How to find a reputable hunting trip guide or operator in southern California?

December 16, 2010 11:30 PM

How do I find a high-quality hunting trip operator or arranger, for California (preferably in southern California)? I was asked to arrange one for a bachelor party, but haven't the foggiest idea how to find a reputable guide or organizer. I've asked around and googled but with no success. We're looking for a hunt involving a larger animal, but could go smaller or with water fowl depending on the budget. I know there are many who find hunting objectionable (and I'm not exactly a fan, either), but this would mean a lot for the bachelor, and I'd love to make this happen for him. Thanks!
posted by ccl6yl to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (4 answers total)

Magazine such as Field and Stream and their ilk generally have quite a few advertisments for guide services and the like. Although I'm not sure about how to determine if their reputable. Maybe once you have some names Google could provide and assist.
posted by IvoShandor at 11:35 PM on December 16, 2010

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posted by IvoShandor at 11:35 PM on December 16, 2010

Response by poster: Thanks for the answers, jamaro and IvoShandor. Boar hunting in southern California sounds like the right choice. I've left a message with Tejon and am waiting to hear back. In the meantime, if you have further guide suggestions, that would be helpful, too. I'll look for a few more guides on my own, as well.

One thing of concern is that most of us have no real hunting experience. Tejon's website suggests we should have our own rifles, and this isn't an option for us. I would think this lack of experience and equipment limits our options. I've gone shooting a few times at a range and shot some discs - but that's all. I'm just noting this in case it helps better guide anything you might write.

Thanks again.
posted by ccl6yl at 11:00 PM on December 19, 2010

Response by poster: Jamaro, thanks again. Based on your suggestions, I think we'll go with the sporting clay shooting instead of the boar hunt. We also don't have a lot of lead time to go through the logistics of licenses and safety courses.
posted by ccl6yl at 10:39 PM on December 29, 2010