Fully guided tule elk hunts in the North Central region of California, including the Lake Pillsbury, East Park Reservoir, Bear Valley, and Cache Creek zones.
2024 Tule Elk Hunting Seasons
Lake Pillsbury (Zone 6):
General Bull (Hunt Code 332): September 30 – October 9
General Antlerless (Hunt Code 331): September 11 – 20
East Park Reservoir (Zone 7):
General Bull (Hunt Code 461): September 7 – December 3
General Antlerless (Hunt Code 463): September 7 – December 3
Bear Valley (Zone 8):
General Bull (Hunt Code 330): October 12 – 20
General Antlerless (Hunt Code 329): October 12 – 20
Cache Creek (Zone 9):
General Period 1 Bull (Hunt Code 406): October 12 – 27
General Period 2 Antlerless (Hunt Code 416): October 19 – November 3
Apprentice Period 1 bull (Hunt Code 484): October 12 – 27
Rates – Tule Elk Hunting
Rate chart for tule elk hunts are below. Price includes accommodations. We offer longer hunts as well, at least a 4+ 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.
- Accommodations provided, lodging varies depending on guest preference.
- 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.