Event Schedule

DUX Schedule of Events

DUX Event Hours

  • Friday May 5 – Noon to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday May 6 – 9:00a.m to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday May 7 – 9:00a.m to 4:00 p.m.

 


ATV/UTV VILLAGE

ALL DAY, ALL WEEKEND

  • Test drive the new all electric Ranger XP Kinetic in the Polaris booth!
  • Test Drive Can-Am side-by-sides and the all new ATV Outlander XT 700
  • Free ATV/UTV test ride & drives for all those 18 years and older


CONSERVATION VILLAGE

ALL DAY, ALL WEEKEND

  • Kids stop by the DU booth and create a custom button. Sign up your child (ages 11 and younger) for a membership and receive a DU backpack.
  • Visit the DU booth and get your membership. The first 100 each day will receive a Yeti Yonder Water Bottle.
  • Operation Game Thief
  • Baytown Catfish Tank - Catch a catfish and create a craft Community Waters - Conservation Activity
  • Kids Activities
  • Get Outside - Kids Challenge - Kids Camping Gear Giveaway (1 winner per day)
  • Skins & Skulls - Examples of different animals skins & skulls native to Texas
  • Laser Shot Duck Hunting Simulator - Fun for All Ages
  • Texas State Parks - Meet a Park Ranger - Plan Your Next State Park Adventure!

Friday, May 5

  • 2 p.m. DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!
  • 4 p.m. DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!

Saturday, May 6

  • 10 a.m. DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!
  • 11 a.m. - Q&A with DU biologists
  • Noon DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!
  • 2 p.m. DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!
  • 3 p.m. - Q&A with DU biologists
  • 4 p.m. DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!

Sunday, May 7

  • 10 a.m. DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!
  • Noon DU Trivia - Test your knowledge of all things waterfowl. Enter to win prizes!
  • 1 p.m. Drawing for DU Trivia Prizes


DOG VILLAGE & Incredible Dog Challenge

Hurry and get your sample of Purina Pro Plan, while supplies last

Friday, May 5

  • Noon Agility and Flying Disc Demonstration
  • 1 p.m. Incredible Agility Practice
  • 2 p.m. Incredible Diving Dog Practice
  • 2:30 p.m. Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing Practice
  • 3 p.m. Incredible Fetch It Practice
  • 3:30 p.m. Incredible Weave Seeding Races
  • 4 p.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Practice
  • 4:30 p.m. Wildrose Retriever Demonstration
  • 5:30 p.m. Agility and Flying Disc Demonstration

Saturday, May 6

  • 9 a.m. Agility and Flying Disc Demonstration
  • 10:55 a.m. National Anthem
  • 11 a.m. Incredible Agility Competition
  • 12:30 p.m. Incredible Diving Dog Competition
  • 1:30 p.m. Incredible Jack Russell Hurdle Racing
  • 2 p.m. Incredible Fetch It Competition
  • 3 p.m. Incredible Weave Competition
  • 3:45 p.m. Incredible Freestyle Flying Disc Competition
  • 4:30 p.m. Wildrose Retriever Demonstration
  • 5:30 p.m. Agility and Flying Disc Demonstration

Sunday, May 7

  • 9 a.m. Agility and Flying Disc Demonstration
  • 10 a.m. Wildrose Retriever Demonstration
  • 11 a.m. Border Collie Herding Demonstration
  • 11:30 a.m. Agility, Flying Disc and Dock DivingDemonstration
  • Noon Wildrose Retriever Demonstration
  • 1 p.m. Border Collie Herding Demonstration
  • 1:30 p.m. Agility, Flying Disc and Dock Diving Demonstration
  • 2 p.m. Wildrose Retriever Demonstration
  • 3 p.m. Border Collie Herding Demonstration


EXHIBITOR VILLAGE

Stop by the Texas DU Raffle tent for a variety of DUX exclusive raffles, including a new 2023 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Camo!

ALL DAY, ALL WEEKEND

  • Stop by the GUNNER Kennel booth to enter for your chance to win a DU Edition G1 Intermediate Kennel and Food Crate!
  • Rockwall Climbing - Fun for the entire family!

Sunday, May 7

  • 3 p.m. Drawing for the 2023 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Camo! Come watch to see if you're the lucky winner!


FISHING VILLAGE

ALL DAY, ALL WEEKEND

  • Angler Education with Texas Parks and Wildlife
  • Water Safety US Army Corps of Engineers
  • Fly Tying and Casting Demos with Texas Parks and Wildlife
  • Bait Casting


HIGDON OUTDOORS CALLING - CONTEST STAGE

Friday, May 5

  • 1:30 p.m. Calling Contest Registration

Saturday, May 6

  • 9 a.m.  -  Registration for contest closes 30 minutes prior to startof first contest
  • 10 a.m. - Texas State Sanctioned Calling Contest - 1st place $5,000 - World's Qualifier
  • Noon -  Ducks Unlimited Regional Sanctioned Calling Contest - 1st place $5,000 -World's Qualifier
  • 3 p.m. - DUX Championship Series Calling Contest -Individual Mallard Meat Contest
  • 4:30 p.m. - DUX Championship Series Calling Contest -Team Mallard Meat Contest

Sunday, May 7

  • 9 a.m.  -   Registration – Registration for contest closes 30 minutes prior to start of first contest
  • 10 a.m.  - DUX Championship Series Calling Contest - Individual Specklebelly Goose Contest
  • 11 a.m.  - DUX Championship Series Calling Contest - Team Specklebelly Goose Contest


SHOOTING VILLAGE

ALL DAY, ALL WEEKEND

  • Tetra Hearing Hunter's Challenge
  • Demo firearms from leading manufacturers
  • Introductory Archery Shooting with Texas Parks and Wildlife

Friday, May 5

  • 3 p.m. Texas Native and Trick Shooter, Travis Mears
  • 5 p.m. Texas Native and Trick Shooter, Travis Mears

Saturday, May 6

  • 11 a.m. Texas Native and Trick Shooter, Travis Mears
  • 2 p.m. Texas Native and Trick Shooter, Travis Mears
  • 4 p.m. Texas Native and Trick Shooter, Travis Mears

Sunday, May7

  • 11 a.m. Texas Native and Trick Shooter, Travis Mears
  • 2 p.m. Texas Native and Trick Shooter, Travis Mears