Wild Pig Hunting in California
Guided Hunts
Frontera Hunting guides wild pig hunts on private ranches on California’s Central Coast.
Choose a weekday outing or a longer trip, with lodging and meal options available through select packages. Compare the experiences below, then tell us your preferred dates, group size and hunting experience so we can discuss the right fit.
"Frontera guides made our recent hunt extremely successful and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend if you're thinking about using Frontera."
- B. Guy, Frontera Hunter
Guided Wild Pig Hunts on California's Central Coast
Frontera Hunting offers fully guided wild pig hunts on private Central Coast ranches in California. Hunts are available year-round and range from one-day weekday trips to all-inclusive three-day experiences with lodging and meals. Packages start at $1,250 per hunter and include experienced guides, in-field transportation, field dressing, skinning, and walk-in cooler access. Hunters need a valid California hunting license, wild pig validation, nonlead ammunition, and appropriate rifle or archery equipment.
Spend less. Hunt more.
FORAY WEEKDAY HUNT
One day · Monday–Thursday · $1,250 per hunter
Hunt private Central Coast ranches with an experienced guide. Includes in-field transportation, field dressing, skinning, and walk-in cooler access. Beginner and experienced hunters welcome.
Guided Wild Pig Hunt Packages
GUIDED HUNT
CORE
Come for the hunt.
Ideal for you ifYou want a two-day guided hunt and prefer to handle your own stay.
- Hunt
- 2days
- Provided
- Snacks + drinks
Beginner to advanced hunters
Plan separatelyYour lodging and full meals. This package keeps the focus on the hunt.
$1,500
per hunter
Guaranteed wild boar shooting opportunity.
Bravo adds 2 nights of lodging and prime ranch access for $500 more per hunter.
Two days on Frontera’s home ranches, with your guide and the field support to keep your attention on the hunt.
20,000 acres · Home ranches
A hunt-focused package for a two-day trip. Lodging and full meals are not listed among this package’s inclusions; ask Frontera about arrangements for your stay.
Additional pig: $995. Ask Frontera about applicable hunt and guarantee terms.
HUNT + LODGING
BRAVO
Make it a hunting getaway.
Ideal for you ifYou want two hunting days with a place to settle in between them.
- Hunt
- 2days
- Lodging
- 2nights
Beginner to advanced hunters
Plan separatelyYour full meals. Lodging is included; the hunting format is two days.
$2,000
per hunter
Guaranteed wild boar shooting opportunity.
Alpha adds a third hunting day, 8 meals and Quick Draw for $1,250 more per hunter.
Hunt the prime ranches, then settle in for the night. Two hunting days and two nights of lodging bring the trip together.
33,000 acres · Prime ranches
Two nights of lodging are included, along with snacks and drinks. Your guide assigns the lodging location to suit your hunt. Full meals are not listed among this package’s inclusions.
Frontera lodging example. Your guide assigns the location for your hunt.
Additional pig: $995. Ask Frontera about applicable hunt and guarantee terms.
HUNT + LODGING + MEALS
ALPHA
Settle into the full experience.
Ideal for you ifYour group wants a longer hunting stay with lodging and meals included.
- Hunt
- 3days
- Lodging
- 2nights
- Meals
- 8included
Intermediate to advanced hunters
Quick Draw included · 2-hunter minimum
Plan separatelyMeat processing and taxidermy, if desired, are arranged separately.
$3,250
per hunter
Guaranteed wild boar harvest/kill.
The fullest stay: a third hunting day, meals and Quick Draw are included. Intermediate–advanced hunters. 2-hunter minimum.
Make a longer stay of it, with three days to hunt, two nights of lodging and eight meals included in the experience.
50,000 acres · All ranches
Includes the Quick Draw add-on for coyote and/or squirrel hunting. Your guide assigns the lodging location for your hunt. Alpha carries a harvest guarantee; ask Frontera about its applicable terms.
Frontera lodging example. Your guide assigns the location for your hunt.
Additional pig: $995. Ask Frontera about applicable hunt and guarantee terms.
A different way to hunt.
Working with one weekday, or drawn to the summer challenge? Choose around your calendar and the conditions.
WEEKDAY VALUE
FORAY
Spend less. Hunt more.
Ideal for you ifYou want to spend less on a guided hunt and can get away on a weekday.
- Hunt
- 1day
- When
- Mon–Thu only
Beginner to advanced hunters
Plan separatelyYour lodging and full meals. The hunt is one day, Monday–Thursday.
$1,250
per hunter
Guaranteed wild boar shooting opportunity.
Core adds a second hunting day for $250 more per hunter.
Make a weekday count. Head into the home ranches for one guided day of wild pig hunting.
20,000 acres · Home ranches
Available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Includes snacks and drinks and the shared field support below. Lodging and full meals are not listed among this package’s inclusions.
Additional pig: $995. Ask Frontera about applicable hunt and guarantee terms.
SUMMER CHALLENGE
SECO
Take on the summer challenge.
Ideal for you ifYou want the challenge of hunting during the summer season.
- Hunt
- 2days
- Season
- July–August only
Beginner to advanced hunters
Increased seasonal difficulty
Plan separatelyYour lodging and full meals, plus preparation for summer heat and early/late hunting hours.
$1,375
per hunter
Guaranteed wild boar shooting opportunity.
Planning outside July–August? Core offers a two-day hunting format.
Take on the summer challenge with early starts and evening hunts during the last hours of legal shooting light.
20,000 acres · Home ranches
Higher seasonal temperatures make this a more demanding hunt. Hunting takes place first thing in the morning and during the last couple hours of legal shooting light in the evening. A Seco patch is awarded for a successful Seco hunt kill. Snacks and drinks are included; lodging and full meals are not listed among this package’s inclusions.
Additional pig: $995. Ask Frontera about applicable hunt and guarantee terms.
Included with every pig hunt
Your Frontera guide · Transportation in the field · Field dressing and skinning · Walk-in cooler access · Complimentary snacks and drinks
Meat processing and taxidermy can be arranged separately. Additional pig: $995.
When requesting dates, include your package name and preferred dates in Additional Comments. Frontera will confirm availability.
Not sure which hunt fits? Call Frontera · 805.423.3679
TROPHY BOAR
Hunting Package
$3,000 per hunter
- For Intermediate to Advanced Hunters
Limited Trophy Hunts Offered
Based on our current waitlist and then scheduled when we know the next available opportunity presents itself.
- Access to Trophy Ranches
- 2 Days Hunting and 2 Nights Lodging
- Guaranteed Wild Trophy Boar Shooting Opportunity
- Exclusive "Gladiator" patch awarded for a successful Trophy kill
- Complimentary Snacks and Drinks Provided
- Transportation in the Field
- Field Dress, Skinning & Walk-in Cooler Access
- Meat Processing & Taxidermy Can Be Arranged if Desired
SECO
Hunting Package
$1,375 per hunter
- For Beginner to Advanced Hunters
Increased Difficulty (Seasonal Challenge)
Due to the seasonal high temperatures and to maintain our success rate, we only hunt first thing in the morning and the last couple hours of legal shooting light in the evening.
ONLY AVAILABLE in the months of JULY and AUGUST. Limited slots available for booking.
- Access to 20,000 Acres (Home Ranches)
- 2 Days Hunting
- Environment Changes
- Guaranteed Wild Boar Shooting Opportunity
- Exclusive "Seco" patch awarded for a successful Seco Hunt kill
- Complimentary Snacks and Drinks Provided
- Transportation in the Field
- Field Dress, Skinning & Walk-in Cooler Access
- Meat Processing & Taxidermy Can Be Arranged if Desired
What To Bring:
- Valid California Hunting License
- Valid California Wild Pig Validation
- Nonlead Ammunition
- Rifle/Archery Equipment
- Hiking Boots
- Warm clothing
- Binoculars (not necessary but helpful)
All hunters must be 12 years and older.
Season: All-Year
Wounded Pig Policy:
If a pig is hit and not able to be found by the guide or his dogs, you will be held accountable. You will have to claim the wounded animal as your harvest and the tag will be used.
Before your hunt
Hunt length, lodging and meals depend on your package. Confirm the arrangements with Frontera before booking.
Review CDFW’s current license and validation requirements. California uses a wild pig validation instead of individual wild pig tags.
For added options to your wild pig hunt, see our list of Experience Add-Ons.
For added options to your wild pig hunt,
see our list of Experience Add-Ons.
Exclusive Achievement Patches
Celebrate your successful hunts by displaying your exclusive patches that we issue upon completion of the objective. Not available for purchase.
VICTORY
Awarded upon a successful boar kill
EARLY BIRD
Awarded upon a successful boar kill within the first 3 hours
HEART ATTACK
Awarded upon a successful kill to the heart
HAWKEYE
Awarded upon a successful archery kill
SECO
Awarded upon a successful kill on a Seco Hunt
GLADIATOR
Awarded upon a successful Trophy kill
VICTORY
Awarded upon a successful kill
EARLY BIRD
Awarded upon a successful kill within the first 3 hours
HEART ATTACK
Awarded upon a successful kill to the heart
HAWKEYE
Awarded upon a successful archery kill
SECO
Awarded upon a successful kill on a Seco Hunt
GLADIATOR
Awarded upon a successful Trophy kill
All hunts include a guide, transportation while hunting on the ranch lands, packing out, field dressing, skinning and chilling in our walk-in cooler.
Spot and Stalk is the most common method but we try to accommodate to whichever hunting method is preferred. If walking and hiking is not preferred, we can strive to set you up along a heavily traveled game trail.
Mostly sunny, cools off in the evenings.
We can take up to 12 hunters in one group
Average weight is 170.
Frontera offers pig-hunt options for beginners. Tell us about your experience when you inquire, and review the first-hunt guide for preparation and official licensing resources.
Yes. Frontera can accommodate non-hunting family members or friends on select experiences. Contact the team before booking to confirm availability, lodging options, and any guest fees.
Book as early as possible, especially for weekends, lodging-inclusive packages, seasonal SECO hunts in July and August, and limited Trophy Boar opportunities. Contact Frontera directly for current availability.
Frontera offers experience add-ons, lodging options, meat processing arrangements, and hunt formats that can help tailor a trip to your group. Ask about available options when you book.
Frontera offers options for beginner through advanced hunters. Most hunts use spot-and-stalk methods, but the team can discuss hunting preferences and mobility needs before arrival. The amount of hiking can be adjusted based on the experience you choose.
Choose your preferred hunting package, then submit a reservation request or contact Frontera directly. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a hunt.
Listed packages start at $1,250 per hunter for the one-day Foray weekday hunt. Compare the packages above and confirm current terms and dates with Frontera.
Hunt length depends on the package you choose. Foray is one day, Core and Bravo are two days, Alpha is three days, and the seasonal Seco hunt is two days.
California now uses a wild pig validation instead of individual wild pig tags. Review CDFW’s current license and validation requirements before your trip. View CDFW requirements.