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Calling All Duck Hunters to the Bolivar Peninsula 823 Views :: 2 Comments :: :: Local News Honk Honk - Calling All Duck Hunters To The Bolivar Peninsula Fishing and Hunting have been enjoyable pursuits on the Bolivar Peninsula since man first inhabited the area and are still popular sports. Hunting of doves and waterfowl during the fall in the Bolivar marshes of Galveston East Bay is considered by many the best in the State of Texas. This past Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 marked the beginning of the duck hunting season and outfitters on the coast reported excellent numbers of ducks. The Bolivar Peninsula had pretty good numbers of teal, gadwall and black ducks.   Guide Jim West says his marsh ponds below High Island are loaded with gray ducks, blue and green winged teal, spoonies and widgeon. "We got a bunch in with last week's front," says West. "I probably saw around 5,000 birds Wednesday morning. I think we're going to have some excellent hunts." For those of you planning a duck hunting trip, here are things you may not want to forget when you’re heading out the door: Texas Hunting License Federal Migratory Stamp State Duck Stamp Hunter Education Card Shotgun and Non-toxic shells Hunting Clothes (be prepared for weather from 20 to 50 degrees) Rain Gear Chest Waders Camera Bolivar Peninsula has some of the best waterfowl hunting opportunities in Southeast Texas available at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. Forty percent of the refuge is open to waterfowl hunting. Blue and green-winged teal, mottled duck, gadwall, pintail and shoveler are a few of the species hunted among the different hunt units. Texas style duck hunting is an ideal vacation for families. Since most of the lodges are located close to major metropolitan areas such as Houston, Galveston and Corpus Christi. Most of the lodges offer day trips or transportation into these areas that are home to various shopping facilities, cultural events and parks and events for kids and families. Jim Hayes, Senior Partner of Crown Team Texas, has announced the new Marsh Point Grande Lodge facility. “We expect even more interest in the Bolivar Peninsula area and for our new resort properties with the something-for-everybody lifestyle amenities and features…” The Marsh Point Club is the perfect compliment to the many new and modern resorts being developed and planned over the next several years. There are six new resorts currently under development and a 1000 home - 3000 acre development in the planning stages. Click here to read more about The Marsh Point Club coming soon.