{"id":1191,"date":"2023-03-13T16:49:31","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:49:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/?page_id=1191"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:37:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T21:37:41","slug":"california-quail-hunting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/?page_id=1191","title":{"rendered":"California Quail"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Professional California quail hunting guide and outfitter in Northern California. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valley quail hunts can be effectively combined with mountain quail<\/a>, squirrel<\/a>, dove, and rabbit hunting.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We use pointing dogs that are also trained to retrieve for quail hunts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026-27 California Quail Hunting Seasons<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Q1 General Season: October 17, 2026 \u2013 January 31, 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Bag limit: 10 combined quail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rates – California Quail Hunting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rates for California quail hunting guide are below. The most common quail hunt length is 3-4 days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 day
0 night<\/td>		1 day
1 night<\/td>		1 day
2 nights<\/td>		2 day
2 nights<\/td>		2 day
3 nights<\/td>		3 day
3 nights<\/td>		3 day
4 nights<\/td>		4 day
4 nights<\/td><\/tr>
$500<\/td>$700<\/td> $900<\/td> $1,400<\/td> $1,600<\/td> $2,100<\/td> $2,300<\/td>$2,800<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Rates are per person.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra nights = $200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra days = $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>, squirrel<\/a>, and predator<\/a> hunts are all the same price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • A knowledgeable and experienced guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Deli-style lunch. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Non-alcoholic beverages. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Breakfast and dinner for multi-day all inclusive hunts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lodging for paid nights \u2013 sleeping arrangements vary by hunt type and guest preferences. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Field care (plucking\/skinning and gutting).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Exclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Hunting license and upland game bird stamp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take. Pattern your shotgun with the non-toxic shot you will use on the hunt. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Alcohol or tobacco products \u2013 no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Transportation to the pre-arranged meeting location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Taxidermy services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Beautiful male valley quail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Hunter with male valley quail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Ideal valley quail habitat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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      Excellent late season habitat for both mountain and valley quail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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