Guided Wild Hog Hunt - Single Hunter
More about us
- At our core, we’re more than just a hunting guide service—we’re a family-driven outfitter built on decades of experience, deep-rooted tradition, and a true passion for the outdoors. As lifelong friends and seasoned California hunting guides, Sam McGuire and Colby Williams have combined over 40 years of professional guiding experience to offer premium guided hunts for wild pig, turkey, blacktail deer, and Tule elk.
- Meet the Founders: A Legacy of Hunting Excellence
- Sam McGuire began guiding hunts while still in high school and has since built a reputation guiding across both California and Wyoming. He is also the founder of McGuire Ballistics, a leader in advanced lead-free hunting projectiles. Sam’s expertise in marksmanship, gear, and backcountry navigation ensures every hunt is safe, ethical, and memorable.
- Colby Williams was born into the hunting lifestyle as the son of one of California’s first licensed guides. Raised in the field and guiding hunts since the age of 10, Colby brings a lifetime of experience—especially in hog hunting—that’s hard to match. His knowledge of the land and wildlife behavior makes every guided hunt a true adventure.
- Together, Sam and Colby bring their shared values, skills, and deep respect for the hunt to every client they guide. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or new to the sport, they strive to deliver authentic, ethical, and unforgettable guided hunting experiences on California’s Central Coast and beyond.
About this hunt
| Hunting season: | Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027 |
Where you will hunt
Territory
| Fence type: | Not fenced |
| Territory size: | ~100,000 Acres |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English |
| Operating since: | 1978 year |
Where you will stay
No accommodation providedHow to get there
Navigation guidelines
| Transfer from airport: | No |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | No |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Cancellation
Deposit is non-refundable and will not be reimbursed in the event of a cancellation.Wounding
A wounded animal counts as your animal. Additional animals can be added on for additional fee.Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Paid onsitePayment notes
TAGs & licenses
Big Game
California’s big game species include mule deer/black-tailed deer, elk, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, black bear, and wild pig. California does not have a general “big game license” – instead, you buy a standard hunting license and then individual tags for each big game animal you intend to hunt.
Deer hunting: California issues deer tags for specific zones – many general-season tags are available over the counter (first-come, first-served), but premium deer hunts (high-demand zones or seasons) are allocated by lottery draw each year (application deadline early June). Hunters can obtain up to two deer tags per year.
Elk, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep tags are extremely limited and awarded by lottery draw to a small number of applicants (both residents and non-residents may apply; non-residents are usually limited to no more than ~10% of tags).
Black bear: California requires a bear tag (one per hunter per year) – tags are sold over the counter, but the season is subject to an annual statewide harvest quota (once a set number of bears are taken and reported, the season closes).
Wild pigs (feral hogs) are plentiful in parts of California and are classified as big game – hunters must purchase wild pig tags (available OTC; unlimited tags can be bought).
Small Game
Small game in California covers upland game birds (pheasant, quail, chukar, grouse, dove, wild turkey, etc.), small mammals (rabbits, squirrels), and waterfowl.
California considers wild turkey an upland game bird – to hunt turkeys (or any upland bird) hunters must purchase an Upland Game Bird Stamp (validation) each year. For migratory waterfowl, a California State Duck Stamp is required along with the Federal Duck Stamp and HIP registration.
Hunting Coyotes does not require any special permits or tags beyond the basic hunting license.
Documents Required
- California Hunting License
- Appropriate Big Game Tags for each species
- Upland Game Bird Stamp (for all upland birds including turkeys).
- California Duck Stamp and Federal Duck Stamp (for waterfowl).
- Hunter Education Certificate
Minimum Hunter Age
California does not specify a minimum age to hunt, but any hunter (regardless of age) must have a license. In practice, youths generally start hunting at age 12 or older once they can complete the Hunter Education course.
More information
- wildlife.ca.gov - California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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