BIG GAME

HIT AND MISS RANCH VETERAN PIG HUNT

Hunt dates: One hunt a month/date varies
Application type: Lottery
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

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POPE RANCH DEER HUNT

Hunt dates: 9/6-9/7
Application type: Lottery
Cost: $5 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.

POPE RANCH DRONE VIDEO

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SCHAEFER RANCH PIG HUNT

Hunt dates: Application Period Closed
Application type: Lottery
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

PIG HUNT VIDEO

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TURNING POINT PRESERVE DEER HUNT

Hunt dates: Application Period Closed
Application type: Lottery
Cost: $5 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.

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THE SCURRIA PROPERTY DEER HUNT

Hunt dates: Application Period Closed
Application type: Lottery
Cost: $5 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 Scurria Property is located just outside of Colusa, along the active floodplain of the Sacramento River. is 148 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. The hunter will have the opportunity to hunt 11/2 and 11/3.

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