2026 Goulds

[redwad]

Looking into doing a Goulds hunt for 2026 or 2027 if I'm too late. What outfitters have people had a good experience with?

[Mkeller]

Interested also, are you looking at mexico or in the us?

[Yoder409]

Call Manuel Enriquez at El Halcon Lodge and Outfitters.

https://halconoutfitters.com/

I've hunted with him for Gould's in Chihuahua and Ocellated in Campeche.  There is NONE better !!!!  His operation gets 6 stars outta 5.  Everyone I have referred to him has come back in TOTAL and HIGH praise of his operation.

My icon pic, over to the left, is of one of my El Halcon Gould's.

[10th Legionaire]

Call Manuel Enriquez at El Halcon Lodge and Outfitters.

https://halconoutfitters.com/

I've hunted with him for Gould's in Chihuahua and Ocellated in Campeche.  There is NONE better !!!!  His operation gets 6 stars outta 5.  Everyone I have referred to him has come back in TOTAL and HIGH praise of his operation.

My icon pic, over to the left, is of one of my El Halcon Gould's.

I was looking at that website earlier this week and couldn't find any information on pricing. I figured if I have to ask I can't afford it.

If it's not too nosy, could you give a ballpark idea on the cost of a trip down there?

[redwad]

I'm not opposed to the US but figured there's more opportunity for a goulds in Mexico.

[golfernash]

Headed down south of the border on Saturday. I will keep you posted

[Yoder409]

Call Manuel Enriquez at El Halcon Lodge and Outfitters.

https://halconoutfitters.com/

I've hunted with him for Gould's in Chihuahua and Ocellated in Campeche.  There is NONE better !!!!  His operation gets 6 stars outta 5.  Everyone I have referred to him has come back in TOTAL and HIGH praise of his operation.

My icon pic, over to the left, is of one of my El Halcon Gould's.

I was looking at that website earlier this week and couldn't find any information on pricing. I figured if I have to ask I can't afford it.

If it's not too nosy, could you give a ballpark idea on the cost of a trip down there?

Honestly..... I can't tell you what you'd be into a Gould's hunt for, $$-wise.  I haven't hunted Gould's since 2007.  I'm sure things have changed.

If you call...you'll get a SUPER-nice gal named Patty.  She'll be happy to get you all the info you need.

[Swampmonkey]

Jay Scott outdoors. Went in 2023 and it was amazing. Went in late May. Go early, go late won't matter you will get your birds.

[2flyfish4]

So what does a hunt with Jay Scott run if you don't mind me asking?

[Swampmonkey]

So what does a hunt with Jay Scott run if you don't mind me asking?

It was $4500 for 2 birds if I remember correctly.

[Gooserbat]

So what does a hunt with Jay Scott run if you don't mind me asking?

I just spoke to Jay yesterday and it's $3250 for one and $4900 for two. 

[2flyfish4]

Not to bad, is that pretty much all inclusive except airfare and tip?

[Yoder409]

Call Manuel Enriquez at El Halcon Lodge and Outfitters.

https://halconoutfitters.com/

I've hunted with him for Gould's in Chihuahua and Ocellated in Campeche.  There is NONE better !!!!  His operation gets 6 stars outta 5.  Everyone I have referred to him has come back in TOTAL and HIGH praise of his operation.

My icon pic, over to the left, is of one of my El Halcon Gould's.

I was looking at that website earlier this week and couldn't find any information on pricing. I figured if I have to ask I can't afford it.

If it's not too nosy, could you give a ballpark idea on the cost of a trip down there?

Just talked to my cuz.  He hunted with El Halcòn just about 2 weeks ago.

$2850 for a 1 bird hunt
$4100 for a 2 bird hunt

[10th Legionaire]

Call Manuel Enriquez at El Halcon Lodge and Outfitters.

https://halconoutfitters.com/

I've hunted with him for Gould's in Chihuahua and Ocellated in Campeche.  There is NONE better !!!!  His operation gets 6 stars outta 5.  Everyone I have referred to him has come back in TOTAL and HIGH praise of his operation.

My icon pic, over to the left, is of one of my El Halcon Gould's.

I was looking at that website earlier this week and couldn't find any information on pricing. I figured if I have to ask I can't afford it.

If it's not too nosy, could you give a ballpark idea on the cost of a trip down there?

Just talked to my cuz.  He hunted with El Halcòn just about 2 weeks ago.

$2850 for a 1 bird hunt
$4100 for a 2 bird hunt

Interesting. Thank you.

Only problem is with a huge bucket list of experiences to get, and a frugal wife it may not be in the cards

[PalmettoRon]

Wingshooters Lodge. You will not be hunting over or near feeders. You will have a gun in your hands every hunt. No one will be using electronic calls.The hunting will be 1x1.

I've heard excellent things about El Halcon as well.

Ask lots of questions about how the hunt will be conducted. If all you care about is killing a Goulds, go for it, but if you want to do a classic turkey hunt with likewise high success, ask if feeders are being used. Ask if you will be hunting 1x1. Ask if electronic calls are used. Ask if you will have a gun on every hunt and not passing a gun to a buddy to try a double whch is totally unsafe.