California
Bear Outfitters
7 licensed outfitters offer guided bear hunts in California, with operators near Elko County, Bridgeport, and Mendocino County.
Average Hunt
$5,952
all-in, fully guided
Nonresident Tag
$398
approx 2026
Season
Spring & Fall
Outfitters
Deep Creek Outfitters
Elko County, CA
All inclusive big game hunting guide service in Nevada, Utah & Arizona
Grey Light Guide Service
Bridgeport, CA
California's Premier Hunting and Fishing Guide Service
high success rates
Lockwood Hunting Services
Mendocino County, CA
California's finest guided hunts for blacktail deer, black bear, wild pigs & turkey
thousands of acres
SC2 Outdoors
Northern California, CA
California hunting and fishing guides & outfitters specializing in guided adventures
Backcountry Guided Hunts
Northern California, CA
Backcountry guided hunts for deer and bear in Northern California wilderness.
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Trinity County, CA
Quality guided hunting, angling, and backpacking in Northern California
Canyons West Guide Service, LLC
Nevada, CA
Full-service Nevada big game outfitter in Elko County's dense game populations
Hunt Cost Breakdown
Based on a typical 5-day hunt with airfare, tag, and a standard guide tip rolled in. Numbers are for one nonresident hunter.
| Fully Guided (1:1) | $4,384 – $8,528 |
| Semi-Guided (2:1) | $3,192 – $5,352 |
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