Professional California quail hunting guide and outfitter in Northern California.
As the name implies valley quail inhabit lower elevation valleys throughout California. They can also be found higher in altitude along the mountain foothills and high desert riparian areas. Thick briars and brush pockets intermixed with grassy openings are the perfect place to begin the search. During optimally wet years the valley quail hatches can be large and winter flocks in the dozens. When cooperative they can hold tight for dogs and explode like bullets out of the briars.
Valley quail hunts can be effectively combined with mountain quail, squirrel, dove, and rabbit hunting.
We use pointing dogs that are also trained to retrieve for quail hunts.
2023-24 California Quail Hunting Seasons
Q1 General Season: October 21, 2023 – January 28, 2024
Daily Bag limit: 10 combined quail
Rates – California Quail Hunting Guide
Rates for California quail hunting guide are below. The most common quail hunt length is 3-4 days.
Rates are per person.
| 1 day 0 night | 1 day 1 night | 1 day 2 nights | 2 day 2 nights | 2 day 3 nights | 3 day 3 nights | 3 day 4 nights | 4 day 4 nights |
| $400 | $600 | $800 | $1,200 | $1,400 | $1,800 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
Extra nights = $200
Extra days = $400
For combination hunts you should have a focus species in mind. The rate is the price for the species that cost the most to hunt. Other upland game, squirrel, and predator hunts are all the same price.
Inclusions
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field.
- Deli-style lunch.
- Non-alcoholic beverages.
- Breakfast and dinner for multi-day all inclusive hunts.
- Lodging for paid nights – sleeping arrangements vary by hunt type and guest preferences.
- Field care (plucking/skinning and gutting).
Exclusions
- Hunting license and upland game bird stamp.
- Personnel effects, daypack/vest, and clothing. Gear list will be provided. If you do need something let us know and we can usually work with you.
- Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take. Pattern your shotgun with the non-toxic shot you will use on the hunt.
- 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-arranged meeting location.
- Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care.
- Taxidermy services.
