BIG GAME
HIT AND MISS RANCH VETERAN PIG HUNT
Hunt dates: Application Period Closed
Application type: Draw
Cost: Free for Veterans or Active Military
Region: Sacramento Valley
For: Veterans or Active Military
Capacity: Two hunters
Restrictions: Must be in good physical condition
You will apply for the date at the end of each month, if selected you will work with the landowner to get a mutual hunt date scheduled during that month.
Join the California Waterfowl's Veteran Hunt Program for an unforgettable pig hunt at the Hit and Miss Ranch near Williams, CA. This hunt in the hills on the west side of the Sacramento Valley offers a great hunting experience. Hunters must be capable of walking short distances over rough terrain and riding in a UTV for extended periods in rugged terrain. Hunters will meet the host near Interstate 5, close to Maxwell, and proceed to the location.
Participants are responsible for bringing their own rifle with lead-free ammunition, binoculars, food, water, knives, gloves, ice, and a valid CA hunting license with a pig validation.
Capacity: Two hunters
Special conditions: Must be in good physical condition
BIRD HAVEN RANCH PLM DEER HUNT
Hunt dates: October-November
Application type: Draw
Cost: $6 to apply, $25 to hunt (hunt fee waived for youth)
Region: Sacramento Valley
For: All hunters
Capacity: 1 youth hunter and 1 adult non hunter
Special Conditions: Junior PLM tag. The hunter must buy or hold an unfilled deer tag (any zone).
Description: This is a junior Private Land Management (PLM) deer tag at Bird Haven Ranch in zone D3. This 2,200-acre property is located just west and adjacent to the closed zones of the Howard Slough and Little Dry Creek wildlife areas west of Gridley. The property holds a large population of black-tailed deer during the fall rut. The lucky hunt winner will pick mutually agreeable hunt dates with the ranch manager (Oct-Nov 30). Blinds consist of elevated stand-up blinds overlooking corn and milo food plots.
POPE RANCH DEER HUNT
Hunt dates: 9/5-9/6
Application type: Draw
Cost: $6 to apply, $25 to hunt (hunt fee waived for youth)
Region: Sacramento Valley
For: All hunters
Capacity: 1 hunter and 1 non hunter
Restrictions: none
Description: Pope Ranch, CWA's newest property, encompasses 397 in Yolo County. Deer are abundant in the tule thickets that run adjacent to the meandering sloughs. The hunt winner will be accompanied by a CWA employee and is permitted to hunt during the first two days of the A Zone rifle season. One hunter and one non hunter. Hunter is responsible for acquiring A Zone tag.
SCHAEFER RANCH PIG HUNT
Hunt dates: 7/1, 7/22, 8/5, 8/19, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21
Application type: Draw
Cost: $6 to apply, $25 to hunt (hunt fee waived for youth)
Region: Bay Area
For: All hunters
Capacity: Two hunters
Restrictions: Must be in good physical condition
Schaefer Ranch is a conservation easement located in Dublin. The Ranch is teeming with wildlife and pigs are abundant. Hunts will be spot and stalk. Hunters should expect to walk 8-10 miles on uneven terrain. Hunters will be accompanied by CWA’s Hunt Program coordinator. This hunt is a rifle hunt but if you have a bow as well, it will open up an extra 200 acres to hunt.
Capacity: Two hunters
Special conditions: Must be in good physical condition
TURNING POINT PRESERVE DEER HUNT
Hunt dates: 10/31-11/1
Application type: Draw
Cost: $6 to apply, $25 to hunt (hunt fee waived for youth)
Region: Sacramento Valley
For: All hunters
Capacity: 1 hunter and 1 non hunter
Restrictions: none
Description: Turning Point, situated in Yolo County along the active floodplain of the Sacramento River, is 2,525 acres of agricultural fields as well as river bottoms. The hunt winner will be accompanied by a CWA employee and is permitted to hunt during the last two days of the D3-5 season. One hunter and one non hunter. Hunter is responsible for acquiring D3-5 tag.
R&J DEER HUNT
Hunt dates: 10/31-11/1
Application type: Draw
Cost: $6 to apply, $25 to hunt (hunt fee waived for youth)
Region: Sacramento Valley
For: All hunters
Capacity: 1 hunter and 1 non hunter
Restrictions: none
Description: The R&J Property is located north of Colusa, along the active floodplain of the Sacramento River is 190 acres of fields and orchards. The hunt winner will be accompanied by a CWA employee and is permitted to hunt during the last two days of the D3-5 season. One hunter and one non hunter. Hunter is responsible for acquiring D3-5 tag.
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