Rocky Mountain Elk at the DASH Ranch

The Rocky Mountain Elk herd continues to increase in the Northeastern hunt zone.  The DASH Ranch is unique in that a good number of trophy bulls start to gather their harems in this area for breeding during the fall rut between late August and November. 

Elk season starts mid-September, so if you are fortunate enough to draw an elk tag for elk hunt numbers 304 or 305 Northeastern CA, give Dave a call at 530.945.2112

Dave, DASH Ranch Owner/Guide

Gary, from Salinas
Guides Dan Davis and Brendon Smith brought Gary to the DASH Ranch

Deer Season

Deer Season 2013 was a successful season despite the warmer than normal temperatures. We had an inch of rain during opening weekend, but it stayed dry the rest of the season. The acorn crop was better than average, which brought down plenty of blacktail deer. All of our hunters scored bucks, here's a look at some of them.

The DASH Ranch sits within the Deer Hunting Zone C. We also offer Rocky Mountain Elk hunts--for that we sit in hunt area 305 Northeastern CA Bull and 304 Northeastern CA Antlerless. pig, turkey, and blacktail deer hunts on the property. If you are interested in booking a hunt, give Dave a call at 530.941.2112 or visit the website.

Paul, from San Francisco

Rick, from Redding

Sal, from Walnut Creek

Rob, from Oregon

Ray, from San Francisco

Ray, who has shot some trophy blacktail bucks here, was on the hunt for one that could top his last few kills. After turning down a number tremendous blacktails, that most guys would think you're out of your mind to pass up, at the last hour of his hunt he had to settle for this "pepperoni buck." (His girlfriend requested pepperoni sticks, so he had to return with something.)

It has been a busy year at the DASH Ranch, which means we haven't had time to keep up with all our successful hunts on the blog. However, we wanted to make sure to give you some of the highlights from this last Spring and Summer.

In early summer, Rick, from Redding, Ca. came up to the ranch for a one-day pig hunt and scored this big hog. Congratulations, Rick.

And, last spring Bill joined us all the way from Vancouver, Wa. for a two-day combination pig and turkey hunt. He got himself two big gobblers (one of them featured here) and  nice meat pig for his freezer. Great hunt, Bill.

We are looking forward to the fall hunting season; there are a lot of acorns on the ground, which means there should be plenty of deer to choose from. If you're interested in a deer hunt this fall, contact Dave at 530-941-2112 or to check out all our hunts, which includes our newest addition, elk, just follow the link to our main website at:  www.northerncaliforniahunting.com

Happy Hunting.

Some of Our Fall Blacktail Deer Hunts

What an unusual deer season we had this year; I can't remember it ever being so hot. We had 100 degree days and deer still in velvet. The oak trees were loaded with acorns, but none were dropping. Mother nature seemed to be about two or three weeks behind schedule. But, despite the less-than-ideal weather conditions, all our hunters (including the four seen below) got what they came for. 

Gordon

The first hunter of the season was Gordon from Sparks, Nevada. He stuck it out through the blaze and scored a nice 3x3 buck that barely had the velvet scraped off. 

Our next hunter to brave the heat was Curtis from the Northern California coast. Curtis dropped a nice 4x3 buck seen below. 

Curtis

  

Ray

Then we had Ray back, from San Francisco, who whacked another big 4x4 buck this year. He's been on a roll the past few years-- always good to have him up.

And to finish off the season, Sal returned once again. He bagged a heavy-horned 4x4 that also still had some velvet on its rack. Great work.

Sal

Congratulations to all our hunters this year for sticking it out in the unseasonably hot conditions and keeping our 100% success rate intact. Excellent work, guys.

If you would like to book a blacktail deer, wild pig, elk, or turkey hunt at the DASH ranch, contact Dave Morrow @ 530-941-2112.

Spring Turkey & Pig Hunts

It's been a while since our last update--things have been busy at the DASH Ranch--but it's finally here: our Spring 2012 Pig and Turkey hunt update. We want to make sure all our hunters get the recognition they deserve.

Spring 2012 was a good pig and turkey season for all our hunters.

At the beginning of April we had Skip and Chris, a father and son from Southern California's Laguna Hills, join us for a hunt, as you can see, they scored a great bird.

Then, we had Paul from Reno get two enormous Rio Grande Turkeys during his 2-day hunt. If you look close, you can see that the first bird has a much coveted double beard. Great job, Paul.

Then, toward the end of April Burl and Ken came down from Springfield, Oregon for a 2-day Turkey/Pig Combo Hunt. They each got what they came for.

We had to track down Ken's hog in a brushy draw; it took some effort getting it out, but as you can tell it was worth the effort for this big boar.

Great job to all of our Spring hunters! It was great having you all here this year.

If you have any questions or are interested in a Blacktail Deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, Rio Grande Turkey, California Valley Quail or Wild Boar hunt for the upcoming season, check out our website for hunt offers and prices, or call Dave at: 530.941.2112.

Update from the Dash Ranch: Turkey and Blacktail Deer Hunts

Well, the weather is changing once again which means a new hunting season is here. Spring turkey hunts begin at the end of this month and it looks like it will be an excellent opener--we've been seeing lots of birds. You'll want to call and book your hunt before it fills up (we're getting close).

Looking ahead to the fall deer season: We have a couple openings for guided, blacktail deer hunts. If you've never had a chance to hunt migrating blacktail deer, now is your chance to do so at the DASH Ranch. We're located in the C-Zone which is a draw, but don't let that discourage you from booking now because your chances for drawing a tag are virtually 100%. Our hunters have always been successful in the drawing. We're expecting another successful trophy blacktail deer season. The hunts here book up fast, so call Dave ASAP at 530.941.2112 or shoot him an email at dashranch@frontier.com for more information.

For more details and pricing information, you can also go to our official website by clicking HERE.

Fall Deer Season Successes

Well, we just finished another great hunting season with 100% success on all our blacktail deer hunts. We had to work harder for our big bucks this year because of the unusually warm weather. Now that the weather has finally turned cold, we are gearing up for what looks to be the makings of a good pig season, so now is the time to book your pig hunt. Congratulations to all our deer hunters. We look forward to seeing you again--and, of course, we welcome any new hunters next season. Check our website for rates or call Dave at 530-941-2112.


Ray






















Trevor with his son Sean























Bruno























Salvatore






















Curtis























Dan











Congratuations again to all our hunters. Great job, Guys.

Final Summer Hunts

We had our furthest travelers, so far, visit the Dash Ranch this year. Bart and his daughter Hayley came all the way from British Columbia, Canada to hunt wild boar in late June. It was well worth their trip, too, as they were both successful in getting their first pigs. As you can see below, they each did very well for themselves.

Bart & Hayley with their pigs:

The proud father!

Because of the intense heat up here during mid-late summer, the wild pigs have primarily gone nocturnal. So, we'll have to wait till fall, after deer season, to pick up where we left off. Until then, you can call Dave at the Dash Ranch to reserve your spot for a pig hunt or to see about deer and turkey hunts.

Congratulations again to Hayley and Bart-- it was a great way to close out the summer season.

Early Summer Hog Hunts

Things have really gotten hot up here, so everyone is (as we say on the ranch) "shading up" for the rest of the summer. But, we sure had some good hunts in June before things got too toasty.

Steve got a big hog for the freezer:

Dan got this nice boar:

And last but not least, Sal was proud to carry the backpack of a friend's son stationed in Afghanistan. The backpack must have had some military mojo with it: check out the clean head shot he got on this hog:

Give us a call if you want to book a hunt for the fall. See our website for price information.

More Spring Pig Hunts

Spring was a lucrative season for pig hunters at the ranch. In April, Dane from Oregon (pictured here) got his very first pig! Then, his father, Kevin, got one for himself as well (pictured below). Congratulations guys!

Then in May, Russ came down from Washington and bagged this big hog. Congratulations Russ.

We're moving into summer which means things are heating up (literally) and we're booking hunts for all seasons and game. If you're interested in booking a pig, turkey or deer hunt at the DASH Ranch, check out our website for more info or contact Dave at 530.941.2112

Blacktail Deer Hunts, Fall 2010

Blacktail deer hunts once again had a 100% success rate! Here are a few of the bucks that you, too, can have the opportunity to take at the DASH Ranch. It's time to start thinking about where you want to hunt this next season; if you like what you see here, and want an opportunity for a trophy of your own, contact Dave today.

First up, Heather and her 4 x 4 with massive eye-guards:

















Second, we have Dan with his trophy 4 x 4:

















And last, but not least, we have Ray with a nice, heavy-horned 4 x 4:



Congratulations to all our 2010 deer hunters for another great year!

For more information about our deer hunts, contact Dave at the DASH Ranch: 530-941-2112

Recent Pig Hunts

Brothers Tanner and Eric tag teamed for a couple nice pigs.

Check out the cutters on Eric's trophy hog:

And Tanner opened up a can on his:

Congratulations Guys!

Now Offering Rocky Mountain Elk Hunts

The DASH Ranch now offers Rocky Mountain Elk Hunts for those lucky enough to obtain one of the following-- highly coveted-- elk tags: Northeastern California Antlerless Elk tag, Northeastern California Bull Elk Hunt tag, or the Archery (either sex) Elk Hunt tag.

Because Fish & Game has expanded the existing northeastern hunt zones, the DASH Ranch now finds itself in prime elk hunting territory.  We have large, old bulls that have never been hunted in this area before. If you were lucky enough to draw a tag to hunt Rocky Mountain Elk in the this zone, we would love to guide a hunt for you on the DASH Ranch.

Call Dave directly to discuss the hunt, accommodations and price: (530) 941-2112

Recent Pig Hunts

Congratulations to friends Dan and Sal who both got boars at the end of May.

Sal, pictured below, got a perfect-for-eating-sized boar early in the evening. It may be ugly, but it will sure taste good. Dan, pictured to the right, got this 250+ lb boar with nice tusks in a quick take-down later the same evening. Good job to both hunters.

Our most recent hunt on July 1^st was a father-son team. 

19 year old Francis, who will be attending Arizona State in the fall, shot a nice-sized eater sow. His father, Ray, pictured below, got a hefty boar for himself. Congratulations to both.

Good shootin’ by all our recent guests--and congratulations again on your hogs!

There are still pig hunts available for the remainder of July and August. It's toasty up here in the summer, so the animals don’t move much during the day. Hunting is best in the cooler evening times. Check the website for more information about booking a wild pig hunt.

A look ahead to the Fall and deer season:

We had a recent deer hunt cancellation: the scheduled hunter didn’t draw the necessary “C-Tag” needed for this zone. If you have a C-Tag and would like to book a 3-day hunt some time between September 18 and October 4, give us a call. First come first served--only one spot available.

As for the deer hunting itself, it should be excellent, as always, this fall. The trees are loaded with blacktail deer's main source of food: acorns. They will come straight through the ranch during their migration in the fall. We’ve also spotted a few big bucks around this summer; maybe they’ve decided to make the ranch their year-round home...  

For more information about 3-day blacktail deer hunts check the website or call (530) 941-2112.

Proud Father

April was a good hunting month at the ranch: it began and ended with hunting success. We were happy to have one of Oregon's top fishing guides, Bob Stockdall, and his son, Kyle, join us in the last weekend of the month for a pig hunt. At only 14 years old, Kyle made his father proud by keeping his cool and getting his first pig, pictured above. Congratulations Kyle, that's a great looking hog! 

On a different note, deer season is approaching and hunts are booking up fast. We allow a maximum of six hunts per deer season and have only two spots left--which means you should get your tag now. The Dash Ranch was recently listed by Fish and Game as Hunt Zone C-3, which requires a Premium Deer Tag. You can get more information and enter your name for the Premium Deer Tag lottery, by clicking HERE. We've heard through the grapevine that it should be fairly easy to attain a tag this year...but you still have to get your name in! 

Good luck and happy hunting...

A Congratulations is in order...

to Court from Oregon. He bagged his first two wild boars this weekend! Good hunting Court.

We've been experiencing a bit of scattered rain up at the ranch, but that hasn't kept the animals away. In fact, the natural springs, ponds and creeks are filling up extra high, which will ensure a healthy population of game well throughout the summer this year.

As for hunts going on right now, as long as the winds stay low, hunting conditions are great. All of the recent pig hunts have been successful-- we're keeping that 100% success rate alive. Also the turkeys are out and about in large flocks right now. We've seen a number of gobblers with 1o inch beards for the taking. 

Hunts are starting to book up, but we'd love to have some new visitors this Spring.

Give us a call or shoot us an email to book your choice hunt.

Spring Special: Wild Pig Hunts

Reduced rate one-day pig hunts are now available for Spring. We've had a 100% success rate this year, so take advantage of this limited time 1-day hunt offer.

For $450 you'll get an all-day guided hunt with field dressing.

(No overnight stay or meals provided.)

For other boar hunt options, go to our official website at northerncaliforniahunting.com

Or contact Dave Morrow at (530) 941-2112

The DASH Ranch is located 30 miles east of Redding in Northern California's Shasta County.

Current Hunts: Pig

We've had a lot of rain this week at the DASH Ranch, but the pigs are still out there. Clear skies are on the way, rain is already subsiding, and wild boar hunts are still red hot.
Click here for more info.

Northern California Pig and Turkey Hunt Information

Northern California is home to a growing pig population.  The DASH Ranch offers some of the best wild pig hunting in Shasta County.  Our one-on-one guided hog hunts are spot and stalk, fair-chase hunts. (No dogs.) The wild pigs in this area are a dark-haired, European (Russian) breed. They usually run in groups of 7-15 hogs, but a group of 30 is a common find.  The biggest wild boars we see are generally alone or with another big boar. They can run over 300 lbs and have tusks easily over 2 inches long.  However, wild hogs in the 75 - 150 lb range make the best table fare.  Wild hogs are tough game animals to bring down. Larger hogs have thick, shielded shoulders that require a rifle with plenty of knock down power to anchor them. Although a .243 will work, we like to see .270, 30-06, 300, or 7mm. Bigger is better when it comes to stopping wild hogs. Our 1-day guided wild pig hunt includes: the field dressing and skinning of your pig, 3 meals and an overnight stay in our bunkhouse. Since 95% of our hunters shoot a wild hog at a distance of less than 150 yards, you are practically guaranteed to take home a pig.    

Our California wild turkey hunts are private-ranch, fully guided, Spring turkey hunts.  The season opens at the end of March and the weather is generally mild. Our ranch has long, deep, brushy canyons running through it with many Digger Pines which make for perfect roosting trees.  In the fall, it’s common to see groups of turkeys with over 150 birds in them.  In the Spring, these large groups break up into smaller bunches, and the long beards show up.  We have the birds and the right habitat—which means the DASH Ranch can offer you some of the best wild turkey hunting in California.  These are 2-day hunts that include a one-on-one guide, meals, lodging in our bunkhouse and the cleaning of your bird.  

For more information, or to book a hunt, contact Dave Morrow at (530) 941-2112 or email him at dashranch@frontier.com   

Book Your Blacktail Deer Hunt Soon!

Our Blacktail Deer hunts are one-on-one, guided, private ranch hunts where we offer you the opportunity to harvest a trophy Blacktail Deer.  These hunts sell out every season, so you want to book soon.

The blacktail bucks start leaving the high country and migrate to the ranch in September and spend the winter here.  Blacktailed Deer rifle season starts the third weekend of September and runs for 5 weeks as per California Department of Fish and Game regulations.  We are located in the C-Zone, and in past years you could purchase a tag over the counter at Fish and Game.  This year the Department of Fish and Game is proposing to make the C-Zone a “Premium Tag,” which means you will have to enter the drawing to get one.  However, it should be fairly easy to draw a tag this year.  We can assist you in filling out your application and submitting it on time.  

Deer hunts at the Dash Ranch also include three meals a day and a bunk house with private bath, shower, towels and bedding.  We also field dress, skin and then hang your deer in our walk-in cooler.  Upon request, we can arrange for taxidermy services for your trophy.  For more information about booking a Blacktail Deer hunt, a Wild Pig hunt or Rio Grande Turkey hunt click here, or contact Dave Morrow at (530) 941-2112 or send an email to: dashranch@frontier.com