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 39
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.
Check for information, or
availability, by
calling me at
559-909-5208 or e-mailing 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. For bobcats you travel with me.
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We split gas on all 1 day
safaris ($35 for bobcat safaris, $25 for pygmy owls),
and rotate tanks on multi-day safaris.
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Most 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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Get at least 3 photographers together for a Custom Safari - there is
a group 20% discount.
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These are not physically difficult
safaris, and I consider them senior friendly. They
are color coded to help ID the more difficult safaris.
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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, cancellation policies, privacy
policy, etc.
■ Checks,
Visa/MC/AMEX/Discover credit cards are accepted as payment.
You can also pay via PayPal at:
BrentRPaull@hotmail.com
Registering for a Photo Safari
is as easy as providing a deposit. Call me at 559-909-5208
for availability or questions.
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. |
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More walking - a little more strenuous, but
fairly easy. |
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Lots of walking
- strenuous - Usually Bear Safaris Only |
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(Open) - means
there are multiple openings on the safari.
When it gets close to being sold out, I will
put how many open spots are left. |
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2023
Current Safari Schedule
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January |
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18-19 |
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Bobcat Safari
Wednesday, January 18-19
$675 (2 Opening) |
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24-25 |
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Bobcat Safari
Tuesday, January 24-25
$675 (Open) |
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26 |
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Northern Pygmy Owl
Safari Thursday,
January 26
$250 (Open) |
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February |
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6-13 |
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Yellowstone/Tetons
Winter Wildlife Safari
Monday, February 6 - 13
$2400
(2 Openings) |
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14-15 |
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Utah Raptors Safari
February 14-15
$500
(or Free) |
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21-22 |
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Bobcat Safari
Tuesday, February 21-22
$675
(1 Opening) |
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23 |
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Northern Pygmy Owl
Safari Thursday,
February 23
$250 (Open) |
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25 |
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Blossom Trail (Kings/Fresno
County) Safari Saturday,
February 25 $150 (Open) |
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March |
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1-2 |
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National Wildlife
Refuges Bird Safari Wednesday,
March 1-2
$600 (Open) |
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5 |
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Santa Cruz Island Gray
Fox Safari
Sunday, March 5
$200
(3 Openings) |
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6 |
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Bobcat Safari
Monday, March 6
$350
(SOLD OUT) |
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7 |
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Northern Pygmy Owl
Safari Tuesday,
March 7
$250 (Open) |
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13-14 |
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Bobcat Safari
Monday, March 13-14
$675 (Open) |
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18-22 |
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Yellowstone/Tetons
Winter Wildlife Safari
Saturday, March 18-22
$1500 (Open) |
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28 |
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Great Horned Owl
Safari Tuesday,
March 28 $250 (Open) |
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April |
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2 |
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Southern California
Bird Safari Sunday,
April 2
$300 (Open) |
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5 |
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California
Poppy and Wildflower Safari
Wednesday, April 5
$250 (Open) |
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9-13 |
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Southern Utah Spring
Nature Safari
Sunday, April 9-13
$1750 (Open) |
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23-24 |
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Morongo Valley Bird
Safari Sunday,
April 23-24
$600 (Open) |
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May |
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1-3 |
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Magee
Marsh Warbler Safari
Monday, May 1-3
$1400 (Open) |
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10-12 |
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San
Juan Island Fox Safari
Wednesday, May 10-12
$1400
(SOLD OUT) |
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Yosemite Spring Safari
Wednesday, May 17
$250
(Open) |
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Black
Bear Safari Thursday,
May 18 $375
(Open) |
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May 24 -
June 5 |
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Yellowstone/Tetons
Spring Wildlife Safari
Wed, May 24 - June 5
$4500
(3 Openings) |
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June |
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6 |
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Bear
River Migratory Bird Refuge (Grebes) Tuesday,
June 6 $250 (or
Free) |
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Peregrine
Falcons Monday, June 19
$250 (Open) |
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Mineral
King (Sooty Grouse) Safari Tuesday,
June 20 $250 (Open) |
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21-22 |
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Black
Bear Safari Wednesday, June 21-22
$650 (Open) |
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28 |
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Snowy
Plover/California Least Tern Safari
Wednesday, June 28
$250 (Open) |
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Peregrine
Falcons Thursday, June 29
$250 (Open) |
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July |
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6 |
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Sequoia
Birds and Wildflowers Thursday,
July 6 $250 (Open) |
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18 |
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Mineral
King (Sooty Grouse) Safari Tuesday,
July 18 $250 (Open) |
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19-20 |
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Black
Bear Safari Tuesday, July 19-20
$650 (Open) |
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Black
Bear Safari Tuesday, June 26
$375 (Open) |
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Mineral
King (Sooty Grouse) Safari
Thursday, July 27 $250 (Open) |
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August |
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2-3 |
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Black
Bear Safari Wednesday, August 2-3
$650 (Open) |
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15-16 |
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Black
Bear Safari Tuesday, August 15-16
$650 (Open) |
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21-25 |
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Mt.
Evans and Rocky Mtn National Park
Monday, August 21-25
$1750 (Open) |
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30 |
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Black
Bear Safari Wednesday, August 30
$375 (Open) |
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September |
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18-22 |
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Glacier
Park Safari Monday, September
18-22 $1750 (Open) |
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25-29 |
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Yellowstone/Tetons
Fall Safari Monday, September 25-29
$1750
(2 Openings) |
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October |
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4-8 |
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Colorado
Fall Colors Safari Wednesday,
October 4-8 $1750 (Open) |
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19 |
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Yosemite
Fall Landscape Safari Thursday,
October 19 $250 (Open) |
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November |
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All Safaris and dates are subject to change without notice unless
clients have previously enrolled, then they
are set. |
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