3/24/2023 Lovely…read moredrive and so nice to see! On a road trip and needed a quick stop! Reminds me of the school field trips.. Fun places to learn new things.. Open all year around during daylight hours!

When most folks think about California's wild areas, they most likely picture majestic sweeping…read moremountain ranges, evergreen forests, the central and northern coast rocky headlands, arid deserts or picturesque white sand beaches. Fact is, most wouldn't even list wetlands... but they are one of the most underrated ecosystems in our state, and vitally important to the health of our fresh and salt water environments. San Pablo Bay is one of the largest of these areas left. As part of the greater San Francisco Bay and Sacramento River Delta complex, this area is critical habitat for hundreds of species of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and invertbrates.... both those who live here year 'round, and those that migrate to and through this area at different times of the year. San Pablo Bay probably has more living things per acre than just about any other biome in the state. Tidal influences turn muddy areas seemingly devoid of creatures into bustling communities of creatures and food webs. At certain times of the year, wading birds, geese, ducks, and other waterfowl rest here on their migrations. At other times, many birds nest here in the marsh grasses. THis is definitely worth exploring slowly and patiently, and a little research in advance will help you discover more than just mud and grass. Slow down and use your senses... you'll notice more than you thought you would.

Love Hastings Island Preserve !!!! Great people, and the food at the cafe is good. Also love Royal…read moreGundogs ( Richard Gedhart , owner ) he trained our boy Buster, best training ever !!! Thank you Hastings Island Preserve for the great hunting !!!

Lots of pheasants most of the time. Most members respect the field you and your pals are walking in…read moreand don't encroach. Staff there are really nice. Most of the fields have good cover.

I love this out-and-back Napa-Sonoma Marshes Trail. It's a straight path down and you're…read moresurrounded by water! So beautiful and relaxing especially when there are no hikers in front of you. Feels like you're in your lane that keeps going and going as you enjoy the beautiful marshes and water around you. Lots of cute ducks and some kayakers on the water, as well as some people on the edges of the trail. Will definitely make this trail one of my regulars for the holiday season.

My son and I went on a scoter hunt with CA guide service this week and had an unbelievably good…read moretime. The boat was new and immaculate, the captain and deck hand were knowledgeable and encouraging and the birds were numerous and cooperative. The decoy spread was effective and we were able to take 20-25 yards shots until we had our limits. Scoters were on our bucket list and we got a beautiful drake that is now at the taxidermist. What a day!

From the owner: Our business specializes in having a safe, fun experience that you won’t forget. Our hunts are…read morepersonalized to each hunter and always private. Book your adventure today!

Misleading Auction Practices - Buyer Beware…read more I won an Urge2Hunt auction with a high bid of $3,750. The day after the auction closed, I was contacted by Serge and told there was an undisclosed minimum price of $7,950 that I would have to pay to receive the hunt. This minimum was never disclosed anywhere in the auction listing before or during bidding. After asking Serge to show where this requirement was stated, I received no response. Changing the price after an auction closes is misleading and undermines trust in the process. Unfortunately, after reading other reviews, this appears to be a pattern of undisclosed terms and pricing changes. Proceed with caution.

# Buyer Caution: Urge2hunt (My Personal Experience)…read more Sharing my personal experience to help others do their homework before booking. - In my experience, the hunt we booked did not match the description we were given. - We were told the tag covered a 2‑mile radius on private land. - Over two full days, we did not see any game. - Access appeared to require a side-by-side to get around effectively. - Guidance on where to go was limited to a few general areas suggested by the landowner. I'm not making any accusations--just sharing what happened to us so others can make informed decisions. Different hunters may have different outcomes. ## Suggestions for Anyone Considering It - Research independent reviews across multiple, unrelated websites. - Ask detailed questions about land access, actual hunt area size, recent success rates, and whether a side-by-side is necessary. - Use a payment method with buyer protections; avoid "friends and family" payments so you have recourse if needed. - Get key details in writing (access, boundaries, lodging, equipment requirements, refund/cancellation policies). I wish we'd done more due diligence beforehand. Hopefully this helps others protect their time and money. Update: I find it funny He says he's got a great reviews. Make sure to look everywhere including Facebook rock slide and other places he's an absolute rip off. I've made sure to tell everybody possible and will continue to tell everybody possible.. he says we didn't put the work in that that's funny. We had four guys with two full days and didn't see a single elk.. Hunt does not what he promised and now he can't stand that people are calling him out. FAFO!!

Great time for first time hunters. Ty for taking the time and helping us get our first pig,…read moreteaching us firearm safety and the camaraderie.

Don't waste your time or energy booking any hunt with this guy. If your lucky enough to get him on…read morethe phone. I had to leave him numerous voicemails, with a follow up email to get him to even answer his phone. Once finally on the phone he talks some "big game" about his property. His website is FULL of FALSE ADVERTISEMENT regarding prices and hunting options. He really charges $400 MORE then he advertised and was limited on game options. After finally getting this guy on the phone back in February '21 he stated we would book a hunt in late March or April. A few phone calls, VMs, and text messages later he failed to return any of my messages for the schedule hunt. This was at lest 3 months of trying to coordinate one hunt with this guy. HE'S a FLAKE and a D-bag for wasting my time. Do yourself a solid and book a hunt with someone else. Check out his crap reviews on Google where other hunters are saying the same thing about this guy.

Amazing hunting experience Tim and his staff have an amazing ranch. I had an amazing hunt one of…read morethe most beautiful landscapes I've hunted! So many deer and hogs.

Absolutely beautiful property, wonderful hosts & guides. Full of blacktail deer and wild pigs…read morehowever you must know this is a REAL hunt! Not high fence and you will usually put some boots to the ground which to me makes the hunt an experience to be remembered. Off road UTV's are provided for transportation, outfitter tents with wood stoves, meals provided if you choose that package and guides for each of your hunts. If you are looking for a true Northern California Hunting experience I would give Lockwood Hunting Services a try!

First off, thank you to my girlfriend for putting up with my shenanigans while I'm off on my…read moreadventures. I had an amazing experience with Wilderness Unlimited and was able to harvest my very first turkey --something I'll never forget. I can't wait for more! From the very beginning, the process was smooth and welcoming. Manny was incredibly helpful getting me set up with my membership and my first reservation, making everything easy and stress-free. Once I was out there, the staff Tess helped me with getting set up and I ended up getting my first turkey. If you're considering getting into hunting or want access to great land and support, I highly recommend becoming a member. It's 100% worth it. I'm beyond grateful for the experience and can't wait to get back out there again.

I had an amazing experience with Wilderness Unlimited and was able to harvest my very first turkey…read more--something I'll never forget. From the very beginning, the process was smooth and welcoming. Manny was incredibly helpful getting me set up with my membership and my first reservation, making everything easy and stress-free. Once I was out there, Tess helped me get set up to harvest my first turkey! If you're considering getting into hunting or want access to great land and support, I highly recommend becoming a member. It's 100% worth it. I'm beyond grateful for the experience and can't wait to get back out there again. Thank you to my girlfriend for putting up with all my shenanigans. Gino Aimo

Easy to find, decent road - half paved half gravel road. Ample room to pull off or turn around,…read moreplenty of space for bird watching or photographs. Saw Great Heron, Sandhill Cranes, Ibis, Coots, redwing blackbirds, stilts, hawks. Beautiful and serene.

This 9200-acre preserve is Located between the North and South Forks of the Mokelumne River from…read moremid-November to mid-January sandhill cranes and tundra swans fill the fields as they migrate along the pacific flyway. You will also be able to see many interesting birds. It is a wonderland for photographers and birders. Most of the road is paved the farms are privately owned, you can pull to the side of the road to see the birds

Had a great experience at GARCIAS . Hunting preserve.me and my friend and his two boys went . Ages…read more8 and 10. we do not have a dog. And used services provided. Went out with handler and her German short haired pointer. Nova. Jen the guide . Handler was the best. She was a great teacher/mentor to the young boys.even suggested some tips for next time taking boys out with BB guns. And learning gun safety in the field. Top notch place. And everyone we met and talked to in parking lot. we're super cool. Probably members.

After our hunt he asked us how we did? To which we replied we only spotted 5 and killed 2 and we…read moreused our hunting dog. He immediately and very aggressively said: "I hope you're not accusing me of cheating and you better not be!" Shocked by the question and pre-emptive accusations we reminded him that he's the one that asked the question and we hadn't even suggested such a thing. He had some unnecessary choice words for us and walked away. If you're an out of towner, I'd suggest you pick a different business. I never thought he was cheating but after that exchange his behavior assured me that something was not right.