Meet The Team
Hunter Hortenstine
CO-OWNER | GUIDE
HOMETOWN BRONTE, TX
He has hunted big game his whole life and got into waterfowl around a decade ago. He has guided countless hunts and he lives for the opportunity to take people on once in a lifetime hunts. He always goes the extra mile to make sure that his clients are hunting the best private land available. He can't wait to make connections with each and every client!
Patrick Hallmark
CO-OWNER | GUIDE
HOMETOWN Flint, TX
Pat has come from a long line of duck hunters from east Texas. He has grown up duck hunting in the marshes and timber and has years of waterfowl experience. Pat and his dog zip live to make sure clients are consistently having a good time and are putting the daily bag limit in the blind. He can not wait to form new relationships and stories with the clients!
Lane Reed
GUIDE
HOMETOWN CLINT, TX
What started as an interest quickly became a true passion for waterfowl hunting. He has put in days of hard work to reach the level of the other guys at Crooked Creek, and now he is as knowledgeable about the sport as anyone. He is always going to put in extra work where other people won’t, and this is why you will have a great time and a great hunt when he is in your blind. He is excited for the opportunity to grow relationships with clients to where they will want to hunt Crooked Creek yearly!
Caden Dodson
GUIDE
HOMETOWN Lindsay, Tx
Caden grew up deer hunting in East Texas and has been duck hunting for the past 8 years. From marshes to cattle ponds, his love for the sport never changes. He loves being in the blind with his dog, Tex, and putting clients on birds. Caden goes the extra mile to make every hunt a great experience
Cooper Hill
GUIDE
HOMETOWN Tyler, Tx
Cooper grew up duck hunting in East Texas from a young age, tagging along with his grandpa who taught him everything about the woods and marshes long before he could carry a shotgun on his own. Those early mornings chasing mallards and wood ducks are what built his love for waterfowl hunting and respect for the sport. Today, he brings that same passion into every hunt with Crooked Creek, working hard to put hunters in the right spot and give everyone the best opportunity for good shots, a safe hunt, and a great experience in the duck blind.
Tripp Hallmark
GUIDE
HOMETOWN Palestine, Tx
Since he was born he’s grown up with a shotgun in his hand and was introduced to duck hunting when he was 9 years old and ever since it’s been a true passion. He comes from a family of generations of waterfowl hunters. He looks forward to forming new relationships and doing everything he can to provide clients with a good time!
Collin Sharp
HOMETOWN Missouri City, Tx
Collin Sharp serves as the media specialist for Crooked Creek Outfitters, capturing photos and videos that showcase the experience of our guided duck and dove hunts. He has been part of the waterfowl industry for five years and has been hunting for over a decade. With a strong passion for waterfowl hunting and the outdoors, Collin works behind the camera to document the action, the landscape, and the memories made in the blind each season.
Zip
GUIDE DOG
Zip is business all the time. He is a hunting retriever champion that spent most of his young life running hunt test in the southeastern United States. He’s all go and can’t wait to assist clients in the blind.
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