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

It comes as a surprise to many that California has a robust population of Ruffed Grouse in the very Northwest part of the state. Like all Ruffed Grouse \u2013 it takes a good dog to navigate the rough terrain and an even better shot to hit one through the trees. The subspecies of ruffed grouse in California has a beautiful russet color tail fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

2026 Ruffed Grouse Hunting Season<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

2026 General Season: September 12 \u2013 October 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily Bag limit: 2 combined grouse<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rates – Ruffed Grouse Hunting Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rates for ruffed grouse hunting guide service is below. These are some common trip lengths, as we offer trips of nearly any duration. <\/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 days = $500<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extra nights = $200<\/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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