Wild hog · California
Guided wild hog hunts in California: outfitters and guides
Wild hog outfitters typically run night, thermal-optics or day hunts on private land, and the details that matter are the method, the optics rules, and how the outfit handles meat and carcass disposal.
- 13outfitters
- 3hunt types
- 4regions
- 0Sponsored
- Licenses checked against state records wherever a state lookup lets us
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Wild hog in California at a glance
- This directory currently shows 13 published listings for wild hog hunting in California.
- By service level: 7 guided and 6 fully outfitted.
- Species offered most often: wild hog, mule deer, elk, and turkey.
- Hunt types offered most often: rifle, wingshooting, and archery.
- All 13 listings are in states that require a guide or outfitter license we could not check against state records: they are labelled "License not checked", show no license number, and you should confirm the license with the outfitter.
- Most recent listing check: October 24, 2026.
What the California agency lists for wild hog
- Wild pig: listed with a season (some licenses may still need a draw)
From CDFW - Hunting, CDFW - Big Game Hunting Tags, read October 24, 2026. Seasons, units and quotas change every year; the agency's current regulations decide. See the California draw deadlines.
Service levels for wild hog in California
| Service level | What it means here | Outfitters | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided | A guide accompanies the hunter in the field. Lodging, meals and transport may or may not be included, so read the contract. | 7 | Bitterwater Outfitters, Frontera Hunting, Garcia's Hunting Preserves, Lost Valley Outfitters, North Central Hunts, Twisselman Outfitters, West Coast Guide Service |
| Fully outfitted | The outfitter supplies the guide plus camp or lodging, meals and field logistics (for example vehicles or boats) as one package. | 6 | Camp Five Outfitters, Central Coast Outfitters, Lockwood Hunting Services, Oak Ridge Outfitters, Oak Stone Outfitters, Skyrose Ranch Hunting |
| Semi-guided | Guide help is partial: for example scouting, a shared guide, or help only at set points such as stand placement or recovery. | – | none listed |
| Drop camp | The outfitter sets up or drops off a camp and transports hunters and gear, but does not guide the hunt. | – | none listed |
Hunt types offered
| Hunt type | Guided | Fully outfitted | Semi-guided | Drop camp | Listings | Sponsored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle | 4 | 4 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Wingshooting | 5 | 3 | – | – | 8 | – |
| Archery | 2 | 5 | – | – | 7 | – |
| Total (a listing counts in each row it matches) | 11 | 12 | – | – | 23 | – |
Home regions in California
- North Coast: Lockwood Hunting Services.
- Sacramento Valley and Delta: Garcia's Hunting Preserves, North Central Hunts, West Coast Guide Service.
- Central Coast: Bitterwater Outfitters, Camp Five Outfitters, Central Coast Outfitters, Frontera Hunting, Lost Valley Outfitters, Oak Stone Outfitters, Skyrose Ranch Hunting, Twisselman Outfitters.
- San Joaquin Valley and Sierra: Oak Ridge Outfitters.
California outfitter licensing, with sources: licensing in California. All species: guided hunts in California.
Questions to ask a California wild hog outfitter
- What method is used and who supplies equipment?
- How many hogs does a typical group see and take?
- What is the policy on meat and carcass handling?
Outfitters offering wild hog in California
Filter the 13 outfitters below. Pick one option in each group; if nothing shows, no listing matches all of them.
| Outfitter | Service level | Species | Hunt types | License on file | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterwater Outfitters | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Exotics and high fence, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Camp Five Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Wild hog, Turkey, Elk, Mule deer | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Central Coast Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Elk, Black bear, Wild hog, Upland birds, Turkey, Mule… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Frontera Hunting | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Mule deer, Exotics and high fence, Dove | Rifle | Not checked | |
| Garcia's Hunting Preserves | Guided | Upland birds, Waterfowl, Turkey, Wild hog, Dove | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Lockwood Hunting Services | Fully outfitted | Black bear, Wild hog, Turkey, Mule deer | Archery | Not checked | |
| Lost Valley Outfitters | Guided | Wild hog, Elk, Turkey, Upland birds, Mule deer, Predators | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| North Central Hunts | Guided | Waterfowl, Black bear, Wild hog, Mule deer | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Oak Ridge Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Elk, Wild hog, Turkey, Mule deer, Exotics and high fence | Rifle, Archery | Not checked | |
| Oak Stone Outfitters | Fully outfitted | Wild hog, Elk, Upland birds, Turkey, Mule deer, Predators,… | Rifle, Archery, Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Skyrose Ranch Hunting | Fully outfitted | Elk, Wild hog, Upland birds, Mule deer | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| Twisselman Outfitters | Guided | Elk, Wild hog, Upland birds, Dove, Predators | Wingshooting | Not checked | |
| West Coast Guide Service | Guided | Waterfowl, Turkey, Wild hog | Wingshooting, Rifle | Not checked |
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Frequently asked questions
Who offers guided wild hog hunts in California?
Bitterwater Outfitters, Camp Five Outfitters, Central Coast Outfitters, Frontera Hunting, Garcia's Hunting Preserves, Lockwood Hunting Services, Lost Valley Outfitters, North Central Hunts, Oak Ridge Outfitters, Oak Stone Outfitters, Skyrose Ranch Hunting, Twisselman Outfitters, and West Coast Guide Service. The service-level table above shows which are guided, fully outfitted, semi-guided or drop-camp.
What should I ask a California wild hog outfitter?
What method is used and who supplies equipment? How many hogs does a typical group see and take?
How do I check a California outfitter's license?
Start with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. See the California section on its state page for what we could confirm and the date we read it.