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2007-2008 Chukar Hunting Regs
They say you hunt chukar the first time for sport and
for revenge every time after that. Dang birds!
CHUKAR SEASON:
Archery - To be set
Archery and shotgun - To be set
Falconry - To be set
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Hunting License:
You must possess a California hunting license in addition to the Upland
Game Stamp. The cost of a hunting license is:
Annual resident hunting license is $37.30
Junior annual resident hunting license is $9.70.
Non resident annual hunting license is $129.40
Two-Day Nonresident license, age 16 and over (not valid for big game)
$37.30
Reduced Fee, Disabled Veteran $5.75.
Duplicate Hunting License $6.30.
Hunter Education Stamp is $3.75.
Upland Bird Stamp is $7.60. Required for any person taking upland game bird species, excluding juniors hunting under the authority of a junior hunting license.
The California hunting license is good from July 1,
2007 through June 30, 2008. California resident and nonresident hunting
licenses are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
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 $5.75
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.
BAG AND POSSESSION LIMITS: Daily bag limit is
6, possession limit is 12.
SHOOTING HOURS: are from 1/2 hour before sunrise
to sunset.
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.
RADIO USE WHILE HUNTING: It is legal to use and
posses two way radios while hunting in California.
DOGS: You can use dogs to retreive your chukars.
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 ot 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.”
CALIFORNIA DFG WEBPAGE is at http://www.dfg.ca.gov
2001 Chukar Forecast Report
by Jim Matthews
Hunting and Scouting Tips
STRATEGY WITH A DOG
The key to any dog being of value to you, whether it is
a pointer, flusher, or retriever, depends upon control. A dog under
poor control is more likely to cause you trouble than be of any
enjoyment or service to you. The greatest asset that a dog can be to a
California pheasant hunter, besides companionship, is as a retriever.
Chukar are not too hard to find without a dog, but finding and
retrieving downed pheasants can be very difficult.
The strategy is to start by letting the dog range
freely and find fresh scent. Dogs of the pointing breeds are useful
here. Once the dog has found some chukar and come to point, the hunters
must quickly decide on a strategy and maneuver into position. How well
the pheasant holds depends largely on how good the cover is they are
hiding in and whether they have been shot at recently. If the cover is
poor or the pheasant has been hunted recently, they will most likely
not hold for very long, if at all. In most cases, it is therefore a
good idea to move quickly to where the dog is on point.
Anticipate that chukar always seem to be aware of the
location of every member of the hunting party, and will flush in a
manner and direction to put the greatest amount of distance and
obstacles between the hunters and themselves in the least amount of
time. They will also try to head toward the thickest, most impenetrable
cover nearby. If this is your situation, try to position yourselves
either to prevent them from getting to this cover, or to at least get a
shot before they bury themselves in it. Once everyone is in position
and the chukar is still holding, it can then be flushed
STRATEGY WITHOUT A DOG
There is no question, hunting chukar with a good dog is
the best way to go. However, there are a good many of us that for one
reason or another must get by without a canine companion. For those of
us in this situation, there is still hope, although there are several
things that generally cause problems when hunting chukar without a dog.
One is finding chukar initially and then after they have flushed.
Another is finding a chukar once you have finally managed to knock one
down. The solution to the first is to know something about the behavior
of chukar . The solution to the second involves concentration and
discipline.
The first step is to locate a chukar, this goes for
persons both with and without a dog. There are two keys to this puzzle:
one is cover, the other is water. When given the space and time, chukar
prefer to run away rather than fly. So if you spot a chukar running on
the ground ahead of you, you have to keep up with them. Otherwise they
will disappear like ghosts, But before you head out after them at a
frenzied pace, it is wise to take a moment or two to think out a
strategy.
One of the most frustrating things about hunting
without a dog is finding downed chukar . With a little concentration
and discipline, this can largely be avoided. There are a pair of rules
that must be followed to avoid losing birds.
The first rule is to ask yourself WHERE WILL THAT
BIRD LAND WHEN I ROLL IT? This question should be asked as you are
raising your shotgun and tracking the bird; the question has to be
answered before you smack that trigger. It does your body and the
resource no good if you land a bird in the middle of a blackberry
patch. A dog might be able to retrieve it, you won't! This question is
especially important if you are having one of those all-to-common days
where you are not quite on and are knocking down cripples. If you shoot
only when they cross open areas, you are much more likely to follow and
find cripples. The thing to remember about cripples is that they will
fly or run to the nearest, nastiest cover, and the further they are
from it when hit the less likely they are to get to it. Trying to
answer this question while they are flying all about is not easy, but
it will help improve your recovery rate and leave you much more
satisfied. Mistakes will be made, but with practice you will improve
and you won't come home with a body that looks like it's been through a
shredder.
The second rule is MARK YOUR BIRD. The instant
you pull the trigger on that first bird, your mind should be focused on
the following series of questions:
Is the bird dead? If not, shoot it again. Live
pheasants will hit the ground running if they can and disappear
quickly. If the bird is still alive when it hits the ground, DO NOT
take your eyes off of it. Do not even think about taking a shot at
another bird. Immediately head over there and get that bird. Do not
shoot the bird on the ground if you are within 15 yards of it, this is
unsafe and will only destroy the bird. Humanely dispatch the bird upon
retrieval.
If it is dead, where is it falling? Don't take
your eyes off of it until it hits the ground, and don't move. Note the
landmark nearest to where you think it landed. Next note where you are
standing. This will come in handy if you can't find the bird initially
and need to replay the shot in your mind, which only works well from
the original location.
Are you positive the bird is dead and you have it well
marked? If you can answer yes to both of these questions, you now have
the choice of going for another shot or retrieving the downed bird. It
is always wisest to retrieve each chukar first before shooting another.
You will be amazed at how often a "stone dead" chukar that landed on
bare ground 50 feet from the nearest clump of grass disappears on you.
The same set of questions should be answered for every chukar you shoot
at. If you do shoot a second or third chukar before retrieving any of
them, start with the most recent one shot because it is usually the
easiest to find. Finding at least one of them is better than none, and
gives you confidence that they can be found.
Once you have worked a field and you are not able to
find them anymore, calling can sometimes produce a little more action.
Find a spot where you can sit down and see some openings around cover.
Give a few calls every few minutes. This can be done by mouth or with a
call. It may take as long as 30 minutes or more to get any responses,
so patience is necessary. You will first see them creeping along or
through nearby cover. When you get them close enough, stand up quickly
and they will usually take to the air. If they start running, rush
toward them to get them into the air. It is tempting to "ground sluice"
them, but this is not sporting and usually results in badly shot-up
pheasants.
LOCATING DOWNED CHUKAR
DEAD CHUKAR
You are standing in the area where you know the dead
chukar fell, but you don't see it. Now what? Look for loose feathers on
the ground. Feathers are almost always left where they hit the ground.
However, there often is another group of feathers dropped by a chukar
when shot that can be misleading. The reason they can be misleading is
that the bird often travels a considerable distance beyond where it was
hit, and if there is even the slightest breeze the feathers can drift a
considerable distance from where it might be. The two groups can
usually be told apart by where the feathers are found and how tightly
the feathers are grouped.
The feathers left on the ground where the bird lands
are usually tightly bunched. Feathers from the in-air hit are usually
found widely scattered and on top of shrubbery. Don't expect to find
the pheasant sitting right there among the feathers. Most often they
bounce or roll a few feet from the point of impact with the ground.
When you find these feathers remember the direction it was heading when
you rolled it. Search the area beyond the feathers in the same
direction. If you have searched this area with no success, double the
distance beyond the feathers and search again. They usually travel
further than you think they did. It is not unusual to spend 30 minutes
searching for a single downed bird. You owe it to the bird to keep
trying.
CRIPPLED CHUKAR
When you knock down a crippled chukar it is your moral
and ethical obligation to retrieve and humanely dispatch the bird as
quickly as possible. The problem is that finding crippled pheasants is
commonly difficult, and this is the single most frustrating aspect of
hunting without a good dog. The key to successfully finding a cripple
is to get to where you knocked it down as quickly as you safely can.
The first thing you do before taking a step is to
reload your gun and put the safety on. Flying cripples should always be
shot again, as your chances of finding one of these if you don't knock
it down near you is next to nothing. Assuming you have lost visual
contact with the cripple and you are standing where you thought it
should be, the first thing you should do is to listen for any sounds
that might reveal its location. If you are met only with the sound of
your pounding heart, look around for feathers. These will often give
you the area and direction in which to look.
There are several things to keep in mind when looking
for a cripple. One is that if the bird landed on sloping terrain, look
downhill from where you think it landed. They almost always tumble or
run down slope. Two, look for the nearest cover around where the bird
landed. They may crawl into it and tuck themselves underneath whatever
they can. Three, look down any holes in the area as quail will often
try to hide in these holes. Don't forget to look under the edges of
rocks or other debris.
CAUTION: All of the places you should be looking
at to find a crippled chukar are also good places to find
rattlesnakes! Do be careful and never stick your hand into places you
cannot see into.
When you do get close or find it, the chukar often try
to run or fly away. There is a great temptation to shoot it as it runs
away, but don't unless it is at least 15 yards away or going to dive
into cover that you will not be able to retrieve it from. The reason
for this is that at close range there is danger of a ricochet and
destroying the bird beyond use. If it is flying away, do shoot it
again, but let it get a least 15 yards away before shooting. Again,
shooting at it any closer will just make the bird inedible.
CAUTION: Your gun should always be on safety
when looking for downed birds. Always keep your muzzle pointed in a
safe direction when trying to catch a cripple. If the bird cannot fly
it is best to unload the gun and put it down so that you can use two
hands.
Because the chukar's primary defenses are hiding and
running, hunters profit from working cover slowly and methodically. A
zig-zag style of hunting is not only effective on birds hiding in heavy
cover, but helps to interrupt the run-ahead, circle, and run-back
tactics used by other chukar . Quick, accurate marking of downed game
also helps hunters find birds. Hunting partners who assume
responsibility for marking each other's downed birds increase their
chances of finding them by "homing in" along two lines of sight. Solo
hunters can mark the spot where a bird drops, then work around it in
ever-increasing circles, pausing frequently; often a brief pause is
enough to make a wounded bird break cover.
Chukar Biology 101
HISTORY -
REPRODUCTION -
AGING CHUKARS -
DEFENSES -
Chukar Hunting Safety and
Ethics
SAFETY
Chukar hunting is a relatively safe sport. However, it
is imperative that to remain a safe sport that certain safety rules be
adhered to without exception. When you take a newcomer, especially
children, into the hunting experience, part of your responsibility as a
hunter is to teach that person proper safety. The following rules are
good ones to LIVE by:
THE ELEVEN COMMANDMENTS OF CHUKAR HUNTING SAFETY
1) Always treat the gun as loaded.
2) Never have a loaded gun except when hunting.
3) Always make sure that the barrel and action are clear of
obstructions.
4) Always carry your gun so dig you can control the direction of the
muzzle, even if you stumble.
5) Always keep the safety on until the gun is brought to shoulder.
6) Always make sure your target is a quail and your backstop is not a
hunter or a dog.
7) Never point a gun at anything you do not want to shoot.
8) Never leave guns or ammunition within reach of children or careless
adults.
9) Never climb trees or fences with a loaded gun.
10) Never shoot at a flat, hard surface or water.
11) Never drink alcohol or take other mood-altering drugs before or
during a hunt.
Always know where all members of your hunting party
are. The more members in your party the more difficult this will be. It
is recommended to keep hunting parties as small as possible, preferably
two, but no more than three. If you are with a large party, try to
spread out or split into several groups of two.
If your party has found some chukar, determine in which
directions it would be unsafe to shoot. Each person should wear some
safety orange, a little is better than none. Camouflage clothing is not
necessary for chukar hunting, they know where you are regardless of
what you wear. Take extra precautions during deer season. Wear plenty
of safety orange and talk with your buddy while hunting.
If you have to chase down a crippled bird, make sure
your gun is on safety.' Almost all good chukar country is good
rattlesnake country. Be careful around brush and water. When hunting in
the deserts of California, always be sure to carry plenty of water. If
you are hunting with a dog, make sure to carry additional water for
your dog. It also pays to avoid hunting during the mid-day hours when
it can be quite hot. Be prepared for cold temperatures at night.
HUNTER ETHICS
Hunting in this state and country is not a right, but a
privilege. In order to preserve this privilege, it is essential that
each chukar hunter, as a representative of all chukar hunters, conduct
him or herself in an ethical manner. Without the public's support even
if this support is in the form of indifference, we could lose our
cherished privilege. The following are some suggestions:
1) Respect other's property: don't trespass without
permission; don't litter, leave gates as you find them; if driving on
someone's property, drive slowly, and don't drive off the roads; don't
harass livestock; and do offer to repair or compensate for damage you
may have caused.
2) Be kind and courteous: don't interfere with other
hunters, campers or bird watchers; and always be helpful - whether it
be telling a landowner about a hole in his fence, or offering to help
fix the fence.
3) Conduct oneself as a sportsman: always hunt safely!
always follow the regulations - nobody likes a game hog and don't shoot
birds of prey (this includes Cooper's hawks).
Chukar Hunting Gear List
Trespass Permission Slips
For Private Land Use & Emergency Alert Sheets
You'll need Acrobat Reader to read and print these .pdf
files, you can get Acrobat at

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
Click the link below to get the trespass permission
slip you can print.
http://www.jesseshunting.com/permission-slip-1.pdf
Click the link below for an Emergency Alert sheet you
can print out and leave on your vehicle, with your family or friends.
http://www.jesseshunting.com/emergency-alert-notice.pdf
Chukar Meat Care and Recipes
HOW TO HUMANELY KILL WOUNDED CHUKAR
Most hunters have developed some method to humanely
kill a crippled bird. For those that are not sure, here is an easy-to-
learn method that is quick and humane.
1) Place right or left thumb on base of neck where it
hits the skull. Wrap the index finger underneath and grasp firmly.
2) With other hand, place a finger under the bill and
lift sharply back toward your thumb. This breaks the neck.
FIELD DRESSING AND CARE
The chukar should be dressed (gutted) as -soon as
possible. It is a good idea to dress them as soon as there is a lull in
the action. The basic method goes as follows:
1) Hold or place the chukar belly side up and pluck the
feathers from between the vent (anus) and the bottom of the breast
bone. Pluck a few feathers at a time by pulling with sharp jerks toward
the tail. Caution, the skin tears easily.
2) Make a small cut through the skin- across the area
you just plucked. Make sure not to
cut the guts.
3) With a small gutting hook or your finger reach up
into the body cavity (toward the head) and gently pull out the guts.
Pull or cut off the intestine and the vent.
4) Be sure to remove the lungs (the red-pink spongy
stuff up in the body cavity). Also wipe or rinse out any blood. If you
wash the body cavity out be sure to wipe it dry.
5) Next remove the crop. With the bird on its back, you
will find a lump at the front of the breast at the base of the neck.
Slit the skin and you will find a thin leathery pouch about the size of
a large marble. It may be filled with seeds, grass, insects, and water,
or nothing at all. Pull in out and discard.
You are done with the field dressing. This allows the
bird to cool as quickly as possible, and removes as many sources of
bacteria as possible. Small numbers of these bacteria promote aging,
but large numbers will spoil the bird quickly. It is always important
to get the birds cooled down and kept cold as soon as possible. It is
especially so during the early part of the season when it can be quite
hot. So get the birds on ice quickly. It is also important not to let
them get wet in the ice chest. Water promotes the contamination and
growth of bacteria.
ALWAYS KEEP THE BIRDS AS CLEAN AS POSSIBLE - DIRT
AND FLIES INCREASES CHANCES OF SPOILAGE.
DO NOT LEAVE CHUKAR IN GAME BAG, TRUNK OR DIRECT
SUNLIGHT.
When you get home, remove all internal organs that may
still be in the bird. This includes the heart. kidneys, and the wind
pipe. The next task is to pluck the birds. The bird can be skinned very
easily, but the skin should be left on because it adds flavor and helps
keep the meat moist when cooking
There are two methods of plucking chukar. The dry
method involves simply pulling a pinch full of feathers at a time
toward the tail of the bird (with the grain). However, it is not
uncommon to tear the skin when doing this. The second method, wet
plucking, makes it easier to pluck without tearing the skill
To wet pluck you need a good sized pot of hot water
(about 130-140 degrees Fahrenheit) filled about half way. The water
should be deep enough to allow complete immersion of the pheasant. Dunk
one chukar at a time for about one minute. Remove from the water and
pluck the feathers. Wipe both the outside and inside of the bird dry.
Cut off the feet at the first joint above the feet, and the head. Place
in refrigerator if you are going to eat it soon, or freeze it.
If you dry Pluck, wipe the body cavity dry if internal
organs were not ruptured. If they were, you should rinse Out the body
cavity with water and wipe dry.
STORAGE
If the chukar are not going to be eaten within about a
week, they should be frozen using one of the following methods:
1) Freeze them in water. For example: Place cleaned
chukar in a large carton. Fill with water to within 1/2 - inch of the
top crease of the flat sides. Staple the top shut and label with
contents and date frozen. They will keep this way almost until next
season.
2) Ziplock bags - place cleaned birds in bag and
squeeze out the air and seal. Warning: if water gets onto the seal it
may fail when freezing. This will result in freezer bum. You should
check to see if the seal held.
3) Tightly double wrap the chukar in heavy butcher
paper and label with date and contents.
If they are going to be consumed immediately or within
a week the cleaned and dry chukar should be placed in a scaled
container in the refrigerator (plastic wrap or re-sealable plastic
container).
AGING
You do not have to age chukar to have a fine meal, but
to get the most out of them and if you like flavorful, tender game, you
should age it. It has been found through taste tests on game that well
aged meat was always rated the highest for taste, texture and
tenderness. The gamey taste and tenderness of meat is caused by the
breakdown of muscle tissue by certain bacteria. These same bacteria
will cause spoilage of the meat if they become to numerous. This is
usually recognized by a strong off-odor. The French do not consider
their game sufficiently aged until it is in a condition most of us
would consider rotten. Another type of bacteria can cause food
poisoning, but does not grow in cold places like your refrigerator.
Therefore, so long as you age your quail in the refrigerator you don't
have to worry very much about food poisoning.
Aging of upland game can be done nicely in your
refrigerator. Place cleaned - dry chukar in a sealed container into the
refrigerator (plastic wrap or other airtight container). They can be
left there up to about 7 days (at 47 degrees Fahrenheit or less). The
longer you leave them, the more gamey the taste. Birds left over 7 days
may become too ripe. How long it takes to get to your favorite level of
gaminess depends upon several factors:
1) How warm it was in the field. In hot weather they
can spoil in a day.
2) How quickly you cooled them down. The faster the
better.
3) How well they were cleaned and how badly they were
shot up - Poorly cleaned or badly shot-up chukar will age very quickly.
Whenever shot has passed through the gut and into the meat aging will
occur much more quickly there. These chukar should not be aged more
than three or four days before eating.
4) The temperature at which they were aged. The higher
above freezing, the faster they age.
The aging process begins as soon as you kill them.
Therefore, birds bagged, cleaned, and placed in the refrigerator all on
the same day will take longer to age, or keep in the refrigerator
longer than one bagged Saturday, cleaned and put in the refrigerator on
Sunday night. The best way to tell when the game has reached a desired
level of aging is by smell. It will take some experimentation to
familiarize yourself with the smell of meat that has aged to your
liking.
Chukar Hunting Publications
The following publications provide useful
information for those wanting to hunt quail in California:
California Upland Game Magazine .... new 16 page
full magazine published yearly covering quail, pheasant, wild turkeys,
chukar, grouse, rabbits and squirrels. Call PH # 916-653-4263 to
receive it in the mail, or pick it up at your nearest regional office.
California Game and Fish .... Excellent
monthly magazine for $14.97 yearly. PH# 1-770-953-9222.
Fishing
and Hunting News .... A Whole Year! (22 Issues) of F&H News
only $39.94. PH # 18004882827 Hours: Monday
Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm PDT
Western Birds
.... A great 8 page newsletter published by Jim Matthews, with maps and
insider info on all kinds of upland birds. $100.00 per year. Get 2 or 3
of your buddies to split the cost and you're into the birds. P.O. Box
9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427-0007 or call Jim Matthews at PH
#1-909-887-3444. Email is . Now availible in the JHO Store here.
Western Outdoor News .... Fine weekly newspaper with maps
and tons of timely reports. $36.95 for 52 issues. Ph# 1-714-546-4370.
Call the 'Hunter's Hotline' to give your story for publishing. Ph #
1-714-546-4370 ext. 48 or fax: 1-714-662-3486 or e-mail:
wonmail@aol.com
Wing Beat News .... To receive the
Region 2 ( Sacramento Valley) edition of Wing
Beat News please call (916) 846-3315 or write to Gray Lodge
Wildlife Area at 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley, CA 95948 and request to
be placed on the mailing list.
To receive the Region 4 (Central San Joaquin
Valley) edition of Wing Beat News please contact the Los Banos
Complex at (209) 826-0463.
To receive the Region 5 (Southern/Eastern
Sierra), this area includes the counties of Mono, Inyo, San
Bernardino, Riverside, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San
Diego, and Imperial, edition of Wing Beat News please contact the
editor, Scott Harris, in the Long Beach, Region 5 Office at
1-562-590-5100.
Chukar Links
Ammo
Active
Ammo .... is no longer in business. Kent Cartridges
bought the company in 1997 and Kent does not make the nickel plated
shells anymore, sorry.
Federal
Ammo ....
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.
Calls
Acorn Naturalists .... calls.
Haydel's
Game Calls .... calls.
Lohman Calls .... calls.
Primos .... Chukar calls.
Scott's Dog Supply .... calls and dog gear.
Sureshot
Game Calls .... calls.
Chokes
Ballistic
Specialties .... Angle Porting chokes.
Briley Chokes
....
Carlson's
....
Gun
Docc. .... Custome turkey gun work.
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.
Dogs
Foothill
Brittanys .... Very Birdy, Natural Pointers and Retrievers
(Land and Water).
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.
High
Desert Kennels .... Bird dog training for 30 years. Family
owned and run. Jimmy Berneathy Owner/Trainer.
Hunting Dog Trainer ....
We are the complete Hunting and Field Trial Dog Training Program. We are located in the beautiful Southern California High Desert community of Lucerne Valley California. Our training grounds include our own 20 acres of real "Wild Bird" High Desert Habitat with Quail and Chukar available year round and Pheasants upon request with thousands of unfenced wild acres surrounding our facility. JHO Sponsor.
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
Scott's
Dog Supply .... calls and dog gear.
If you know of any other trainers, dog links or info
please e-mail us at and we will update the listing.
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.
JHO Online Store .... Camo, calls, hydration packs, dog supplies, gun supplies and much more.
Lacrosse ....
Excellent boots and waders.
Midwest Turkey Call Supply ....
Everything you need for turkey and quail 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.
Guns
Beretta
....
Browning ....
Ithaca
....
Knight
Muzzleloaders ....
Mossberg ....
Shotguns and rifles.
Remington
....
Ruger
....
Weatherby
....
Winchester ....
Hunting Clubs, Preserves,
Lodges and Ranches
If you know of any other clubs, preserves, lodges,
ranches or info please e-mail us at and we will update the listing.
Antelope Valley Sportsman's Club ....
Location: Roughly 15 miles west of Lancaster. Acreage: 1,200 acres of
farmland, natural upland and meadows. Hunts offered: Dove, quail,
pheasant and chukar. Memberships: Annual memberships start at $650,
which includes 20 pheasants; family memberships are available for $795,
which includes 25 pheasants. Corporate memberships are also available.
Memberships benefits: Access to hunting grounds five days a week from
October to March; access to clubhouse; dove, quail and chukar hunting
limited to members only. Day hunts: Open fields on weekends only where
you pay $45 for two pheasants and one chukar. Other hunts also
available, including $100 for a private-land hunt for three pheasants
and three chukar. Camping: Allowed on club compound, but no hookups or
facilities are provided. Reservations: At least two days before desired
hunt. Contact: 1-805-724-1291
Birds Landing Hunting Preserve .... PO Box 5, Birds Landing, CA.
94512. PH# (707) 374-5092 Fax (707) 374-5092. Contact: Dan Cirillo. 60
miles NE of San Francisco. Established 1987. 1,200 acres. Public member
on site clubhouse, meals, clays. Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant,
chukar. Dogs available. Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-120 guns.
Black Point Game Bird Club .... 7711 Lakeville Hwy., Petaluma,
CA. 94954. PH# (707) 763-0076. Contact: Mike Sutsos. 25 miles N of San
Francisco. Established 1964. 1,000 acres . Members only on site
clubhouse, meals, clays. Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs
available.
Camanche Hills Hunting Preserve .... 2951 Curran Rd., Ione, CA.
95640. PH# (209) 763-5270. Contact: Larry L. Skinner. 80 miles E of San
Francisco. Established 1981. 1,500 acres. Public member on site
clubhouse, lodging, meals, clays. Shoots: field, driven. Birds:
pheasant, chukar, ducks. Dogs available. Packages: 1 Day.
Camp 5 Outfitters
.... Hogs, pheasants and chukar on
thousands of prime acres near Paso Robles and Bradley in Central
California. 1230 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446. Ph #831-386-0727.
Circle HH Hunting Preserve .... HCR#1, Box 512, Nipton, CA.
92364. PH# (702) 642-9405, 5pm-10pm/ Contact: Fred Hymes/Jessie Hymes.
78 miles S of Las Vegas, NV - 100 miles E of Barstow/20 miles N. I-40.
Established 1988. 200 acres. Public member on site clubhouse, meals,
clays. Shoots: field. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar. Dogs
available. Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-6 guns. Circle HH Hunting Preserve is
located in unspoiled country, surrounded by California's East Mojave
Natural Preserve Area just 78 miles south of Las Vegas, 50 miles west
of Laughlin, with interstate access off I-15 and I-40. We have
committed ourselves to provide excellent hunting of pheasant, chukar
and quail on a preserve that incorporates habitat improvement. An
altitude of nearly 5,000 feet presents changing temperatures throughout
the day, and hunters should dress accordingly. The Preserve is set up
to accommodate six (6) hunters per 1/2 day reservation hunt.
Clear Creek Sports Club .... 3971 Keefer Rd., Chico, CA. 95926.
PH# (530) 343-9263. Contact: Bob or Janet Henman. 45 miles N of
Sacramento. Established 1986. 1,000 acres . Public member. Shoots:
field. Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs Available. Packages: 1 Day, 4-60
guns NAGA.
Eagle Peak Ranch and Pheasant Club .... Pheasant,
chukar and spring turkey hunting on 120 acres near San Diego. Manager
is Jason Caringella. Ph #619-448-1679.
Flying D Ranch Pheasant Hunting Club .... PO Box 1242, Jamul,
CA. 91935. PH# (619) 468-3857. Contact: Ken Davis, Owner/Mgr. 22 miles
SE of San Diego. Acres 1,200. Public member on site clubhouse, lodging,
meals, clays. Shoots: field. Birds: quail, pheasant, chukar. Dogs
available. Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-30 guns.
Four Winds Pheasant Club .... 2806 May
Ave., Redondo Beach, CA. 90278. PH# (310) 370-2238. Contact: Sam Elder.
75 miles SE of Los Angeles. Established 1993. 155 acres. Public member
on site lodging, clays. Shoots: field. Birds: quail, pheasant, chukar.
Dogs available. Packages: 1 Day, 1-36 guns NAGA.
Fun In The Sun Hunting Club. .... Quail, chukar dove and
pheasants. El Centro Ca. PH# 760-352-3648.
G&G Pheasant Shoot & Sporting Clays .... PO
Box 116, Gazelle, CA. 96034. PH# (530) 435-2309. Contact: John or Dot
Giorgi. 40 miles S of Oregon Border off of I-5, near Mt. Shasta.
Established 1980. 750 acres. Public member on site clubhouse, clays.
Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs available.
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 available. 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 available.
Packages: 1/2 Day, 25-50 guns.
Guns & Roosters Hunting Preserve .... 31661 Rd. 160,
Visalia, CA. 93292. PH# (559) 798-1966, after 5pm. Contact: Dave
Hamilton. 45 miles S of Fresno. Established 1991. 2,100 acres . Public
member. Shoots: field. Birds: quail, pheasant, chukar. Dogs available.
Packages: 1/2 Day, 2-35 guns. NAGA.
H&H Gun Club .... 3971 Keefer Rd., Chico, CA. 95973. PH#
(530) 343-9263. Contact: Bob Henman. 10 miles south of Chico. 1,100
acres . Member only on site clubhouse. Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant,
chukar. Dogs available.
Hamilton's Pheasant Resort .... 71604 Cholame Rd., Parkfield, CA.
93451. PH# (805) 463-2349. Contact: Larry Hamilton. 115 miles NW of Los
Angeles. Established 1985. 900 acres . Members only on site lodging,
clays. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar,
ducks. Dogs available.
Hastings Island Hunting Preserve ..... 7758 Hastings
Island Road. Rio Vista, CA. 94571. PH# 707-678-3325, 8am-4pm. Fax PH#
707) 678-3325. 50 miles E of San Francisco . Established 1969. 4,700
acres. Member on site clubhouse, meals, clays. Birds: pheasant, chukar.
Dogs available HDW NAGA.
Henman's Pheasant Ranch .... 3971 Keefer Rd., Chico, CA. 95926.
PH# (530) 343-9263. Contact: Bob Henman. 15 miles S of Chico.
Established 1983. Public member on site clubhouse. Shoots: field.
Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs available. Packages: 1 Day.
High Desert Hunt Club .... European
pheasant shoot, fashioned after the 18th century sport in Europe. P.O.
Box 89, Gorman, Ca. PH# 1-888-425-HUNT. Contact: Lisa McNamee. 60 miles
N of Downtown Los Angeles. Acres 8,000. Public, member on site
clubhouse, meals. Shoots: field, tower. Birds: quail, pheasant, chukar.
Dogs available HDW. Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-60 guns NAGA. Bird processing.
Brochure available. Corporate hunts. Half, full and multi-day hunts.
Experienced guides. Excellent upland game habitat. High Desert Hunt
Club is located just 60 miles from Downtown Los Angeles. We have
committed ourselves to provide excellent hunting for Wild/Native Valley
Quail and top quality, flight conditioned, released pheasant, chukar,
and Bobwhite Quail. Our professional staff is trained to cater to each
unique need; business entertainment or individual.
Lakeview Farms, Inc. .... 5490 Riosa Rd. West, West, Lincoln,
CA. 95648. PH# (530) 633-9112. Contact: Donald Norris. 20 miles NE of
Sacramento. 1,000 acres. Member only on site clubhouse, lodging.
Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: quail, pheasant, chukar, turkey, ducks,
geese. Dogs available. NAGA.
Lone Pine Pheasant Club .... 430 N. Main St., Lone Pine, CA.
93545. PH# (760) 876-4595, 8am-3pm. Contact: Bruce Ivey. 200 mi. N of
Los Angeles. Established 1988. 1,000 acres . Public member on site
clubhouse, meals. Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs
available HDW. Packages: 1 Day, 1-12 guns NAGA.
Mills Shooting Preserve .... 19094 Jumper Ave., Buttonwillow,
CA. 93206. PH# (805) 764-5000, 8am-5pm. Contact: Carl or Mary Mills.
150 mi. N of Los Angeles. Established 1956. 320 acres . Public member
on site clubhouse. Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs
available HDW. Packages: 1/2 Day.
Pheasant Patch Hunting Club .... 84-850 Avenue 58, Thermal, CA.
92274. PH# (760) 398-1103 (760) 398-1103. Contact: Jack Cotton. 20
miles E of Palm Springs. 120 acres . Member only. Shoots: field Birds:
pheasant, chukar.
Quail Point
Preserve .... Quail Point is a 1,700 acre licensed hunting preserve
located 3 miles west of I-5 and 1/2 mile west of I-505 on Road 14 in
the rolling foothills west of Zamora. The preserve is 30 minutes north
of Sacramento & only 1 hour from the Bay Area. Quail Point consists
of natural cover on CRP land offering ideal conditions for hunting
bobwhite quail, chukar, and pheasant. PH# (530) 735-6217. 50 Birds, 30
Birds, 20 Birds, 10 Birds, custom hunts. Wednesday thru Sunday 8 am, 3
pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day & New Year's Day. Membership cards must be
used by above dates. Punched on release, no limit on harvest, no extra
charge. Rental dogs available, bird cleaning facilities,
corporate/group hunts. Offering breakfast & lunch on weekends.
Catered BBQs for groups available. Hunts: Wednesday thru Sunday 8am,
3pm.
R&R Pheasant Club .... 460-305 Lakecrest Rd.,
Janesville, CA. 96114. PH# (530) 253-3410. Contact: Ron Blickenstaff.
65 miles N of Reno, NV. Established 1986. 500 acres . Public member.
Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant, chukar, ducks, geese. Dogs Available,
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 .
Reibar Hunt Club .... 7480 Domingos Rd., Lompoc, CA. 93436. PH#
(805) 736-5309. Contact: Grady Istre. 6 miles W of Boellton. 150 acres.
Public member on site clubhouse, meals. Shoots: field. Birds: dove,
pheasant, chukar. Dogs available.
Rising Sun Hunting
Preserve .... Located in beautiful Siskiyou County, California.
Pheasants, chukars quail, Hungarian Partridge, predators, bass trout.
The Rising Sun Ranch is proud to present to the Sportsman a family
owned & operated hunting & fishing preserve located at the base
of the Cascade Mountain Range in extreme Northern California with a
scenic panorama, tranquility, peacefulness and privacy. Take a look
through our photo album to see some of the sights at our preserve. We
offer lodging, guides & dogs. Special packages to members, family
units & corporate hunts. This family-oriented preserve is run with
the highest standards. Serious inquiries only, please.
Rock Springs Ranch and Lodge .... Pheasant and
hogs. 11000 Old Hernandez Rd., Paicines, CA 95043. PH (800) 209-5175
Fax (800) 209-5175 Contact: Ken Range. 75 miles S of San Jose.
Established 1994. Acres 19,00.0 Public on site lodging, meals, clays.
Shoots: field, riven. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar, Huns. Dogs
Available, HDW. Packages: 1 Day, 1-24 guns NAGA.
Romero Ranch .... PO Box 517, Likely, CA. 96116. PH# (916)
233-4938, 10-5. Contact: Chris or Rich Hamel. 125 miles N of Reno, NV.
Established 1989. 1,68o acres. Public on site clubhouse, lodging,
meals. Shoots: field. Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs Available, HDW.
Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-16 guns.
South Butte Gun Club .... 6790 South Butte Rd., Sutter, CA.
95982. PH# (530) 755-0524. Contact: Larry Mungier. 160 miles N of San
Francisco. 4,000 acres. Public member on site clubhouse. Shoots: field.
Birds: quail, pheasant, chukar, Huns, turkey. Dogs available, HDW.
Packages: 1 Day NAGA.
Southern California Pheasant Club .... 555 N. Bristol Ave., Los
Angeles, CA. 90049. PH# (310) 472-0326. Contact: Richard Lane. 18 miles
NW of Wasco. Established 1989. 400 acres. Members only on site
clubhouse, lodging, meals. Shoots: field, blinds. Birds: dove,
pheasant, chukar, ducks, geese. Dogs Available, HDW. Packages: 1/2 Day.
Stillwater Sportsmen's Club .... 7010 Hunting Club Rd.,
Anderson, CA.. 96007. PH# (530) 365-6845. Contact: Doyle & Laurel
Besecker. 160 miles N of Sacramento. 1,500 acres. Members only. Shoots:
field, blinds. Birds: dove, quail, pheasant, chukar, Huns, turkey,
ducks. Dogs Available,HDW.
Timbuctoo Sporting Estate .... 625 Bridge
St., Yuba City, CA. 95991. PH# (530) 639-2200. Contact: Donna Rauser.
50 miles NW of Sacramento. Established 1988. 6,000 acres. Public on
site clubhouse, meals, clays. Shoots: field, driven, blinds, boat.
Birds: quail, chukar, Huns, turkey, ducks. Dogs Available, HDW.
Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-8 guns.
West Valley Sportsmen .... PO Box 257,
Gustine, CA. 95322. PH# (209) 634-1547 8-5 (209) 384-0784. Contact:
Robert Kloepfer. 80 miles SE of San Francisco. Established 1987. 2,000
acres. Public member on site clubhouse, meals, clays. Shoots: field.
Birds: pheasant, chukar. Dogs Available, HDW. Packages: 1/2 Day, 1-60
guns.
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.
Organizations
California Dept. of Fish and Game
U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service .... Conserving the Nature of America.
Chukar Websites, Talk Forums
Jesse's Hunting & Outdoors Upland Bird Forum
.... Great place to ask and read about hunting chukar.
Taxidermists
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.
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.
Darius Mostoufi Taxidermy .... Our mission is to recreate wildlife that is anatomically correct, enhancing its beauty by using artistic design, to help create an image and moment in the wild. Whether a museum, artist, or private collector, we are dedicated to quality craftsmanship, and a professional relationship with each and every client.
Claremont Ca. JHO Sponsor.
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.

"A peculiar virtue in wildlife ethics is that the
hunter ordinarily has no gallery to applaud or disapprove of his
conduct. Whatever his acts, they are dictated by his own conscience,
rather than by a mob of onlookers. It is difficult to exaggerate the
importance of this fact."
--Aldo Leopold
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