Photo
safaris are in-the-field photography experiences. Photo
safaris build practical experience by applying
traditional photo skills or building on the skills you
already have. There is no better way to learn
professional photography techniques than in the field
while shooting with a professional photographer.
The photo safaris bring two dimensional
classroom/article ideas into three dimensional reality,
creating encounters where you can produce unique images.
You learn how to see animals, what to look for, and
where to look. Over my 40
years of shooting I've found that one of the
key skills clients learn on wildlife photo
safaris is to see the animals and birds we
are wanting to photograph. Sounds
simple, but it is a learned skill that
requires a great deal of time and effort.
Finding a wild bobcat or spotting a great
gray owl in a forest requires techniques and
skills that are part of the hands-on
learning you will do on these photo safaris.
We talk about preparing your camera, what the settings should be, what
to do when a sudden encounter happens - and many are
sudden. In the field shooting you learn so many things
and can ask questions anytime.
For information and
availability, call me at
559-909-5208 or e-mail me at
BrentRPaull@hotmail.com.
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Transportation for the safaris is required,
though you might be able to travel with me, or others,
and split gas.
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We split gas on all 1 day safaris
($40 for bobcat safaris, $30 for pygmy owls),
and rotate tanks of gas on multi-day safaris.
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Safaris are limited to 6 or fewer photographers, though bobcat safaris
are limited to 3 in my 4-door 4x4 super crew cab F-150
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If 2 of you enroll in a safari
together (to split a room) there
is a 15% discount for both of you.
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These are not physically difficult safaris, I consider them senior friendly.
They are color coded to show difficulty.
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Pre-register for the safaris as numbers are limited, early registration guarantees you a spot.
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Check out my
Field Trip Checklist
for possible items to bring, some items are seasonal.
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Also, check out the
Terms-Conditions
Page to review things such as inclement
weather, cancellations, and privacy policy.
■ Checks,
Visa/MC/AMEX/Discover credit cards, are accepted as payment.
■ You can also pay via
Venmo, or PayPal at:
BrentRPaull@hotmail.com
after checking availability with me.
Registering
is as easy as providing a deposit. Call me at 559-909-5208
for current availability.
A level of physical Difficulty is assigned to each safari,
mostly based on how much walking we do:
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Little
walking, no hiking - nothing strenuous, easy.
All bobcat safaris. |
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More walking - a little more strenuous, but
fairly easy. Yellowstone-Teton area safaris. |
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Lots of walking
- strenuous - possibly at high elevations - usually
black bear safaris
only. |
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2023
Current Safari Schedule
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December |
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5-6 |
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Bobcat Safari
Tuesday, December 5-6
$700 |
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7 |
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California
Coast Wildlife Safari Thursday,
December 7 $300 |
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10-12 |
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Bosque
del Apache NWR Sunday, December
10-12 $1000
(Sold Out) |
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14-17 |
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Texas
Wildlife Safari Thursday, December
14-17 $1600
(Sold Out) |
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28 |
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Northern
Pygmy Owl Safari Thursday,
December 28 $275 (1 Opening) |
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29 |
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Bobcat Safari
Friday, December 29
$375 |
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2024
Current Safari Schedule |
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January |
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2-3 |
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Monterey
| Big Sur Landscape Safari
Tuesday, January 2-3
$750 |
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4 |
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Bobcat Safari
Thursday, January 4
$375 |
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9 |
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California
Coast Wildlife Safari
Tuesday, January 9
$300 |
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10-11 |
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Bobcat Safari
Wednesday, January 10-11
$700
(1 Opening) |
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22-28 |
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Yellowstone
Winter Wildlife Safari Monday, Jan 22-28 $2450 (2
Openings) |
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29-30 |
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Utah
Raptors Safari Monday, January
29-30 $600 |
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February |
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7-8 |
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Bobcat Safari
Wednesday, February 7-8
$700 |
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13 |
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Bobcat Safari
Tuesday, February 13
$375 |
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22 |
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Southern
California Bird Safari
Thursday, February 22
$300 |
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27-28 |
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NWR
Bird Safari
(Sacramento, Lower Klamath, Merced)
Tuesday, Feb 27-28
$650 |
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March |
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4 |
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Santa
Cruz Island Gray Fox Safari
Monday, March 4
$250 |
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7-8 |
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Bobcat Safari
Thursday, March 7-8
$700 |
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12 |
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Bobcat Safari
Tuesday, March 12
$375 |
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April |
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2 |
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Great
Horned Owl Safari Tuesday,
April 2 $250 |
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4 |
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California
Poppy / Wildflower Safari
Thursday, April 4 $250 |
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16-19 |
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Southern
Utah Spring Landscape Safari
Tuesday, April 16-19
$1400 |
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24-25 |
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Morongo
Valley Bird Safari Wednesday,
April 24-25 $600 |
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May |
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1-3 |
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San
Juan Island Black Fox Safari
Wednesday, May 1-3 $1500
(1 Opening) |
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13-15 |
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Magee
Marsh Bird Safari Monday, May
13-15 $1500 |
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Peregrine
Falcon Safari Monday, May 20
$300 |
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23 |
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Black
Bear Safari Thursday, May 23
$350 |
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29 to June 5 |
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Yellowstone
Spring Wildlife Safari
Wednesday, May 29-June 5
$2800 |
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June |
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11 |
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Mineral
King Safari Tuesday, June 11 $300 |
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13 |
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Black
Bear Safari Thursday, June 13
$350 |
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25-26 |
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Black
Bear Safari Tue-Wed, May
25-26 $600 |
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July |
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2 |
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Black
Bear Safari Tuesday, July 2
$350 |
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9-10 |
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Black
Bear Safari Tue-Wed, July
9-10 $600 |
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August |
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13-16 |
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Mt.
Evans Goats and Wildlife
Tuesday, August 13 - 16
$1400 |
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September |
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9-13 |
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Glacier
Wildlife/Landscape Safari Monday, September
9-13
$2000 |
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23-28 |
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Yellowstone-Tetons
Fall Wildlife Safari Monday,
September 23-28 $2400 |
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30-Oct 3 |
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San
Juan Mtns, CO Autumn Safari
Monday, Sep 30 - Oct 3
$1600 |
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All Safaris dates are subject to change without notice unless
clients have
previously enrolled, then the
safari dates
are set. |
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