2011 Fall Pig Hunts Offered in Yolo County on Bobcat Ranch. SHARE Program

**spectr17** · 09-07-2011, 09:02 AM

Fall Pig Hunts Offered in Yolo County

September 6, 2011 by CA DFG News

Media Contacts:
Victoria Barr, DFG Wildlife Branch, (916) 445-4034
Dana Michaels, DFG Communications, (916) 322-2420

The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will conduct eight permit-only wild pig hunts on Bobcat Ranch in Yolo County between Oct. 24 and Nov. 18.A total of 64 wild pig hunters will have access to the private property during two archery hunts, two apprentice hunts and four general method hunts. All are two-day hunts.

Applications will be accepted for parties of up to two licensed hunters for the archery and general periods. Apprentice hunters must have a 2011/2012 junior hunt license, and must each fill out a separate application. Applicants may apply for more than one period but will ultimately only be drawn for one.

The Bobcat Ranch is located in Yolo County’s Vaca Mountain foothills, west of Winters. Hunting under the Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Program will help achieve the ranch’s long-term conservation management objectives, including controlling the wild pig population.

Applications must be received by 4 p.m. on Sept. 29, 2011. More information and applications are available at: www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/share/index.html.

This opportunity was made possible by the SHARE Program, which offers incentives to private landowners who allow hunts on their property. Participating landowners receive liability protection and may receive compensation for providing public access to or through their land for wildlife-dependent recreational activities. The goal of the SHARE Program is to provide additional hunting, fishing and other recreational access on private lands in California.

In July, DFG secured a $500,000 federal grant to support the creation of additional public hunting and fishing opportunities through the SHARE Program. This hunt is one of the new game bird and big game hunting opportunities expected to happen statewide as a result of that grant. More information on the grant can be found here: http://cdfgnews.wordpress.com/2011/0...share-program/.

**THE ROMAN ARCHER** · 09-11-2011, 08:22 AM

i am filling out an app for the archery only dates for the Bobcat ranch hunts but a little confused, were it says( 2011/2012 GO ID number_________) what number do i put there? and were u select the hunt dates it says u can apply for more then one period, but are u only selected for one hunt date out of your choices? thanks...tra

**cjack** · 09-11-2011, 08:49 AM

TRA, Your GO ID # is on your license and yes you can apply for multiple hunts but can only be drawn for one.

**THE ROMAN ARCHER** · 09-11-2011, 09:32 AM

hey thanks for info cjack! now i can finish filling this app out and send it out. have a great day!...tra

**cjack** · 09-11-2011, 09:41 AM

Pig with a bow, right up my ally. I think I will apply too. Good luck tra!

**THE ROMAN ARCHER** · 09-14-2011, 04:57 PM

I faxed the application for the archery hunt dates October 24 & 25 just 3 hrs ago successfully, now all I can do is cross my fingers and hope I get drawn, wish me luck, even though I am not Irish. LOL.....tra

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**mdn6464** · 09-19-2011, 04:19 PM

Did anyone participate last year and if so, any decent stories? Any hog reports on this property? I'm thinking about putting in for the drawing, but it'd be such a bummer if there are only a few to no hogs on the property since I'd be coming all the way from Socal.

**.300Savage** · 09-19-2011, 04:45 PM

I'm guessing by the op that no one other than owners of said ranch or friends have hunted it and that "manage the population" implies there are pigs there to be had.

**Kentuck** · 09-20-2011, 07:35 AM

The ranch is run by the Audobon society. I had a friend who's daughter was drawn for this hunt in May. They couldn't hunt part of the first day, but did see a hog in the distance the first evening. Her alergies kicked her butt that night and she wasn't able to hunt the second day.

A friend called about the hunt and was told 600 people applied for the May hunts. He didn't ask about success.

**DFG_Bear** · 09-21-2011, 10:05 AM

I set up this hunt about a year ago. There are some hogs on the property. My advice is to listen to the guy/gal at the check-in; I've told them where the hogs are likely to hang out.

See a previous thread on this topic:
http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/...t=bobcat+ranch

Marc

**mdn6464** · 09-22-2011, 03:12 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'll send in my app and hope for the best.

**mdn6464** · 10-05-2011, 08:44 AM

Results are posted. I didn't get in

. Good luck to those of you that got drawn for this hunt.

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunti...rawResults.pdf

**BobbyZ** · 10-05-2011, 12:58 PM

No go for me

**THE ROMAN ARCHER** · 10-05-2011, 02:28 PM

Once I get home at lunch time I will check the draw, don't have my goid # on me right now.....tra

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**Kentuck** · 10-05-2011, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by THE ROMAN ARCHER

Once I get home at lunch time I will check the draw, don't have my goid # on me right now.....tra

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One quick way to tell if you got drawn is that they list the hunter's home town along with the GO ID number. If you see your home town then maybe it's you!

**jerryt** · 10-05-2011, 02:51 PM

I got drawn. Have to go log in and see what Date I drew. Wanted the Archery Hunt, but Colorado Elk had priority so I went for rifle. Guess I better go buy another tag for this year.

**jerryt** · 10-05-2011, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by jerryt

I got drawn. Have to go log in and see what Date I drew. Wanted the Archery Hunt, but Colorado Elk had priority so I went for rifle. Guess I better go buy another tag for this year.

You must have to wait for the snail mail to show up to find out the dates. There are no dates posted. I would bet it's the two days for me since I am on the bottom of the list unless it is Alphabetical by last name.

**THE ROMAN ARCHER** · 10-05-2011, 08:19 PM

Congrats jerry, nada for Me, no luck for me this time, mabey next time....tra

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**cjack** · 10-06-2011, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by jerryt

You must have to wait for the snail mail to show up to find out the dates. There are no dates posted. I would bet it's the two days for me since I am on the bottom of the list unless it is Alphabetical by last name.

Don't think it's alphabetical, I got drawn and am near the top of the list, last name "J". Cant wait for date information. Good luck jerryt!

**jerryt** · 10-06-2011, 06:22 AM

I've got NOV 17th and 18th. Will most likely only hunt the mornings for this hunt. Unless I see something that looks good for the evening.

**crackerman** · 10-06-2011, 09:21 AM

None for me.

**Live2hunt** · 10-06-2011, 12:30 PM

Anyone want to take me as a guest? I went with my dad on this hunt last year (7th period) and we ran into 3 different groups of hogs total about 60-70 of them. Dad missed a shot around 11am. All the hogs went in the thick stuff and we can hear them and saw tips of brushes moving, but cannot see the hogs. Then right before dark they came out and dad connected on a 150 pounder. No one saw that part of the ranch that we were on except the one guy that came to within about 300 yards of us and was about to turn back, but I waved him over and showed him what we saw.

If the hogs are still inside the ranch, they should be at the same spot. In return, I just want some ribs for dinner. Had not had them for a while. PM or email me.

**cjack** · 10-06-2011, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by jerryt

I've got NOV 17th and 18th. Will most likely only hunt the mornings for this hunt. Unless I see something that looks good for the evening.

Did you get your mail notification today?

**cjack** · 10-09-2011, 08:19 PM

I got October 24th and 25th, can't wait!

**jerryt** · 10-10-2011, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by cjack

Did you get your mail notification today?

Yes I did and I see you got yours.

**DFG_Bear** · 10-10-2011, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Live2hunt

Anyone want to take me as a guest? I went with my dad on this hunt last year (7th period) and we ran into 3 different groups of hogs total about 60-70 of them. Dad missed a shot around 11am. All the hogs went in the thick stuff and we can hear them and saw tips of brushes moving, but cannot see the hogs. Then right before dark they came out and dad connected on a 150 pounder. No one saw that part of the ranch that we were on except the one guy that came to within about 300 yards of us and was about to turn back, but I waved him over and showed him what we saw.

If the hogs are still inside the ranch, they should be at the same spot. In return, I just want some ribs for dinner. Had not had them for a while. PM or email me.

What, you didn't get drawn?

I was working the check station the day L2h and his dad went on this hike, and I can attest to everything he said.

The way I see it, you have three chances: (1) first thing in the morning as the other guys/gals are pushing the pigs up the draws; (2) around noon on the north side of the property; and (3) late afternoon as the pigs start moving back out. Day-in and day-out I hear the same things from the guys that connect.

Good luck to all who drew. Remember to bring your license, permission slip, tag and non-lead ammo. We check every morning...

Marc

**jerryt** · 10-10-2011, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by DFG_Bear

What, you didn't get drawn?

I was working the check station the day L2h and his dad went on this hike, and I can attest to everything he said.

The way I see it, you have three chances: (1) first thing in the morning as the other guys/gals are pushing the pigs up the draws; (2) around noon on the north side of the property; and (3) late afternoon as the pigs start moving back out. Day-in and day-out I hear the same things from the guys that connect.

Good luck to all who drew. Remember to bring your license, permission slip, tag and non-lead ammo. We check every morning...

Marc

Just curious as to why the non lead. I have rifles sighted in for each so it isn't a big deal, but I don't believe we are in the condor range on this hunt?

**cjack** · 10-10-2011, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the info DFG_Bear. I drew the archery hunt so I will need all the help I can get.

**Live2hunt** · 10-10-2011, 11:58 AM

Originally Posted by DFG_Bear

What, you didn't get drawn?

I found out about the application deadline two days late. Oh well, next time.

L2H

**DFG_Bear** · 10-11-2011, 08:17 AM

Originally Posted by jerryt

Just curious as to why the non lead. I have rifles sighted in for each so it isn't a big deal, but I don't believe we are in the condor range on this hunt?

The ranch is owned and operated by the National Audubon Society. They are committed to preserving all avian life and their habitats. They appreciate hunters' willingness to use nonlead ammo to preserve other scavenger species, such as ravens, crows, magpies, turkey vultures, hawks, eagles and the like. These species, like condors, are all susceptible to the effects that lead has on the central nervous system.