California Guided Tule Elk
Bitterwater Outfitters has partnered with California Department of Fish and game to manage and improve tule elk populations in San Luis Obispo County. We operate Private Land Management programs on three separate ranches. As part of the PLM program, we are allotted a number of tule elk hunts available to clients who wish to harvest an elk and did not draw a state tag. Hunts are limited so book your hunt today.
In addition to our PLM program, we also partner with private land owners within the La Panza zone area. Clients who drew a state tag within the La Panza zone can book a hunt on private land. Call for pricing.
Season Dates
PLM 1 (P):
Bull - July 1 - Dec 31
PLM 2 (C):
Bull - July 15 - Dec 31
Cow - Sep 15 -Dec 31
PLM 3 (W):
Bull - July 15 - Dec 31
Cow - Sep 15 -Dec 31
Price:
PLM Elk Hunts
Bull: Call for prices
Cow: Call for prices
(PLM tag provided in cost of hunt)
** (gratuity not included)
Private Land Hunt
Call for pricing
What to Bring:
- Current hunting license
What It Includes:
Up to five days of hunting with a guide for bull elk hunts.
Up to two days of hunting with a guide for cow elk hunts.
Field dressing and skinning of game.
All hunts include:
-Tent or trailer camping on the ranch free of charge
-Access to the shooting range to sight in your gun
-Access to the catch and release fishing pond
-Access to the BBQ and fire pit
Meals are not included. See "Lodging" for additional accommodations.
Tule elk hunts can be scheduled weekdays and weekends.
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 here
It was a really good experience going on a hunt with Bitterwater Outfitters. I loved staying at the ranch headquarters. The operation is an old western, down to earth feel. Clayton was great to talk to and be around. Everyone that I know that has gone keeps coming back. If someone doesn’t come back, they don’t like to hunt. 
