Wild Bird Hunts
The itinerary for this program starts with an 8:45 am rendezvous at the shop. From there we travel approximately 10 minutes to our bird hunting headquarters where we will get our boots on, unload the dogs, and discuss strategy over one last cup of coffee. Depending on whether your preference is to hike a creek bottom for Quail, or take a bit more challenging trek and try for some Chukar, we may have another 15 minute drive within the boundaries of our 15,000 acre bird lease to get to the right spot. We’ll then follow the dogs through some of the prettiest sage brush and basalt country in Washington, in pursuit of Chukar partridge and Valley Quail. We’ll see some great dog work, get some good exercise, make some tough shots, miss some easy ones, and simply enjoy an experience in nature that many people have no idea even exists.
The terrain where we find birds is not just the “double black diamond” slopes. With very little hunting pressure, the birds spend lots of time on the plateaus sunning themselves. The road system on the ranch, combined with the use of our Polaris Ranger (outfitted with enclosed cab and heater), enable us to begin many of our hikes on the ridgetops. The end result is a challenging, but enjoyable hike, where we will find enough birds to keep the dogs busy and your gun barrel warm! Don’t forget your camera on this trip, as the Eaton Ranch is home to one of the largest California Big Horn Sheep populations in the country, and we often find ourselves up close and personal to these beautiful creatures.
Approximate season runs from early October through mid January. |
Guided Hunts
$349 Per Gun
- $99 annual membership fee required.
- Minimum of 2 Hunters
- Includes guide, dog(s), lunch, and bird cleaning
- A Washington Small Game license is required for this hunt
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