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Paso Robles · California's Central Coast
Guided hunts
Guided hunts
for deer and wild pigs.
Hunts in the oak hills and vineyards around Paso Robles, all on private property: no crowded public land and no other hunting parties. Never hunted here before? I'll put you where the animals actually are and walk you through the tags. Seasoned hunter? You get local knowledge of the ground without spending a season scouting it yourself.
Licensed California hunting guide
Deer
Late summer into fall
Pigs
Year-round
How it works
Text me. We plan it. We hunt.
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We sort out tags and dates
I'll tell you exactly which license and tags you need for the hunt and help you get them, then we lock in your dates.
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Meet me before first light
We'll set the meeting spot the evening before. We meet there, go over the plan and safety, and head out while it's still dark.
Licenses & tags
What you'll need before we go
You'll need your own California hunting license and the right tags. It sounds like a lot, but it's mostly done online, and I'll send you the exact list for your hunt once we've picked dates.
California hunting license
Required for every hunter. Residents and non-residents can both buy one through CDFW.
Hunter education
Needed before you can buy your first California license. If you've held a license before, you're usually set.
Deer tag
For deer hunts, you'll need a tag for the zone we're hunting. I'll tell you which one.
Wild pig validation
For pig hunts. It's added to your license, so it's quick to pick up once you have the license.
Rules and seasons are set by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and can change year to year. I'll confirm the current ones with you before every hunt.
What's included
What I bring
- Access to private hunting ground
- Scouting before your hunt
- Glassing optics
- Field dressing and help packing out
- Water and snacks
- A rifle and/or bow you can use if you need one
Your part
What you bring
- Your license and tags
- Your rifle or bow, sighted in. No gear? You can use mine.
- Earth-tone clothing and broken-in boots
- A cooler for the meat
In the field
Gallery
The hunts
Deer and wild pigs
Two hunts, both on the Central Coast. Prices are per hunter.
Deer hunt
Blacktail deer in the Central Coast hills. Archery opens first, then the general rifle season runs late summer into fall. Early mornings, glassing the oak flats and canyons, and a plan built around where the deer are moving that week.
Ask about a deer huntWild pig hunt
The Central Coast has plenty of wild pigs, and you can hunt them any month of the year. It's a great first hunt, a good way to fill the freezer, and it helps the ranchers and vineyard owners whose ground and vines the pigs tear up. We hunt both ranch land and vineyards.
Ask about a pig huntDeer & pig combo
Hunting during deer season? Add a pig to the same trip. One plan, one set of mornings, two chances to go home with meat.
Ask about a combo
Straight answers
The things people ask me first
I've never hunted before. Can I still come?
Yes. A pig hunt is a great first hunt. You'll need to complete hunter education first so you can buy a license. After that, I'll walk you through everything on the day.
When are the seasons?
Wild pigs can be hunted year-round. Deer season on the Central Coast runs late summer into fall, and archery opens before rifle. Exact dates change each year, so I'll confirm them when we plan your hunt.
How many people can come?
Up to two hunters per hunt. Non-hunting friends or family are welcome to come along.
Do I need my own rifle or bow?
No. If you'd rather bring your own, make sure it's sighted in before the hunt. If you don't have one, or you're traveling and can't bring it, I have a rifle and/or bow you can use. Just let me know when we plan the hunt.
How do I pay?
A 50% deposit holds your date, and the rest of the balance is due after the hunt. The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel at least one week before your hunt date. I take Venmo, Zelle or cash.
The easiest way to reach me
Text me about a hunt
Fill this in and hit the button. It opens your messages app with everything already written out. I'll text you back, usually the same day.
Pigs year-round. Deer every fall.
Send me a text and we'll plan your hunt.