Outfitter listing
Backcountry Guided Hunts
- 2species offered
- 2hunt types
- –years active
- October 24, 2026last checked
Horseback-access guide service (since 1989 per its site) for blacktail deer and black bear in the backcountry of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- License not checked against state records
- Contact the outfitter directly, with no middleman
- Free for hunters: we take no bookings, deposits or fees
Facts
- Service level
- Fully outfitted: The outfitter supplies the guide plus camp or lodging, meals and field logistics (for example vehicles or boats) as one package.
- States
- California (home state)
- Home region
- Northeast California
- Species
- Black bear, Mule deer
- Hunt types
- Rifle, Archery
- Years active
- Not stated
- Last checked
Ask for the deposit and cancellation terms in writing before you pay anything.
License and verification
License not checked: California requires a guide license, and its public guide list shows no license numbers. Confirm with the outfitter.
This listing is not license-checked and shows no license number. Why: see California licensing. Ask the outfitter for its license number, then confirm it with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) before you pay a deposit.
Editor's notes
Per the outfitter's site: Columbian blacktail deer, black bear; horseback backcountry camp hunts.
Contact
- Website: https://www.backcountryhunt.com/
- Phone: (530) 384-5051
- Email: book@backcountryhunt.com
Source: backcountryhunt.com, checked Oct 24, 2026.
This directory is not a booking site. We do not take reservations, deposits or hunters' money, and we do not arrange hunts or leases; you contact and contract with the outfitter directly.
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About the Northeast California region
Shasta, Trinity, Lassen and Modoc country.
California licensing rules, with sources: California outfitter and guide licensing.
Questions to ask about these hunts
- Black bear: Which hunting method does the outfit use, and is it legal in the unit you will hunt?
- Mule deer: Which unit or ranch is the hunt on, and is the tag over the counter, a draw, or a landowner voucher?
More on each hunt type: rifle, archery.
How this listing compares
- Backcountry Guided Hunts is one of 19 listings based in California; 8 offer fully outfitted service.
- Black bear: 5 listings in California.
- Mule deer: 12 listings in California.
Before paying any deposit, read the vetting checklist: license number, agency confirmation, written contract and the land the hunt is on.
Similar outfitters in California
- Central Coast Outfitters (fully outfitted)
- Kyncy Guide Service (guided)
- Lockwood Hunting Services (fully outfitted)
Frequently asked questions
How is Backcountry Guided Hunts's license checked?
It is not license-checked, and no license number is shown: see the License and verification section above for why. Ask Backcountry Guided Hunts for its license number and confirm it with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) before you pay a deposit.
How do I contact Backcountry Guided Hunts?
Use the contact details on this page, which we copied from the outfitter's own website, and ask for a written contract. This directory does not take bookings or deposits.
Is this a paid listing?
No: this is a free basic listing, included after review.