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Safari Club International hosts Wounded Warriors/Veterans Pheasant Hunt

January 17, 2010

Norco, CA

Recognizing the need to send a message of gratitude to our Veterans and Wounded Warriors, the Los Angeles Chapter of Safari Club International collaborated with the San Diego Chapter of SCI to host a day of pheasant hunting for these courageous men. Hosted at RP Pheasant Club in Norco, CA, a group of 63 enthusiastic soldiers including Marines from Camp Pendleton, 29 Palms, and Navy Seals from San Diego took to the field in pursuit of fleet winged pheasants.

Gathered around a warm fire in the early morning chill, they enjoyed hot coffee and a quick breakfast. Volunteers and servicemen had plenty of time to get to know each other, converse about hunts, discuss their field experiences, and anticipate the day's hunt. After a safety talk designed to keep the day's activities in the fun zone, groups of hunters were then paired with dogs and the 14 handlers. Before long it was off to the fields for an exciting day of wing shooting.

Plentiful pheasants along with expert dogs provided tremendous opportunity for the hunters in the nearly perfect weather. As one might expect, the shooting skill of the soldiers was illustrated by the bountiful brace of birds and smiling faces that shown in the pictures.

For the majority of these men, hunting behind an accomplished dog was a first in their outdoor experience. They all found that pointing dogs and flushing wings is a thrilling way to spend a day away from the rigors and stress of their jobs.

After a productive morning, the hunters were back at the lodge along with event volunteers. Once again they gathered around the campfire to then partake in an appetizing Argentine style BBQ with food provided by Vons/Safeway and skillfully prepared by Mike Malinauskas, co-chairman of the event. The chat by the military men as we sat around the campfire for lunch ranged from discussing additional hunting opportunities to information on how they can join SCI. (We will have applications on hand next year) From the many conversations it was evident that this event kindled the fire of hunting for the novices and experienced hunters alike. It must have made an impact since several of the men also voiced their intention attend the SCI San Diego Chapter fund raiser on Feb. 27, 2010. No doubt, the military is a great group for SCI membership.

Jeff Buck co-chairman said "With the positive response from sponsors, volunteers and soldiers the intention of this event was not lost...it was clearly mission accomplished!"

Plentiful hand shaking and pats on the back were combined with words of appreciation as we sent these brave men on their way. They took with them pheasants happily cleaned by the staff of RP Pheasant Club and were assured with the knowledge that SCI stands by their fellow hunters and military men.

Our appreciation goes out to the sponsors of the event including RP Pheasant Club, Vons a Safeway Company Tom Traynor of Maxim FlexPac Inc., 976-TUNA, Predator Callers of Orange County, California Sporting Goods Association, Starlight Kennels, and Vistamark Photography for without their help none of this would have happened. Please review their web pages and send them their thanks if you get the chance and support those who support our veterans and SCI.

Several additional outdoor events are planned for Veterans/Wounded Warriors during 2010. Any individuals, companies or outfitters that would like to join in and participate in this project should contact Jeff Buck or Mike Malinauskas at (949) 951-9201 or review our web page: www.sandiegosci.org
Jeff Buck, co-chairman jeffbuck@cox.net
Mike Malinauskas, co-chairman gauchosafaris@cox.net

Wed Feb 03 2010, 08:05AM by TC
Posted in Upland Birds | |        

Raahauge’s Pheasant Club Warriors/Veterans Pheasant Hunt SCI

Thu Jan 28 2010, 02:20PM by TC
Posted in Video | |        

New duck decoy

Question: I have a question about a new duck decoy I’ve found that is not mechanical or a spinning wing type but is one that operates with a string of flashing LED lights on the wings. Nothing on the decoy moves but the flashing lights seem to be an attractant in the early morning.
Are these legal to use before Dec. 1? (Mark L.)
 
Answer: Unfortunately, these decoys may not be used at any time during the waterfowl season because it is unlawful to use any artificial light to assist in the taking of game birds, game mammals or game fish, except in ocean waters or other waters where night fishing is permitted. (FGC, section 2005).

Thu Jan 28 2010, 10:30AM by TC
Posted in DFG | |        

3-round maximum shell capacity restriction

Question: My friends and I were arguing over whether or not recreational shotgun shooters (skeet/trap) are bound in the same way as game hunters by the 3-round maximum shell capacity restriction. I cannot find any Fish and Game regulations as to whether this holds true for non-game species (such as coyotes). Only game mammals and birds are listed specifically. (Ken)

Answer: Regulations regarding magazine capacity only apply when "taking" game birds and/or mammals (California Code of Regulations Title 14, sections 311, 353 and 507). The 3-round shell restriction does not apply when using a shotgun to take furbearing or non-game species, or when shooting targets, skeet/trap, sporting clays, etc. (CCR Title 14, sections 465 and 475).Fish and Game Code section 2010 does limit shotguns to no more than six shells when taking "any bird or mammal" and there are Penal Code sections restricting large capacity firearms. Additional information regarding large capacity firearms is available from the Bureau of Firearms Web site at http://ag.ca.gov/firearms.

Thu Jan 28 2010, 10:27AM by TC
Posted in DFG | |        

Kern refuge averaging four ducks per hunter

While the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area and the San Jacinto Wildlife Area both have been struggling to average two birds per hunter, waterfowlers at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge have been shooting twice as many ducks, with a four-bird per hunter average each of the last three shoot days.     The lower San Joaquin valley has been socked in with tule fog much of the past two weeks, making for generally good shooting now that a lot of migrants are in the region. While greenwings, gadwall, and shovelers are making up the bulk of the kill, there have been a lot of pintail and big diving ducks in the bag.     At San Jacinto, pintail have made up a bigger portion of the bag thanks to the two-bird limit and decent numbers of the big birds. They are generally third on the list behind shovelers and greenwings, and most of them are being taken from the B-Pond blinds.     Wister has slipped into its end-of-the-season blues with the snow geese locked on the closed feeding fields and not venturing into the public hunting areas very much. There have not been many days in the past month where the average has hit two birds per hunter.

Fri Jan 15 2010, 03:54PM by TC
Posted in Waterfoul | |        

SAN JACINTO WILDLIFE AREA

At the SAN JACINTO WILDLIFE AREA, there were 136 hunters on Wednesday, Jan. 13 who shot 233 ducks and three coots for a 1.74 average. The duck bag consisted of 129 greenwing teal, 28 northern shovelers, 25 pintail, 21 gadwall, eight ruddy ducks, seven mallards, five bufflehead, two wigeon, two scaup, two redhead, two cinnamon teal, one canvasback, and one ringneck. On Saturday, Jan. 9, there were 124 hunters who shot 249 ducks and 21 coots for a 2.18 average. The duck kill included 72 shovelers, 66 greenwings, 31 gadwall, 30 pintail, 23 ruddies, five mallards, four bufflehead, three redheads, two cinnamons, and one ringneck. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, there were 108 hunters who shot 207 ducks for a 1.92 average. The bag was made up of 81 greenwings, 58 shovelers, 29 pintail, 13 wigeon, nine, gadwall, eight bufflehead, four ruddies, three ringnecks, one canvasback, and one redhead. On Saturday, Jan. 2, there were 134 hunters who shot 195 ducks for a 1.46 average. The duck take included 98 shovelers, 23 pintail, 18 greenwings, 12 bufflehead, 11 wigeon, 10 ruddies, eight redheads, five cinnamons, five gadwall, three canvasback, and two mallards. San Jacinto is open to waterfowl and pheasant hunting through the state reservation system or a daily drawing for remaining sites after all reservation holders are admitted to the area. Refills are also permitted until 2 p.m. Shoot days are Wednesday and Saturday for waterfowl, and Mondays for pheasants during the pheasant season. For more information, contact the wildlife area at 951-928-0580.

Fri Jan 15 2010, 03:54PM by TC
Posted in Waterfoul | |        

WISTER UNIT of the IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA

At the WISTER UNIT of the IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA on the Salton Sea, there were 135 hunters on Sunday, Jan. 10, who shot 79 ducks and four snow geese for a .61 average. The duck bag was made up of 30 greenwings, 12 shovelers, 11 pintail, nine wigeon, six gadwall, four cinnamons, three mallards, and one ruddy. On Saturday, Jan. 9, there were 265 hunters who shot 409 ducks, 15 coots, and 15 snow geese for a 1.60 average. The duck tag included 171 greenwings, 71 wigeon, 61 shovelers, 51 pintail, 18 gadwall, 10 mallards, 10 cinnamons, three ruddies, one scaup, and one bufflehead. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, there were 135 hunters who shot 273 ducks, four coots, three snow geese, and one Canada goose for a 2.05 average. The duck kill consisted of 99 greenwings, 73 shovelers, 44 pintails, 18 gadwall, 12 wigeon, five mallards, four cinnamons, three bufflehead, three ruddies, two scaup, and two ringnecks. Wister is open to waterfowl hunting through the state reservation system and a daily drawing for sites after all reservation holders are admitted to the area. Refills are permitted. Shoot days are Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, contact the unit at 760-359-0577.

Fri Jan 15 2010, 03:53PM by TC
Posted in Waterfoul | |        

SONNY BONO-SALTON SEA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

At the SONNY BONO-SALTON SEA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, there were 18 hunters on Sunday, Jan. 10, who shot four snow geese and two cinnamons for a .33 average. On Saturday, Jan. 9, there were 37 hunters who shot 30 greenwings, 22 shovelers, three gadwall, two cinnamons, two coots, one mallard, one snow goose, and one Ross’ goose for a 1.62 average. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, there were 11 hunters who shot three snow geese, one greenwing, one cinnamon, and one shoveler for a .55 average. The refuge is managed as part of the Wister Unit. For more information, contact the Wister Unit at 760-359-0577.

Fri Jan 15 2010, 03:53PM by TC
Posted in Waterfoul | |        

FINNEY-RAMER UNIT of the IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA

At the FINNEY-RAMER UNIT of the IMPERIAL WILDLIFE AREA on the Alamo River south of the Salton Sea, there were a total of 15 hunters from Monday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 10 who shot a total of 12 greenwings, eight shovelers, three mallards, and one cinnamon for a 1.60 average. Finney-Ramer is open to hunters seven days a week under a self-registration and self-reporting system. For more information, contact the Wister Unit at 760-359-0577.

Fri Jan 15 2010, 03:53PM by TC
Posted in Waterfoul | |        

KERN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

At the KERN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, in the Southern San Joaquin hunting zone, there were 120 hunters on Wednesday, Jan. 13, who shot 470 ducks for a 3.92 average. The duck kill consisted of 143 shovelers, 112 gadwall, 83 greenwings, 33 pintail, 32 wigeon, 28 cinnamons, 16 redheads, 14 mallards, four ringnecks, three scaup, one bufflehead, one ruddy. On Saturday, Jan. 9, there were 143 hunters who shot 555 ducks and one whitefront goose for a 3.89 average. The duck bag included 142 greenwing, 99 shovelers, 99 gadwall, 52 pintail, 45 redheads, 40 wigeon, 24 mallards, 12 bufflehead, 10 ringnecks, four ruddies, two scaup, and one merganser. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, there were 109 hunters who shot 478 ducks for a 4.39 average. The take was made up of 116 greenwings, 101 gadwall, 93 shovelers, 68 pintail, 43 wigeon, 19 mallards, 15 redheads, nine cinnamons, seven ringnecks, three canvasback, two scaup, one bufflehead, and one ruddy. Kern is open to waterfowl hunting through the state reservation system or a daily drawing for remaining sites after all reservation holders are admitted to the area. Refills are also permitted throughout the shoot day. Shoot days are Wednesday and Saturday. For more information, call 661-725-2767 or the comprehensive hunter's hotline at 661-725-6504, normally updated after each hunt day.

Fri Jan 15 2010, 03:53PM by TC
Posted in Waterfoul | |        

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