Texas Adventures

Find some of the best places to go quail hunting in these Texas destinations:

• Along the spans of Joshua Creek and the Guadalupe River. Get there during a stay at Joshua Creek Ranch.
• Mingus, Texas, where you’ll find Greystone Castle Sporting Club and access to the best bobwhite quail hunts in the state.
• West Texas is rich with wild birds. Orvis-Endorsed Guide Ryan O’Shaughnessy at West Texas Quail Outfitters takes you into the upland habitats teeming with wild scaled quail, Gambel's quail, or Mearns quail.

The best times of year to go fishing and wingshooting in Texas vary depending on the type of fish or game you are targeting. But in general, the best times to go fishing are in the spring and fall, and the best times to go wingshooting are in the fall and winter.

All anglers and hunters in Texas must have a valid Texas fishing or hunting license. Licenses can be purchased online or at most sporting goods stores. If you book your Texas wingshooting or fly fishing adventure with Orvis, check with the trip contact to see if your licenses are included in the trip fee.

Texas is home to a wide variety of fish, including bass, trout, redfish, flounder, and more. Cast to these species with our Orvis-endorsed partners.

For a fly fishing or wingshooting trip to Texas, pack the right performance clothing made for these activities, which you’ll find in our fly fishing and wingshooting collections. Pack a fly fishing or shooting shirt, performance pants for the weather conditions, and comfortable wading or hunting boots. In cool or cold weather, pack layers, wool socks, gloves designed for protection and dexterity, and a breathable fishing or hunting jacket.

The type of gear you need for fishing in Texas depends on the fish species you’re targeting and where you’re fishing. Essential gear includes a fishing rod and reel, tackle, and a fishing license. You’ll also need fishing clothing with UPF 50+ properties, polarized sunglasses, performance fishing pants, and wading boots.

You’ll find that all of our fishing trips in Texas are led by experienced and knowledgeable guides, who we consider the best in the state. 

Texas is home to a variety of game birds, including quail, dove, pheasant, and waterfowl. 

The cancellation policies among Orvis-endorsed partners vary. We’ve included individual cancellation policies in either the FAQs or Terms & Conditions (T&C) tabs on each partner’s page.