Big Game Hunting California
Guided Hunts for Big Game Elk
Effective 2024
While we used to offer guided elk hunts, beginning in 2024 Frontera Hunting is honing its specialization to only offer hunts for California Wild Pig — making use of our exclusive hunting rights to over 40,000 acres and counting…
Big Game Hunting – Elk Tags
Frontera Hunting has the privilege of being a hunting guide for big game elk in California. When the California draw happens for elk tags, we are able to provide exceptional service to assist in a successful hunt.
Big game hunting is a rare opportunity many hunters don’t get the opportunity to participate in, we will ensure your big game hunting experience is one to remember.
Elk Hunting Information
For the 2023 Big Game Drawing, 21 is the maximum number of preference points for any species a hunter can have. To look up your total preference points log on to your customer profile at www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales and click on ‘View My Draw Application/ Preference Points’ at the top of the page. By law, you may only submit one application for each species. Any person submitting multiple applications for the same species will be rejected from the drawing and may be prosecuted. All applicants must submit the $8.13 nonrefundable processing fee for their application.
Big Game Tag Application Tips
The Big Game Drawing deadline is midnight on June 2 of each year.
- Don’t wait until June to submit your application. Last-minute application errors may result in you missing this year’s drawing. Late applications cannot be accepted.
- Check your receipt before leaving your local license agent or CDFW sales office to ensure you successfully submitted a draw application.
Elk Hunting Zones:
Elk Tag Fee:
Resident – $554.80
Nonresident – $1,700.35
Resident Junior – $25.41
Elk Definitions
Antlerless Elk: Any elk, with the exception of spotted calves, with antlers less than four inches in length as measured from the top of the skull. CCR T14-364(l)(3).
Bull Elk: Any elk having an antler or antlers at least four inches in length as measured from the top of the skull. CCR T14-364(l)(1).
Either-Sex Elk: Bull elk, spike elk, or antlerless elk. CCR T14-364(l)(4).
Spike Bull Elk: A bull elk having no more than one point on each antler. An antler point is a projection of the antler at least one inch long and longer than the width of its base. CCR T14-364(l)(2).
Big Game Tag Application Tips
The Big Game Drawing deadline is midnight on June 2 of each year.
- Don’t wait until June to submit your application. Last-minute application errors may result in you missing this year’s drawing. Late applications cannot be accepted.
- Check your receipt before leaving your local license agent or CDFW sales office to ensure you successfully submitted a draw application.
For added options to your hunt, see our list of Experience Add-Ons.