Mountain Quail '25
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with Quail included
Shane/Owner/Outfitter/Guide
United States
Response rate: 80%
Response time: within a week
More about us
Our company was established in 2022 and operates in 4 territories.
A trip with Trinity Fork Outfitters is like hunting with a friend. A successful hunt most often comes down to one thing... Pre-season scouting, . We are in the field all the time to make your trip a memorable one.
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About this hunt
Are you searching for a mountain quail hunting guide to help you complete your upland slam? If we had to choose one upland bird to hunt the rest of our life, it would have to be the mountain quail. If it wasn’t for the beautiful landscapes they call home, they win the award for craftiness and excellent table fare. As the name implies, these are the birds of the mountains. The mountain quail loves brush choked hillsides next to water. It’s common to find mountain quail in the vicinity of sooty grouse, ruffed grouse, band-tailed pigeon, and squirrel, depending on the part of the state. We also find valley quail in the same spots as mountain quail in some lower elevation locations, especially late in the season. Folks often call amidst the season and ask if “now is a good time to hunt mountain quail?” The answer is always yes. While some years have better hatches than others – there isn’t the annual fluctuations in quail numbers like you might find in desert quail species. Mountain quail hunting in the early season is very different from the late season; however, no part of the season is better or worse. The early season the quail are more spread out across the mountains but never far from water. In the late season the snow pushes quail lower which concentrates the birds along lower elevation brushy south facing exposures. The season starts early, runs late, and bag limits are generous. There is no place better than California to chase mountain quail. We use pointing dogs that are also trained to retrieve for quail hunts. Rate chart for Mountain Quail hunting below. Price includes food and accommodations. These are some common trip lengths, as we offer trips of nearly any duration. Rates are per person. 1 day = $400 1 day/1 night = $600 1 day/2 night = $800 2 day/2 night = $1,200 2 day/3 night = $1,400 3 day/3 night = $1,800 3 day/4 night = $2,000 Extra nights = $200 Extra days = $400
Guided
(Difficult trip)
Walk up With Dogs
Bow Hunting
Calling
Shotgun Hunting
Mountain Hunting
Hunting season: 9 Sep 2024 - 28 Jan 2025
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
Public land hunts in the rugged and rural North Coast mountains of California. We have permits to operate in the Trinity Alps, Marble Mountains, Russian, and Siskiyou Wilderness areas and the surrounding National Forest land. Operating under special use permit on portions of the Klamath, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. We are an equal opportunity provider.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: Thousands of acres
Languages spoken by staff: English
Structure by elevation
Hills: 10%
Mountains: 90%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 10%
Forest: 90%
Entertainment services
Excursions Fishing Trout fishing in high mountain lakes and streams.
Where you will stay
Backcountry Camps
Backcountry camps are in comfortable vehicle accessible locations in the National Forest. This is your classic hunting style camp. We utilize dispersed camping areas along the many beautiful rivers and creeks in the area. Scenery and privacy is unbeatable. We setup camps before the guest arrives based on pre-season scouting. We like to be in the best location to access the desired species. Sleeping arrangements are tent, cot, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, and pillow. Tent heaters are used depending on time of the year and weather. Some camps have pit toilets, most do not.
Facilities: Outdoor shower
How to get there
Hunters will meet the guide in Orleans, CA. We are centered between three wilderness areas and surrounded by huge swaths of public land. Endless hunting opportunities await. Orleans is situated on Highway 96 and is approximately 5 hours from the Sacramento International Airport, 1.5-2 hours from Eureka/Arcata area, and 3 hours from Medford.
Nearest airport: Medford Rogue Valley International Airport
Distance from airport: 152 miles
Transfer from airport: No
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: No
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Lunch for paid days of the hunt – usually simple foods and snacks, such as, sandwiches, jerky, salami, pepperoni sticks, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, trail mix, and candy bars. Please let us know of any allergies or preferences.
- Lodging for paid nights.
- Field care (plucking and gutting).
- Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field where we will begin our hunt.
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Breakfast and dinner if we provide lodging accommodations.
Cancellation
- Outfitter shall hold Clients deposit and apply it against the total fee of the hunt.
- A. If Client terminates this Agreement at least 90 days before the beginning of the Trip Client's deposit shall be refunded less 10%. Or they may apply the whole deposit amount on a future trip.
- B. If Client terminates this Agreement after the time described in (A) above, Outfitter shall keep Client's deposit.
Price DOES NOT include
- Personnel items, daypack, and clothing. We will help you plan and prepare for the hunt and what to bring to stay comfortable.
- Alcohol or tobacco products – no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.
- Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.
- Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. It can be hot, have a plan in place for game after your trip.
- Hunting license and applicable stamps/validations.
- Transportation to the pre-arranged meeting location.
- Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take.
- Taxidermy services.
Wounding
- Obviously downed birds that are not found are counted as part of the bag.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Lunch for paid days of the hunt – usually simple foods and snacks, such as, sandwiches, jerky, salami, pepperoni sticks, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, trail mix, and candy bars. Please let us know of any allergies or preferences.
- Lodging for paid nights.
- Field care (plucking and gutting).
- Transportation from a pre-arranged meeting location to the field where we will begin our hunt.
- A knowledgeable and experienced guide.
- Breakfast and dinner if we provide lodging accommodations.
Price DOES NOT include
- Personnel items, daypack, and clothing. We will help you plan and prepare for the hunt and what to bring to stay comfortable.
- Alcohol or tobacco products – no alcohol may be consumed before or while hunting.
- Lodging and meals for before and after the hunt dates.
- Storage, butchering and processing of game beyond the basic field care. It can be hot, have a plan in place for game after your trip.
- Hunting license and applicable stamps/validations.
- Transportation to the pre-arranged meeting location.
- Weapon and ammunition. Practice with your method of take.
- Taxidermy services.
Cancellation
- Outfitter shall hold Clients deposit and apply it against the total fee of the hunt.
- A. If Client terminates this Agreement at least 90 days before the beginning of the Trip Client's deposit shall be refunded less 10%. Or they may apply the whole deposit amount on a future trip.
- B. If Client terminates this Agreement after the time described in (A) above, Outfitter shall keep Client's deposit.
Wounding
- Obviously downed birds that are not found are counted as part of the bag.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (1)
Great outfitter
Our guide Shane was very knowledgeable, patient and took great care of me and my 5 year old boy!
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