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DFG Waterfowl Reservation Application Results online now!!! Click here. Then lick on a hunt date and the Adobe Acrobat reader will come up. (You may be prompted to download it if you don't already have it.) Click on the pair of binoculars on the toolbar at the top of the window. A search box will pop up asking you to enter what to search for. Enter your hunting license number minus the "H" and minus the dash. Once you get one hit you can press the binocular button with the loop on it to search for the next entry of your hunting license just in case you got multiple draws.

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To see the current duck and goose counts on all the state wildlife areas that are not listed below, and weekly waterfowl counts for 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001, click here for statewide DFG results,

California Waterfowl Forecast and Info for For 2003 -2004

The forecast for this year's waterfowl season is better than the past couple of years thanks to improved nesting success in the Pacific Flyway. Things aren't so good, however, that hunters can expect to see the restrictive bag limits and seasons changed much for this fall.

For Southern California hunters, the difference in what they'll see in the skies this fall is not likely to be too significant. Hunters here don't get a lot of those birds anyway, with most of the early season shooting on early teal migrants and locally produced birds -- and production was up in the state this year.

You need an application to apply for the San Diego City Lakes waterfowl hunts at Lake Barrett and Sutherland Reservoir.

The San Diego City Lakes Waterfowl program will be doing their in person reservations on Oct. 4th, 2003 beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the yard by San Vicente Reservoir. San Vicente Substation, 12375 Moreno Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040-1135.

California Waterfowl Hunting Seminars

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Hogans Sports in Pleasent Hills Aug 21-24, 2003. 1500 Contra Costa Blvd. Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. PH# 510-686-1985
1st Annual Waterfowl Sportsmans Expo in Colusa Fairgrounds Sept 13-14, 2003. More info here

California Waterfowl 2003 - 2004 Regulations

NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA ZONE

Ducks: (except pintails and canvasbacks): 105 Days Split Season October 11, 2003 through December 9, 2003 and December 12, 2003 through January 25, 2004.

Pintails: 60 Day Split Season October 11, 2003 through November 30, 2003 and January 17, 2004 through January 25, 2004.

Ducks: Daily bag limit: 7. Daily bag limit may contain not more than two female mallards; one pintail; one canvasback: two redheads; four scaup. Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

Geese: Geese: Daily bag limit: 3. Only two may be dark geese of which only one may be a small Canada goose (Aleutian or cackling). Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ZONE

Ducks: (except pintails and canvasbacks): 100 Day Straight Season October 18, 2003 through January 25, 2004.

Ducks: Daily bag limit: 7. Daily bag limit may contain not more than two female mallards; one pintail; one canvasback; two redheads; four scaup. Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

Geese: Geese: Daily bag limit: 5. Three may be white geese. Up to three may be dark geese of which only one may be a small Canada goose (Aleutian or cackling). Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

COLORADO RIVER ZONE:

Ducks: (except pintails and canvasbacks): 101 Day Straight Season October 17, 2003 through January 25, 2004.

Ducks: Daily bag limit: 7. Daily bag limit may contain not more than two female mallards; one pintail; one canvasback; two redheads; four scaup; two Mexican-like ducks. Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

Geese: Geese: Daily bag limit: 6. Up to three may be white geese and up to three may be dark geese. Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN ZONE:

Ducks: (except pintails & canvasbacks): 99 Day Split Season October 18, 2003 through November 19, 2003 and November 21, 2003 through January 25, 2004.

Pintails: 60 Day Split Season October 18, 2003 through October 26, 2003 and December 6, 2003 through January 25, 2004.

Ducks: Daily bag limit: 7. Daily bag limit may contain not more than two female mallards; one pintail; one canvasback; two redheads; four scaup. Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

Geese: Geese: Daily bag limit: 3. Only two may be dark geese of which only one may be a small Canada goose (Aleutian or cackling). Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

BALANCE OF THE STATE ZONE:

Ducks: (except pintails and canvasbacks): 99 Day Split Season October 18, 2003 through November 19, 2003 and November 21, 2003 through January 25, 2004 (the season will be closed for one day on November 20 to meet the split season requirement.)

Pintails: 60 Day Split Season. October 18, 2003 through October 26, 2003 and December 6, 2003 through January 25, 2004.

Ducks: Daily bag limit: 7. Daily bag limit may contain not more than two female mallards; one pintail; one canvasback: two redheads; four scaup. Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

Geese: Geese: Daily bag limit: 3. Only two may be dark geese of which only one may be a small Canada goose (Aleutian or cackling). Possession limit is double the daily bag limit.

GOOSE DEFINITIONS: "Dark geese" include Canada geese, cackling geese, and white-fronted geese (also known as specklebellys). "Canada geese" includes western Canada geese (a.k.a. Honkers) and lesser Canada geese (a.k.a. Lessers). "Cackling geese" or cacklers as they're also called, are small white cheeked geese about the size of a mallard duck. They are identical in appearance to Canada Geese, but for these regulations, cacklers are not considered Canada Geese. "White geese" includes snow geese and Ross' geese. "Aleutian geese" are medium sized, white cheeked geese.

SHOOTING HOURS for the state duck and goose season are 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Exception is areas over or adjacent to Morro Bay, which is 8 am to sunset.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Hunting License: You must possess a California hunting license in addition to a California and federal duck stamp. The cost of a hunting license is:

Annual resident $31.25.
Junior annual resident hunting license is $7.60.
Non resident annual hunting license is $108.70
Two-Day Nonresident license, age 16 and over (not valid for big game) $30.45
Reduced Fee, Disabled Veteran $4.75.
Duplicate Hunting License $6.30.
Hunter Education Stamp is $3.15.

The California hunting license is good from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. California resident and nonresident hunting licenses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Duck Stamp You'll also need both the California duck stamp and the Federal duck stamp if you are hunting waterfowl anywhere in the state. Waterfowl means ducks, geese, coots, moorhen, and brandt. California hunting licenses and duck stamps are available from most license agents and Department offices. Federal duck stamps are available at post offices and some license agents. A state duck stamp is $10.50. A Federal duck stamps is $15. Wardens also remind hunters that the stamps must be signed across the face to be validated.

Definition of Resident. A resident is defined as any person who has resided continuously in California for six months immediately before the date of application for a license, tag or permit; persons on active duty with the armed forces of the United States or an auxiliary branch; or Job Corps enrollees.

Disabled Veteran Hunting Licenses. A $4.75 hunting license is available for qualified disabled veterans. To be eligible, applicants must submit: (1) a letter from the Veterans Administration verifying that the applicant has a 70 percent or greater service-connected disability and was honorably discharged from the United States armed forces; and (2) evidence of meeting California hunter education requirements. Applicants renewing this license may submit their disabled veteran hunting license from the previous year as proof of meeting eligibility requirements. The reduced-fee provisions do not apply to hunting tags or species stamps. Disabled Veteran Hunting Licenses are issued only through DFG Offices.

Hunter Education Special Requirement. Hunting licenses shall be issued to hunters only upon presentation of one of the following:

An annual California hunting license from a prior year or evidence of having held such a license; a California hunter education completion or equivalency certificate; a certificate of competence or completion of a California approved hunter education training course from any state or Canadian province; or a current year hunting license from any state, province, European country or South Africa. For further information, contact any DFG office or license agent. A California hunter education validation stamp must be affixed to hunter education certificates from California.

SHOTSHELL REQUIREMENTS: Steel shot or non toxic shot is required to hunt waterfowl anywhere in California. On most national wildlife refuges and some state wildlife areas, steel shot is also required to hunt pheasant. However, since requirements vary, check the "Hunting on State and Federal Areas" regulation booklet for the area(s) you want to hunt. Remember, you cannot possess lead shot while hunting waterfowl, even during pheasant season.

WHERE CAN I GET STATE WILDLIFE HUNT APPLICATION FORMS? The $1.05 and $5.25 application forms are available from license agents and Department license sales counters. Please use our search engine to find a License Agent virtually anywhere in California. Use URL http://www.dfg.ca.gov/cgi-bin/srch to access this information. The season-long form is available from Department offices, by calling the License and Revenue Branch at (916) 227-2242 or you can download the form in .pdf file format at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/pdffiles/fg1582.pdf

The hunters who applied for reservations during the 2003-2004 waterfowl season should receive a season-long application form in the mail for the 2003-2004 in mid- September 2003. More info at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/waterfowl/waterfowl.html

BAITING: DFG reg. 257.5. You cannot use bait for hunting chukar nor can chukar be taken within 400 yards of any baited area. The definition of “baited area” shall mean any area where shelled, shucked or unshucked corn, wheat or other grains, salt, or other feed whatsoever capable of luring, attracting, or enticing such birds or mammals is directly or indirectly placed, exposed, deposited, distributed, or scattered, and such area shall remain a baited area for ten days following complete removal of all such corn, wheat or other grains, salt, or other feed.

SHOOTING FROM VEHICLES: DFG reg. 252. No person shall pursue, drive, herd, or take any bird or mammal from any type of motor-driven air or land vehicles, motorboat, airboat, sailboat, or snowmobile, except: 1) When the motor of such motorboat, airboat, or sailboat has been shut off and/or the sails furled and its progress therefrom has ceased, and it is drifting, beached, moored, resting at anchor, or is being propelled by paddle, oar or pole. (2)if they have a Mobility Disabled Persons Motor Vehicle License.

SPOTLIGHTING: DFG reg. 2005. It is unlawful to use an artificial light to assist in the taking of game birds or game mammals. It is unlawful for any person, or one or more persons, to throw or cast the rays of any spotlight, headlight, or other artificial light on any highway or in any field, woodland or forest where game mammals, furbearing mammals, or nongame mammals are commonly found, or upon any game mammal, furbearing mammal, or nongame mammal, while having in his possession or under his control any firearm or weapon with which such mammal could be killed, even though the mammal is not killed, injured, shot at or otherwise pursued. It is unlawful to use or possess at any time any infrared or similar light used in connection with an electronic viewing device sometimes designated as a sniper scope to assist in the taking of birds, mammals, amphibia or fish.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to the following: (a) To the use of a hand held flashlight no larger, nor emitting more light, than a twocell, three-volt flashlight, provided such light is not affixed in any way to a weapon, r to the use of a lamp or lantern which does not cast a directional beam of light. (b) In the case of headlights of a motor vehicle operated in a usual manner and there is no attempt or intent to locate a game mammal, furbearing mammal or nongame mammal. (c) To the owner, or his employee, of land devoted to the agricultural industry while on such land, or land controlled by such an owner and in connection with such agricultural industry. (d) To such other uses as the commission may authorize by regulation. No person shall be arrested for violation of this section except by a peace officer.

RADIO USE WHILE HUNTING: It is legal to use and posses two way radios while hunting in California with one restriction. You CANNOT herd or pursue game with the radios. Calling in to meet for lunch or needing help dragging a animal out is okay. Calling your buddy that the buck is 100 yards to his left or coordinating drives is illegal. There is no DFG reg on this but wardens will cite you under the "Fair Chase" interpretation of the game laws.

HARASSMENT OF ANIMALS: DFG reg. 251.1. Except as otherwise authorized in these regulations or in the Fish and Game Code, no person shall harass, herd or drive any game or nongame bird or mammal or furbearing mammal. For the purposes of this section, harass is defined as an intentional act which disrupts an animal’s normal behavior patterns, which includes, but is not limited to, breeding, feeding or sheltering. This section does not apply to a landowner or tenant who drives or herds birds or mammals for the purpose of preventing damage to private or public property, including aquaculture and agriculture crops.

TRESPASS: If the land you hunt on is not your own, it belongs to someone else. Make sure you have a legal right to be there. Contact the owner or person who administers the property, and secure written permission to hunt. A hunting license does not entitle you to enter private property. “It is unlawful to enter any lands under cultivation or enclosed by a fence, belonging to, or occupied by, another, or to enter any uncultivated or unenclosed lands, including lands temporarily inundated by waters flowing outside the established banks of a river, stream, slough, or other waterway, where signs forbidding trespass are displayed at intervals not less than three to the mile along all exterior boundaries and at all roads and trails entering such lands, for the purpose of discharging any firearm or taking or destroying any mammal or bird, including any waterfowl, on such lands without having first obtained written permission from the owner of such lands, or his agent, or the person in lawful possession thereof. Such signs may be of any size and wording, other than the wording required for signs under Section 2017, which will fairly advise persons about to enter the land that the use of such land is so restricted.” Section 2016, Fish and Game Code.

SAFETY: It is always unlawful to: Place on, or carry or possess a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle or conveyance or its attachments on any public road or other way open to the public: Hunt while intoxicated; Shoot at any game bird from a powerboat, sailboat, motor vehicle, or aircraft while under power or still moving from use of sail or motor. (See Section 251) Shoot any firearm from or upon a public road or highway.

DISCHARGING FIREARMS OR OTHER DEADLY WEAPONS SAFETY ZONE: It is unlawful for any person, other than the owner, person in possession of the premises, or a person having the express permission of the owner or person in possession of the premises, to hunt or to discharge while hunting, any firearm or other deadly weapon within 150 yards of any occupied dwelling house, residence, or other building or any barn or other outbuilding used in connection therewith. The 150-yard area is a “safety zone.”

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The following duck report is courtesy of Jim Matthews. P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427-0007 or call Jim Matthews at PH #1-909-887-3444. Email is

SAN JACINTO WILDLIFE AREA

The SAN JACINTO WILDLIFE AREA, located in western Riverside County near Lake Perris, is perhaps the second most popular hunting area -- right behind Wister -- for hunters in this region. San Jacinto is now over 10,000 acres in size. Hunting was pretty dismal again last year, at less than a bird-per-hunter average, but hunting on the main pond areas during the peak of the season was actually much better than the averages show.

San Jacinto is open to waterfowl hunting through the state reservation system or a daily drawing for remaining sites (sweat line), after all reservation holders are admitted to the area. Refills are also permitted throughout the shoot day until 3:30 PM. Shoot days are Wednesday and Saturday. Check in station opens 2 hours before shoot time, about 3:30 am to 4 am depending on the day of season. 4 hunters in party allowed , 2 adults max. No camping allowed in WA. For more information, contact the wildlife area at (909) 654-0580.

Hunters need to remember that the only access to the area is from the south this year. Davis Road has been closed from the north, eliminating access off the 60 freeway. The best access is now off the 215 freeway at Ramona Expressway. Take that east to Davis Road, and then take Davis north into the refuge.

Paulek wanted to remind hunters that the northern portion of Mystic Lake will have buoys delineating the new, state-ownership line. Boat hunters who have access to the lower portions of the lake may not hunt the northern portion of the lake because it is now part of the wildlife area and subject to permit-only hunting for waterfowl. The phone number is (909) 654-0580. Tom Paulek's e-mail tpaulek@dfg.ca.gov

COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES

The Colorado River Indian Tribes, (CRIT), own the 330,000 acres of property between Parker, Arizona to just north of Interstate 10 near Blythe. No state license is required, but hunters must have a seasonal permit from CRIT, which is $45. The permit allows hunters to hunt quail, ducks, and small game in season. CRIT hunting permits are available at Woody's Gas and Snack Parker, AZ (520) 669-8792 1001 Fiesta Ave. Woody's II Poston, AZ (520) 662-4801 Mohave Rd. June's Unique Parker, AZ (520) 669-8883 813 Kofa Ave. Hidden Valley Resort Blythe, CA (760) 922-6745 100 Colorado River Rd. Lost Lake Resort Lost Lake, CA (760) 664-4413 U.S. Highway 95. Mc's Market Parker Dam, AZ (520) 667-2231 58565 Riverside Dr. River Lagoon Resort. 50078 Parker Poston Rd. Ehrenberg, AZ (520) 923-7942. Yellow Mart Blythe, CA (760) 922-4215 228 Hobson Way Water Wheel Resort Blythe, CA (760) 922-3863 29900 Hwy. 95. CRIT Fish & Game Office Parker, AZ (520) 669-9285 2100 Mutahar.

Above the Colorado River Indian Tribes is the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation, extending from Needles north to the Arizona-Nevada border. This reservation has land on both sides of the river and you can obtain a hunting permit to hunt there. Ph# 520-330-3000.

CHINO VALLEY PRISON/DAIRY AREA

The cities of Ontario and Chino are quickly annexing this area into their city limits so hunting geese and ducks here is short lived.

LAKE PERRIS

The LAKE PERRIS STATE RECREATION AREA, adjacent to San Jacinto, is a neglected spot for waterfowl hunters, is a sleeper spot for hunters in western Riverside County. Hunters are allowed to hunt until noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Only hunters with boats and motors can hunt the area, and the check-in station is at parking lots 11 and 12 at the jet ski launch ramp inside the state recreation area.

Managed by the DFG, the area will again have just 10 sites this season. Two years ago, the number was 15, but it was reduced last year because of light use. This also helped spread out the hunters more and improve the quality of the hunt at Perris. It worked. Last year was better than the previous year.

Perris is open on a first-come, first-serve basis each shoot day and its blind site quota never filled last year, even on opening day. For more information, contact the San Jacinto Wildlife Area at (909) 928-0580.

OWENS RIVER VALLEY & OWENS LAKE

Check out the old channel of the Owens River from the inlet at Owens Lake north to Independence. There are ponds and potholes where you can find mallards, greenwing teal and gadwall. Jump shooting is the ticket here. Crowley Lake, Tinnemaha Reservoir and Bridgeport Reservoir offer tube and boat hunters some good gunning. The lakes usually freeze up by mid December. Mono Lake and Basin is another place to try.

BALDWIN LAKE

Baldwin Lake will not be open to waterfowl hunting on opening day this year, due to lack of water. Baldwin, should it get water before the end of the season, will be open to hunters with hand-launchable boats on Wednesday and Saturday schedule. For information on hunting Baldwin, contact the DFG office in For information on hunting Baldwin and its status for this year, contact the DFG office in Chino at (562) 597-9823. Latest hunt info contact Chuck Fowler at Big Bear Sporting Goods 1-909-866-3222.

Currently, hunters must drag or carry their boats about 150 yards from the main parking area to water. The parking lot is on the northeast shore of the lake, just off to the right from Highway 18. You must shoot from your boat, so be careful, as the wardens like to watch from afar. There is some cover along the levees, but not much, so bring some camo to hide the boat. Also, there are some blinds in the middle of the lake, but the guys who built them will put up a good fight if you're in them first.

RAAHAUGE'S DUCK CLUB in PRADO BASIN

At RAAHAUGE'S DUCK CLUB in PRADO BASIN, there are a minimum of 15 blinds open daily to public hunters on this club. The 2002 fee was $135 for a two-person blind, but the prices for this year haven't been set yet. To encourage hunters to bring juniors, hunters with a junior hunting license can hunt free on these sites when accompanied by a paying adult, who has to shell out only $50, on Sundays.

Shoot days are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. All reservations are already filled for opening weekend, but there are openings for all other dates. For more information, call the club at (909) 735-7981 or check the club's web site at Raahauge's.

WISTER UNIT OF THE IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA ON THE SALTON SEA

The WISTER UNIT of the IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA on the southeast end of the Salton Sea will have few changes for this year. The area was about 30 to 40 percent flooded up this week and "we're really going to start pouring the water to it next week," said second-year area manager Jim Chakarun. He said that about 100 sites would be available for opening day this year. Chakarun noted that hunters will see continuing clearing of brush, tules and cattails that have clogged some of the units. This cleaning process was begun last year, and Units 312B and 312C along with 513B have been opened up appreciably this year. He also said that the federal refuge was putting in some new concrete blinds to make the sites more "hunter friendly."

There will also be a special goose season extension in a small portion of the valley, including Wister, that will take place a week past then end of the regular season (into early February). The intent is to move the geese off the area alfalfa fields and back onto the Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge. The details on how this special hunt would be conducted were still be finalized.

Check in time is 3 am. Hunters without reservations can register at 10:30 PM the night before the shoot day, to get in the "sweat line" for any vacancies. There is primitive camping available near the check in station if you get a daily use permit. Motel lodging in nearby city of Niland, 4 miles from check in station. Duck cleaning facility available at check in station. Hunt party limit is 6, with 4 adults max.

Wister and the Hazard Unit (Union Tract) of the of the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge are open to waterfowl hunting through the state reservation system and a daily drawing (sweat line), for sites after all reservation holders are admitted to the area. Refills are permitted. Shoot days are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The state manages the waterfowl hunting program for the federal refuge. For more information, contact the unit at (760) 359-0577. Manager Jim Chakarun's e-mail is imperialwla@dfg2.ca.gov

8/17/02. We were out scouting Imperial county for dove today and stopped by Wister to see what they have done to the place so far. We came up the the south end and noticed that they have not done a single thing(visible to us) to any of the areas south of the check station, with the exception of U10 2 & 4. In this area they have planted corn, and it's in there nice and tight, so hopefully it will not fail like some of the previous years. Also they have laid gravel throughout the entire camping area.

We were pretty anxious up until the north end because areas like the S20s,T12s,U10s, and U12s which were starting to get overgrown last year, are going to be worse this year if they do not do anything about it.

When we got to the north end though, I gave out a sigh of relief, because this is where they have put their work in. The 115As & 115Bs have not been touched, but the Bs were cleaned last year and still in pretty good shape, except that #4 looks like it did a couple of years ago and it does not appear to have enough room to put out a goose spread. But they have put some work into the 115Cs. In the 6 years I have hunted Wister, 115C5 has never been a good blind for anything other than pass shooting geese, but this year will be different. It has been disced and leveled, and there is not an inch of vegetation on it, providing an excellent sheetwater blind with a nice flat floor to walk on. The rest of the 115Cs appear untouched.

We were happy when we got to the 312s as well. They have burned almost the entire 312C area except the far west end(312C1), which is good because it was starting to get thick. But best of all, they have disced and leveled the area between the gravel road that goes up alongside 312B 1 & 3 and the reservoir, which means B2 & B4 are huntable again. Like 115C5, it is cleaner than a whistle. 312B1 had turned into a subpar blind in the last few years because the entire east side was choked off, but now you can set as big as goose spread as you would like on the east and still have the marshy area on the west for ducks. The area around 312A5 has also been disced, and will probably be planted with green feed again.

The entire 413 hunting area has also been disced and good news for the duck hunters, they have burned all of 513B. That area had been getting pretty thick as well. All of 513A and the 515s looked like they have not been worked on. The 515s especially are starting to get really choked up. And to my disappointment, the 514s have not been touched yet. It was really nice when they had those green feed blinds up there.

There is still plenty of time, so hopefully they can do some work on the south end before they start flooding. I know have they have to provide a certain amount of overgrowth for the Clapper and such, but some of the blinds that are normally huntable should be cleaned up. - 312B1

HAZARD & UNION UNIT ON THE SONNY BONO-SALTON SEA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The HAZARD UNIT on the SONNY BONO-SALTON SEA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE is managed as part of the Wister Unit. Check in time is 3 am. Hunters without reservations can register at 10:30 PM the night before the shoot day, to get in the "sweat line" for any vacancies. There is primitive camping available near the check in station if you get a daily use permit. Duck cleaning facility available at check in station. Hunt party limit is 6, with 4 adults max. For more information, contact the Wister Unit at (760) 359-0577. Manager Jim Chakarun's e-mail is imperialwla@dfg2.ca.gov

FINNEY-RAMER UNIT OF THE IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA

The FINNEY-RAMER UNIT of the IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA on the Alamo River south of the Salton Sea is open to hunters seven days per week under a self-registration system. It is an ideal spot for a hunter with his own small duck boat or scull boat. While the numbers don't show it, the area can be very productive for a hunter who scouts the area and hunts it intelligently. For more information, contact the Wister Unit at (760) 359-0577. Manager Pam Churny's e-mail is imperialwla@dfg2.ca.gov

BARRETT LAKE

Barrett is open Wednesday and Saturdays. 9 blinds for 2002 due to low water levels.

You need an application to apply for the San Diego City Lakes waterfowl hunts at Lake Barrett and Sutherland Reservoir.

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SUTHERLAND RESERVOIR

Sutherland has 10 hunting sites but few birds use the lake. Sutherland will open to hunting the first Sunday in November. Hunting is on Thursdays and Sundays.

You need an application to apply for the San Diego City Lakes waterfowl hunts at Lake Barrett and Sutherland Reservoir.

LAKE HENSHAW

LAKE HENSHAW is a scull boater's dream. The San Diego County water holds a good number of geese each year and a wide variety of big ducks. While hunters using decoys from shore or boat have good shooting, it is one of the best places for a hunter in a scull boat. The lake traditionally opens to duck and goose hunting later in the fall, usually around Dec. 1. Hunting at Henshaw cost $25 per day, $10 for junior hunters 12 to 16. Hunters may set up between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday, and hunting is allowed from shoot time untiol 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Saturday. For more information, contact the lake at (760) 782-3501.

LAKE CUYAMACA

LAKE CUYAMACA has a late, short waterfowl hunt. Usually opening around Dec. 1, there are usually 20 to 22 blind sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A two-person blind site reservation was $500 last year and entitled hunters to six hunts. Hunters are rotated through the blind sites. Reservations for the 2002 season will be taken in October, 2002. Shoot days are Wednesdays and Sundays until noon. For more information on reservations, write Lake Cuyamaca Waterfowl Hunt, 15027 Highway 79, Julian, CA 92036, or contact Hugh Marx at (760) 765-0515. The website address is www.lakecuyamaca.org.

CIBOLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE & SPORTSMAN'S CLUB

Farm Unit 2 offers controlled spaced-blind goose hunting opportunities. This hunt requires a permit and blinds are selected on a reservation system, however, a standby drawing will be held every hunt morning for any available blinds. At one point in time, the refuge hosted as many as 30,000 honkers during the winter, but numbers have dwindled steadily in recent years to around 5,000 to 7,000 birds. The farm field hunt was held seven days a week, but due to declining goose numbers, the hunt was cut down to just four days a week two years ago.

Hunters who want to participate in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Farm Unit 2 goose hunts must have a postcard application in no later than Sept. 26, 2003. The application should be submitted on a standard 3x5 postcard and include the hunters name, address, Arizona hunting license number, and a listing of up to four, two-day hunts in priority order. Hunters can call the refuge at (928) 857-3253 for more information or go to the Cibola website at http://southwest.fwg.gov/refuges/arizona/cibola.html.

Hunters are reminded that those applying for dates in January 2004 must have a 2004 Arizona hunting license number to participate in the reservation drawing for blinds. An Arizona hunting license may be obtained through the Arizona Game & Fish Department website, http://www.azgfd.com.

There is also duck hunting on the open portions of the refuge, including the island unit which has been dramatically improved over past years with more ponds, cleaned backwaters and flooded fields. You need to have a two dozen dekes to hunt geese or ducks at the refuge. Hunting is allowed 7 days a week. Goose hunting is moderate during the week and heavy during the weekend. You can always duck hunt or chase quail.

The Island Unit has areas for waterfowl decoy hunts. The majority of Cibola NWR is located in Arizona, but some areas along the Old River Channel are located in California. The Island Unit shuts down now at 3pm so be aware of the change.

Hunters are required to possess hunting licenses from the state in which they are hunting. Arizona hunting licenses may be purchased in Cibola or Ehrenburg, Arizona, while California hunting licenses may be purchased locally in California. The hunting of migratory birds requires the possession of both state and federal migratory bird stamps. Federal Duck Stamps may be purchased at the refuge during regular business hours. You can also get a license and duck stamp at the River Lagoon Resort in Ehrenberg AZ. just off I-10. They're open M-Sat 8-6, Sunday 8-3. Ph# 520-923-7942, fax # 520-923-1063. They will send the license and stamp via mail if you fax them your info and send a money order for payment. Hunt dates coincide with the Arizona hunting season. For information, write: Manager, Route 2, Box 138 Cibola, AZ, 85328 Phone: 520/857-3253 Fax: 520/387-3420, email r2rw_ci@fws.gov

Cibola Sportman's Club is adjacent to the wildlife refuge. Day goose hunting at Cibola costs $185 per hunter, and all shooting is done from heated pit blinds. Youth hunters 18 and under are free with a paid adult. For information on the Cibola Sportsman's Club and its hunting program, call (520) 857-3144.

Bob Corbett, patriarch of the Corbett Family in Cibola, Ariz., and founder of the Cibola Sportsman's Club, is still trying to sell the club, cabins, office and home on the north side of Cibola. The Sportsman's Club has gone private there and won't have any public hunts this fall and winter. But Corbett said so many of his regular goose hunting clients have been calling that he's going to offer large and small public group hunts for geese and ducks at his South Ranch, adjacent to the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Corbett has planted the fields on the South Ranch and will plant and fill the ponds this week to get ready for the upcoming waterfowl season. In addition to goose hunts in the winter, Corbett also is offering planted pheasant and chukar hunts. For information on the hunts and accommodations at the South Ranch, call Corbett at (928) 857-3531 or (928) 857-3144.

LAKE HAVASU NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The LAKE HAVASU NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE has daily hunting on portions of Topoc Marsh. There are three access points on the open marsh areas. The Topoc Gorge area from Castle Rock to Lake Havasu is also open to hunting daily. This is all a boat-hunting operation, but the area holds a good number of birds and can provide excellent shooting.

For more information on hunting the refuge, call (760) 326-3853 or you can log on to the refuge's web site at: Lake Havasu NWR webpage

IMPERIAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The IMPERIAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE sits on the lower Colorado River just north of Yuma. It offers miles of untapped duck hunting in hundreds of backwater potholes and lakes and along the main river. Outside of a handful of hunters in Yuma who would prefer this secret not be let out, there is almost no hunting pressure on this stretch of the river. For more information, call (520) 783-3371 or log on to the refuge's web site at: Imperial NWR

KERN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

The KERN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE is a popular destination for hunters who travel to the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. The had a major reworking two years, especially in Unit 1, where there was a massive cattail removal project. The space blind areas have also seen a lot of work, and it improved hunting conditions and the habitat for birds. Kern always has some of the best bird-per-hunter averages in the state.

Waterfowl hunting at Kern is allowed on Wednesday and Saturdays through the state reservation system or a drawing for leftover sites (sweat line), after all reservation holders are admitted to the area. Draw for sweat line is 2 hours before shoot time. Refills are permitted until 1 PM. Check in is 2 1/1 hours before shoot time. At least half of the sites available for opening day will be reserved for walk-ons. Hunt party limit is 4 hunters max. No camping or trailers allowed on the area. For more information, call (661) 725-2767 or the hunter's hotline at (661) 725-6504, which is normally updated after each hunt day.

KERN WATERBANK AREA

The Kern Fan area, which was hunted 2 years ago, is currently dry and not expected to get water this year. Managed through the Kern National Wildlife Refuge, (this area is also known as the Kern Fan). For more information, call the Kern NWR at (805) 725-2767 or the Kern hunter's hotline at (805) 725-6504.

MENDOTA WILDLIFE AREA

The MENDOTA WILDLIFE AREA is a free-range area that can accommodate 600 hunters daily. Mendota is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday through the state waterfowl reservation system. Check in time is 1 hour before shoot time. Walk-ons and refills are permitted. Camping and trailers allowed in check station area only during waterfowl season. 50 spaces are available for long term parking of trailers by special drawing. For more information, contact the area at (559) 655-4645.

MAPS OF WILDLIFE AREAS

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Waterfowl Hunting Gear Checklist

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Trespass Permission Slips For Private Land Use & Emergency Alert Sheets

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Waterfowl Humor

Common Colloquialisms for:

Widgeon = baldpate, robber duck
Gadwall = gray duck, gaddie
Pintail = sprig, bull sprig (mature drake), pinnie
Mallard = greenhead (drake), suzie (hen)
Ruddy = fantail
Shoveler = smilin' mallard, Hollywood, spoonie
Canvasback = can, bull can (drake)
Scaup = bluebill, broadbill, blackjack
Ringneck = ringbill, ringer
Wood Duck = woodie, woodrow, squealer, summer duck, knotheads
Merganzer = sawbill, fish duck, nasty %#^$&# !!
Green Wing Teal = green winger, fast little S.O.B.s !!
Blue wing teal = brown bombers
Bufflehead = butterball
Divers in general = buzz ducks
Coots = swamp chicken, mud hen
Muscovie = Skunk Head

Overheard In Blinds:

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Ammo

Federal Ammo ....
Herter's .... Lots of gear and ammo for waterfowl hunting.
HEVI-SHOT™ .... Revolutionary, non-toxic lead shot alternative. With HEVI-SHOT™ shells, you can shoot a smaller shot size with more lethality. More pellets at a higher energy means more knock-down power. This new shotshell pellet is actually heavier than lead with the hardness similar to standard steel shot. It is made from a tungsten alloy and the hardness and density allow hunters to use smaller shot sizes to get equivalent energy as in larger lead or steel pellets. Because the pellet is smaller, this allows for more pellet to be in a shotshell cartridge which makes for a denser pattern, increasing the likelihood of multiple hits on the target. Both penetration and retained velocity are also greater with these pellets. Darryl Amick, who holds the patent on the tungsten-nickel alloy used to make this new shot, said he set out to offer something heavier than lead that would be even more effective for hunters. "My passion for this product is that I hate the fact that we wound these birds, that we have to shoot steel. I'm also absolutely committed to making this product as inexpensive as possible, and we'd like to be significantly under the other non-toxic alternatives to steel," said Amick. "It's going to perform better. I don't think anyone can argue that. It's just a matter of keeping costs down so guys can afford it," said Amick. You will be hearing more about Hevi-Shot in the near future as it becomes available for both reloaders and in loaded offerings.
Kent Cartridge ..... IMPACT™ shot shells are specifically designed to deliver the pattern density and down range lethality required by dedicated turkey hunters. These loads may be used in any Nitro-proofed shotgun without fear of barrel or choke damage. Standard choke restrictions and lead shot size recommendations apply, including X-full Turkey.
Remington .... Guns and ammo.
Winchester Ammo .... Makers of great ammo.

Boats, Pirogues

By-The-Sea .... hosts web presentations for boat plans and boat kits businesses for kayaks, canoes, sailboats, power boats, rowing shells, and row boats.
Cajun Secret .... Build an inexpensive, small plywood boat in a weekend. Small plywood boat: pirogue plans.
Duckworks Magazine Boat Index .... Boat plans.
Gator Bayou Boats .... Wood pirogue hunting, fishing and swamp boat plans.
Glen-L marine designs .... Pirogue a 13' Cajun canoe.
Uncle John's General Store .... Wooden boat kits including the classic Cajun Pirogue.

Calls

Custom Calls Online ....
Haydel's Calls ..... Website in no longer up. Try 5018 Hazel Jones Rd. Bossier City, LA. 71111. PH# 318 746-3586.
Herter's .... Lots of gear and ammo for waterfowl hunting.
Hunter Specialties (H.S. Strut) ....
Lohman Calls .... Great duck calls.
Knight & Hale Game Calls .... Excellent calls for turkey, elk, varmints, waterfowl, hogs, and deer.
Primos Hunting Calls .... Website coming soon.
Watkins Duck Calls .... Great duck calls from Brian at Watkins Duck Calls out of Mathews Virginia. JHO Sponsor.
Western Sport Shop Inc. .... Fishing - Hunting - Flyfishing. The complete resource for outdoor enthusiasts since 1947. They have factory calls, custom calls and replacement reeds for Iverson calls.
Widgenwhacker's Custom Made Lanyards .... Some slick looking lanyards here by Jeff. All my lanyards are made with Type III Cord. The lanyards are all handmade, one at a time. Each lanyard has adjustable loops, that will keep your favorite Duck or Goose Calls secure, and not at the bottom of the lake. I offer 4, 6, and 8 loop lanyards. All lanyards come banded. I can add a whistle snap , for an additional charge. I offer 5 different color combinations. JHO Sponsor.

Camo and Clothing

10X Wear .... Camo
Advantage Camo ....
Aervoe-Pacific Co. .... Camouflage paint in all the military colors. Best supplier I've found for painting your equipment. P.O. Box 483, Gardnerville, NV., 89410, ph# 800-227-0196.
ASAT Camo .... Tel# 423-531-7110 or you can email them at ASATCAMO@BELLSOUTH.NET.
Beartooth Products .... 3 piece camo kit for shotguns.
Brigade Quartermasters .... Outdoor gear, military issue gear, GPS, everything you need.
Bug Out Outdoorwear .... Bug nets and suits.
Bushlan Camo .... Camo clothing.
Bush Rag Camouflage Systems .... Camo ghillies.
Camo Skin .... Removable camo overlays for shotguns.
Columbia Sportswear Co. ....
DK Flatwoods Camo .... 3D camo
DownWind 3D Camo ....
Hidden Wolf Woolens .... Quality, Service, Dedication- Unexcelled -For your camouflage clothing needs.
Herter's .... Lots of gear and ammo for waterfowl hunting.
Image Country Camouflage .... Camo.
C. C. Filson .... For 102 years, Filson has been supplying rugged clothing for extreme conditions out of doors.
Mossy Oak .... America's most effective concealment system.
Natural Gear Camo ....
Polar Wrap .... Great clothing to keep your face and head warm.
Predator Camo ....
Rancho Safari .... Camo ghillies.
Raven Wear Canada Ltd. .... Extreme cold camo clothing.
Realtree .... Excellent camo.
Sleeping Indian Design .... Wool and cotton camo clothing
Stick N' Limbs Camo ....
Trebark Camo ....
Underbrush .... Portable blinds and 3-D Leafy Camo Wear.
Woolrich .... Fine wool clothing.

Chokes

Ballistic Specialties .... Angle Porting chokes.
Briley Chokes ....
Carlson's ....
Gun Docc. .... Curtiss in S.C. can set your shotgun up just right.
Hastings Chokes .... PH# 913-632-3169
Johnny's Shotgun Chokes and Forcing Cones ....
Kick's .... They make the famous "Gobblin' Thunder" choke
Patternmaster ....
Seminole Gunworks .... Seminole specializes in the making of precision choke tubes for most makes and model of shotguns.
Trulock Chokes .... Manufacturers of superior shotgun chokes.

Decoys

Carry-Lite Decoys .... 5203 West Clinton Milwaukee, WI 53223 Phone (414)355-3520 Fax (414)355-4775.
Decoy Heart .... This is an independent power source that can be used in all lightweight decoys that will create lifelike movement. It creates feeding and breeding movements in turkey decoys.
Delta Decoys ....
Expedite Moto Magnet II Motion Systems .... Add remote control motion to your decoy with this "AA" powered unit.
Featherflex Decoys .....
Flambeau Decoys ....
Fur and Feathers Decoy Moving System .... is a unique product designed to give new life to many of your favorite decoys.
Herter's .... Lots of gear and ammo for waterfowl hunting.
Hidden Valley Inflatable Decoys .... If you need some room in your pack, check out these new dekes that fold up into a ball in your hand.
Higdon Motion Decoys .... Uses a lightweight and rugged one piece frame and coil spring neck and pull cord.
Miracle Decoy (Roboduck) .... This is the decoy with the rotating wings that caused all the fuss the end of the 1998 hunting season. "Awesome", is all that many duckhunters could mutter in disbelief. Some say it should be banned! Take a look and see what you think. It could be the answer to the bluebird days a lot of us California hunters have to suffer through. My buddy Perry field tested the decoy in Wisconsin and he is a believer.
Outlaw Decoys .... Turkey, goose and duck decoys.
Tru-motion Decoy Sysytems ..... Whether you are looking for realistic flying motion decoys or life-like motion in your field and water decoys, TruMotion has the solution to your problem.

Dogs

If you know of any other dog kennels or trainers please e-mail us at and we will update the listing. This listing is for informational purposes only. No endorsement is implied from JHO. CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!

Gameland Kennels Dog Training Center .... Patrick Callaghan specializing in Spaniels, Retrievers and Pointing dogs. Rattlesnake avoidance classes, boarding, obedience. 5800 Bluff, Norco, CA. 91760-0458, PH# 1-909-735-3251.
Reibar Kennel .... Grady Istre's excellence in dog training. 7480 Domingos Rd. Lompoc Ca. 93436, PH# 1-805-736-5309, e-mail reibar@impulse.net

Forums, Chats and Other Helpful Info

California Dept. of Fish and Game ....
California Ducks Unlimited ....
Jesse's Hunting & Outdoors (JHO) Waterfowl Forum .... Great place to ask and read about outdoor hunting in California.
California Waterfowl Association .... Conserving California's waterfowl, wetlands, and outdoor heritage.
Duck Boat Hunting Forum .... Eric Patterson's Duck Boat Web Page page dedicated to the boats utilized by waterfowlers.
Duck Hunters Refuge .... David has a top notch site here with a chat room, forum and other stuff to check out.
Ducks Unlimited
Grassland Water District ....
The Tulare Basin Wetlands Association .... The Tulare Basin Wetlands Association was founded to further the cause of wetlands conservation and habitat enhancement in those parts of Kern, Kings and Tulare Counties that were formerly defined as the Tulare Lake Basin.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service .... Conserving the Nature of America.
Western Waterfowl.com .... Dedicated to the California Waterfowl Hunter.

Gear

Bass Pro Shop .... One of the biggest hunting and fishing gear suppliers. Stop by one of their 'Outdoor World' stores, you'll be amazed. They have calls, decoys, shells, sights, blinds camo and tons more.
Brigade Quartermasters .... Outdoor gear, military issue gear, GPS, everything you need.
Cabela's .... One of the biggest retailers of outdoor and hunting gear. They have calls, decoys, shells, sights, blinds camo and tons more.
Lacrosse .... Excellent boots and waders.
Midwest Turkey Call Supply .... Everything you need for turkey hunting.
Ranger Joe's .... Military, Law enforcement and outdoor gear.
REI ....The biggest outdoor store on the net.
Schnee's Boot's ....These guys make the best cold weather elk boots I've ever owned. I like the 'air bob' soles.
Shomer-tec .... Law enforcement and military equipment. Box 28070, Bellingham, WA. 98228 ph# 360-733-6214. Call for free catalog.
Turner's Outdoorsman .... Southern California's best hunting and fishing store.
Uncle Lee's Wing Supply .... PH# 1-800-388-9464 for your free catalog. They have GPS, clothing, and turkey and duck hunting equipment.
U.S. Cavalry .... World's finest military and adventure equipment.
Western Sport Shop Inc. .... Fishing - Hunting - Flyfishing. The complete resource for outdoor enthusiasts since 1947.

Guides, Clubs, Outfitters and Hunting Lodges

If you know of any other waterfowl hunting clubs, guides or lodges please e-mail us at and we will update the listing. This listing is for informational purposes only. No endorsement is implied from JHO. CAVEAT EMPTOR!!!

Camp Gober .... Pheasant, dove, duck and goose hunting on the Colorado River in Southern California. Contact Ron, PH# 1-619-622-1908.
Cibola Sportman's Club .... Goose and duck hunting at its finest on the Colorado River in western Arizona. Pit blinds, guides, and cabin rentals. RT. 2, Box 105, Cibola, AZ. 85328, PH# 1-520-857-3144, fax 1-520-857-3200. Day goose hunting at Cibola costs $185 per hunter. Youth hunters 18 and under are free with a paid adult.
First in the Field Guide Service .... 1003 West 2nd St., Alturas, CA 96101. PH# (530) 233-5755 5-8pm Contact: Paul Siegel. 10 mi. SE of Altunas. Established 1983. Acres 10,000. Public. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: ducks, geese. Dogs availible. Packages: 1 Day, 4-8 guns.
Gaines Ranch .... PO Box 132, Durham, CA 95938. PH# (530) 882-4607 (530) 882-4607 Contact: Fred Gaines. 60 mi. N of Sacramento. Established 1991. Acres 1,600. Public member on site lodging, meals. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar, ducks, geese. Dogs availible. Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-8 guns
Golden Ram Sportsman Club .... 840 Hinckley Rd., #250, Burlingame, CA 94010. PH# (650) 692-6670 10-5, M-F Fax (650) 692-6670 Contact: Nick Tacito/Lou Federico. 10 mi. NW of Sacramento. Established 1970. Acres 3,000. Member only on site clubhouse, meals. Shoots: Field birds quail, pheasant, chukar, Huns, ducks, geese. Dogs availible. Packages: 1/2 Day, 25-50 guns.
Greenhead Land .... 1411 Grove St., Alameda, CA 94501. PH# (510) 865-4392 Fax (510) 865-4392 Contact: Ray Lewis. 30 mi. W of Yuba City. Established 1922. Acres 700. Member only on site clubhouse, lodging, meals, clays. Shoots: Field, blinds birds dove, pheasant, ducks, geese. Dogs availible.
Hamilton's Pheasant Resort .... 71604 Cholame Rd., Parkfield, CA 93451. PH# (805) 463-2349 Contact: Larry Hamilton. 115 mi. NW of Los Angeles. Established 1985. Acres 900. Members only on site lodging, clays. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar, ducks. Dogs availible.
J & D Guide Services .... Specializing in Canadian honker hunts in Alturas California.
Lakeview Farms, Inc. .... 5490 Riosa Rd. West, West, Lincoln, CA 95648. PH# (530) 633-9112 Contact: Donald Norris. 20 mi. NE of Sacramento. Acres 1,000. Member only on site clubhouse, lodging. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: quail, pheasant, chukar, turkey, ducks, geese. Dogs availible. NAGA.
Limit Out Duck and Pheasant Club .... is in the heart of the Delta with 2 miles of water front. The water ways here in the Delta attract ducks and geese and the grasslands provide excellent cover for pheasants. We have 6 duck ponds ranging in size from 6 to 20 acres.
Los Vivaros Guide Services and Hunting Club . over 25 years experience with goose and duck hunting. The hunting camp is approximately 2 ½ hours from Los Angeles and/or San Diego in the small town of Niland. 2000 acres of prime waterfowl hunting. Per Day (unguided) - $135.00. timco@brawleyonline.com or call: Ty Nay (760) 352-3649 or Tim Allen (760) 348-7878. P.O. Box 772, Calipatria, CA 92233
Prado Basin Duck Club .... Shoots from 14 double blinds well spaced out over 400 acres of ponded water near Corona California. The club is managed for day shooters and gives first pick of available blinds to hunters calling in and reserving a hunt day. . The cost per shooter to hunt on Wednesday and Saturday is $85 and a double blind can be served for $150. Sunday shoots an only $75 and a family (maximum of two shooters, i.e. father/son father/daughter) can shoot out of double blind for only $100. Bill George is the caretaker. (510-781-1492)
R&R Pheasant Club .... 460-305 Lakecrest Rd., Janesville, CA 96114. PH# (530) 253-3410 Contact: Ron Blickenstaff. 65 mi. N of Reno, NV. Established 1986. Acres 500. Public member. Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant, chukar, ducks, geese. Dogs Availible, HDW. Packages: 1/2 Day
Raahauges .... Duck and pheasant hunting, sporting clays, hunter safety classes. 5800 Bluff St., Norco Ca. 91760. (909) 735-2361 Sporting Clays: (909) 735-7981 Fax (909) 735-2361 Contact: Mike Raahauge. 35 mi. E of Los Angeles. Acres 2,000. Public member on site clubhouse, clays Shoots: field., blinds. Birds: pheasant, chukar, ducks. Dogs Availible, HDW. Packages: 1 Day, 1-50 guns NAGA .
Richmond Hunting Club .... We are a "non-profit" organization offering approximately 20,000 acres in California to hunt Upland Game and Water Fowl with several localized club houses. All hunting areas are posted and patrolled. You can be a member for a low initiation fee of $200 and seasonal dues of $375.
Southern California Pheasant Club .... 555 N. Bristol Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90049. PH# (310) 472-0326 Contact: Richard Lane. 18 mi. NW of Wasco. Established 1989. Acres 400. Members only on site clubhouse, lodging, meals. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: dove, pheasant, chukar, ducks, geese. Dogs Availible, HDW. Packages: 1/2 Day.
Splatter S Duck Club .... Hunting in the flooded timber of Prado Basin near Riverside California. (714-472-2264) operated and under the stewardship of the Riverside County Flyway Foundation. The Splatter S has a couple of openings for yearly membership and also is open to day shooters by advance reservation only. Day shooters are required to make reservations at least seven days before the shoot day and no walk-ins are permitted. All the blinds are dry, comfortable and well camouflaged. Shoot Days: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Stillwater Sportsmen's Club .... 7010 Hunting Club Rd., Anderson, CA 96007. PH# (530) 365-6845 Contact: Doyle & Laurel Besecker. 160 mi. N of Sacramento. Acres 1,500. Members only. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar, Huns, turkey, ducks. Dogs Availible,HDW.
Sundance Hunting Club .... 2599 Widgeon Lane, Durham, CA 95938. PH# (530) 893-4335 Contact: David Schell. 60 mi. N of Sacramento.Acres 1,200. Public. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: pheasant, ducks, geese. Dogs availible.
Timbuctoo Sporting Estate .... 625 Bridge St., Yuba City, CA 95991. PH# (530) 639-2200 Contact: Donna Rauser. 50 mi. NW of Sacramento. Established 1988. Acres 6,000. Public on site clubhouse, meals, clays. Shoots: field, driven, blinds, boat. Birds: quail, chukar, Huns, turkey, ducks. Dogs Availible, HDW. Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-8 guns.
Top Flight Guide Services .... Ken Mitchell's prime goose and duck hunts on the Los Vivaros Duck Club in southern California, adjacent to Wister Wildlife Area. $125.00 a day guided with pit blinds. PH# 1-714-721-4533.
Wilderness Unlimited .... 20974 Corsair Blvd., Hayward, CA 94545. PH# (510) 785-4868 .Anytime Fax (510) 785-4868. Locations throughout CA and OR. Acres 200,000. Member only on site clubhouse. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar, turkey, ducks, geese.
Wild Times Guide Service .... Wild Times Guide Service holds two of the six permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to guide on Lower Klamath and Tulelake Refuges.

Guns

Beretta ....
Browning ....
Ithaca ....
Remington ....
Ruger ....
Weatherby ....
Winchester ...

Taxidermy

If you know of any other taxidermists or info please e-mail us at and we will update the list. The listing is for informational purposes only and does not imply any endorsement from JHO. CAVEAT EMPTOR!!

African American Taxidermy .... 711 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, Ca. Ph# (818) 846-2000. Game heads, birds, fish, tanning, fur rugs, cleaning, and repair.
Al's Four Season Taxidermy .... Don Covert. 2537 South Market St. Redding, CA 96001.
Art Kraft Taxidermy .... 10851 Vanowen, North Hills, Ca. Ph# (818) 505-8425.
Ault's Taxidermy .... Dennis Ault. Livermore, CA. PH# 925-449-5372.
Avian Design .... 7901 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR, 97603. Ph# 1-541-885-2912.1-530-398-4700. Internationally recognized award winning master taxidermist. Stefan Savides presents bird taxidermy as an art form. His mounts are commissioned by discerning hunters, taxidermy connoisseurs, artists, bird carvers, and museums.Every mount an original work of art.
Avilla's Taxidermy & Tanning .... 1754 Timothy Dr. San Leandro, CA. Ph# (510) 483-6733. I have only used him for tanning hides but he has a lot of his work on display in the shop and it looks great. He also puts on safari hunts in Africa each year. Bigdog.
Bateman Bros. $ Co. .... 6378 Hollywood Blvd. Ph# (323) 463-8029. All work done on premises. Head and life size mounts. Rentals available.
Birds of a Feather .... Stu Renna. Carmichael, CA 95608. PH# 530-482-5203.
Bob's Taxidermy .... 1912 Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, Ca. Ph# (714) 870-8282.
Dean's Bird Taxidermy .... Dean Inmon specializing in all types of waterfowl and upland game. Mounts available for sale. 11026 Pangborn Ave. Downey Ca. 90241, ph# (310) 923-2999.
Steve Eberhart .... Petaluma, Ca. PH# 707-782-9045.
Herman's Taxidermy .... 14201 California Av., Beaumont, Ca., Ph# (909) 845-6035.
Ken's Fur Repair .... 991 Bradshawe Ave., Moorpark, Ca. Ph# (626) 288-8315. Zebras, bears, leopards, tigers, etc.
Lyons and O'Haver Taxidermy .... 8180 Parkway Dr., La Mesa, CA. 91942 . For over 40 years, Lyons and O'Haver taxidermy located in San Diego California has enjoyed a reputation of excellence among taxidermists. We specialize in fish reproductions, bird mounts and big game taxidermy.
Marieiro's Taxidermy Studio .... Jim Marieiro. 138 Clipper Lane, Martinez, CA 94553. PH# 925-228-8258.
Dan McKenna .... Janesville/Susanville area.
Oscar's Taxidermy.... Specializing in big game mounts. You can see some of Oscar's work in the Wal-mart in Redlands and the Sportmart in San Bernardino. Calimesa Ca. Ph# (909) 795-2866
Richard Sawaske Custom Taxidermy ..... Richard Sawaske. 12513 N. Armstrong, Clovis, CA 93612. PH# 209-298-4967.
Second Nature Taxidermy .... Jesse Smith. 1800 Piner Road Unit E. Santa Rosa, CA 95403. PH# 707-528-1550.
Simon's Taxidermy .... Birds, mammals, fish, skin and reproduction. Los Angeles Ca. Ph# (323) 266-4020. Since 1980. African, North American, and fish.
Spec's Taxidermy .... I only mount birds as a hobby, waterfowl and pheasants but do about 50 birds a year just for hunting money and special events like more hunting LOL!! Vacaville Calif. 95687. PH# 707-448-7624.
Taxidermy Forum .... Great place to ask questions and see pics on how it's done.
Trophy Room Taxidermy .... 11801 Cardinal Circle, Garden Grove, Ca. Ph# (714) 534-6370. Since 1955. Game heads, birds and African.
West Coast Taxidermy Studio .... 876 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, Ca. 94066. Owner Ronald Gomez.
Whitefront Express Taxidermy .... Bob Lewis. Elk Grove, CA. PH# 916-691-3190.
Bird Specialist Wilderness Taxidermy ... Tony, 12138 Humboldt Place, Chino, Ca. 91710, Ph# (909) 902-9355.
Wilderness Taxidermy .... Geoff Vassallo. Fremont, CA. PH# 510-490-4333.
Wildlife Arts Taxidermy .... 540 Traffic Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Ph# 805-481-2190. Gary Oulrey - Owner, 25 years experience. Dennis Berry - 17 years experience.

Duck Hunting Publications

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