In need of a Northwestern California elk hunting guide? A Northwestern California bull elk tag is perhaps the most coveted Roosevelt tag in the state. Only a handful of bull and either-sex tags are up for lottery every year and the hunt unit is expansive. Low pressure, rutting bulls, and room to roam – what more could a hunter ask for? How about someone who lives and works in the hunt unit who knows the elk, has years of experience calling, and who can get the animal out for you in a timely manner? Roosevelt elk are no stranger to steep, thick, nasty country. The primary tactic for targeting big bulls in the Northwest unit is calling, action can be fast and up close. There is also some opportunity for spot and stalk.
We hunt elk on public land in the Northwestern unit. The unit is so big and tags extremely scarce so some of the herds in the zone have never seen human hunting pressure because hunters often focus on private land.
If you have already drawn or you are sitting on a pile of elk points and are thinking about putting in for the Northwestern elk zone give us a call.
2024 Northwestern California Elk Hunting Seasons
Antlerless (Hunt Code 374): September 4 – 26
Bull (Hunt Code 355): September 4 – 26
Either-sex (Hunt Code 483): September 4 – 26
Rates – Northwestern California Elk Hunting
Rate chart for a Northwestern California elk hunt is below. Price includes accommodations. We offer longer hunts as well, at least a 5+ day hunt is recommended.
| 5 day 5 night | 5 day 6 night | 6 day 6 night | 6 day 7 night | 7 day 7 night | 7 day 8 night |
| $6,500 | $6,700 | $7,200 | $7,400 | $7,900 | $8,100 |
No trophy fees!
Inclusions
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Transportation from pre-determined meeting location to the field.
- Meals and snacks.
- Non-alcoholic beverages.
- Sleeping arrangements.
- Field care and pack out of meat and trophies.
Exclusions
- Hunting license and tags.
- Personnel effects, daypack, and clothing. If you do need something let us know and we will do what we can to help.
- Weapon and ammunition. Practice with archery equipment out to 50 yards and with a rifle to at least 200 yards.
- Alcohol or tobacco products – no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.
- Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.
- Transportation to the pre-determined meeting location.
- Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. It can be hot, have a plan in place for the animal after the hunt.
- Taxidermy services.