Bitterwater Outfitters - Shandon, California

Ryan Svetz (Crash_221)

Had a great wild pig hunt with Clayton and the guys @ Bitterwater Outfitters last week. This was the first hunting trip my buddy & I had ever been on, and it couldn't have gone better. Everything was smooth from the time we contacted Clayton to set up our schedule, to the time we hit the pavement leaving the ranch. Clayton & the crew are a great bunch to work with. Arrival & check-in were smooth and easy. Mike got us sighted in on the range in a jiffy. We spent the afternoon just lounging in the Gillis house, which was superbly clean and tidy & stocked with all the kitchen utensils we needed to cook up some supper. We were out & on the pigs the next morning, right at sunrise. Clayton, Danny, and Ben were on-task with finding the pigs & getting us into a great spot to shoot from. There wasn't a single hiccup throughout our couple days there. I don't think we could have imagined up a better experience.

Joe Thompson

Bitterwater outfitters is great!!! Can’t wait to book next years trip, we did the Deluxe Pig Hunt. My brother, and my father in law, were first time pig hunters and the service was incredible Clayton and bill were exceptionally guides, showing us beautiful country with lots of opportunity for success, we all filled our tag! The accommodations with the deluxe hunt was money well spent, I would recommend this hunt to anyone who enjoys a comfortable bed, nice outdoor area for relaxing after a long day hunting, and amazing chef prepared food waiting for you breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A great trip for the novice hunter or the experienced hunter! Thanks for everything Bitterwater Outfitters!!!

Rod Barrera

I had a great time and experience hunting with Bitterwater Outfitters. Clayton and his staff were very friendly and patient. They put my friend and I on huge wild pigs the same evening we arrived. I definitely would recommend this outfitter, specially if you are a new hunter.

Mig V

Outstanding hunting experience and truly was lucky enough to hunt with the man Clayton himself! Since it was my first time hunting boar he was able to not only guide us to them bright and early but helped us put stellar shots on nice big pigs! Will most definitely be back soon.

Joel Siegel

Hands down the best in California. Clayton is a master, gifted and honest, and he and his team work tirelessly to get you on the game. They know this country like the back of their hand and have access to thousands and thousands of acres of prime land. If you want to put wild and free ranging meat on the table, while experiencing some of the most beautiful land in this state, this is one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences to share. Our 4th year with Bitterwater and looking forward to many more to come. Thanks Clayton, you are the best.

Nathan DeVoe

Ok hands down this was a amazing experience. We had the utmost pleasure of being guided by Dougan and was absolutely amazing human being in the field. He had 1 seasoned hunter and 3 greenhorns, and made us all feel like Fred bear! Can't wait to go back and have another amazing memory with my friends and family!
Thank you bitterwater outfitters for the great memories.

Alan Boomershine

Bitterwater Outfitters is the real deal! I've hunted wild hogs with them several times now and they consistently put me on pigs. What's really nice to is that they have access to some amazing ranches all through this area. Only painful thing is waiting for my next awesome hunt with them!

Matt Heden

The best there is. I found bitterwater because of their hunting school, which was definitely one of the best things I’ve done when it comes to hunting. Randy, their instructor and guide for the school is nothing short of the most knowledgable hunter you will ever come across. Since attending the school, I’ve been back 7-8 times for myself and now I frequently bring new hunters to bitterwater. Clayton runs an incredible operation, it’s been growing over the years like crazy - and that’s because Clayton runs such a great guide service. I’ve had a number of guides over the years, I’ve never had a bad one - they’ve all been great!

I’d highly recommend Bitterwater whether you’re just getting started with hunting, or you’ve been hunting for decades - it’s top-notch!