directory/hunting
Frontera Big Game
P.O. Box 371, San Ardo, CA
•Frontera Big Game is a woman-owned hunting operation run by Brooke Avila and her husband Clay, born and raised on California's Central Coast. They manage over 40,000 acres of private ranch properties across rural Central Coast regions—everything from grain fields and vineyards to oak-studded rolling...
—————
Own Frontera Big Game?
01 // DETAILS
#01
Business Details
Full description and what we offer
Frontera Big Game is a woman-owned hunting operation run by Brooke Avila and her husband Clay, born and raised on California's Central Coast. They manage over 40,000 acres of private ranch properties across rural Central Coast regions—everything from grain fields and vineyards to oak-studded rolling hills and sagebrush flats.
- •Tule Elk Hunts – 5-day guided hunts with bulls expected to score 275"–325". Access to private ranches with the best quality tule elk in California. Available for hunters who draw their tag through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
- •Blacktail Deer Hunts – Limited availability on private A-Zone properties (no point requirements like other CA zones). 3-day hunts for general bucks or 5-day hunts for trophy bucks (39+ points).
99% success rate on hunts, with returning hunters and add-on services that enhance the overall experience
| Hunt Type | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Elk (Central Coast) | 5 days | $6,500 |
| Bull Elk (Fort Hunter Liggett) | 5 days | $7,500 |
| Cow Elk | 5 days | $2,500 |
| Trophy Blacktail Buck | 5 days | $8,500 |
| General Blacktail Buck | 3 days | $4,500 |
- •Adult ride-along guests: $250 per person
All hunts include your guide, transportation on ranch lands, packing out, field dressing, skinning, and meat storage in their walk-in cooler. They can process your harvest within 36 hours and arrange all taxidermy work with pickup/delivery. Shooting range access available to sight-in before your hunt.
Frontera offers on-site lodging at Hollister Lodge (with refrigerator and microwave) or Silo Lodge (with BBQ and Traeger cooking). Camping add-ons available on nearby ranches. Paso Robles is 30 minutes away; San Luis Obispo Airport (SBO) is 1 hour out; San Jose International (SJC) is 2 hours.
Booking requires a 50% non-refundable deposit. Cancellations within 30 days of hunt date incur an additional 20% charge.
A family-operated business with multigenerational expertise in cattle and hunting. Their licensed expert guides focus on creating memorable experiences for hunters of all skill levels—from beginners guaranteed a shot opportunity to advanced hunters pursuing premium trophies.