Lake Sonoma 2008-2009 Pig Hunt Information

[Rangerjoel]

It’s Official.
Park Manager Perry Crowley has given us the “go ahead” on this year’s pig hunts! There are only minor changes from last year primarily in the beginning and ending dates. See the information below.
(Moderator, can this topic be pinned?)
Joel

2008-2009
Pig Hunting Information

There are major changes to the hunting policy at Lake Sonoma. Most importantly: the shoreline will be off limits from November 19 to April 11 to any vessel that is not registered at a campsite, registered to hunt that day at the visitor center or any vessel whose occupant/operator is not within shouting distance of the vessel. Any vessel not meeting one of these three exceptions will be considered “abandoned equipment” and it’s owner subject to citation ($150.00) and possible impound fees (TBA).

Absolutely no pig hunting on Mondays or Tuesdays.

Hunters will initially be required to check in with the visitor center staff. Hunters will also be required to show: a driver’s license, valid hunting license, and pig tags. They will then be issued with a hunting pass for their vehicle and vessel and given a brief orientation on hunting at the park.

Hunters may self-register only after they are issued a parking/boating hunting pass. Self registration will consist of filling out their name and vehicle/ vessel hunting pass number as well as date in and date out of the park. This check in process can be done before or after hours at the visitor center.

Shotguns with slug loads may be used on the Dry Creek arm of the lake during February ONLY. Refer to the Shotgun Slug map for details on actual boundaries (no hunting Mondays or Tuesdays).

Crossbows and bows may also be used in February on both arms of the lake (no hunting Mondays or Tuesdays).


Hunting stands and game cameras are permitted provided that they do not permanently scar the trees.

Hunting dates are as follows:
Archery and Crossbow November 19, 2008- April 11, 2009 with the exception of all Mondays and Tuesdays.

Pigs must be gutted at least 100 yards away from any man made structure, trail or campground. Do not dispose of entrails in garbage cans; leave them in the field to attract other boar.

Stay within park boundaries even if an injured animal crosses onto private land. I may not see you but our neighbors do and they are very vocal in their disapproval of trespass.

Hunters are subject to all park rules and regulations as well as all county, state, and local laws
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(second map to folow)

[Rangerjoel]

Attached is the map showing areas of Lake Sonoma that will be open to shot gun slug hunting in February.
Joel

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[bodega]

Thanks again Ranger Joel! I greatly appreciate your support of our sport.

[Huntr Pat]

Thanks Joel

[Kentuck]

Right on! Thanks again Ranger Joel for all you work.

[oldyeller]

Thanks Joel, that is great news!!!

One question- Is my registration number from last season still good?

[jls456]

Thanks for the hunt information.

[Rangerjoel]

We will be doing early registration for the pig hunts starting on October 17th.
Remember to bring in your hunting license, drivers license or ID card, pig tag, vehicle license plate number and boat CF number for registration. You will not be issued a permit if you fail to supply this information.
Good luck!
Joel

[juantg]

THANK YOU for everything.

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

thanks Ranger Joel for the info and support! i was very excited at first to hear the great news to have some public land not to far away to hunt wild pigs, the only part that sucks for me is now that i have mondays and tuesdays off, go figure! the story of my life when it comes to hunting here in Ca., i work every weekend so i cant go to Ligget when i want either without a lot of hassel to get time off!

this is very fustrating, i just want a public place close to home where i can just grab my bow get up and go and wack some piggies (hopefully) without all the hassels of always asking for time off to hunt, oh well i will just keep dreaming!....................tra

[Rangerjoel]

The visitor center will be closed on holidays, so there will be no hunter orientation or new hunter sign ups on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Years Day. If you have already registered for this years hunt, you can still hunt on those days.
Good Luck

[TRey]

Has there been any successful hunters yet?

[Lurediver]

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[noordinaryjoe]

[quote=Rangerjoel;2055821]

2008-2009
Pig Hunting Information


Shotguns with slug loads may be used on the Dry Creek arm of the lake during February ONLY. Refer to the Shotgun Slug map for details on actual boundaries (no hunting Mondays or Tuesdays).

Are muzzleloaders allowed during when shotguns are allowed? Specifically traditional /primitive style or in-line?

[jb229]

No.

[tdog]

so that i read right we just need to go to the office and regester and thats it? how many peole can hunt on a given day?

[TRey]

Yes, that is it. Unlimited number of hunters per day.

[NikolaKangrga]

I believe there is no limit. I know I was at the lake on saturday. I asked the ranger at the hatchery how many hunters checked in, and she said, "so far we have had 923 hunters check in". THATS ALOT OF PEOPLE HIKING THOSE HILLS!!! I stayed on the "Archery Only" side of the lake and really did not see too many people. I can only imagine what the north side (dry creek arm) looked like!

[jb229]

Hey Niko,

Did you hunt on the No Name Flat on Saturday? I think you ran into my Dad.

[NikolaKangrga]

No, unfortunately It was not me. I was not too far from it though! I started at liberty glen and headed west. I did run into two older gentleman at the hatchery which I stopped and chatted with for about 20 minutes regarding pig hunting at the lake. Could that have been your father ?????

[jb229]

Nope,

[tdog]

wow that is alot of people let. are there any pig left or are the all push onto the privite?

[NikolaKangrga]

Originally Posted by tdog

wow that is alot of people let. are there any pig left or are the all push onto the privite?

Its lake Sonoma!!!! THERE ARE ALWAYS PIGS!!! If you kill one, 3 more are born! BUT, the trick is to figure out when they start to move, and where they will be when they start moving! If you can figure that out then you are doing good!

[old school]

Ranger Joel -
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I finally had the opportunity to hunt Lake Sonoma Feb. 2009 with my slug gun. Although I didn't see any boar, I saw the devastation they've wreaked on the hillsides (looked like someone had gone wild with a roto-tiller). Anyway, I greatly appreciate you working to open up public land to hunters and was glad to "perform my civic duty" helping eradicate this invasive (and tasty!) species.

[tjwebber17]

Hi, I'm new in this forum and I've learned a lot of information already. I have question at lake sonoma, Can I still hunt using my rifle after April 11, 2009? or they are only open from November 19, 2008- April 11, 2009? Thanks

[jb229]

TJWebber

The hunting season for Pigs is over at Lake Sonoma, you can only use a shotgun during the month of February. The Rest of the season is Archery only. If you scroll up on this post you can download the hunting maps and guidelines.

[Joe Schnabs]

Is it possible to hunt their without a boat?

[Kentuck]

Originally Posted by Joe Schnabs

Is it possible to hunt their without a boat?

Yes.