JHO Pheasant, Quail and Varmint Hunt

[pitdog]

We hunted the Griffins Nest Hunting Club in Niland yesterday. I haven’t hunted an upland club in many years, but this was a real good experience. My son Trevor had a blast. These birds flew much better than the DFG planted birds and they were huge. I was very surprised at what a challenge it was. The birds broke quick and high and we had a few get away from missed shots. Some of you Niland pheasant hunters may know Hollis Daker, without his pointers we would have had a real tough time. Thanks Hollis!

I would like to have a low budget “JHO Pheasant, Chuckar and Goose hunt” in the future (next month perhaps?). I asked the owner Jacob if we could have the Wister field to ourselves and he said absolutely! Griffins Nest has a field in Niland and a 140 acre field next to Wister. They planted Rye and some other goose food in the Wister field. This field should be perfect for 15 to 20 hunters (safely). Bring the dog and the JR hunters.
We could set up for geese in the morning and hunt pheasants and chucker after that. He has an area for a JHO BBQ as well.

If anyone is interested, post up and let’s settle on a date.

[pitdog]

Trevor

[pitdog]

Here's Hollis and his awesome dog

[pitdog]

air shot

[pitdog]

Another

[pitdog]

The owner, Jacob.

[pitdog]

High class sportsmans bar for a cold one... in that order.

[jdhowe75]

Pit,
I'd be down for sometime next month or better in January. I'll follow the thread and keep in touch.

[Nate01]

Count me in. I've never had the opportunity to hunt geese or pheasant before - I'd love join some people with experience that could show me the ropes.

[Thonzberry]

Steve,
My son would love to go. Just let the date be known and we are in. Are you going to post this in the JHO Event forum?

Thanks

[DKScott]

Pitdog,

Sounds like fun - sign me up. Is there a limit on how many can effectively participate at once?

Scott

[SPOONY SLAYER]

pitdog, thats sounds like a great idea. any idea on the cost for a day like this?

[Huntndogs]

Sounds like fun.....need to know costs (for birds) if possible.

[pitdog]

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Is there a limit on how many can effectively participate at once?[/b]

Good question. I would think 8 or so at a time. I&#39;ll give him a call and find out. I&#39;m not sure how he manages a 20-gun hunt, but I’m sure he does a heck of a job.
He said the reason he started the club is he got tired of sharing DFG fields with 250 guns on 100 acres peppering each other and such.
Jacob said to keep it safe, especially around JR hunters, we can have no more than 20 hunters on the 140-acre property. We hunted the Niland property today by ourselves (two hunters) and it&#39;s 100 acres. It would have been nice to have 8 or 10 more guys there to nab the ones that got away.

They have a 6 bird per gun minimum (Pheasants, Chuckar or a mixed bag). The Pheasants are $25 each and the Chuckar are $15 (The Goose Hunt is Included for us!). We could get 3 of each or all pheasants, etc, and it would be fair to all. Total cost would be $120 per gun or $150 for all pheasants or $90 for all chucker. That’s a fair price for what we get (Goose, Quail, Dove, Pheasants, Chuckar and JHO brothers). Keep in mind, you may bag more or less than you buy.

Thonzberry,
Good idea! If we get enough interest, I’ll move it to the events area.

I was thinking, we should also get some rooms reserved at the “Pink Hotel” AKA Calapatra Inn (sp) or the “Dive in Niland”.

If anyone has special needs or questions, you can e-mail Jacob at tinmanufo@yahoo.com PH# (760) 344-4170

Well if everyone agrees on the price, here’s who is in so far:
jdhowe75
Nate01
Thonzberry and son
DKScott
SPOONY SLAYER
Huntndogs
Pitdog
Westy and sons
PaulC and son

Just to throw a date out, how does Jan 8th sound? (no Dove, but jdhowe75 will be back in town)

[Bill in SD]

I&#39;d like to go!!!!
Bill

[GoneBirding]

Skunkhunt and I would not miss it for the world. Count me in http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

[Bill in SD]

I think the mixed bag sounds like the way to go..... How about a camp out the night before?

Also, what should we bring other than steel shot, and state federal stamps for the goose hunting?

Bill

[FForF]

He PitDog, better put me on that list! I&#39;ll try and get you more pictures tonight if I can find my cable to download from my camera.

[pitdog]

Here&#39;s the list so far:
jdhowe75
Nate01
Thonzberry and son
DKScott
SPOONY SLAYER
Huntndogs
Pitdog
Westy and sons
PaulC and son
Bill in SD
GoneBirding
Skunkhunt
FForF

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How about a camp out the night before?

Also, what should we bring other than steel shot, and state federal stamps for the goose hunting?[/b]
Bring 7 1/2 shot and 6 shot (lead).
We can use the Wister campground.

[pitdog]

Moving the topic to the JHO events forum.

[birdman]

Pitdog,
Count me in and put me on the list.
Thanks,
Birdman

[Bill in SD]

I&#39;d like to add my friend Tom to the list. He&#39;d like to come and should be able to.

Also, should we bring waders, or other parafanalia for the goose shoot in the morning? Or are we going to spread out in blinds and take shots on passing birds?

Also, what is a good steel shot size for geese? #2? Should the goose hunting be pretty good or hit or miss? I am kinda more excited about the chance to shoot a goose than pheasant or chuckar.

Also, how much should you lead a goose? And the range limit on shots would probably be 40 yards I would imagine?

Thanks
Bill

[FForF]

Here is my picture since PitDog took al the glory!

[FForF]

I think this will work.

[pitdog]

Bill,
You don’t need waders. I don’t know how the Goose hunt will be. I haven’t seen or hunted the field near Wister.
#2 or BB should work fine. I would guess hit or miss since I don’t know much about the property. I’m not expecting much, however, Jacob said the rye and other food should be ready in a few weeks. I’ll call him and get some more info.

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Also, how much should you lead a goose? And the range limit on shots would probably be 40 yards I would imagine?[/b]

IMO, most people don’t lead enough on pass shots. They seem closer than they really are and fly faster than it looks. I like to shoot as they’re landing in the spread. I use 40 yards as a rule. I’ve seen em whacked much higher, but chances are you’ll just hurt em.

Here&#39;s the list so far:
jdhowe75
Nate01
Thonzberry and son
DKScott
SPOONY SLAYER
Huntndogs
Pitdog
Westy and sons
PaulC and son
Bill in SD and friend
GoneBirding
Skunkhunt
FForF
birdman
karstic

[karstic]

Steve

If there is still room could you add my name to the list. The 8th would be good.

[pitdog]

You&#39;re in karstic http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

[socalcowboy]

I would like to in if you do this more than once.

[pitdog]

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I would like to in if you do this more than once.[/b]
Socalcowboy, welcome to JHO http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif Glad to have you aboard.

This is the First annual "JHO Goose/Pheasant/Chuckar/Quail Hunt". If you can make it Jan 8th we’d be glad to have you. If you can&#39;t, the next one may be as good. Let me know if you&#39;re in.

[lockandload]

Where is Niland? I live in Stockton and was wondering how far of a drive it would be.

[SierraExplorer]

Down past Mouse season- Almost to Jumping Beans...

[karstic]

Actually it&#39;s a little further down than the map pin, more like where the &#39;111&#39; is on the road, but you get the idea.

[pitdog]

I just reserved a room at the "Pink Hotel" AKA Calipatria Inn.
They still have some rooms available. The Honker Suite is taken http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-devil.gif

This is the best place to stay if you don&#39;t plan on camping. We will get a group rate if 5 parties get rooms. Try for a suite.

The group is under Jesses Hunting & Outdoors or JHO.

Calipatria Inn (800) 830-1113

[superduty]

Pitdog, is there room for me and Mrs. S? I&#39;m taking her, my sister, and my wifes sister tomorrow down to San Diego for a womans heritage pheasant hunt and this might just be perfect leverage to get me out. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-devil.gif
Is there room next to the pink hotel for me to put my trailer for sleeping in or do they frown on that? If so then we will get a room being we would like to stay with all the JHO team.
Any woman going?

[pitdog]

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Pitdog, is there room for me and Mrs. S? I&#39;m taking her, my sister, and my wifes sister tomorrow down to San Diego for a womans heritage pheasant hunt and this might just be perfect leverage to get me out.###
Is there room next to the pink hotel for me to put my trailer for sleeping in or do they frown on that? If so then we will get a room being we would like to stay with all the JHO team.
Any woman going?[/b]
Absolutely yes! My wife may go as well. She doesn&#39;t have a license, but she sounded interested in the BBQ and the Hotel stay.

I&#39;m not sure about the trailer. You may want to call and see if they mind.

[pitdog]

If everyone could confirm that they are in for sure, we can do an official count.Here&#39;s the list so far:

jdhowe75
Nate01
Thonzberry and son
DKScott
SPOONY SLAYER
Huntndogs
Pitdog
Westy
PaulC
Bill in SD and friend
GoneBirding
Skunkhunt
FForF
birdman
karstic
Superduty & Mrs. Superduty


We should decide on the birds. All Pheasant, All Chuckar or 50/50 ???

I put in a call to Jacob today. I noticed that he is now a JHO member. Hopefully he will read the thread and answers some of the hunt questions that I couldn&#39;t.

[Mrs.Superduty]

Pit dog,
The Mr. and I are in. Where, who , when do we pay. What night is the BBQ. Is it a pot luck? Are you getting there on Friday and staying until Sat or Sun? Can we get some kind of agenda? Details Details.

Oh and we vote for all Pheasant.

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[SPOONY SLAYER]

Steve, im gonna have to back out...i&#39;ll be getting home from Montana at about 10:45pm the night before. i wont be able to swing it. thanks for setting this up though, one of the best ideas ive seen in a long time. when i get back i&#39;ll try to bribe you for one of your "best ever" duck hunts. i love shooting spoonies http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

[pitdog]

Sorry it took so long to reply. I just got in from a duck hunt… Cold duck hunt. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-hair-raisin-blue.gif
I spoke to the owner, Jacob, and he said the Planted Goose field is only 8 acres. It’s next to Wister and has not been hunted, which is a plus. With lots of dekes and some good calling, we may entice some wary Snows or even Honkers. In my opinion, with 8 acres, there will be enough area for a couple blinds (4 to a blind). My son and I will not Goose hunt. We’re going for the Pheasants. We can alternate the goose hunt so everyone that wants to can get a shot at it. The geese seem to start flying in that area at 8:00am. They will fly for a few hours and then pick up again in the afternoon.
Keep in mind the Goose hunt is an extra to the upland hunt and the main event is definitely the Pheasant hunt and the BBQ.

Mrs. Superduty,
You can pay Jacob when we all arrive in the hunting area. (edit) The BBQ (Lunch) will be on the hunting property and it will be a potluck. This will give PaulC a chance to make room in his freezers.
I’m staying at the Calipatria Inn (do a search on the “Pink Hotel” it’s a great place) and they have a couple BBQ’s plus I’m bringing one as well. If you have a portable BBQ, please bring it.

I will arrive at the Pink Hotel around 4pm Friday and start burning meat for the at 6:00. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-2drunks-singing.gif They have a Steak House, but once you try my Tri-Tip you won’t dare… http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-cool-shades-down.gif

The Bird Vote so far: Mr. & Mrs. Superduty, FForF, PaulC, Westy. Pitdog and Trevor are voting “Pheasants Only".

SPOONY SLAYER, Sorry you can&#39;t make it. We were planning to take the rig out the next morning and slay some wedge heads. Spoonies Rock http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rock.gif

THE LIST SO FAR:
jdhowe75
Nate01
Thonzberry and son
DKScott
Huntndogs
Pitdog
Westy
PaulC
Bill in SD and friend
GoneBirding
Skunkhunt
FForF
birdman
karstic
Superduty & Mrs. Superduty

[GoneBirding]

How about a couple of clay rounds at Prado to get ready for this festival. Let me know for meeting on Wednesday any night. I look forard to meeting some of you guys. Keep me posted.

[pitdog]

Prado sounds good. What time do they shoot?

I was wondering how many of you have bird dogs?
I have a Lab, but he tends to flush the birds too far ahead of us. I guess I could try tying a 40&#39; leash to him.*L*

Also, I sold all of my Goose decoys a few years ago. Does anyone have any snows?

[superduty]

Pitdog, we don&#39;t have any deeks to offer but if given the opportunity would love to try to get a shot at a goose. I have a single shot 10gauge that would just love to reach out and touch one. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-devil.gif
As for the dogs, we have two GSP&#39;s going with us. Mine is 12yrs old and doesn&#39;t have the legs she used to but still has the nose and desire. She pointed pheasant well for us Sat. and never gave up going to bed with dinner and a cheese wraped Advil that night. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbs-up-ani.gif Mrs. S&#39;s GSP is alittle over one year old and is learning the ropes. She doesn&#39;t have allot of experience under her belt but she did a great job on Sat. as well pointing on 5 or 6 birds.
We have acouple hurdles to still overcome to make this a funner trip being the wife works Friday and doesn&#39;t get off untill around 10:30PM in Torance. We need to do something about that. It&#39;s also our wedding aniversary on Jan. 8th so this should be interesting. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-cool-shades-down.gif The other is my sister is still trying to hook us up with a heritage pheasant hunt on that date which means if the Mrs. can&#39;t get off from work would make it a shorter drive to hunt and free birds. What would you do? http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-bag-on-head.gif I&#39;m shooting for her getting the day off and partying with some fellow JHO&#39;ers. I need to see if any of these local boys are willing to let me follow them out to the location. Karstic, what time you planning on leaving?

[karstic]

I gotta see what I can work out with work. Most likely Friday afternoon/evening.

[GoneBirding]

How about shooting trap tomorrow at Prado around 6:30?? http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-shootin-green.gif

[EL CAZADOR]

Steve

Count me in too!! See if we can get a group discount?

[GoneBirding]

I will give them a call.

[pitdog]

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Count me in too!! See if we can get a group discount?[/b]
Foulshot,
That&#39;s a great possibility. It will depend on how many are in for sure. I have to get a firm commitment from everyone before I ask for a group discount.

[pitdog]

THE LIST SO FAR:
jdhowe75
Nate01
DKScott
Huntndogs
Pitdog
Westy
PaulC
Bill in SD and friend
GoneBirding
Skunkhunt
birdman
karstic
Superduty & Mrs. Superduty
Foulshot

[GoneBirding]

Are we in for tomorrow at Prado? http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-gunfighter-yellow.gif

[pitdog]

I&#39;m off to Cibola for a few days Goose hunting. I&#39;ll catch you on the next one.

[FForF]

Hope you guys have a great time. Had to bow out to go on a Pig/Deer/Duck/Goose hunt week in Texas. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

[Thonzberry]

Steve,
My son and I are out, we have a winter Scout camp trip that weekend. The following weekend would be good, but if the date is set then as they say "Next time".

[pitdog]

Thonzberry,
You and your son will be missed. My boy was looking forward to another buddy.

OK here’s the latest:

I spoke to Jacob today and he said the property is on the corner of Gillespie and English. If your familiar with Wister Gillespie is what Davis road turns into at the 111. So you turn left on Gillespie instead of right on Davis (I’m sure I could have said that better, but the cold medicine is clogging my brain).

The other property is a couple miles south, in Niland, but we will all meet at the above area.

We can get 8 Goose hunters (at a time) in that field safely. They will need dekes. We can meet there Friday evening and set up the spread.
The folks who plan to hunt upland in the morning can use the other field so we don’t disturb the goose hunt. We can then alternate between upland hunting and goose hunting. This is just an idea. Please let me know if you have a brainstorm.

There’s a camping area in the field. They will have a restroom and a BBQ. So if you don’t plan on staying at the Calipatria Inn this may be the ticket. Wister is just down the road a mile so we can visit Max and have some grub.

Whoever is interested, I&#39;m going to do a Coyote / Bobcat hunt Sat night.

There still is room for more so let us if you’re in.

[Arise_Kill_Eat_Acts10:13]

Are you going to have a bbq at the Wister camp site on the 7th??

If so count me in for the bbq if that works for you guys. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

[Arise_Kill_Eat_Acts10:13]

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Whoever is interested, I&#39;m going to do a Coyote / Bobcat hunt Friday night.[/b]

Very interested here.

[GoneBirding]

Are we camping at Wister or the field? If we are camping at wister are tents allowed?
Me and skunkhunt are on the list for sure. We will get there friday night and ready for some upland hunting. Keep me posted and let me know if we need to anything.
We still have to do the prado shoot....... http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-gunfighter-yellow.gif

[socalcowboy]

PitDog,

Do you still have opening on Jan 8th ??? And what is the final cost???

SoCalCowboy,
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[pitdog]

Socal, there&#39;s still room. The cost is $150

[pitdog]

GoneBirding,
You can camp w/ a tent at wister or at the property.

[donjuan]

Greeting from Griffins Nest , I&#39;m Jacob aka donjuan.
I&#39;ve being talking to Steve about the up coming event we have two fields one next to wister just across the railroad tracks which is 167 acres and the other 114 acres just about 1 mile on the wilkins turn off.

Steve will organize those who will be hunting the field next to wister off Gallespie rd and the number count and I will need a count for the morning pheasant hunt.

socalcowboy you can camp at either of the two fields Griffins Nest has, next year I&#39;m hoping to add an additional 87 acres to Griffins Nest.
We at Griffins Nest want to insure a safe hunting event to all attending,and to all JHO members we can accommindate large or small groups from Sept. to May, 7 days a week, all we need is a 24 hour notice.
cell 760-455-0817 or E-mail me at tinmanufo@yahoo.com

[GoneBirding]

Do I smell a JHO party on friday night? I will be bringing a nice size bottle of Crown Royal to keep everyone warm!

[jdhowe75]

SUPER DEPRESSED I&#39;M OUT FOR THE 8th. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-crying-blue.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-crying-blue.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-crying-blue.gif

Supercross opener at Anaheim. I&#39;v got a rider autograph signing at the dealership on Friday night. Have a great time all and good shooting!

[pitdog]

The First Annual “JHO Pheasant, Quail, Varmint (and Possible Goose) Hunt” is only a few short weeks away. There’s plenty of room so if you’re interested sign up ASAP. This will be great for Jr. hunters and Wives / girlfriends. Bring a dog if you have one, If not, there will be one provided.

THE TENTATIVE LIST SO FAR: (This list was started before we had all the details).

Nate01
Huntndogs
PaulC
Superduty & Mrs. Superduty
Socalcowboy

I need to start getting confirmations of those on the list and of anyone new.

HERE’S THE CONFIRMED LIST:

Gonebirding
Skunkhunt
Bill in SD
Tom
Birdman
Westy
Pitdog
KOZ
DKScott
Lonner
MMac
Cam
Fullsack

The meeting place will be At the Property off Gillespie. I’ll try to get there early enough to put up a sign. This will be a good place to camp. We can hunt Coyote and bobcat there. Jacob said he will provide an outhouse there.

How many folks plan to stay at the Calipatria Inn? If no one is staying there, I’ll cancel my reservation.

[pitdog]

I called and cancelled my Motel room. My son and I will be camping instead. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif
I have a wash tub fire pit and some wood. Yes Paul, I&#39;ll bring the harmonica.LOL
I&#39;ll bring a bbq, pheasant meat and Spoonie Sausage.

[zekethegreek]

I WILL JOIN IF IT IS A SUNDAY CAN&#39;T DO SATURDAY.




THANKS

[HOGHUNTER714]

Pitdog,

Add me to the Tentative list please..Its looking good.

[pitdog]

Great news… The JHO Pheasant hunt price has been reduced to $120 per gun </span>(6 Pheasants)!!! http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

This is a special for the JHO members!!! This amounts to a total reduction of about $600 for the Event.

Thank you Jacob http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

THE TENTATIVE LIST SO FAR: (This list was started before we had all the details).

Nate01
Huntndogs
PaulC
Superduty & Mrs. Superduty
HOGHUNTER714

<span style="color:red">I need to start getting confirmations of those on the list and of anyone new.

HERE’S THE CONFIRMED LIST:

Gonebirding & friend and son
Skunkhunt
Birdman
Westy and two sons
Pitdog
KOZ
DKScott
Lonner and son
MMac and son
Fullsack

The meeting place will be At the Property off Gillespie.

[GoneBirding]

I will bring more firewood.

[Bill in SD]

Pitdog, I am sorry my friend Tom and I are going to pull out.

Good luck everyone and Merry Christmas!!!!

Thanks
Bill

[ESSposse]

Arise and I will be at his club.... about a mile away.
We will diffenately be there Friday night for some eats/drinks & BS.
After our early morning limit o&#39;ducks, we&#39;ll cruise by and watch ya guys.
This is going to be a blast I think.......

[Bulldog]

Count me and my dog in!!! (Can we get a dog count also?)

[pitdog]

Bulldog is in!
Dog count is as follows:
Three handlers with pointers, DKScotts dog, MMac&#39;s dog, Lonners dog, a couple more and I think My dog Jake may sit this one out.

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Great news… The JHO Pheasant hunt price has been reduced to $120 per gun (6 Pheasants)!!!###

This is a special for the JHO Event!!! This amounts to a total reduction of about $600 for the Event.

Thank you Jacob.

THE TENTATIVE LIST SO FAR: (This list was started before we had all the details).

Nate01
Huntndogs
PaulC
Superduty & Mrs. Superduty
HOGHUNTER714

I need to start getting confirmations of those on the list and of anyone new.

HERE’S THE CONFIRMED LIST:

Gonebirding & friend and son
Skunkhunt
Birdman
Westy and sons
Pitdog
KOZ
DKScott
Lonner and son
MMac and son
Fullsack
Bulldog

The meeting place will be At the Property off Gillespie. [/b]

[pitdog]

Great news… The JHO Pheasant hunt price has been reduced to $120 per gun (6 Pheasants)!!!

This is a special for the JHO Event!!! This amounts to a total reduction of about $600 for the Event.
Thank you Jacob.

THE TENTATIVE LIST SO FAR: (This list was started before we had all the details).

Nate01
Huntndogs
PaulC
Superduty & Mrs. Superduty

I need to start getting confirmations of those on the list and of anyone new.

HERE’S THE CONFIRMED LIST:

Gonebirding & friend and son
Skunkhunt
Birdman
Westy and sons
Pitdog
KOZ
DKScott
Lonner and son
MMac and son
Fullsack
Bulldog
HOGHUNTER714
RidgeBack2

Bishop and EvanII, where are you guys???

[HOGHUNTER714]

Are we gonna start talking about the BBQ for Friday night. I&#39;m gonna bring up my BBQ for friday night. I have some hog sausage links that I&#39;m gonna grill up. I should have enough for eveyone. What is everyone else bringing?

[pitdog]

I&#39;ll bring some game meat for friday and Sat Jacob is bringing some Carne asada http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

[superduty]

Pitdog,
I posted in the upland gamebird forum the whole story so we will go with the short story here.
Confirm Superduty + 2 http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

[bluedesertlizard]

these birds are huge! i&#39;m a member of four winds, no. of hemet. the birds are about 60% the size of the Nilands.

can&#39;t make the jan 8th hunt, but please email me when you go later.

jimwhite@cmidirect.net

by the way, i am primarily a bow hunter.

[pitdog]

THE TENTATIVE LIST SO FAR: (This list was started before we had all the details).
Wildbirdhunter
Nate01
PaulC

HERE’S THE CONFIRMED LIST:

Gonebirding
Skunkhunt
Birdman
Westy and sons
Pitdog
KOZ
DKScott
Lonner and son
MMac and son
Fullsack
Bulldog
Superduty plus 2
HOGHUNTER714
Ridgeback
Hunters 4 ever and son
Huntmuch
Jimm plus 1

The meeting place will be At the Property off Gillespie (across the 111 from Wister).

[wildbirdhunter]

you can put me on the tentative list I&#39;ll now more that week.
WBH

[pitdog]

I just returned from Wister and took a look at the property. It’s perfect! Close to a mile long and close to 500 yards across. The cover is mixed, some dense and some sparse. FForF (Michael) and I saw a nice covey of quail running around the southwest area and I’m sure the rest of the field is loaded. There are canals/ditches on both (long) sides of the field and a campground on the NW corner. I saw the owner (Jacob) there and he was prepping the campground. There are a couple of shade trees in the campground. And it’s all very level.

There doesn’t seem to be a chance at Geese, so if you were going mainly for the goose hunt, you will be very disappointed.

We will need to BRING TABLES for the BBQ’s. First BBQ is Friday night and the second will be when the hunt is over. There is no need to wake up super early unless you want to go varmint hunt in the morning. I’m going to bring some sausage for breakfast. If a few others want to bring eggs, OJ, beacon, etc… That would be great. Whoever gets there early on Friday, we will do some skeet for practice (we can do that Sat as well).
Jesse has generously donated some T-shirts, Hats and such for a give away raffle… Thanks Jesse!

I shot one coyote Friday a few miles from the field and today I got a shot at one and missed. Saturday we were at Arise’s Duck club (which is a quarter mile from the field) and heard two different packs calling w/in 10 minutes. I think they were attracted to ESSposse’s scent, but can’t be sure.

[bluedoe]

Pitdog,I would like to go if there is an open space. If so,where exactly is the campground? I have a 26ft. trailer, just would like to know if there is room for it at the campground? http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

[pitdog]

Bluedoe, you’re in. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif
I don’t see a problem with a 26’ trailer. Don’t try to turn into the property one mile up Gillespie. There’s a better road if you circle around the backside off English. If anyone has a large trailer or motor home, you will have to take Gillespie two miles up to English Rd (TL) go up English about a ¼ mile to a dirt road (Winslow Rd) and turn left again. Then you go down the dirt road about a mile and the camp will be on your left. Basically you’re driving around the property.

Directions to the Griffins Nest Club:

Take I-10 east, past Indio to the S-86 (near the Trump 29 Casino). Take the 86 to the 111 south. go down the 111 (about 35 miles) and turn left on Gillespie Rd (the turn off is 10’ before The Wister refuge and 3 miles before Niland). Drive over the tracks and go 1 mile up Gillespie and turn left, go over the ditch (dirt road) and drive along the fence line about 500 yards. The camp will be on your right.

THE TENTATIVE LIST SO FAR:
Wildbirdhunter
Nate01
PaulC

HERE’S THE CONFIRMED LIST:

Gonebirding
Skunkhunt
Birdman
Westy and sons
Pitdog
KOZ
DKScott
Lonner and son
MMac and son
Fullsack
Bulldog
Superduty plus 2
HOGHUNTER714
Ridgeback
Hunters 4 ever and son
Huntmuch
Jimm plus 1
Bluedoe

[EL CAZADOR]

Originally posted by pitdog@Jan 2 2005, 09:22 PM
If anyone has a large trailer or motor home, you will have to take Gillespie two miles up to English Rd (TL) go up English about a ¼ mile to a dirt road (I think it’s Wilkies Rd???) and turn left again.
Steve

I think the road is Winslow.

[pitdog]

Thanks Fullsack

I just checked the Accuweather report for Niland and they are currently having a “light rain”. They expect .33” of rain today, .16” tomorrow, Wed and Thurs no rain and a chance of light rain on Friday. They expect wind on Friday so if you plan to camp, have a back-up (ie Calipatria Inn) just in case your tent doesn’t make it (been there).

The soil in the camp area is a sandy / gravel type and Mud shouldn’t be a concern. I will get the full scoop from Jacob on Thursday.

[GoneBirding]

I checked weater.com and it did not say anything about rain or wind? I checked accweather.com and it is suppose to rain friday morning but the wind is in effect. Who knows who is right we just have to keep an eye on the weather.
Rain or shine I will be there. Are we hunting Sunday for duck??

[HOGHUNTER714]

This trip is so close I can tate it...I&#39;m heading down early Friday morning with Ridgeback2...If anyone wants to caravan down to Niland from Orange County let me know..

[pitdog]

It may get cold and windy Friday. I know that some of you are going to the Inn.
If you’re concerned about the weather, you should reserve a room at the Calipatria Inn. (800) 830-1113. If you have AAA, you can get a room for $62 including tax. Hot Jacuzzi, Suites, a Steakhouse and Essposse and Arise for some late night entertainment. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

We will start the Friday BBQ at around 6:00pm on the Pheasant property Campground.

ESSposse will begin the entertainment at 7:00p.m. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/afraid_face.gif The show is free and tipping is optional.

We can start the Pheasant hunt Sat morning whenever y’all want. 8:00 would give us time for breakfast, but that’s your call.

Saturday afternoon BBQ will be the grand daddy of all BBQ’s. At that time, we&#39;ll have the Free Raffle for JHO shirts and hats. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbs-up-ani.gif

The weather looks great for Saturday! I can’t wait http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

[GoneBirding]

keep your eyes on the weather http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif

[pitdog]

HEEEEEEEEE HAAAAAAAAA!
The wife said it&#39;s OK for my son Trevor to miss a day of school for this hunt! http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-bowdown-purple.gif Thank you dear!

I&#39;m going to leave early Friday morning. We will be on the road by 6 or 7:00a.m.

My cell # is 714.756.0472 Call if you need directions or anything. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-7-bouncin-aqua.gif

[pitdog]

<span style="font-family:Times">OK the weather&#39;s getting better:</span>
Friday 01/07/2005
High 56° F
Maximum RealFeel® 52° F
RealFeel Shade® 51° F
Winds S at 8 mph
Wind Gusts 16 mph
Maximum UV 2
Thunderstorm Probability 0% http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

[EL CAZADOR]

I should be there late Friday night around 10pm.

[outdoorplay]

Originally posted by lockandload@Dec 2 2004, 09:36 PM
Where is Niland?### I live in Stockton and was wondering how far of a drive it would be.
You would be looking at an 8 to 9 hr Drive from Stockton.
Go to Mapquest.com and type in Niland, Ca

Mike

[outdoorplay]

How many kids are going?? I see that you are bringing your son Pitdog, I talk to ESSposse on e-mail and he is bringing his Son, do you know of any others??

Reason way I am asking is, I am bring my whole family down, and did not know if this was a boy’s trip. I do not what to offend any one by brings my Wife and kids by to meet every one??? I have two girls 11 and 12 & they are bringing one girlfriend a peace, my wife and my son, (he is 1 1/2 years old).

I do not want to put anyone out, buy bringing the girls. (I now of some guys that get offended if anyone brings there wife or there daughters and I just don&#39;t what to step on any toes.

I have gone to grate lengths to bring my family up in the out doors. They love to Hunt, Fish and camp. So I take them on most of my weekend trips
I am not offended if this is a boy’s trip, we can meet up some other time.

So let me know, I am leaving Thursday night, so I can watch the birds fly Friday morning. So I can pick a good hunting spot for Saturday and Sunday.

Mike
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[wildbirdhunter]

looks like I&#39;m a no go for this one I messed up my back and even lifting a rifle of shotgun with my left arm puts me in pain.
Wbh

[Skunkhunt]

http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

got the O.K. my son is going with me and I can take him out of school early.

Alright, alright it was always O.K. but I have to let the wife feel like she is making the decision http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-idea-blu.gif or I lose automatically. the getting out of school early was the tricky part. Mommy is a School Psychologist so education is very imprtant you know how that line goes I am sure.

Outdoorplay- I am not leading this adventure but I will have my 7yr old with me and I dont have/see any problems bringing the family.

Anyway gonebirding, myself and my son should be there early friday afternoon.

See ya then.

[pitdog]

Outdoorplay,
By all means, please bring the family. We encouraged bringing the whole family in the earlier post’s. I’m still trying to talk my daughter into going. The wife is too pregnant to go.

[outdoorplay]

Cool we will most likey stop buy and have a beer. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

Do you have a back up plan if it rains???

[pitdog]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div>
Do you have a back up plan if it rains???[/b]

Yes, the Calipatria Inn. It&#39;s 7 miles south of the camp.

[GoneBirding]

Keep http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif Your http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif Eye http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif On http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif The http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif Weather http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-rolleyes-green.gif

[outdoorplay]

Well I am still going but my wife and son are staying home so it looks like its going to be me and the girls

[pitdog]

New addition... robertanderson-1 http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif Welcome

HERE’S THE CONFIRMED LIST:

Gonebirding
Skunkhunt
Birdman
Westy and sons
Pitdog
KOZ
DKScott
Lonner and son
MMac and son
Fullsack
Bulldog
Superduty plus 2
HOGHUNTER714
Ridgeback
Hunters 4 ever and son
Huntmuch
Jimm plus 1
Bluedoe
robertanderson-1

Outdoorplay, you never said how many were hunting in your party if any? Please let us know. Thank you.

[pitdog]

I don’t see a problem with a 26’ trailer. Don’t try to turn into the property one mile up Gillespie. There’s a better road if you circle around the backside off English. If anyone has a large trailer or motor home, you will have to take Gillespie two miles up to English Rd (TL) go up English about a ¼ mile to a dirt road (Winslow Rd) and turn left again. Then you go down the dirt road about a mile and the camp will be on your left. Basically you’re driving around the property.

Directions to the Griffins Nest Club:

Take I-10 east, past Indio to the S-86 (near the Trump 29 Casino). Take the 86 to the 111 south. go down the 111 (about 35 miles) and turn left on Gillespie Rd (the turn off is 10’ before The Wister refuge and 3 miles before Niland). Drive over the tracks and go 1 mile up Gillespie and turn left, go over the ditch (dirt road) and drive along the fence line about 500 yards. The camp will be on your right.

[outdoorplay]

I was not planning on hunting with you guys. I have already made hunting planes with some other friends for Saturday, I was just stopping buy after dinner.
I thought it would be good to meet every one and put some faces with the posts. And just give me an excuse to have a friendly beer with some fellow Salton Sea Rats. http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-cool-partys.gif

I noticed that a few are going early, is any one going down Thursday? http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-lone-ranger.gif

Mike

[pitdog]

If anyone is concerned about the order and safety of the hunt, the owner "Jacob" is a professional and has our safety in mind as his #1 concern! His #1 concern.

He started this club because of the public rat race. He told me we will use both properties and there will be an order to how he plants the birds and how we hunt them. We may hunt in 2 waves making sure there is no crossfire potential.
He will make sure we are safe first and accommodate any special requests second. I wouldn&#39;t think of taking Trevor (my 8yr old son) on his first real hunt if I didn&#39;t have 100% faith in Jacob. This will be organized and safe.

There will be several employees planting birds and there will be rules of play. The 167 acre field can accommodate about 20 hunters (1 mile long and about 500yrds wide) and the other field is 117 acres and I hunted it and know could handle at least 12 hunters. The Jr hunters will probably have a special hunt if requested. One or two at a time (with adult supervision). In an area that is less dense so they get a better chance at the bird.

Jacob will be there Friday night to go over the plan. He does lots of large group hunts. I will guarantee you this hunt will be fun and orderly.... and most important, Safe.

[pitdog]

Oh yah...Absolutely NO Alcohol consumption until the hunt is completely over... Sorry Ess.

All hunters must possess a valid CA Hunting license.

Blaze orange is a must ( if you don&#39;t have any, I will have extra as well as others... let us know). You will not need any more than 7 1/2 shot. 6 shot should be a good 3rd shell back-up.

Lets make this a great time. If you get your 6 birds and you are in the first wave of hunters, best practice would be to stop and let the others have a chance. After everyone has run their birds, the field will be open.

I know I&#39;m preaching to the chior, but I thought y&#39;all would like to know this will be civil and fun.

Let&#39;s have a Blast http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-dancin-red.gif

[EL CAZADOR]

the weather is starting to look a whole lot better now . . .

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/?dg...p.x=97&map.y=84 (http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/total_forecast/?dgtl=1&wfo=psr&zone=caz033&county=CAC025&mapzone=caz033&map.x=97&map.y=84)

[pitdog]

Looks like the weather has given us a break!

I will be at the property at about 9:00a.m. Friday.


I spoke to Jacob, the owner of The Griffins Nest today and he wanted me to get an idea of how many people will need a dog.

If you don’t have an upland-trained dog, there will be a handler there for a small fee.

Please post up if you need one. A couple friends that I have coming and myself will need a dog.

--------------------------------
I have to stop off in Yuciapa in the morning to pick up the goodies that Jesse is giving away. I should be at the Denny’s on Beaumont Blvd and the 10fwy by 7:00a.m.

Does anyone have Raffle Tickets???

[outdoorplay]

I have Raffle Tickets; I&#39;ll bring them and give them to you on Friday. I am leaving tonight. so I will see you down there.
Mike

[pitdog]

Mike, nice to talk to you last night. I just printed some, but I will probably forget to bring em. We will only need about 30.
Thanks

[outdoorplay]

Last night, it was a good one, funny how small the world is.
I have to start packing, so I will see you down there.

I have a half of a roll, so I will just bring it and that way you can use what ever you need.

Ok, I&#39;m off packing, if you need anything ells just call my cell.

I&#39;m one of those guys that jsut has to much sh%t.

[FForF]

Hey Pitdog,
When we doing it again? http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

[SierraExplorer]

Just to put a link into the archives for better ubderstanding of the mayhem, brotherhood, and coors light stock- http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smiley-faces-toast-beers.gif

http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/index....ic=80267&st=690 (http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=80267&st=690)

Thanks again !!