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Summary
Band-tailed Pigeons are a distinctive species found in the forests and mountains of the western United States, where they thrive in oak woodlands and coniferous forests. These birds are most often hunted in the fall when they move between their higher elevation roosting sites and the lower valleys where they feed on acorns and berries. Known for their swift, direct flight, Band-tailed Pigeons can be difficult to track and take off silently, often leaving hunters with little time to react. Their reliance on dense tree cover and their ability to blend in with the surroundings make them a challenge to spot. Hunters must rely on patience and skill, waiting for the birds to approach or using decoys and calls to draw them in, making for a rewarding pursuit in rugged, forested terrain.
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Band-tailed pigeon hunts are a crisp, fast-paced autumn pursuit that take advantage of the birds’ brief migration stopovers along mountain ridgelines. Available for roughly a week each fall, these guided upland outings focus on glassing ridge-top roosts and ambushing flocks as they pass above tall trees. Shooters can expect dozens of high-speed targets in a single morning or afternoon, with seasoned pointers and flushing dogs on hand to recover birds from steep slopes and cliff edges. Because the season overlaps deer and bear openings, many hunters combine pigeon days with big-game or other upland hunts, making it an ideal add-on for those seeking a dynamic, shot-in-hand experience during the fall field season.
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Band-tailed pigeon hunts are offered as guided day trips, with no onsite lodging or overnight facilities provided. Hunters should arrange their own accommodations and plan to return each evening. There are no in-camp sleeping arrangements or climate-control amenities, and meals are not supplied, so participants should bring their own food and beverages. Gear storage and vehicle parking are typically available at the meeting point or staging area.
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Band-Tailed Pigeon Hunt - Great for Combo with Big Game!
Quality Band-tailed Pigeon hunting guide and outfitter in Northern California.
The little-known band-tailed pigeon is nothing like the feral pigeons at the local feed store. For a short window during autumn band-tailed pigeons can be seen in large flocks along mountain ridge tops in Northern California before they fly south further. Few hunters target the band-tailed because the opener coincides with the opener of general deer and bear season. For that reason, most band-tailed pigeon harvest is incidental to a deer or bear hunt.
For those interested in some fast shooting this is the hunt for you. The season only lasts for one week but during that week you can find excellent shooting where tall roost trees are growing near prominent ridges.
The hardest part is often finding the downed bird off the cliff – that’s where the dogs come in.
Most often combined with other upland and even big-game hunting trips.
Price is for 1 day. Additional days can be added.
California
Band-Tailed Pigeon
500
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
500
Includes Dogs
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Band-Tailed Pigeon Hunt - Great for Combo with Big Game!
Quality Band-tailed Pigeon hunting guide and outfitter in Northern California.
The little-known band-tailed pigeon is nothing like the feral pigeons at the local feed store. For a short window during autumn band-tailed pigeons can be seen in large flocks along mountain ridge tops in Northern California before they fly south further. Few hunters target the band-tailed because the opener coincides with the opener of general deer and bear season. For that reason, most band-tailed pigeon harvest is incidental to a deer or bear hunt.
For those interested in some fast shooting this is the hunt for you. The season only lasts for one week but during that week you can find excellent shooting where tall roost trees are growing near prominent ridges.
The hardest part is often finding the downed bird off the cliff – that’s where the dogs come in.
Most often combined with other upland and even big-game hunting trips.
Price is for 1 day. Additional days can be added.
California
Band-Tailed Pigeon
500
Trinity Fork Outfitters
Fair Chase
Public
None - Day Hunt
No
N/A
N/A
Meals Not Provided
Unspecified
500
Includes Dogs
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