endorsement if you're 17 or older, and non-toxic shot. See licenses and FAQ.
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Sources: TPWD, Goose seasons and zones; TPWD, Stamps, Permits and Certification; 50 CFR 20.20, Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program; TPWD, Migratory Game Bird Methods; 50 CFR 20.21, Hunting methods.
Book a goose hunt
Call with your dates and how many are coming. We'll tell you what's open.