Home Base
The Missile Base
CIS HQ & Quonset Hut · 9801 S Highway 283, Albany, TX 76430. Check-in, meals, 5-stand shooting, and evening entertainment all happen here.
Finding the Missile Base
GPS doesn't always route correctly. Use The Goodnight Steakhouse (517 US 180, Albany, TX 76430) as a waypoint, then take US HWY 283 south of town approx. 0.8 miles and turn left at the CIS logo sign (gate will be open). If you pass the Albany Water Plant on the left, you've gone too far.
Lodging Assignments
Overnight guests stay across a network of private homes and Albany-area properties (full directory below). You'll receive your specific assignment at check-in. Traveling with coworkers or friends? Tell us at RSVP so we can put you together.
Check-In Window
- Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 · check-in window at the Missile Base (times TBA)
- Lunch, 5-stand shooting and check-in all happen here
- 2:30 PM safety meeting — plan to arrive before then
Property Map
All 13 lodging properties across Albany. Click any pin for the address and a Google Maps link. The Missile Base HQ is marked with a ★.
Property Directory
Every property we use for the hunt. Tap any card to open the exact pin in Google Maps.
Driving Directions
~175 mi. I-20 W to exit 361, north on TX 16 to Strawn (16 mi), west on US 180 (54 mi) to Albany. Alternate: I-20 W exit 332, north on HWY 6 (~35 mi) to Albany.
~28 mi. From the I-20 Loop North, take TX 351 northeast 23 mi, then merge onto US 180 EAST for 8 mi into Albany.
~219 mi. Take 183 N / US 183 toward Brownwood. Continue north to Cisco, then north on HWY 6 to Albany.
Coming into the Albany airfield? Send us your arrival time at RSVP and we'll arrange pickup.
~28 mi from Albany and the closest commercial option. Let us know your flight at RSVP and we'll coordinate ground transport to and from the Missile Base.
~175 mi east — best for more flight options and rental car availability. Plan on a ~3 hr drive west via I-20 and US 180. Share your itinerary at RSVP if you'd like us to help coordinate a rideshare with other attendees.
On-Site at the Missile Base
FAQ
›What if I don't have a hunting license yet?
Purchase your Texas hunting license (with HIP certification and Migratory Bird Endorsement) online at tpwd.texas.gov — they go on sale August 15. You can complete your RSVP first and upload the license later.
›Do I need to bring a shotgun?
Bring your own shotgun. Extra shells are provided if you run out.
›Do I need Hunter Education?
Per TPWD, hunters born on or after September 2, 1971 must complete Hunter Education. Texas allows a one-year, one-time deferral. See tpwd.texas.gov/education/hunter-education.
›Can I bring a coworker or friend?
Yes — note them on your RSVP and tell us who invited you ("Guest of") so we can group lodging accordingly.
›What if I need to cancel last-minute?
As a courtesy, please email cisoutdoors@cis-ais.com or call any of us at CIS so we can adjust lodging and hunt-group assignments.
›Where can I grab something I forgot?
Stop by Blanton-Caldwell on Main Street in downtown Albany (blanton-caldwell.com) for anything you may need. Big Country Outfitters / Buck Stop is also a great spot for any last-second hunting gear or supplies.