{"id":1201,"date":"2023-03-13T17:16:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T00:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/?page_id=1201"},"modified":"2026-08-26T14:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T21:36:28","slug":"band-tailed-pigeon-hunting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/?page_id=1201","title":{"rendered":"Band-tailed Pigeon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quality Band-tailed Pigeon hunting guide and outfitter in Northern California. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The little-known band-tailed pigeon is nothing like the feral pigeons at the local feed store. For a short window during autumn band-tailed pigeons can be seen in large flocks along mountain ridge tops in Northern California before they fly south further. Few hunters target the band-tailed because the opener coincides with the opener of general deer and bear season. For that reason, most band-tailed pigeon harvest is incidental to a deer or bear hunt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those interested in some fast shooting this is the hunt for you. The season only lasts for one week but during that week you can find excellent shooting where tall roost trees are growing near prominent ridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hardest part is often finding the downed bird off the cliff \u2013 that\u2019s where the dogs come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most often combined with other upland and even big-game hunting trips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Band-tailed Pigeon <a href=\"https:\/\/wildlife.ca.gov\/Hunting\/Upland-Game-Birds\">Hunting Seasons<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2026 General Season (North): September 19 \u2013 September 27<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily Bag limit: 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rates &#8211; Band-tailed Pigeon Hunting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rates for band-tailed pigeon hunting guide service is below. These are some common trip lengths, as we offer trips of nearly any duration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 day<br>0 night<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 day<br>1 night<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 day<br>2 nights<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 day<br>2 nights<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2 day<br>3 nights<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 day<br>3 nights<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3 day<br>4 nights<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4 day<br>4 nights<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$500<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$700<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;$900<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;$1,400<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;$1,600<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;$2,100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;$2,300<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">$2,800<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Rates are per person.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra days = $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extra nights = $200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <a href=\"https:\/\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/?page_id=173\">upland game<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/?page_id=200\">squirrel<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/?page_id=191\">predator<\/a> hunts are all the same price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">A knowledgeable and experienced guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Deli-style lunch. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Non-alcoholic beverages. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Breakfast and dinner for multi-day all inclusive hunts. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lodging for paid nights \u2013 sleeping arrangements vary by hunt type and guest preferences. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Field care (plucking and gutting).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Hunting license and applicable stamps and\/or validations. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">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<li class=\"\">Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take. Pattern the shotgun with the non-toxic shot you will use.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Alcohol or tobacco products \u2013 no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Transportation to the pre-arranged meeting location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Taxidermy services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=864%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 864w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=14%2C24&amp;ssl=1 14w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=20%2C36&amp;ssl=1 20w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?resize=27%2C48&amp;ssl=1 27w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/trinityforkoutfitters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/DSC8710-scaled.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Band-tailed pigeon, mountain quail and squirrel mixed bag. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quality Band-tailed Pigeon hunting guide and outfitter in Northern California. 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