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Fully guided tule elk hunts in the North Central region of California, including the Lake Pillsbury, East Park Reservoir, Bear Valley, and Cache Creek<\/strong> zones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2026 Tule Elk Hunting Seasons<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lake Pillsbury (Zone 6):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Bull Period 4 (Hunt Code 390): September 26 – October 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Bull Period 5 (Hunt Code 391): October 3 – 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Antlerless Period 1 (Hunt Code 387): August 29 – September 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Antlerless Period 2 (Hunt Code 388): September 5 – 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Anterless Period 3 (Hunt Code 389): September 12 – 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

East Park Reservoir (Zone 7):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Bull (Hunt Code 461): September 5 – October 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Antlerless (Hunt Code 463): September 5 – October 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bear Valley (Zone 8): <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Bull (Hunt Code 330): October 10 – 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Antlerless (Hunt Code 329): October 10 – 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cache Creek (Zone 9):<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Period 1 Bull (Hunt Code 406): October 10 – 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Period 2 Antlerless (Hunt Code 416): October 17 – November 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apprentice Period 1 bull (Hunt Code 484): October 10 – 25<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rates – Tule Elk Hunting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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

5 day
5 night<\/td>		5 day
6 night<\/td>		6 day
6 night<\/td>		6 day
7 night<\/td>		7 day
7 night<\/td>		7 day
8 night<\/td><\/tr>
 $6,500<\/td> $6,700<\/td> $7,200<\/td> $7,400<\/td> $7,900<\/td> $8,100<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

No trophy fees!<\/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 pre-determined meeting location to the field. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Meals and snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Non-alcoholic beverages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Accommodations provided, lodging varies depending on guest preference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Field care and pack out of meat and trophies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Exclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Hunting license and tags.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Personnel effects, daypack, and clothing. If you do need something let us know and we will do what we can to help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Weapon and ammunition. Practice with archery equipment out to 50 yards and with a rifle to at least 200 yards.<\/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-determined meeting location. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Taxidermy services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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