Grouse (Sooty and Ruffed) Hunting in California
Description
California is home to a wide variety of game birds. At Trinity Fork Outfitters we target mountain quail, valley (California) quail, sooty grouse, ruffed grouse, and band-tailed pigeons. Doves can also be found incidental to hunting other species. We have permits to operate on thousands of acres of incredible upland habitat. We are working on adding chukar and Gambel's quail properties to the list.
All of our upland bird hunts are over pointing dogs that are also trained to retrieve.
Gear & Equipment
Detailed gear list will be provided to guest(s) before the hunt.
Weapon Details
Shotgun, archery
Pricing Details
Rate chart for Sooty and Ruffed Grouse hunting is below. Price includes food and accommodations. These are some common trip lengths, as we offer trips of nearly any duration.
Rates are per person.
1 day/ 0 night = $500
1 day/ 1 night = $700
1 day/ 2 night = $900
2 day/ 2 night = $1,400
2 day/ 3 night = $1,600
3 day/ 3 night = $2,100
3 day/ 4 night = $2,300
4 day/ 4 night = $2,800
Extra nights = $200
Extra days = $500
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. Squirrel, other upland birds, and predators are all the same price.
What's included:
• A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
• Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field where we will begin our hunt.
• Lunch for paid days of the hunt - usually simple foods and snacks, such as, sandwiches, jerky, salami, pepperoni sticks, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, trail mix, candy bars, and prepared freeze-dried meals. Please let us know of any allergies or preferences.
• Breakfast and dinner if we provide lodging accommodations.
• Lodging for paid nights – sleeping arrangements will vary by target species. Everything from tents, travel trailers, to cabins.
• Field care (plucking and gutting).
What's not included:
• Hunting license and applicable stamps/validations.
• Personnel items, backpack, and clothing. We will help you plan and prepare for the hunt and what to bring to stay comfortable. If you do need something let us know and we can usually work with you.
• Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take.
• 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-arranged meeting location.
• Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. It can be hot, have a plan in place for game after your trip.
• Taxidermy services.
Camp/Accommodations
Depends on guest(s) preference.
Permit & Tag Application Process
Must possess valid hunting license and game bird stamp.