Topic: Varmint Hunting: update

[RBduffer]

Hey guys, this is how it works with me:

Adventure>4wheel>Xterra>SCCX>cool guys>comms>ham raido>Fallbrook Radio Club>old guys with guns>AR223 5.56>

Rainbow gun club> reloading>shoot pretty good>wanna go kill something>cool guys into hunting>SCCX

Anyone into varmint hunting?  I still need to get license and stupid hunting class card.  

Any tips, anyone interested?

Thanks, Duffman

[SoCalXTerry]

Absolutely interested. 

Do you need a hunting license for varmints?  Or are there specific varmints you are interested in?

[GreenGoon]

When I took mine at Bass Pro Shop I had to pay a fee to save my spot and and after I passed the class they gave me back a gift certificate for the amount I paid. I don't know if they still do that but it was a nice deal.

Hunter's Safety Education Courses
Bass Pro is also proud to sponsor Hunter

[RBduffer]

Thanks Goon, I like the sound of that deal.
Terry and I both need to make a phone call I think.

Is there anyone else with experience who's interested.  I'm thinking coyotes cuz we don't have prairie dogs
I know that I need the class cert. and a license.
I've read all the F&G.gov crap until I'm thoroughly confused about where I can and can't go.
I'm not looking to steal anyones secret spot, just some fun without going to jail.
Thanks, guys
 

[GreenGoon]

I know of a few places. You really just need to be 300' from any dwelling or road (about 150 yards) and just use some common sense. Rifle rounds could travel a lot more than 300'.

Once you get your license, coyotes are open season. If you want to get into fowl for big game there are seasons.

[Celt]

It's open season on coyotes, and with the Russian Razor backs it's open season, but you still need a tag which are $25 each the last time I checked. No nuthin required for ground squirrels.

[RBduffer]

Yeah the ground squirrels around my house have been 'open season' since I moved here
If we got razor backs in so.cal, I'll get a couple of tags. (And my .308)
Thanks guys, I'm off to hunting school (California dogma indoctrination).
When I get my sh** together, I will post up a hunt/4wheel date.
Thanks again.

[Ghost65]

If we got razor backs in so.cal, I'll get a couple of tags. (And my .308)

The boars pink mist...

[RBduffer]

OK guys, I got my license and hunter safety card from Pro Bass, thanks for the tip Goon.  The class is free and good forever and the license is $48., July to July.  Be sure to get your Adventure Pass for parking in the woods.  Buy two and split the cost with an SCCXer, it's way cheaper.  I still got your pass Ghost. 
I'm off to talk with local forrest offices to find out where exactly hunting is legal. 

[Motorpig77]

Contact the department of fish and game for that info,  varmint hunting is a wonderful pastime  that I do often.   I know of quite  a few places  out on my neck of the woods where  the ground squirrels and rabbits  run all over the place.   Hit me up sometime,  we'll  have a blast!

[SoCalXTerry]

I'm in...   Got my license (Grandfathered because I had a hunting license from Utah within two years prior).   I'm armed and loaded in a big way      and ready to go.   Just name the time and place.   Let's go!!

[RBduffer]

That's great news Terry.
  I'm gonna scout for some areas while talking to rangers, then let me know who's up for a weekday hunt

[SoCalXTerry]

weekday hunt?

Anytime after Feb 2.

[Motorpig77]

So Randy and I went out last Friday and were able to sight in on a few critters and actually able to hit something once too! Had a blast Randy, looking forward to the next one!

[knightrider]

I'd like to get in on some of this action.