Tejon pig hunters ???

[btrebil]

I have been going to the ranch for over 15 years, in my opinion still one of the best places to hunt in California. Yes the ranch management might be going through some growing pains, but it is a business and they will run it how they see fit. I am just glad I was able to continue to hunt it and get a membership. For those of you that haven't gone, it is definitely worth the money and they are first class on how they treat the hunters.

 

[adam32]

I was told that there are 20 tags still and the price is now over 25k. You are guaranteed a shot on a trophy elk. I think the ranch is around 270k acres. No fence to hold game in. Just as markers of there land and to keep cattle off roads. Best of luck if you do this hunt. Please share with us. It is something very few guys will ever get to do.

I'm just curious mainly, I wouldn't pay that much for the hunt but I'm part of ProStaff for a TV show so if I could swing a sponsored type hunt for the show I would do it.

 

[Bubblehide]

For the vast majority here, I think the issue with Tejon is their price per pig. Tejon has been charging an amount that a person can pay for a guided pig hunt elsewhere. If filling your freezer is a priority, Tejon makes no sense at their prices. But if you like harvesting animals on your own, on quality land, and price is no object, then Tejon makes sense. If you really like harvesting your animals on your own, and enjoy a real challenge, then public lands can be a better option.

Since Tejon owns the land they manage, they have the right to charge what they want to hunt OUR game on THEIR land. They also have the right to not allow hunting. Tejon has a long history of being exceptionally protective of their lands, even to the point of illegal intimidation. I know, I experienced it in years past. I have parked in the right of way along side a public road that runs through their property in-order to access some public property. I was threatened both verbally and in writing, With the towing of my truck, with notes left on my truck. A call to their main headquarters was useless, until it came from the Sheriffs Department. I lived in the area, and it was no secret that Tejon was exceptionally aggressive about protecting their property, and pretty much doing what they wanted. The fact that they are up-ing the price and thus pushing people else where is no surprise to me. Yet they will always have some willing to pay the price, no matter what it is. But as has already pointed out, corporate Tejon Ranch, has big plans to develop some of the property. Personally, I see it as a change in the philosophy of the management of the property, and what purpose the land will serve the corporation in the future. I dont see hunting and cattle ranching as long term objectives of the corporation.

 

[jb229]

Adam,
I don't think a Tejon Elk hunt would make a very compelling show. Yes they have high scoring elk but the hunt itself would be boring to watch in my opinion. Do a Public Land Lake Sonoma Hog hunt if you want a compelling show. You can also blend in what the hunters dollar is doing for the Lake and Friends of Lake Sonoma. Ranger Joel wrote up a nice piece about what the proceeds from the Pig hunters are doing to the Lake if you want to search for it.

 

[Hikingwithguns]

Is Tejon considered a high fence ranch?

Cattle fencing does not even slow most game animals. Pigs go under, deer go over, elk go through it like its not even there. It can stop speed goats if they aren't used to jumping fences but even then you adjust the height of the lowest strand and then they are g2g.

Tejon's prices are getting outrageous(go ahead, tell me they are not outrageous with a straight face), a deer alone costs more than my hunt club and all the pig only options also cost more. Still, if I lived in LA I would consider it. I would also consider leaving LA...

 

[pierpont scott]

Sad to see that paper and news about the lawsuit. Sounds like things have not been going right up there for a while. On a side note..... I also hear from a worker that many of the pig hunting members are no longer the same. Made hints to the fact that they are cutting back on guys that abuse there membership in any way. That comment from a employee made me wonder about some of the members that used to post here all the time??? Lol

They don't post here anymore because of tools like you...

 

[KTKT70]

Name calling?. Is this jr high? Always count on someone talking about things he has no knowledge of. But it's ok. The past is gone and the LtCol n I never broke any rules on the ranch. He will still see Jodi at family events and if we do ever hunt up there it will be done the right way. For now d-10 that borders tejon is just fine by me.

Thanks buddy best of luck on your hunts.
No need to replay.

Ps. The employee told me strait up who is not up there hunting. Just not my place to repeat.

 

[julian999]

Just put 2 and 2 together and find out that you knew whats going on about the ranch. i think your main purpose of posting is to stir the pot because of what happen in the past.

 

[Bubblehide]

Just put 2 and 2 together and find out that you knew whats going on about the ranch. i think your main purpose of posting is to stir the pot because of what happen in the past.

Nope, that's not it.

 

[parkermann]

They are going to build houses on a portion of the ranch near the 5 freeway. The rest of the ranch will be under some special land protection act and will never be developed ever. I don't remember the complete details of it. They had planned on doing it already but when 2008 hit it delayed their plans. Keep in mind this is second hand info and I don't remember the exact details.

Tejon is an awesome place. If you have the money and want a weekend hunting getaway this place is great. The amount of elk, deer, bear and pigs on this ranch is amazing. Also tons of quail and bobcats

 

[adam32]

So can the elk or deer taken on the ranch be scored for Boone and Crockett record books?

 

[Bubblehide]

They are going to build houses on a portion of the ranch near the 5 freeway. The rest of the ranch will be under some special land protection act and will never be developed ever. I don't remember the complete details of it. They had planned on doing it already but when 2008 hit it delayed their plans. Keep in mind this is second hand info and I don't remember the exact details.

Tejon is an awesome place. If you have the money and want a weekend hunting getaway this place is great. The amount of elk, deer, bear and pigs on this ranch is amazing. Also tons of quail and bobcats

Those are some very old plans at this point, and like most corporations, Tejon is interested in making money. Thus, making money will dictate what they do in the future. As with any corporation, the money making plans often change at a rapid pace, and nothing is set in stone, until it's actually set in stone.

 

[KTKT70]

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They are going to build houses on a portion of the ranch near the 5 freeway. The rest of the ranch will be under some special land protection act and will never be developed ever. I don't remember the complete details of it. They had planned on doing it already but when 2008 hit it delayed their plans. Keep in mind this is second hand info and I don't remember the exact details.

Thanks for the reply. I also recal that they have plans for a master city kind of thing. It will be close to the five as you said. I think it is going to be a townhouse village or something. The info I get usaly comes from the Bakersfield newspaper. They do write ups on all things happening in and around kern. They have never said hunting will go away. Even with the new stuff, it just sounds like they are going to get a little more tuff on rules. Ex: watch boarders more, check game and hunters more. Only things that will make it a better place to go. The paper gave hints to the fact that the ranch was not a fair playing field for all. It will be intrest to see how this plays out in our local courts.

The tejon city thing is kind of old. Not sure if it got put on hold or called off. They did the outlet shopping mall, but maybe holding of on the houses.

 

[thewolfman]

Great info and post....

 

[nickman123]

Did a guided pig hunt at the ranch last year. According to my guide, the plans for the housing development are very much alive and will be happening pretty soon. They are going to build a big housing development and golf course up the valley where the lake is. It will be huge and very high dollar. And yes, as he explained it, the rest of the ranch will be "preserved" somehow.

 

[#1Predator]

Is Tejon considered a high fence ranch?

No. Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young eligible.

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[bobby7321]

Definitely still going down. The south side hunters know this because over the last couple years they are placing more and more restrictions in the designated area.

 

[trackboss]

I recently did my first ever guided pig hunt at tejon and had an excellent experience. First of all, I always assumed it was way too expensive, but a few months back I inquired about pricing and was surprised to find it was the same price as other 3 day, 2 night hunts.
The ranch is absolutely massive and beautiful. It was muddy when I went so the guide couldn't take us to too many parts, but where we still covered a lot of ground. The accommodations were great. The house was much cleaner than another ranch I have hunted in the past. It does seem as though the ranch gets hunted a lot. There were multiple guided hunters and from what I gathered they really don't take much of a break as there were another group of hunters coming the day after our hunt was over. Seems to be a very popular place to hunt. There were also several member hunters at one camp area where our guide happened to stop. That being said the place is so big we never really saw any other hunters when we were out actually hunting.
There were areas with no pigs, areas with few pigs, and areas with lots of pigs. Had multiple shot opportunities and got into pigs all three days. By the way I was bowhunting. My friend and I were the only two bowhunters we saw. Ended up getting a monster boar. Guide estimate was 280lbs.
Never shot such a big animal. The pig was massive and the armor must have been about 2" thick and solid. Much like a 2" thick piece of plywood. Did some broadhead/arrow placement testing after I found the pig. I personally shoot fixed blade shuttle t lock heads. They fly great, and the penetration was good, but not pass through on this hog like I had experienced in the past. I think for hogs I will switch to a heavier broadhead with cut on contact point so long as I can find one that flies as well as the shuttle t. My friend fired his expandables into the armor and they did nothing. Wouldn't have been much more than a surface flesh wound. Gave me a whole new respect for these animals.

 

[kcravnit]

Bubblehide after reading your post I'm a little perplexed....first off u say that Tejon is too expensive if u like harvesting your own game that public land is a way better option.... I wld love to see how many guys on this site have the time to spend every weekend for a month or two to maybe just maybe get the opportunity to see let alone harvest a hog.... How do I know??? One of my best friends does it here just next to Hollister and has been successful because he put the time into it that is required....so add up the gas, travel time,time away from fam/ kids etc just doesn't equate in my book to a membership on Tejon where I can go everyday bring my family and enjoy 270,000 acres of gods country....I disagree with you on many different levels but that is just my 2 cents and not trying to be a dick...
And as to your comment of "OUR GAME" on their land.... Actually since the pigs are from a game ranch adjacent to the ranch that they escaped from and the ranch sustains them with food and water wells for cattle all over the ranch it's pretty easy to say that those pigs are TEJON pigs plain and simple... You can agree or disagree with this but coming from someone who IS a member and has been for over 10yrs and has hunted it almost every week in that time period...
Again just my 2 cents

On a side note:
Any of you who listen too that KTKT70 kid, u have been warned, he has never been on the ranch, has never posted a single kill or let alone hunting picture yet he is an expert on hunting and talking trash about guys who are on here just to share the thrill of hunting and the outdoors, jesse you shld have removed that kid long ago, he's not a hunter and just trolls this site and misguides guys who don't have the wherewithal to know any better....
How do I know read my previous posts, I was the guy who was nice enough to offer him a trip up to the ranch... Ya I'm that guy and yup I'm still a member.... And again I talked to Jodi last week, I have her cell and she still has no idea of who u are..... Kinda weird don't u think???

Sorry for the rant guys, it's been along time since I've been on here for THAT very reason but I'm back and will post ranch pics weekly for you guys that have never seen it....


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[Bubblehide]

Bubblehide after reading your post I'm a little perplexed....

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You have seriously miss-interpreted me, I'll chalk it up to a drunken rant. However I will clarify one point. Wild game animals belong to the people of the state, not land owners; that point is clearly stated in the laws and regulations we hunters abide by. It a basic premise, as a hunter, I am rather surprised that you so willingly give away the peoples wildlife to landowners, just because they own the land.

As far as the "kid" goes, I haven't noticed any of what you claim about him. But with that said, this forum really isn't about attacking others. If you have an issue with someone, you should simply take it up with the moderators, that's what they are here for.

Here's to all of us waking up sober.