WHO WE ARE

Oyster Bayou Hunting Club
Premier Waterfowl Hunts on the Gulf Coast Since 1974

Founded by Gene Campbell in 1974, Oyster Bayou Hunting Club has earned its reputation as the Gulf Coast’s premier destination for guided waterfowl hunts. With over 40 years of hands-on habitat management and a deeply rooted relationship with the surrounding national wildlife refuge, OBHC offers a hunting experience built on tradition, integrity, and results.

Unlike operations focused on luxury lodging over quality hunts, OBHC puts the emphasis where it belongs — in the field. We guide from hand-built, heated pit blinds—outfitted with bilge pumps and dry access—so you won’t need to wear waders or sit on a stool. Your guide and his trained retriever will transport you by boat or UTV to your blind and ensure every detail of your hunt is handled with care.

Our guides are among the most experienced on the Gulf Coast, and we pride ourselves on running the most organized and professional hunts in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned wing-shooter or introducing a new hunter to the sport, OBHC delivers a SAFE, successful, and memorable experience. We specialize in working with younger and beginner hunters, and even offer shooting lessons the evening before your hunt (available by reservation only).

Comfortable lodging, hearty southern cooking, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere round out the experience—ideal for individuals, corporate groups, and out-of-state guests. With properties carefully managed for native wetland plants and located in the heart of one of the Gulf Coast’s most waterfowl-rich areas, OBHC is where tradition meets excellence in the field.

THE HUNT

We run guided hunts only out of pit blinds with bilge pumps on private property. You will be dropped off at the blind by boat or UTV, so there is no need for waders or walking. We recommend wearing knee boots in case it’s wet and to dress for the weather. Other than that you just need to bring your guns, ammo, licenses, and a dark cap.

All of our guides have years of experience and capable dogs. Some of them hunt out of large decoy spreads (up to 1000) and move their decoys around and add or take away from their spread as the season goes on. Some of the guides hunt in areas which are hunted less frequently and use smaller spreads which are picked up each day.

Some of our hunting locations are in the marsh and accessible by a combination of boat rides from a public boat ramp. A few more of the marsh ponds are accessed by a combination of a UTV and a boat. And the rest are accessed by a UTV driving right up to the blind itself.

We lease approximately 8,000 acres and have about 1,500 acres of designated rest areas which are never hunted. We have 12 hunting locations that we can hunt but will only hunt them all on the opening weeekends. About half of our ponds are in the marsh and the rest are in naturally vegetated fallow fields to the north. All of our property is connected and we are surrounded on all sided by the local wildlife refuge which are keys to our success.

GUEST INFORMATION

We are located on FM 562 in Anahuac, Texas. We are approximately 45 miles away from both George Bush International Airport and Hobby Airport in Houston. There is also a regional airport 10 minutes away.

Anahuac has the majority of the items you might need during your stay inlcuding a liquor store, several restaurants and grocery stores, etc., but if you need any ammunition or if you have more specific needs then we would recommend stopping in the Baytown/Mont Belvieu area which is about halfway between Houston and our location.

WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR STAY

Clean bedding and towels are provided, as is breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you have any special dietary needs, please inform us ahead of time so that we may plan accordingly. Water, coffee, tea, milk, and orange juice is provided. Bring your own alcohol and other drinks you may desire.

WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR HUNT

All of our blinds are dry-dock access meaning there is no need for you to bring your waders unless that’s what makes you comfortable. We recommend knee boots and to just dress for the weather. Other than that, bring your shotgun (WITH A PLUG), STEEEL ammunition, and a valid hunting license. Everything else is covered.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Up to 15 years old need a youth hunting license.

16 years old need a youth hunting license and a federal duck stamp

17 years old need a resident or non-resident hunting license, a federal duck stamp, a state migratory bird endorsement, their HIP certification, and their hunters education certificate (if born after September 2, 1971) or their one year hunters ed deferral.

OUR TEAM

Founded in 1974 by Gene Campbell, OBHC has been a cornerstone of duck hunting in Texas for over 50 years. Gene’s vision and legacy are carried on by a remarkable team of guides with over 300 years of combined experience. Among the earliest contributors were Gene’s brother, Bob Campbell, and close associates Tim Wolfford, Jimmy Trahan, and Scott Parker, whose expertise and dedication helped shape OBHC into the institution it is today.

Following in their fathers’ footsteps, Chris Campbell, Brad McBride, and Blake McBride have all guided at OBHC for over 25 years. Together, they represent the next generation of OBHC’s guiding legacy.

Rounding out the team are other seasoned professionals, including Drew Wood, Angel Shmodel, Jose Rodriguez, and Ralph Perez. The latest additions to the team include Scott Parker’s sons, Kole and Kade Parker, his brother Matt Parker, and his son Addison Parker. Also joining the crew is Marc Witt, further strengthening OBHC’s roster of expert guides.

OBHC’s commitment to exceptional guiding and a first-class hunting experience is rooted not only in its long history but also in the continued dedication of a team that spans generations of knowledge, skill, and passion for the outdoors.

CONTACT

  • Lodge Address: 9121 FM 562 Anahuac, TX 77514
  • Phone: (281) 814-1208
  • Email: fin2fowl@msn.com