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Meat Processing
The field dressing, skinning and quartering is included in your hunt. Your game will be prepared for the butcher of your choice. You can bring coolers to transport your game to your preferred butcher. Or if you choose to use the local butcher, we can store your game in our walk in free of charge. You will need to reach out to the butcher directly for services, pricing, etc. Grant Reynolds at Canyon Meat Processing 714-742-6199.
***Bitterwater Outfitters does not operate any companies which provide butchering services. Therefore, Bitterwater Outfitters cannot make any representations regarding the quality of work or professional services offered by any outside companies. Bitterwater Outfitters encourages its clients to call any company they are interested in using and to check references.
taxidermy
As a courtesy to our clients, Bitterwater Outfitters offers storage of game in our walk in. If requested, Life Like Taxidermy can pick up stored game for taxidermy work from the Bitterwater Outfitters headquarters free of charge.
For pricing and information, call Kurt Santoro at Life Like Taxidermy - (559) 479-8201 Lifeliketaxidermy@comcast.net
***Bitterwater Outfitters does not operate any companies which provide taxidermy services. Therefore, Bitterwater Outfitters cannot make any representations regarding the quality of work or professional services offered by any outside companies. Bitterwater Outfitters encourages its clients to call any company they are interested in using and to check references.
General Equipment
Hunting clothes, warm jacket, rain gear, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, gloves, hunting boots, cap or hat, cooler for transporting game home (complimentary delivery to local butcher is provided).
A current hunting license, current species tag, and copper bullets are required (Hunting license and tags not required for bison, water buffalo or exotics).
Additional Activities
-Paso Robles is 30 min from our headquarters. There is a downtown area with a park, great restaurants, and downtown shops. There are also many wineries downtown that offer tastings and food pairings.
-We are located in the heart of wine country. The wine tasting tours and wine festivals are available year round and there are too many options to count.
-"Sensorio" is an outdoor light installation exhibit. It is open at dark. It's not far from the ranch on Hwy 46. Something different to enjoy while you're in the area.
-Tin City is a great little spot in Templeton, which is 40 min from the headquarters. They call it an industrial makers market. Barrel House Brewing is there and it is an outdoor venue. They regularly feature free live music from local bands.
-Creston is another hidden gem. It is a very small country town with two great restaurants and a little western shop owned by local friends. The Loading Chute is a local favorite.
-Margarita Adventures is 45 min from the headquarters in the town of Santa Margarita. They have zip lines, nature tours, and an escape room. Family friendly and a good time.
-The beaches in our county are beautiful. They are about an hour from the headquarters. Morro Rock, Pismo Beach, Cayucos and Cambria are wonderful spots to shop, eat, and enjoy the ocean view.
-Hearst Castle and the elephant seals are in San Simeon, which is just over an hour from our headquarters.
Non Hunter Guest
Non hunter guests are welcome to come enjoy the ranch and ride along on the hunts. A $200 fee will apply for each non hunting guest.
Big Game
.270 or bigger
Effective July 1, 2008, the California Fish and Game Commission modified the methods of take to prohibit the use of projectiles containing lead when hunting big game and nongame species in an area designated as the California condor range.
Bitterwater Outfitters is in the condor range and lead free ammo is required. For a list of certified nonlead ammunition, click hereClick here to see our Bitterwater Outfitters reviews and client testimonials
I just wanted to say thank you to Randy Parker for his knowledge that he was able to share with me in the class and in the field. He was so patient with me and walked me through everything that the class has to offer. I could tell that he has been hunting for many years, he was also very big on safety with gun handling and where to have the perfect shot placement on the pig that he was leading me too. He taught me everything I needed to know on the range. We saw different trails and tracks that I will carry with me all the days of my hunting career. My wife came with my as a guest on the second day for the hunt and Randy made her feel like part of the team.Randy is also a good hearted man and fun to be around with and so easy to talk too. This class is well worth your time and money!! Randy showed me how to field dress the pig I shot and also how to skin it when we got back to the cleaning station. 
