Meet the Team
Booking with Redbeard’s guarantees you a hunt with a guide proficient and professional in the field and in the water. Meet our team of individuals passionate about the sport and incredibly knowledgeable about the species and habits of game and fish that they pursue.
Zack Weaver
Owner and Guide
I began waterfowl hunting at a young age and immediately was obsessed. Most of my hunting was done on public land until I began running trips along the Illinois River Valley amongst the high dollar duck clubs scattered throughout it. That’s when I fell in love with showing people how cool hunting and nature are without really needing to be behind the gun. I’ve guided for several outfits since then throughout the Central and Mississippi flyway’s and have taken the experiences whether they be good or bad, and applied them to Redbeard’s as the standard amongst our company. I then built slowly and hired diligently to ensure I filled my organization with other folks that would hold that standard, often leaning on folks I met during my time in the Army as I know they understand standards and professionalism. The Redbeard’s name is an ode to the beard I traditionally grow during waterfowl season as well as the team I first went overseas with as we had a Jolly Roger as our insignia. I look forward to meeting you, thank you for your interest in my operation!
Deveree pearcy
Land/Property Management
Hunting has always been a passion of mine, and after meeting Zack in the Army, I took up waterfowl hunting as well. My role at the outfitter is exactly what my title suggests, I enjoy spending my time outside, scouting, managing and preparing our properties to ensure the success of our clients!
Ryan Ward
guide
I started out dove hunting with my dad when I was 8 years old, and quickly fell in love with wing shooting. I’ve hunted all sorts of big game, all over the country, from moose and dall sheep in the interior of Alaska, to white-tailed deer in Southeast Georgia, but nothing gets my heart racing like seeing a dog slam point on a covey of birds, or hearing whistling wings minutes before shooting light. I love working ducks with a call almost more than I like shooting them, but truth be told, I’m happy so long as there’s a dog involved. My biggest passion is upland hunting, and all the dog work that comes with it.
Jarred Barkley
guide
Born and raised hunting the Piney woods of East Texas I became very familiar with the river bottoms, flooded timber and fields. Once I moved to the coast, I was able to focus a bit more on the saltwater bay fishing and duck hunting that always interested me. The saltwater marshes, bays, and the entire mid-upper Texas coastal region have become my home. I look forward to sharing all of what the Texas coast has to offer with our clients out on the water slaying Redfish and Redheads!
Austin Chapman
Guide
I have been waterfowl hunting for 16 years all throught the United States. Nothing gets me more excited than watching Mallard’s cupped up and commmited to the decoy spread, and enjoying it with clients and friends.
Jake Bergae
Guide
I have been chasing ducks and geese for 12 years, mainly throughout the Midwest and California during my time in the Marine Corps. I love hunting ducks or geese in dry fields!
Drew Jones
Guide
I’ve been chasing birds with Zack since long before either of us could drive. My favorite species to hunt is definitely Wigeon; they’re a great decoying bird, taste darn good, and they look even better on the wall. My favorite part of guiding is watching the clients’ expressions whether it their 1st time, or 1,000th time seeing feet hanging over the decoys.
The Dogs of Redbeard’s
Blue
The Red Lab Named Blue
Dual Purpose Good Boy
6 years old
2112 career retrieves
Bella
One Savage Bitch
7 years old
783 career retrieves
Bill
Pudelpointer
Dual Purpose Good Boy
The Truck Warden
5 years old
Dutch
Red Lab
The Downhill Dog
3 years old
178 career retrieves
Dui
English Pointer
Certified Thug
4 years old
Red
Drahthaar
“Snow Dolphin” – Deveree
3 years old
Bodhi
Blue’s little brother and protege
4 years old
Aries
New to the crew
Thor
New to the crew