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California Elk Hunting

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Elk Hunt Regulations

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: You must be a at least 12 years of age at the time of application, with a 2007/2008 California resident, junior hunting license or non resident hunting license. All applicants for 2003 big game tags must first purchase a nonrefundable 2007-2008 California hunting license. Your driver’s license, DMV, or DFG identification number and date of birth are required as permanent hunter identification for drawing purposes. (The Department will assign a DFG ID number to persons without a driver’s license/DMV ID number.)

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.

Application Fee and Due Date. Applications with nonrefundable processing fees ($6.75 per person, for each species) must be received by 5:00 p.m. June 4, 2007. Mail to the DFG’s License and Revenue Branch, P. O. Box 989041, West Sacramento, CA 95798-9041 or deliver in person to 3211 S Street, Sacramento. Important! Drawing applications for pronghorn antelope, elk and bighorn sheep tags are nonrefundable. Refunds for unused tags may be requested prior to the opening of the earliest season for which the tag is valid. License agent handling fees and application processing fees are nonrefundable. Please allow 8-10 weeks for your refund to be processed. It is unlawful for any person to apply more than once for each species.

Costs of Hunting Licenses.

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.

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.

TAG FEE: If successful in the drawing, you will be notified by mail to submit the resident tag fee of $286.75. The fee must be submitted by 7/16/2007.

Check your application carefully! You may not make changes after submitting your application. Late, incomplete and ineligible applications, and applications submitted without the appropriate processing fees, will be rejected.

DRAWING RESULTS: Drawings will be completed by June 25, 2007. Draw results will be available by phone from DFG offices (except the Menlo Park office) and on the Internet at DFG beginning June 25, 2007. Successful applicants and alternates will receive notices in the mail by July 3, 2007. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

ELK APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 p.m., JUNE 4, 2007.

POINT SYSTEM FOR BIG GAME DRAWINGS

The Department is going to start tracking points for unsuccessful draw applicants beginning with the 2003 hunting application season. This proposal is in response to possible changes in tag draw methods to be considered for implementation in the 2003/2004 hunting season by the Fish and Game Commission later this year. Any applicants for elk, antelope or bighorn sheep hunts who are not awarded tags through the drawing will receive a point for that species.

WEAPONS AUTHORIZED TO TAKE ELK: DFG reg. 353. Elk may only be taken by rifles using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding bullets; bow and arrow or wheellock, matchlock, flintlock or percussion type muzzleloading rifles using black or pyrodex powder with single ball or bullet loaded from the muzzle and at least .40 caliber in designation. Pistols and revolvers with minimum barrel lengths of 4 inches, using centerfire cartridges with softnose or expanding bullets may be used to take elk and bighorn sheep. Crossbows are NOT allowed to be used to hunt bighorn sheep.

DFG reg. 354. Bow, as used in these regulations, means any device consisting of a flexible material having a string connecting its two ends and used to propel an arrow held in a firing position by hand only. Bow, includes long bow, recurve or compound bow. (b) Crossbow, as used in these regulations means any device consisting of a bow or cured latex band or other flexible material (commonly referred to as a linear bow) affixed to a stock, or any bow that utilizes any device attached directly or indirectly to the bow for the purpose of keeping a crossbow bolt, an arrow or the string in a firing position. A crossbow is not archery equipment. (c) For the taking of big game, hunting arrows and crossbow bolts with a broad head type blade which will not pass through a hole seven-eighths inch in diameter shall be used. For the taking of migratory game birds, resident small game, furbearers and nongame mammals and birds any arrow or crossbow bolt may be used except as prohibited by subsection (d) below. (d) No arrows or crossbow bolt with an explosive head or with any substance which would tranquilize or poison any animal may be used. No arrows or crossbow bolt without flu-flu fletching may be used for the take of pheasants and migratory game birds, except for provisions of section 507 (a)(2)`. (e) No arrow or crossbow bolt may be released from a bow or crossbow upon or across any highway, road or other way open to vehicular traffic. (f) No bow or crossbow may be used which will not cast a legal hunting arrow, except fluflu arrows, a horizontal distance of 130 yards. (g) Crossbows may not be used to take game birds and game mammals during archery seasons. (h) Archers may not possess a firearm while hunting in the field during any archery season, or while hunting during a general season under the provisions of an archery only tag. (i) No person may nock or fit the notch in the end of an arrow to a bowstring or crossbow string in a ready-to-fire position while in or on any vehicle.

BAG LIMIT AND POSSESSION LIMIT: 1 elk per tag.

ELK DEFINITIONS:

Bull elk: Any elk with at least one antler which is exposed and visible above the hair line.

Spike bull: A bull elk having no more than one point on each antler. An antler point is a projection of the antler at least one inch long and longer than the width of its base.

Antlerless elk: Any elk, with the exception of spotted calves, lacking antlers which are exposed above the hair line.

Either-sex elk: Either-sex is defined as bull elk or antlerless elk as described above.

RETURN OF ELK TAGS TO DFG: Any person taking an elk which has a collar or other marking device attached to it shall provide the department with such marking device within 10 days of taking the elk. Elk tags must be countersigned before transporting such elk, except for the purpose of taking it to the nearest person authorized to countersign the license tag on the route being followed from the point where the elk is taken. All tagholders must return their license tags to the Department of Fish and Game within one week after the close of the elk season, even though the tagholder may not have killed an elk. License tags must be attached to the antler of an antlered elk, or to the ear of antlerless elk immediately after killing the elk.

BAITING: DFG reg. 257.5. You cannot use bait for hunting elk and no elk can 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 HOURS: Legal shooting time for elk is from 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour after sunset at the location of your hunt. California does recognize and use Daylight Savings Time.

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

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

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

RADIO USE WHILE HUNTING: It is legal to use and posses two way radios while hunting in California.

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

USE OF DOGS: DFG reg. 265. The use of dogs is prohibited for the take of elk, bighorn sheep and antelope.

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

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

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

CALIFORNIA DFG WEBPAGE is at http://www.dfg.ca.gov

MODIFIED PREFERENCE POINTS

MODIFIED PREFERENCE POINT INFORMATION FOR ELK, PRONGHORN ANTELOPE AND BIGHORN SHEEP TAGS

TAG QUOTA SPLITS

For quotas of one (1), the tag shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing.

For quotas of two (2), one (1) tag shall be awarded using Preference Points drawing, and one (1) tag shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing

For quotas of three (3), two (2) tags shall be awarded using Preference Points drawing, and one (1) tag shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing.

For quotas of four (4) or more, seventy-five percent (75%) of the quota shall be awarded using a Preference Point drawing. The remaining portion of the quota shall be awarded using a Draw-By-Choice drawing.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SYSTEM

• Unsuccessful applicants earn one preference point per species each year;
• Preference points are species specific, not hunt or zone specific;
• Hunters lose all preference points for a species upon receiving a first-choice deer tag or an elk, pronghorn antelope or bighorn sheep tag;
• Preference point totals for parties are determined by averaging the party members points without rounding up or down;
• Hunters who choose not to compete in the drawing may earn a preference point by submitting the appropriate applications by the drawing deadline and writing the ìPoint Onlyî code for that species in the hunt code section of their application(s).

CALIFORNIA DFG WEBPAGE is at http://www.dfg.ca.gov

Click for California Elk Hunts Map The map is big (85k), so give it time to load.

  Fort Hunter Liggett is opening again after being closed due to the 9/11 attacks. Make sure you have your driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of insurance to get on the fort. You WILL be checked at the gate. Training Areas 7, 9, 10/13, 24, 25, 29 and 30 are good hog bets.

HUNT AREA: That portion of Monterey County lying within the exterior boundaries of the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation, except as restricted by the Commanding Officer.

 HUNT SEASON:

Period 1 Antlerless - Nov. 7 - 11, 2002.

Period 2 Antlerless - Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2002.

Period 3 Spike Bull - Dec. 14 - Jan. 1, 2002

Period 3 Bull - Dec. 14 - Jan 1, 2002.

Due to military operations, season dates for the following periods are subject to further restriction or may be rescheduled between November 1 and December 31 by the Commanding Officer. (A) For Period One, the season shall open on the second Thursday in November and continue for five consecutive days. (B) For Period Two, the season shall open on the Wednesday before the last Saturday in November and continue for five consecutive days.

 BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

 NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

Period One: 10 antlerless tags (five military and five general public).

Period Two: 10 antlerless tags (five military and five general public.)

Period Three: Ten bull tags (five military and five general public) and four spike bull tags (two military and two general public).

Special Conditions: All tagholders will be required to attend a mandatory hunter orientation. Tagholders will be notified of the time and location of the orientation meeting upon receipt of their elk license tags. Tagholders shall be required to purchase an annual hunting pass, ($75.00), available from Fort Hunter Liggett. Season dates and hunt areas are subject to restriction by the Commanding Officer of Fort Hunter Liggett based on military training.

DEFINITION OF ELK:

Bull elk: Any elk with at least one antler which is exposed and visible above the hair line.

Spike bull: A bull elk having no more than one point on each antler. An antler point is a projection of the antler at least one inch long and longer than the width of its base.

Antlerless elk: Any elk, with the exception of spotted calves, lacking antlers which are exposed above the hair line.

Either-sex elk: Either-sex is defined as bull elk or antlerless elk as described above.

More info at Fort Hunter Liggett

Siskiyou Either Sex Roosevelt Elk Hunt (Hunt Code #400)

HUNT SEASON: Sept. 11 - Sept. 22,2002

HUNT AREA: In that portion of Siskiyou County beginning at the junction of Interstate Highway 5 with the California-Oregon state line; east along the state line to Highway 97; southwest along Highway 97 to Siskiyou County Road A-12; west along Road A-12 to Interstate 5; north along Interstate 5 to the point of beginning.

BAD AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

25 either-sex tags.

There were 894 applicants in 2001, 1,112 applicants in 2000, 1,354 applicants in 1999.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

2001 - 10 - 68%. (Based on 5 year average)

2000 10 - 68%. (Based on 5 year average)

INFO: Opportunity for elk on public land; significant elk numbers on private land with restricted access. Deer and Elk season partially overlap. PH# (530) 459-5977.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

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Klamath Bull (#405) & Antlerless (#404) Roosevelt Elk Hunts

HUNT SEASON:

Bull: Sept. 4 - Sept. 13, 2002

Antlerless: Sept. 4 - Sept. 13, 2002

HUNT AREA: Those portions of Humboldt and Del Norte counties owned or leased by the Simpson Timber Company, Arcata, within a line beginning at the intersection of Highway 101 and the Klamath River; south on Highway 101 to South Klamath Beach Road; west on South Klamath Beach Road to the Redwood National Park boundary; southwest and south along the Redwood National Park boundary to Highway 101; south on Highway 101 to the Redwood National Park boundary; southeast along the Redwood National Park boundary to the Bald Hills Road; southeast along the Bald Hills Road to the Klamath River; northwest along the Klamath River to the point of beginning.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

15 bull tags

15 antlerless tags.

There were 332 applicants in 2000 for 30 either sex tags, 380 applicants for 50 tags in 1999.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

2000 - 13% - 16%. (Based on 5 year average). This was for the old either sex hunt.

INFO: Dense vegetation and steep terrain. Difficult hunt; low probability of hunter success. Limited road access. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. PH# (707) 445-6493.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

If you have any pics or stories you would like to share about this elk hunt, please email them to us at .

Big Lagoon Bull (#403) & Antlerless (#402) Roosevelt Elk Hunts

HUNT SEASON:

Bull: Aug. 28 - Sept. 6, 2002

Antlerless: Aug. 28 - Sept. 6, 2002

HUNT AREA: In that portion of Humboldt County owned or leased by the Simpson Timber Company, Arcata, within a line beginning at the intersection of the Crannell Road and the A-Line Road; north on the A-Line Road to the intersection with the A-10 Road; north on the A-10 Road along the western boundary of the Simpson Timber Company property line; north along the Simpson Timber Company property line to the boundary with Redwood National Park; south and east along the western boundary of Redwood National Park to the M-Line Road; north and east along the eastern boundary of Redwood National Park to Redwood Creek; south along Redwood Creek to Highway 299; west along Highway 299 to Fieldbrook Road; north along Fieldbrook Road to the intersection with Railroad Grade North; north on Railroad Grade North to the intersection with the M-Line Road; west along the M-Line Road to the intersection with the A-Line road to point of beginning.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

12 bull tags

13 antlerless tags.

There were 1,899 applicants for 30 either sex tags in 2000.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

80%. New hunt for 2000.

INFO: Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. PH# (707) 445-6493.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

If you have any pics or stories you would like to share about this elk hunt, please email them to us at .

Del Norte Antlerless (#413) and Bull (#414) Roosevelt Elk Hunts

HUNT SEASON:

Antlerless - Aug. 28 - Sept. 6, 2002.

Bull - Aug. 28 - Sept. 6, 2002.

HUNT AREA: Those portions of Del Norte County owned or leased by the Simpson Timber Company and the Stimson Redwood Company within a line beginning at the intersection of Highway 101 and the California-Oregon state line; south along Highway 101 to North Bank Road; southeast along North Bank Road to High Divide Road; northeast along High Divide Road to North Fork Smith River/Wimer Road; north along North Fork Smith River/Wimer Road to the California Oregon state line; west along the California-Oregon state line to the point of beginning.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

5 antlerless

10 bull tags.

There were 201 applicants for the 2001 antlerless tags, 1,522 for the 10 bull tags. 180 applicants for 5 antlerless tags in 2000, 435 applicants for 10 tags in 1999 for the antlerless hunt. There were 1,298 applicants for 10 bull tags in 2000, 1,191 applicants for 5 tags in 1999 for the bull hunt.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

2000 -Bull - 85% - 100%. (Based on 5 year average)

2000 Antlerless 85% - 100%. (Based on 5 year average)

1999 Bull - 80% - 100%. (Based on 5 year average)

2000 Antlerless 85% - 100%. (Based on 5 year average)

INFO: Private land. Controlled access provided. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. PH# (707) 445-6493.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

If you have any pics or stories you would like to share about this elk hunt, please email them to us  at .

Marble Mountains Either Sex Roosevelt Elk Hunt (#415)

HUNT SEASON: Sept. 11 - Sept. 22, 2002.

HUNT AREA: In those portions of Humboldt, Trinity, Shasta and Siskiyou counties beginning at the intersection of Interstate Highway 5 and the California-Oregon state line; west along the state line to the Del Norte County line; south along the Del Norte County line to the intersection of the Siskiyou- Humboldt county lines; east along the Siskiyou-Humboldt county lines to Highway 96; south along Highway 96 to Highway 299; east along Highway 299 to Interstate Highway 5; north on Interstate Highway 5 to the point of beginning.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

30 tags.

There were 1,317 applicants for 30 tags in 2001. 1,433 applicants for 30 tags in 2000, 1,479 applicants for 30 tags in 1999.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

2001 - 47% - 68%. (Based on 5 year average).

INFO: Opportunity for elk on public land; some elk numbers on private land with restricted access. Deer and Elk season partially overlap. PH# (530) 459-5977.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

If you have any pics or stories you would like to share about this elk hunt, please email them to us  at .

Northeastern California General Either Sex (#410) and Archery Either Sex (#411) Rocky Mountain Elk Hunts (formerly called the Shasta Elk Hunts)

HUNT SEASON:

Either Sex - Sept. 18 - Sept. 29, 2002.

Archery Either sex -Sept. 4- Sept. 15, 2002.

HUNT AREA: Those portions of Siskiyou, Modoc, Lassen, and Shasta counties within a line beginning at the junction of Highway 97 and the California-Oregon state line; east along the California-Oregon state line to the California-Nevada state line; south along the California-Nevada state line to the Tuledad- Red Rock-Clarks Valley Road (Lassen County Roads 506, 512 and 510); west along the Tuledad-Red Rock-Clarks Valley Road to Highway 395 at Madeline; west on USDA Forest Service Road 39N08 to Adin; west on Highway 299 to Interstate 5; north on Interstate 5 to Siskiyou County Road A-12; east along Siskiyou County Road A-12 to Highway 97; north on Highway 97 to the point of beginning.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

10 General Either Sex tags.

5 Archery Either Sex tags.

There were 1,317 applicants for 30 tags in 2001. 1,433 applicants for 30 tags in 2000, 1,479 applicants for 30 tags in 1999.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

This is a new hunt for 2002

INFO: Opportunity for elk on public land; some elk numbers on private land with restricted access. Deer and Elk season partially overlap. PH# (530) 225-2300.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

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La Panza Antlerless Tule Elk Hunt (#417 & 418) and Bull Hunt (#419 & 420)

HUNT SEASON:

Period 1 Antlerless - Oct. 12 -Nov. 3, 2002.

Period 1 Bull - Oct. 12 -Nov. 3, 2002.

Period 2 Antlerless - Nov. 9 - Dec. 1, 2002.

Period 2 Bull - Nov. 9 - Dec. 1, 2002.

HUNT AREA: In those portions of San Luis Obispo, Kern, and Santa Barbara counties within a line beginning at the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 58 in San Luis Obispo County; south on Highway 101 to Highway 166; east on Highway 166 to Highway 33 at Maricopa in Kern County; north on Highway 33 to Highway 58; west on Highway 58 to the point of beginning.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

Period 1 antlerless - 6 tags. There were 19 applicants for 6 tags in 2001, 57 applicants for 6 tags in 2000.

Period 1 bull - 6 tags. There were 368 applicants for 6 tags in 2001, 134 applicants for 6 tags in 2000.

Period 2 antlerless - 6 tags. There were 98 applicants for 6 tags in 2001, 16 applicants for 6 tags in 2000.

Period 1 bull- 6 tags. There were 214 applicants for 6 tags in 2001, 527 applicants for 6 tags in 2000.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

Period 1 antlerless - 0% - 50%. (Based on 5 year average).

Period 1 bull - 50% - 83%. (Based on 5 year average).

Period 2 antlerless - 0-50%. (Based on 5 year average).

Period 2 bull - 50 - 83%. (Based on 5 year average).

INFO: Elk on public and private land (private land access may be restricted or access fee required). Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. PH# (831) 649-2870.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

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Posted by Ty Bryson on the All Outdoors Big Game Hunting forum 10/28/98

A neighbor of my fathers approached him last week about hiring me to guide him for a Tule Elk hunt in the Carrizo Plain/Soda Lake area. Six days into the season this seemed a little strange to my father, but the neighbor seemed desperate. After hearing the situation I understood why. There is a good amount of public land in this area and there was a good population of elk on the BLM lands prior to opening day. However, opening day of elk season coincided with opening day of quail and chukar season. Since this area is home to some of the best bird hunting in the state, it was inundated with bird hunters who were blasting away all day every day in the first few days of the season. This conveniently put all the elk over the fence onto private ranches where the owners were charging anywhere from $5,600 to $12,500 dollars for a bull.

After hearing his story I explained that I do not guide on public land and that I did not have access to any of the ranches in the area, but that I like to hunt elk and would be happy to help him out at no charge, because I agreed with him, that the CA DF&G had put the screws to him. The ranchers have the DF&G in their pocket once again. The average hunter doesn't have the kind of money it takes to pay these hefty fees. We were only able to find one elk on public land. It was a nice six point bull though, and the guy was very pleased with it. We made sure to haul it down to the local coffee shop and make sure that all those ranchers knew that we poorboyed a good bull that day. I don't know what the other five tag holders are doing, but they can thank the CA Department of Fish & Game for their situation once again.  

Cache Creek Antlerless Tule Elk Hunt (#406) and Bull Hunt (#416)

HUNT SEASON:

Period 1 Bull - Oct. 12 - Oct. 27, 2002.

Period 2 Antlerless - Oct. 19 - Nov. 3, 2002.

HUNT AREA: Those portions of Lake, Colusa and Yolo counties within the following line: beginning at the junction of Highway 20 and Highway 16; south on Highway 16 to Reiff- Rayhouse Road; west on Reiff-Rayhouse Road to Morgan Valley Road; west on Morgan Valley Road to Highway 53; north on Highway 53 to Highway 20; east on Highway 20 to the north fork of Cache Creek; north on the north fork of Cache Creek to Indian Valley Reservoir; east on the south shore of Indian Valley Reservoir to Walker Ridge-Indian Valley Reservoir Access Road; east on Walker Ridge-Indian Valley Reservoir Access Road to Walker Ridge Road; south on Walker Ridge Road to Highway 20; east on Highway 20 to the point of beginning.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS:

Antlerless - 2 tags.

Bull - 2 tag.

There were 435 applicants for 2 bull tags in 2001, 182 applicants for 2 antlerless tags in 2001. 102 applicants for 4 antlerless tags in 2000. There were 205 applicants for 1 bull tag in 2000.

HUNTER SUCCESS:

Antlerless - 100% . (Based on 5 year average)

Bull - 50-100%. (Based on 5 year average)

INFO: Elk on public and private land. Significant numbers of elk on private land where access may be restricted. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. PH# (707) 944-5500.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

Cache Creek Wildlife Area and BLM Area - Colusa and Lake Cos.

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

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Grizzly Island Antlerless, Bull, and Spike Tule Elk Hunts

HUNT SEASON:

Period 1 antlerless - August 13 - 18, 2002.

Spike bull - August 15 - 18, 2002.

Period 2 antlerless - August 20 - 23, 2002.

Period 2 spike bull - August 22 - 25, 2002.

Period 2 bull - August 22 - 25, 2002.

Period 3 antlerless - August 27 - 30, 2002.

Period 3 spike bull - September 5 - 8, 2002.

Period 3 bull - September 5 - 8, 2002.

Period 4 antlerless - September 10 - 13, 2002.

Period 5 antlerless - September 17 - 20, 2002.

HUNT AREA: Those lands owned and managed by the department as the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS AND HUNTER SUCCESS:

INFO: Elk on public and private land. Significant numbers of elk on private land where access may be restricted. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. PH# (707) 944-5500.

PUBLIC LAND

ACCESS

MAPS

Grizzly Island Overview Map - Solano Co.
Grizzly Island Detail Map - Solano Co.
Grizzly Island - Goodyear Slough Unit - Solano Co.
Grizzly Island - Grey Goose Unit - Solano Co.
Grizzly Island - Island Slough Unit - Solano Co.

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

FIELD REPORTS

Well I got drawn fo a spike hunt about 6-7 years ago. Have been putting in for it for about 15 yrs. To make a long story short, I could have got a spike the 1st day , but having to work that after noon , I figured I didn't have the time to dress and bring him down to the locker before I had to go to work. I figured that early the next morning I'd know exactly where to find him . WRONG. Like it was stated on an earlier post , the main herd, along with all the spikes moved onto private property. I could have shot a bull or a cow each day of the hunt. But the spikes wouldn't move . Being a local boy, I know a member of a duck club right next to the property that held the elk herd. Made a few phone calls and ......... yeehawww... got me a spike. I would recommend putting in for the spike hunt only during the 1st period. With a little effort, a bull or cow tag could be filled during any period. - Bigolwiggler.

When I lived in Fairfield, my older brother (who lived in So Calif.) got drawn for a cow tag and a couple years later got a bull tag! Jerk. Anyway, I used to hunt Grizzly a lot, and my dogs would sometimes "bring" me an elk... a PO'ed bull being herded by two shorthairs is not a sight you want to see when you have #6 shot, especially when it pops up over one of the levees unexpectedly! I don't know how it has been in recent years, but back then you hahd a whole lot of anti-hunters blocking the road in, police and game wardens everywhere, and you had to dress your kill behind a screen of tarps, etc. in a certain place so that the mess couldn't be filmed by the antis. They picked up your kill in the field with a truck and winch. His elk involved crawling on hands and knees through the brush and tules to get close enough for a shot, which still ended up being a good distance. They even had one anti who tried to scuba dive through the slough to get on the island so he could either disrupt the hunt or film it. But he got a heckuva nice bull! And I enjoyed going with him since I knew the Island. I keep putting in. - Rick.

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Owens Valley Tule Elk Hunts

HUNT SEASONS:

Period 1 - Nov. 2 - Nov. 10, 2002.
Period 2 - Nov. 16 - 24, 2002.
Period 3 - Dec. 7 - 15, 2002.
Archery Only Either Sex - Aug. 10 - Aug. 18, 2002.
The Owens Valley Fund Raising Bull hunt - Oct. - Nov. 2002

HUNT AREA:

Bishop Zone: In that portion of Inyo County beginning at the junction of Highway 395 and Highway 6 in the town of Bishop; north and east along Highway 6 to the junction of Silver Canyon Road; east along Silver Canyon Road to the White Mountain Road (Forest Service Road 4S01); south along the White Mountain Road to Highway 168 at Westgard Pass; south and west along Highway 168 to the junction of Highway 395; north on Highway 395 to the point of beginning.

Lone Pine Zone: In that portion of Inyo County beginning at the junction of Highway 395 and Mazourka Canyon Road; east and then north on Mazourka Canyon Road to the Inyo National Forest Boundary at the junction of the southern boundary of Township 12S and the northern boundary of Township 13S; east along the southern boundary of Township 12S to Saline Valley Road; south on Saline Valley Road to Highway 190; north and then southwest on Highway 190 to the junction of Highway 395 at Olancha; north on Highway 395 to the point of beginning.

Independence Zone: In that portion of Inyo County beginning at the junction of Highway 395 and Aberdeen Station Road; east on Aberdeen Station Road to its terminus at the southern boundary of Section 5, Township 11S, Range 35E; east along the southern boundary of sections 5, 4, 3, and 2, Township 11S, Range 35E to the Papoose Flat Road at Papoose Flat; south and east on Papoose Flat Road to Mazourka Canyon Road; south and then west on Mazourka Canyon Road to Highway 395; north on Highway 395 to the point of beginning.

Tinemaha Zone: In that portion of Inyo County beginning at the junction of Highway 395 and Highway 168 in the town of Big Pine; north and east along Highway 168 to the junction of the Death Valley Road; south and east along the Death Valley Road to the junction of the Papoose Flat Road; south along the Papoose Flat Road to the southern boundary of Section 2, Township 11S, Range 35E; west along the southern boundaries of sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 to the terminus of the Aberdeen Station Road in Section 5, Township 11S, Range 35E; south and west along the Aberdeen Station Road to Highway 395; north along Highway 395 to the point of beginning.

The Owens Valley fund-raising license tag shall be valid in any zone listed above.

Archery Either Sex Hunt Zone tag shall be valid in any zone listed above.

BAG AND POSSESSION LIMIT: One elk per season.

NUMBER OF ELK TAGS AND HUNTER SUCCESS:

INFO:

Good access to public land. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. PH# (760) 872-1171. The earlier hunts have the best chance due to the pressure they receive. Once the elk get spooked some elk will bail over to the west side of Highway 395 which is off limits. The elk that stay on the east side will be real twitchy. Making your first stalk count is key.

PUBLIC LAND:

Much of the land where the elk hang out is leased from the Los Angeles Dept. of Water and is open to the public. Please close all gates you go through, there are cattle on the land.

ACCESS:

Good access to land east of Highway 395. Access to land west of 395 is not allowed by DFG and the landowners.

MAPS

USFS maps may be obtained by visiting or calling one of the offices listed above. The maps are generally about $4.00 or $7.00 for waterproof maps. U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps can usually be obtained from drafting/engineering stores or backpacking stores or ordered online here USGS Topo maps.  Maps of Fish and Game wildlife areas may be obtained by calling (916) 358-2877. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

Caltrans Road Conditions

The Weather Channel

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ELK

Near or in the alfalfa fields on both sides of Highway 395.

FIELD REPORTS

8/11/02 I talked with a DFG warden today and he said the elk archery tag holders were out and one guy had missed a shot so far with no elk being taken. The elk bow season for the Eastern Sierras opened 8/10/02. He also let me know that they were watching the area and discouraging people from bothering the elk or the archery hunters. He said his supervisor had already tagged someone for harrassing the elk so you might want to keep the pic taking to the roadside only. - Jesse

2001. I was lucky and drew one of the Bishop Bull tags 5/6 years ago. This hunt takes place in the valley floor between Bishop and Big Pine. When I drew the hunt there where 2 tags for this hunt but now I see there is only one. The Bishop herd back then was about 80 head. I believe success rate is quite high for all of the Owen Valley hunts. The rest of the hunts are pretty much the same, just farther down the valley towards Lone Pine. I believe these tule elk pretty much stay in the same general area. There are a quite a few alfalfa fields up and down the valley and the herds are normally not to far away from the good food. - Dan D.

2001. Myself and my son drew Tinemeha Period 1 antlerless tags 2 years ago. The Tinemeha zone is that area around Big Pine where you see the elk in the alfalfa fields along the 395. The alfafa fields are leased from the City of L.A. water department and ARE open to hunting. We stayed in the Big Pine Motel which was 1/2 mile from where we hunted. We could have walked down the 395 to the fields. Anyway we wanted to take the elk with handguns, but the first couple of days most of the hunters were concentrated around the fields and moving the herds to the center of the fields. We crawled through 10" high alfalfa trying to get close enough for a handgun shot, but once one of the riflemen shot one, the herd broke for the Owens river and crossed to the other side. They stayed in the sagebrush for the next couple days. It's really surprising how that many big animals can hide, but the trees along the river are thick in some places, and they actually hide in the sage also. They would bed down in gullies and blend into the sage. Once the weekend was over most of the riflemen either got elk or went home. On Monday when we headed back out we found that the elk had returned to the middle of the alfalfa fields. We only had 2 days left so we got out the rifles. My son got a cow at 11am and I got one at 12 noon. We finished boning out the meat and getting it in the ice chests at 10PM. We picked the Tinemeha hunt because it had the most tags and had a 80-100% success rate. I would definitely recommend this hunt because of the public access land, and close accommodations in Big Pine. - John Bishop.

Don't sweat it, if you draw and are willing to hunt with some effort you'll get the elk. Two years ago a good friend drew the second period antlerless there in Big Pine. I went down with him and we spent four days hunting (two weekends) for him to tag out. We saw elk every day, and saw folks harvest two other elk. After we got his elk butchered we stopped at a coffee shop and listened to another "hunter" complain that he had been ripped off because there were no elk in this area. - shovelerslayer.

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HUNTING SUPPLIES

Allen Outdoor Products/Sierra Saddlery & Feed. 200 S. Main St. Bishop, CA 93514. PH# 760-873-5903.
Culver's Sporting Goods. 156 S. Main St. Bishop Ca. 93514. PH# 760-872-8361. Hunting and fishing supplies.
Joseph's Bi-Rite Market. 211 N. Main Street. Bishop, CA 93514. PH# 760-873-6388
Kittredge Sports. P.O. Box 598. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-934-7566, 760-934-3399, 760-934-6391.
KMART. 910 North Main Street. Bishop, CA 93514. PH# 760-873-3800.
Mammoth Sporting Goods. P.O. Box 1689. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-934-3239, 760-934-1286.
Minaret Sports. P.O. Box 598. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-934-7566, 760-934-3399, 760-934-6391.
North Village Sports. P.O. Box 598. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-934-7566, 760-934-3399, 760-934-6391.
Ricks Sport Center. P.O. Box 2849. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-934-3416, 760-934-3484.
Volcano Sports. P.O. Box 965. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-924-3776, 760-934-1286.

Vons Grocery Market. 1190 North Main Street. Bishop, CA 93514. PH# 760-872-9811.

MOTELS/CAMPGROUNDS

Brown's Town Campgrounds. Highway 395 & Schober Lane. Bishop, CA 93514. PH#760-873-8522.

BEST EATS

Jack's Waffle Shop in Bishop. 437 N. Main Street. PH# 760-872-7671.
Kava Coffeehouse in Bishop. 206 N. Main Street. PH# 760-872-1010.
Whiskey Creek in Bishop. 524 N. Main Street. 760-873-7174.Open daily from 7 A.M.

CHEAPEST GAS

Giggle Springs. 610 N. Main St. in Bishop.

GUIDES/OUTFITTERS

Don Roberts Guide Service. Fly fishing and hunting trips in the Eastern Sierras. PH# 760-873-7678.

MUST SEE SIGHTS

Galen Rowell's Mountain Light Gallery. 106 S. Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514. PH# 760-873-7700. Excellent outdoor photography of the Sierras.
Alpers Trout Hatchery. P.O. Box 263. Lee Vining, CA 93541. PH# 760-647-6652.

MEAT PROCESSING/BUTCHERS

The Meat House .... Main St. Bishop, Ca. It is run by Mike Birkhimer, the phone is (760) 873-4990. He has processed both deer & elk for me and has done a great job. - Bleu

TAXIDERMISTS

MEDICAL AID

Bishop Veterinary Hospital. 1650 North Sierra Highway. Bishop, CA 93514. PH# 760-873-5801.
Mammoth Hospital. P.O. Box 660. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-924-4010, 760-924-4006. hospital@qnet.com
Northern Inyo Hospital. 150 Pioneer Lane. Bishop, CA 93514. PH#760-873-5811.
Valley Emergency Physicians. 150 Pioneer Lane. Bishop, CA 93514. PH# 760-873-5811.

GENERAL INFO

Bishop Chamber of Commerce.
Eastern Sierra Land Trust. PO Box 755. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-935-4806.
Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Mammoth Lakes Visitors Bureau. P.O. Box 1609. Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546. PH# 760-934-2712, 760-934-8608.
Mammoth Mountain.com
Mammoth Web

Elk 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

Elk Hunting Links

Ammo/Reloading

Accurate Reloading .... Saeed's great talk forum on reloading.
Alliant Powder (formerly Hercules) .... check out the online reloading data.
Barnes .... They make great bullets.
Berger Bullets .... Some of the best bullets made.
Cheaper Than Dirt .... Shooting supplies and hunting gear.
Dillon Precision Products .... One of the best reloading companies.
Federal Ammo ....
Graf and Sons Inc. .... The reloading authority.
Hodgdon Powder Company .... Reloading powder.
Hornady .... Bullets and reloading equipment.
Lapua .... Makers of match grade ammo and Vihtavuori powders.
Lee Precision Inc. .... The Lee family has been providing affordable reloading products since 1958.
MEC .... Reloading equipment.
Midsouth Shooters Supply Co. .... Your complete source for shooting accessories and supplies.
Midway USA .... The world's largest mail order shooting and reloading superstore.
Nosler .... Maker of the famous 'Partition bullets'.
Powder Valley .... Offering the finest in reloading components at the best possible price.
Precision Reloading Inc. .... Unique and hard to find reloading products.
RCBS .... If you're into reloading, bookmark this page now. All the info you need to be a top-notch re-loader is right here:
Redding Reloading Equipment ....
Remington .... Guns and ammo.
Sierra Bullets .... Bullets.
Speer .... Bullets.
Western Powders .... Western Powders is the largest Master Distributor of reloading powders in North America. We carry a full line of smokeless and black powders, and have also released our own line of high-performance, smokeless powders called RAMSHOT.
Widener's .... Here you will find great deals on all your hunting needs. From Ammunition to Powder. Featuring all the top name products such as Hornady, Nosler, Remington, RCBS, REDDING, SPEER, Winchester and much more.
Winchester Ammo .... Makers of great ammo.

Blinds

The All-Terrain Umbrella Blind .... The All Terrain Umbrella Blind is a uniquely designed and patented camouflage blind that can be set up quickly and quietly, camouflaging the person or persons behind it.
Ameristep Pop-Up Blinds .... Portable camo blinds.
Avery .... Cerex and burlap camo blind material.
Bowsniper Blind Co. ....Compact blinds that mount to a shotgun or bow.
Buckwing ..... They make blinds, archery gear and camo umbrellas.
Double Bull Archery L.L.C. .... Makers of the popular ICE Blind, a portable camo blind.
GameTracker Portable Pop Up Hunting Blind ....
High Racks .... They have brackets for hunters to effectively add branches and camo to any stand, blind or hunting location with ease.
Hunters Equipment .... They offer a full line of deer stands, game blinds, and game feeders.
Hunters Specialties (H.S.) .... They have burlap, nylon and Cerex camo blind material and portable hunting blinds.
Invisiblind .... Portable camo blind.
Isometric Hunting Blinds .... Portable hunting blinds.
Klinger Pop Top Blind ....
Little Big Horn .... Camo tree blinds and Pac-Lounge.
Quick Pro Blinds .... Portable hunting blinds.
Oak Hollow Products .... Portable hunting blinds. 309 Old Highway 9, Waukon, IA 52172 (319) 568-4075. You can order the blinds here.
P & M Concealment Products Inc. .... Portable blinds.
Ultimate Hunting Blind .... Portable and expandable hunting blinds.
Underbrush .... Portable blinds and 3-D Leafy Camo Wear.
Wolf Den Hunting Products .... Portable hunting blinds.

Bow Equipment

Action Archery.com .... Targets, decoys, calls and more. JHP sponsor.
Archery Headquarters .... Online retailer for archery supplies.
B&B Achery and Bowhunting Books .... Books and videos on archery and bowhunting.
Bear Archery .... Makers of excellent bows and bow equipment. Fred Bear is a legend of the bowhunting world.
Ben Pearson Bow info .... Great place to look up info on old Ben Pearson bows, broadheads, arrow boxes and logos.
Black Widow Bows .... Fine bows and arrows.
Bowhunters Discount Warehouse .... As of 7/2001 their website is closed.
Bowhunter Magazine  .... The site of the number one bowhunting magazine.
Bowhunting.net .... The Bowhunting Netcenter.
Bowsite .... If you're a bowhunter, this is one place you have to check out.
Don Brown Traditional Archery ....
California Archery Web .... Webring of California archery shops.
Custom Feathers .... David Mitchell. 6117 Highway 190, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Phone #s: 660-646-6630 (Work), 660-646-0469 (Home-eves.), 660-646-9703 (FAX), & 1-888-353-8246 (Orders only). He makes custom arrows using fresh turkey wing primaries and some secondaries. Most fletching is natural, but he'll custom dye colors on large orders. He also buys wings, fans, and beards, so you might be able to work a trade.
Dink's Feather Shop .... They make custom arrows and sells supplies. Murraysville, WV. Ph # 304-273-3485.
Easton .... Fine arrows and other gear.
edersbow .... Online bowhunting magazine.
The Essentials Of Archery .... Original printing 1942 (This document has been liberally transcribed from the 1953 edition). "How to Use and Make Bows and Arrows" by L. E. Stemmler , Manorville, L.I., N.Y.
EXTERIOR BALLISTICS OF BOWS AND ARROWS .... By W. J. Rheingans.
Game Tracker .... String tracking system. 3476 Eastman Drive Flushing, MI 48433 Phone (800)241-4833 Fax (810)733-2077
Hidden Wolf Woolens .... Sorry folks, this company closed the middle of 2000.
High Mountain Archery Equipment Sales .... they carry Gold Tip, Bow Tech, Champion, PSE, Jennings, Hoyt, Golden Key, Sims, Archers Choice, and many other quality products.
How to strip turkey feathers .... If you want to make your own barred feather fletchings.
Hoyt USA Bows .... Makers of fine bows and bowhunting equipment.
International Bowhunting Organization .... The IBO is a non profit organization founded in 1984. Their intent is to provide a means by which all persons, interested in the sport, can unite to ensure ours and our children's rights to the pursuit of bowhunting.
Jackson's Archery and Hunting Page .... Check out this San Diego California bowhunters website. Lots of good info and links here.
Magnus Broadheads .... I use these broadheads and they shoot well and are very tough.
Martin Archery .... Good bows.
The National Archery Association .... National governing body for U.S. Olympic archery.
Primitve Archer ..... Good forum and quarterly magazine.
Professional Bowhunters Society ....
PSE Archery .... Bows and other archery gear.
RibTek Broadheads .... Good tough broadheads.
Sky Archery .... This is the legendary Earl Hoyt's archery company that makes excellent longbows and recurve bows.
Stickbow .... Your traditional archery connection.
Tammy Jo's Archery Supplies .... Custom flemish-twist bowstrings for recurves and longbows.
Trackmaster Arrow Tracking System .... Radio signal arrow recovery system.
Traditional Bowhunter Magazine .... 6 issues per year of good traditional bow info.

Camo and Clothing

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.
Gamesaver .... Better than pepper, fights bacteria growth in warm weather. Concentrated for taking into the field.
Ranger Joe's .... Military, Law enforcement and outdoor gear.
REI ....The biggest outdoor store on the net.
Shomer-tec .... Law enforcement and military equipment. Box 28070, Bellingham, WA. 98228 ph# 360-733-6214. Call for free catalog.
U.S. Cavalry .... World's finest military and adventure equipment.

Guides/Outfitters/Ranches

Dry Creek Outfitters ... is a professional hunting guide and outfitting service. We specialize in Trophy Desert Bighorn Sheep hunts in Arizona, California, Utah and Texas. We also offer hunts for Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Coues Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Javelina, and Bear. We are fully licensed, bonded, insured, and permitted. We have a full time team of professional, knowledgeable guides. We have also filmed, edited and produced a video called "Hunting Desert Bighorn Sheep." It includes two different sheep hunts and information on how to find and field judge rams as well as instructions on how to video tape game through your spotting scope. It is currently for sale on our website and through the new FNAWS Mercantile catalog
Multiple Use Managers .... Roosevelt elk hunts on Santa Rosa Island. Tule elk hunts on the Eden Valley Ranch. P.O. Box 669, Los Molinos, CA 96055. PH# 530-527-3588.
Tejon Ranch Company .... 1 hour north of Los Angeles off I-5. Contact Don Geivet at PH# 661-248-6774 or Sandy at 661-248-6775.

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Guns/Gun Supplies

Americase .... Gun cases since 1985.
Beretta .... Firearms.
Boyt Harness Co. .... Gun cases.
Ed Brown Products .... High performance bolt-action rifles and 1911 handguns for those who expect the best.
Brownells .... Great supplier of gun parts.
Browning .... Firearms.
B-Square .... has been manufacturing and marketing a full line of premium quality scopes mounts, accessories and gunsmithing tools for over 40 years..
CanjarTriggers. M. H. Canjar Co. 500 E. 45th Ave.,Denver, CO 80216, Voice: (303) 295-2638.
Doskocil .... Gun cases.
Galati International.com .... Your number one source for shooting and gun accessories including Rifle Cases, Range Bags, Holsters, Shotgun Accessories, Knives, Soft Air Guns, Scopes, Night Vision, T-Shirts and Much More.
Gamaliel Shooting Supply .... Whatever you need - rifle scopes, reloading supplies or gun accessories we've got them all at Gamaliel Shooting Supply! We have all the types of rifle scopes, reloading supplies, and gun accessories you need for hunting and target shooting.
Gunbroker.com .... Worlds largest sport shooting and hunting auction.
Gun Guard .... Good rifle, bow and pistol cases. Some case have wheels which are real handy in the airport.
Gun Tests.com .... They have a no holds barred gun review website and magazine that is very objective. If it sucks, they say so and why. No 3 to 3 1/2 out of 4 stars for every gun they review like you see in NAHC or Guns and Ammo. They have no ads in their review so they are not worried about stepping on toes.
Impact Case Company .... Gun cases.
Knight Muzzleloaders .... Firearms.
Kolpin .... Gun cases.
Lazzeroni .... Great rifles.
Lilja Precision Rifle Barrels .... Great barrels and lots of info on long range shooting.
Marlin Firearms Co. .... Great firearms.
McMillan .... Makers of tough dependable rifle stocks.
Michael's .... Makers of Butler Creek and Uncle Mike's gun supplies.
Midsouth Shooters Supply Co. .... Your complete source for shooting accessories and supplies.
Midway USA .... The world's largest mail order shooting and reloading superstore.
MTM Case-Gard .... Ammo and accessory boxes, gun cleaning vises and target stands.
The Almost Complete List of Muzzle Loading and Buckskinning Links ....
Muzzleloader Magazine .... The publication for black powder shooters.
Northwest Security Products .... Cases, holsters, pouches and more from Alaska.
Plano ..... Gun cases.
Quake Industries .... For years I've searched for a rifle sling that wouldn't slide off my shoulder. I finally found the Holy Grail here at Quaker Industries, called the "Claw". They also make super rifle swivels that don't squeak, scope covers and recoil pads.
Remington .... Firearms.
Ruger .... Firearms.
Sako .... Firearms.
Shilen .... Makers of excellent rifle barrels.
Sinclair International .... We are a 16 year old, Indiana based company which specializes in high quality products designed for precision rifle shooters.
SKB .... Gun cases.
Sniper Country .... A great site for long range shooting. They have reviews on scopes, rangefinders, moly bullet coating and tons of other info. Lots of military and law enforcement shooters hang out here.
Tactical Intervention Specialists ....  Precision rifle accessories. Mike has come up with a great new sling too. Stop by his website and see some of the goodies there.
Thompsom/Center Arms .... Whether a Traditional or a Modern In-Line... T/C has it all.
Timney Trigger .... Timney Manufacturing, Inc. is one of the oldest and largest trigger manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1946, Timney prides itself on the quality of precision machining and workmanship that goes into each and every Timney product.
Traditions Performance Muzzleloading Weatherby ....
Tuffpak .... Tuffpak is the only multi-gun case of its kind. Whether you're going for a weekend or a month, taking 1 rifle or 5 shotguns .
Weatherby .... Fine rifles and shotguns.
Winchester .... Firearms.

Organizations

Boone and Crockett Club .... Promoting wildlife conservation and 'fair chase hunting'.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) .... Offers weekend skills clinics to women throughout North America. Explore our pages and discover  what's waiting in the great outdoors!
Deersearch Inc. .... Dedicated to tracking wounded big game with leashed dogs. Check this site out, to see if you can help.
Hunters for the Hungry .... A great nationwide effort for sportsmen to donate extra game meat to help those in need.
Hunt Of A Lifetime .... is a nonprofit organization that grants hunting and fishing adventures to children who have been diagnosed with terminal or life threatening illnesses. We are making a difference. We need your help.
International Hunter Education Association .... Hunter Education classes explore a variety of topics, including wildlife identification, landowner relations, outdoor survival skills, wildlife management, field care of game, and more. Volunteers teach all types of hunter safety, including the use of various modern firearms, black powder, and bow and arrow.
North American Shed Hunters Club .... The largest web site in the world for serious hard core trophy hunters.
Pope and Young Club .... Dedicated To The Protection Of Our Bowhunting Heritage And North America's Wildlife.
National Rifle Association .... If you're a gun owner, you really need to join, to maintain your 2nd amendment right to bear arms.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance .... The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance is a huge grassroots effort to give hunters and anglers a stronger collective voice. It's an alliance of individual sportsmen and women, plus national conservation groups, as well as local and regional clubs and organizations who care about the future of wildlife and outdoor activities on the 192 million acres of National Forests and grasslands.
Safari Club International .... Advocate for 45 million hunters and wildlife conservation worldwide.
Wildlife Legislative Fund of America .... The Wildlife Legislative Fund of America (WLFA) provides direct lobbying and grassroots coalition support to protect and advance the rights of hunters, fishermen, trappers and scientific wildlife management professionals. This is accomplished through coalition building, ballot issue campaigning and legislative and government relations.

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Publications/Books/Magazines/Videos

All these books are available at Amazon.com unless noted otherwise. You can get used books there that are well below the new book price.

"Pocket Guide to Field Dressing Game" .... by Steve Gilbert. $12.95, plastic, spiral-bound, 3 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 1/4, 26 pages, fully illustrated, ISBN 1-886127-19-0, Item #P144.
"Records of North American Elk & Mule Deer" .... by Susan C. Reneau (Editor), Jack Reneau (Editor).
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

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Websites/Forums

California Game and Fish Magazine .... Your ticket to the hottest fishing and hunting in California.
Deerslayer 1's Webpage .... Dan has lots of deer, elk, caribou and bear pics from public land hunts.
Eastman's .... The Eastmans' Journal is the original bi-monthly magazine devoted to western trophy hunting.  Hunting journal, videos and books.
Field and Stream .... The popular magazine online. They have a great hunting and shooting forum too.
Fishing and Hunting News .... This is the fishing and hunting news magazine online version.
Hunt America.com .... Marshall Talbott's great hunting website. He has forums for everything from Big Game hunting to Backpack gear. Check it out.
Jesse's Hunting & Outdoors (JHO) Elk Hunting  Forum .... Great place to view and ask questions.
Monster Muleys.com .... "Online Mule Deer and Elk Hunting Magazine". It's our goal to entertain, educate, and be one of your valued hunting resources. We add new pictures, stories, tips, survey's, etc. every two weeks, so be sure and save us as a favorite and visit often.
Ted Nugent's United Sportsmen of America ....
Trophy Hunter Magazine .... Offering real hunting stories about the biggest and best trophies taken in the west every year.
Outdoor Life .... The well known magazine online.
Western Hunter .... Information about hunting in the west from the former editor of "California Hunter" magazine, Jerry Springer.
Jim Zumbo's webpage .... Lot's of hunting tips and cooking recipes.

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If all the beasts were gone, man would die from loneliness of spirit, for whatever happens to the beast, happens to the man.
--- Chief Seattle