Market Report · 2026
California
Hunting Market
California ranks #11 nationally by outfitter count with 21 verified operators (2% of the Search Huntr directory).
Outfitters
21
Featured
0
Species
11
National Rank
#11
Species Breakdown
| Species | Operators | Tag Cost | Avg Hunt Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 16 | $311 | $NaN |
| Hog | 14 | $74 | $NaN |
| Turkey | 11 | $50 | $NaN |
| Upland Bird | 10 | $49 | $NaN |
| Elk | 5 | $1,335 | $NaN |
| Bear | 5 | $326 | $NaN |
| Waterfowl | 5 | — | $NaN |
| Exotic | 4 | — | $NaN |
Average hunt price includes base hunt (fully guided), nonresident tag, travel, and standard guide tip. Run the cost estimator for a personalized breakdown.
Hunt Types Offered
rifle
13
operators
archery
10
operators
shotgun
6
operators
muzzleloader
1
operators
Top 6 Operators
Skyrose Ranch Hunting
Los Angeles County, CA
California's top hunting outfitter for elk, hog, and deer on 25,000 acres.
25,000 acres · 99% harvest success rate for hogs
Conservative Game Management
Coalinga, CA
Premier guided hunting outfitter in California with access to 1.3 million acres
1.3 million acres across California, Mexico & Hawaii; 100,000+ acres in California
Oak Stone Outfitters
Los Angeles, CA
Premier guided hunting on California's Central Coast with 80,000 acres.
80,000 acres
Schmidt Guide Service
King City, CA
World class hog hunting with one of the top outfitters in California.
100,000+ acres · 98% effective
Bryson Hesperia Resort
Monterey County, CA
Guided hunting for wild pig, turkey, and blacktail deer on California's Central Coast.
6,000 private acres · Guaranteed to show within shooting distance (rifle hunts)
Backcountry Guided Hunts
Northern California, CA
Backcountry guided hunts for deer and bear in Northern California wilderness.
California Nonresident Tag Costs
| Species | Approx 2026 Tag |
|---|---|
| Elk | $1,335 |
| Antelope | $623 |
| Bear | $326 |
| Mule Deer | $311 |
| Hog | $74 |
| Turkey | $50 |
| Upland Bird | $49 |
Tag costs include the base nonresident hunting license plus species tag. Excludes habitat stamps, draw application fees, and trophy fees. Updated for 2026 from state Fish & Game sources.
Methodology
All data is aggregated from our directory of verified California outfitters. Hunt prices reflect Search Huntr's national model calibrated to state-specific tag and travel costs. Tag prices are updated annually from state Fish & Game departments. See full methodology for details.