Elite Sportsmen Guide Service

Elite Sportsmen is the premier hunting and fishing guide service-company, located in the heart of Northern California Sacramento Valley. With over 25 years of hunting/fishing experience in the United States, founder, James Stone, grew up in California following his passion as an avid fisherman. He knew from a very early age that the enjoyment of the outdoors was particularly fulfilling. So he strived to become a great outdoorsman. James started waterfowl hunting in the mid 90’s with some of his closest friends and found it to be the only thing to do in the winter months. He started managing private duck clubs in 1999. Now he currently has over 15 years of experience organizing, planning, and structuring deals with rice farmers, landowners, and government officials.

James graduated from Sacramento State University in 2002 and later moved to the Yuba/Sutter area. James currently guides so he can share his skill and experiences with other outdoorsmen. Uniquely, James has created relationships with so many landowners in the Sacramento Valley that he has multiple rice field properties to hunt as well as a few natural clubs. He also guides waterfowl excursions on the Delta from his duck boat. After living in Yuba/Sutter for a few years he found his true fishing passion on the rivers of Northern CA. He loves to fish for Stripers, Sturgeon, and Salmon and Shad on the Yuba, Feather, and Sacramento River from his jet boats. James is a licensed USCG captain which is required for ALL guides using any type of vessel on any navigable waterway.

James called his company “Elite Sportsmen” to bring an elite experience to elite hunters across the U.S. He is a true outdoorsman who knows that Hunting/Fishing is not just about catching and killing. It is about experiencing good times, enjoying nature, and wildlife education. He individually caters to his client’s needs to ensure that each client has an amazing educational experience while creating a new friendship.