Where is the Tejon Ranch?
The ranch is located East of Interstate 5 about 60 miles north of Los Angeles
May I use lead ammunition when hunting on the Ranch?
No, all hunters on Tejon Ranch are required to use non-lead ammunition. There are no exceptions. Any violation of this policy will result in the immediate and permanent forfeiture of all hunting privileges.
How big is the ranch?
The ranch covers 270000 acres or 425 square miles
Who owns the Tejon Ranch?
Tejon is a publicly held company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
Are the animals contained by a high fence?
No, all animals are free ranging and all populations are self sustaining
Who can hunt the ranch?
The ranch is open to anyone to hunt, in some cases the openings are limited and you simply apply for a drawing to determine who will hunt in a given year
What are the chances of being drawn to hunt the ranch?
This depends on the year and the number of applicants, but it is generally a better than 90% chance of being drawn
Is the ranch open to the public for hiking and picnicking?
Only through the Spring Access Hunting Program (formerly known as the Explorer Program)
In what deer hunting zone is the ranch located?
The ranch is within the D10 zone, but we operate under the authority of a Private Wildlife Management Area License and issue our own tags
How much do the PLM tags cost?
The cost of the tag is included in the membership fee, however you must purchase a deer tag application from the state to exchange for a PLM tag
What if I have a deer tag for the current year, do I still need a deer tag application?
No, we can exchange any current year tag for a PLM tag
How far in advance do I need to book a hunt?
This depends on the particular guided hunt you want to do....Weekend wild pig hunts should be booked at least 2 months in advance in order to get the dates you want, and weekday wild pig hunts should be booked at least one month in advance.
Wild Pig Management Hunts should be booked at least one month in advance....these hunts usually sell out early and to get your desired area you should book two months in advance
Can I purchase tags and license from the ranch?
Yes, the ranch is a license agent for the California Dept. of Fish and Game, and you can purchase hunting licenses and tags, however bobcat tags are only available through Regional offices of the Department of Fish and Game
Do you take Visa or MasterCard?
Yes, you can pay for any hunts, tags or licenses with either card
If I buy a buck deer membership how often can I hunt?
All of our memberships are based on unlimited access, you can hunt as many days as you like.
How do I sign up for a Guided Hunt?
You must send in an application with payment in full. We no longer have a waiting period for Bull Elk, Black Bear, and Pronghorn. The price of the hunt is locked in when we receive your payment. Payments and applications must be received by April 1 of the hunt year. All applications for these hunts are accepted on a first come-first served basis.
What's a Wild Pig Management Hunt?
This is a 2.5 day un-guided access only wild pig hunt scheduled for specific weekends. You can enter on Friday at noon and hunt through the end of the day on Sunday....and during the hunt you are allowed to camp on the ranch in unimproved designated campgrounds.
How many pigs can I harvest on a Wild Pig Management Hunt?
You are only authorized to take one pig on these hunts.
Can I add another pig to my guided wild pig hunt after I harvest my pig?
No, if you wish to do a two pig hunt, you must purchase the second pig before you start your hunt, the guides will not allow you to take a second pig on a one pig hunt.
Is there a price break for additional option pigs and is there a limit to the number of option pigs?
The price break that we have offered in the past is no longer available, that was a promotional deal that is not available. Depending on the number of pigs available, there may be a limit on the number of option pigs that may be purchased. Initially, each member will be able to purchase two option tags, and that number could go up as the year progresses. We will not sell tags that we don't think can be reasonably filled.
What happens if I wound an animal on a guided or un-guided hunt and I can't retrieve the animal?
Any animal that is wounded, whether fatally or not is considered a harvested animal and your hunt is over at that point.
What caliber of gun is best for hunting the Tejon?
That depends a lot on the species that you are hunting....the most important thing for you to do in preparation for a hunt on the ranch is to practice shooting your firearm under field conditions.....it's fine to sight your rifle in at the range, but range conditions are not what you will experience in the field....practice from a prone position, from a kneeling position, from a tree rest position, and from an offhand position....so that you know your abilities from each position so that when the moment to shoot comes you will know whether you can make a 250 yard shot from a prone position....and if you can't then don't shoot, another opportunity will come along.
