California Guided Turkey Hunts

Bitterwater Outfitters features several thousand acres of private turkey ground in San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Fresno counties in California. We hunt on some of the most beautiful ranches in the area where the Rio Grande turkeys are plentiful. We offer a fully guided California turkey hunt using calling and spot and stalk methods. The rolling terrain with oak canopies and creek bottoms make for prime turkey habitat. The increase in rainfall has resulted in a strong population this year.  In 2022-2023 we had a 100% success rate, all high quality birds. Due to the large numbers of birds we saw last season, we expect our 2023-2024 season to be one for the books. Our expert guides will get you on the bird you've been waiting for. Book your hunt today!


General Season Dates:

Spring General: March 30 - May 5, 2024

Additional Junior: March 23-24, 2024 & May 6-19, 2024

Fall Season: November 9 - December 8, 2024

Turkey hunts can be scheduled weekdays and weekends. 

(Spring Season - The last Saturday in March extending for 37 consecutive days. 
Additional Spring Season for Hunters with Junior Hunting Licenses - The Saturday and Sunday preceding the opening day of the general spring turkey season; and the day following the close of the general spring turkey season extending for 14 consecutive days.
Fall Season - The second Saturday in November extending for 30 consecutive days)

Price:

Turkey Hunt (2 hunter min): $1,350 per person
Non Hunter Guest: $200 per guest
** (gratuity not included)

What to Bring:

  • Good hiking boots and comfortable clothing
  • Full camo with face mask and gloves
  • Current hunting license
  • Upland game stamp

What It Includes:

A turkey hunt include up to two days of hunting by foot or out of a hunting blind, and field dressing of game.

2 Hunter minimum.

Meals are not included. See "Lodging" for additional accommodations.

As of July 1, 2016, nonlead shot is required for wild turkeys statewide. For more information, please see the CDFW nonlead ammunition page.


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My experience with Clayton Grant and Bitterwater Outfitters was great. I give it a 10. From the minute we got there, Clayton was prepared, organized, and ready to go. We all knew what we were supposed to do. We all felt safe and Clayton had complete control over the entire hunt. Clayton knows where the game is and always puts people in the right spot to get their game.
Sean Palmer