CA hog hunt (group archery)

[DavePwns]

Hey all, I'm trying to plan a mid January 2020 archery hog hunt. Most guided options are over 1k if I go solo. I'd prefer to do a treaspassing fee to hunt free range hogs but I don't have any reliable resources for that. Seems like Tejon ranch would be the best opportunity if we got 8 guys/gals to join for a 3 day archery hunt. If we got 8 people to hunt, it would be 750 per person, hunting lodge and all meals included. From what I hear, Tejon ranch has some of the best free range hunting CA has to offer. Post below if you are interested in joining or have any advice

 

[Deplorable77]

If you want to try setting up a rifle hunt, I'm in.

 

[Deplorable77]

Forgot to ad that I'll take 2-4 spots

 

[joeljenewein]

I've thought about doing Tejon Ranch for archery hogs being a So Cal resident, but honestly if you look for some in Texas, it might be worth the drive. Less expensive, no limits at some places. Just my two cents worth.

 

[Deplorable77]

I've looked into the TX hunts and none have really justified the drive/flight/lodging to me. You will save a few dollars in TX, but not enough to justify the time spent getting there. That being said, I think Tejon is a corrupt overpriced hunting club that has been known to engage in poaching on a large scale for profit. They throw guides under the bus and claim as a corporation they had no knowledge of illegal activities. Sure thing buddy. They supposedly have cleaned house and I would try a hunt there if a group option came up.

 

[DavePwns]

If you want to try setting up a rifle hunt, I'm in.

I would be curious if they would allow a mixed group of rifle / bow. It's the same price on the website.

 

[Deplorable77]

Idk, but if there is a way to get money, they'll probably offer it. It's worth looking into. How many in your group?

I would be curious if they would allow a mixed group of rifle / bow. It's the same price on the website.

 

[DavePwns]

Idk, but if there is a way to get money, they'll probably offer it. It's worth looking into. How many in your group?

I would think they would be open to a mix group hunt, and its just me. If you had a group of 4 plus me, we would only need 3 spots to fill.

 

[boom]

OP. are you a SoCAL guy?

i participated in a NORCAL group hog hunt..i think it was $300 per person for a two day hunt, and we camped on site.

texas is cheap. $200ish with lodging. two nights. but the journey is a bitch.

 

[joeljenewein]

OP. are you a SoCAL guy?

i participated in a NORCAL group hog hunt..i think it was $300 per person for a two day hunt, and we camped on site.

texas is cheap. $200ish with lodging. two nights. but the journey is a bitch.

750 for hog is steep for me. If there was a group going to NorCal for 300 please pm me, I'd be in for sure

 

[bridgermgmt]

I’d also be down for a nor-cal Hunt.

 

[jfs82]

I'm interested in NorCal too, rifle or archery (need to get my new bow setup)

 

[DavePwns]

OP. are you a SoCAL guy?

i participated in a NORCAL group hog hunt..i think it was $300 per person for a two day hunt, and we camped on site.

texas is cheap. $200ish with lodging. two nights. but the journey is a bitch.

I am in Modesto, so a nor cal hunt would work just fine. If it's a well managed property, I think we would have no problem filling up the spots

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I’m in Byron, CA and would be interested in some group hunts.

 

[Deplorable77]

I'm tapping out of the Tejon hunt after speaking with a friends Bil that did a hunt there. He paid for a hunt and wasn't notified until the hunt started that only Boars would be shooters for that trip. Hard pass.

 

[Loco4dux]

Dave I'll send you a PM.

 

[boom]

just found the hunt i did. couple of changes. they raised the price to $450 and it is boar only.

and it seems some dude on another forum has the market cornered.


on the flip-side..you all can hunt LAKE SONOMA (probably starting turkey day) for damn near free. last time it was $35 bucks for a season. it ends in March and is archery (or crossbow) only.

 

[Beendare]

Dave, FWIW....the intel I'm getting on Tejon is it was hit hard by the drought...and hard hunting.....its not the target rich environment it was 10 years ago.

That said, its still a hunt....and that country is conducive to glassing a long ways so no doubt a guy can spot some hogs....

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[DavePwns]

Dave, FWIW....the intel I'm getting on Tejon is it was hit hard by the drought...and hard hunting.....its not the target rich environment it was 10 years ago.

That said, its still a hunt....and that country is conducive to glassing a long ways so no doubt a guy can spot some hogs....

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Do you have any other property recommendations for a group hunt?

 

[DavePwns]

just found the hunt i did. couple of changes. they raised the price to $450 and it is boar only.

and it seems some dude on another forum has the market cornered.


on the flip-side..you all can hunt LAKE SONOMA (probably starting turkey day) for damn near free. last time it was $35 bucks for a season. it ends in March and is archery (or crossbow) only.

I have hunted Sonoma several times. Lots of sign, but the hogs seem to have a PhD in avoiding hunting pressure. I think they go nocturnal, or at least that's my excuse. And what do you mean another forum has the market concerned?