The Dogs Guide Service
Norcal Guided Hunts
It's pretty simple.. dogs are really good at finding bears. Here in California it's illegal to use dogs to hunt bears, so we have to be The Dogs. California is home to one of the largest populations of black bears in the lower 48. We have a high number of color phase bears, so many in fact that when we cross paths with a jet black bear it can feel special. Chasing bears through the unforgiving Northern California mountains will leave an impact on any hunter. We offer public land hunts and private land. From spot and stalk to sitting in a tree stand, archery or rifle, whatever style of hunting you prefer. This can be a great hunt for a new hunter as we will get you up to speed on our strategies and teach you everything we have to offer. As for you seasoned hunters, our crew is ready to partner with you on an epic bear hunting adventure. We are in the woods scouting for bears every month of the year whether we want to be or not, the obsession doesn't sleep.
“We were definitely on a bear hot spot, but they were being very stubborn, we finally had a shot on one on Saturday evening, but unfortunately weren't able to recover him. David and Johnny both spent over 2-1/2 hours that night and 4-5 hours more the next morning helping us scour the surrounding areas for that bear with no luck. I will say, their tracking skills are impeccable, they found a blood trail more than 600 yards downhill from where we last hit on anything. I was quite impressed. I would recommend these guys to anyone looking for a fun and successful bear hunting experience!”
Scott Strouf
Scottie's Gourmet Meats
Redding, CA
“I've been on a few hunts before but I've never had an experience quite like this. These guys go above and beyond. I hadn't done any scouting but they knew the area like it was their backyard. They had every trail and ridge dialed in. If you're spending days in the backcountry with someone, you want them to be the kind of guys you actually enjoy being around.”
Darian D.
“Had a phenomenal experience bear hunting with David. His attention is on the hunt at all times, and he makes the experience of hunting the real deal! Odds are high to kill an animal with David Endicott as your guide!”
Dominic T.
David Endicott is a Southern California native who grew up in the surf and the mountains. He found his way to Northern California where he lives with his wife and three young daughters. As many outdoorsmen know, being surrounded by nature or trekking deep in the wilderness is a certain way to find out who you are. Once you have a taste of the wilderness it will put your life into perspective. Taking a step away from your normal and modern life, even for a few days, can set your life on a new trajectory. Some of David's fondest memories have been backpacking and hunting with good friends and even strangers. He's passionate about sharing these adventures and creating lasting and meaningful memories with great people. “Don't get me wrong, we harvest animals and we work hard in the process because that's what we are out there to do… but sometimes what I look forward to the most is just sharing a fire and warm meal with someone and getting to know them. I've personally learned a lot about myself with the help of the mountains and I enjoy going through that experience with other people. When we harvest animals, which is most of the time, that is the cherry on top.”
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Phone 530-515-3976
