If everything goes as planned, the revival of the Lake Perris sport fishery for largemouth bass and other species is still at least five or six years away.
     The problems for the fishery began in 2005 when the lake level was drawn down 25 vertical feet when it was determined the dam could fail in a massive earthquake. The lake has been at this level or below ever since while the Department of Water Resources (DWR) engineers looked at a whole range of possibilities, from leaving the lake at it's current low level to completely replacing the dam and even enlarging it.
     In January this year, the agency released an environmental document on its preferred alternative for its Perris Dam Remediation Project, work that would make the dam safe in the face of a massive quake without creating a massive environmental nightmare in the construction process. At its first public meeting on the dam project Wednesday this week, Tom Barnes, an environmental consultant for the DWR, said “to enhance and restore public safety is really the key issue” in the project.
     The project would consist of building a deeply-seated dam in front of the existing Perris dam as a brace and anchor, preventing the possibility of collapse. Fill dirt for the additional dam would come from the northeast end of Lake Perris between the current water line and riparian area at the edge of the old water level.
     Veteran Lake Perris anglers reading that will recognize this was the lake’s key spawning habitat for all warmwater species before the lake was lowered. Mike Giusti, the Department of Fish and Game’s supervising fishery biologist for this area, said the bass fishery has declined by 60 percent and recruitment of young fish has almost ceased with the loss of this habitat. Now it looks like this habitat could be lost even when the water level comes back up.
     Barnes was blunt in saying “there’s going to be less shallow water habitat and spawning area” once the project is complete.
     Giusti was just as blunt in saying “we’re going to expect them to do major habitat enhancements throughout the whole lake so the fishery is as good or better than before the drawdown occurred.”
     Construction on project could begin as early as the first quarter of 2011 if the review and approval process of the environmental document on the planned changes goes smoothly. It is expected all the work could be completed in two years, and then the lake could be refilled to its original level, depending on water availability. Giusti’s best estimate on how long it would take for the fishery to fully recovery after the lake level comes back up is at least another three years on top of that -- or 2016 at the earliest.
     While the lake would remain open to recreation and fishing during this time, about half the lake’s shoreline from the middle of the dam and all along the south and east sides of the lake would be closed to shore access.
     Giusti pointed out that the environmental document forces the DWR only to examine the biological impacts and mitigate for those. He pondered the loss of public recreation, recreation-related jobs around the lake, and revenue to state parks during the drawndown, reconstruction, refilling, and fishery recovery process. Even if the DWR completely restores the lake to its former fishery greatness, it will have resulted in a lost decade for the local community and area anglers.
     Lake Perris was built in 1974, the terminal reservoir in the State Water Project that brought northern California water south through the California aqueduct. Largely a shallow-water lake, it quickly gained a reputation as the nation’s premier Alabama spotted bass fishery, producing a succession of world records in the mid- to late-1980s. When Florida-strain largemouth bass found their way into the lake, they were even better adapted to the habitat and over the following decade completely replaced the spotted bass.
     Largemouth bass over 10 pounds are caught each year in Lake Perris, even since the drawdown. The lake record is something over 17 pounds -- and there are some reports that put it at 20 pounds. Until Diamond Valley Lake opened, Perris was considered to be the premier bass water in the Inland area and one of the best fisheries in Southern California.
     It doesn’t look like it will be reclaiming that title anytime soon.
     PERRIS BASS STRUCTURE: The big problem with Lake Perris at its lower water level is lack of structure. With the exception of the dam, all of the rip-rap areas around the marina and launch areas are almost completely out of the water. Aside from the dam and a few rock outcroppings around the island, the lake has very little cover for smaller fish and that is a big factor in the poor recruitment of young fish.
     Giusti said the DFG has been working with State Parks to try and help this problem by placing 260 citrus brush piles in the lake in 2009, and he said another 100 to 150 will be placed this year.
     DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE FISHERY NEWS: With Lake Perris so low and the launch ramp now open at Diamond Valley Lake, a lot of fishermen have moved to this larger and incredibly-productive fishery.
     “We saw more 10 pound fish the last two days that we’ve ever seen in our surveys at Diamond Valley,” said Giusti about this week’s electro-fishing and marking done by the DFG staff. The fish are captured and marked so the agency can do population modeling. In two evenings of shock work, Giusti said they marked over 50 largemouth bass topping eight pounds with the big fish an 11.75-pounder, and “there were tons of fish from four to eight pounds.”
     Of as much interest to anglers was the news that the biologists were already seeing largemouth bass in shallow water on spawning beds.
     Giusti also wanted to remind trout anglers at Diamond Valley to report any German brown trout they catch. Fingerling browns were plant in 2006, 2007, and 2008, and fish from the first year of plants should be in the three- to five-pound range. While the browns will get silvery-colored in the big lake, they will still retain faint red spotting, which are not present on the lake’s rainbow trout.
     Diamond Valley also picked up a small plant of one- to five-pound surplus browns from the state hatchery system earlier this year, about 100 fish.
     No one would be surprised to see 10- or 12-pound browns and 20-pound largemouths during the next two or three seasons at DVL.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

     FEBRUARY 6-7 BASS PRO SHOPS HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES: Bass Pro Shops is offering hunter safety classes four days per month on the first and third full weekends, with classes on Saturday and Sunday of each weekend. The classes are all one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety classes. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $10 per person. Sign-ups are taken at Bass Pro and class size is limited. For information, call 909-922-5500. A pre-class study course is available at www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/.
     FEBRUARY 12 SAN DIEGO CWA FUND-RAISER: The San Diego Chapter of the California Waterfowl Association will have its annual banquet and fund-raiser beginning 6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12 at the Elks Club, 1400 East Washington, El Cajon. Tickets are $65 per person or $95 per couple. Contact John Howard at 619-440-8319 or go to www.calwaterfowl.org for an event flyer.
     FEBRUARY 12-15 GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT: The annual Great Backyard Bird Count will be held Feb. 12-15 by volunteers across the nation. Organized by Cornell University and the National Audubon Society, bird count information is vital on tracking population trends and distribution of wild birds throughout North America. For information how to participate go to www.birdcount.org.
     FEBRUARY 13 BALD EAGLE CENSUS VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed for the annual Bald Eagle counts done at four Southern California mountain waters where the birds winter -- Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Silverwood Lake, and Lake Hemet. The counts are done for a one-hour period, 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at each lake. The final winter count will be held March 13. For information, contact Marc Stammer with the U.S. Forest for Big Bear and Arrowhead counts at 909-382-2828, Joshua Ertl or Kevin Forester with State Parks for Lake Silverwood at 760-389-2303, or Matt McDonald with the Forest Service for Lake Hemet at 909-382-2933.
     FEBRUARY 13 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2010 class dates are March 6, April 13, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 11, and Oct. 2, 9. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     FEBRUARY 13-14: WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep will be having a two-day work project to replace the tank at the Bicket-Landell bighorn sheep drinker in the Clark Mountains in the East Mojave. The group will camp near the work site and dinner will be provided. For more details, contact Gary Thomas at g.cranky@verizon.net.
     FEBRUARY 19 IMPERIAL VALLEY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Imperial Valley Friends of the National Rifle Association will have its annul banquet and fund-raiser on Friday, Feb. 19 at the Swiss Club, 1585 E. Worthington Rd., Holtville. Contact Avery Moler at 760-337-3030 or info@ivfnar.org.
     FEBRUARY 20-21 BASS PRO SHOPS HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES: Bass Pro Shops is offering hunter safety classes four days per month on the first and third full weekends, with classes on Saturday and Sunday of each weekend. The classes are all one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety classes. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $10 per person. Sign-ups are taken at Bass Pro and class size is limited. For information, call 909-922-5500. A pre-class study course is available at www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/.
     MARCH 2 INTRODUCTON TO FRESHWATER FISHING CLASS: Local tournament angler Scott Robertson will be teaching a beginning fishing class for parents and their kids at the Jesse Turner Health and Fitness Community Center, 15556 Summit Ave., Fontana. The course will be held on Tuesday evenings beginning March 2 and run for four weeks. Each class is 1 1/2 hours long and it will cover trout, catfish, and panfish fishing at local lakes. Cost is $35 per adult with one child 12 and under free. Register online at www.fontanarecreation.org or call 909-854-5100 for more information.
     MARCH 3-7 FRED HALL LONG BEACH SHOW: The Fred Hall Show, the West Coast’s premier fishing, boating, hunting, travel and outdoor adventure show, will be held March 3-7 at the Long Beach Convention Center. This is the granddaddy of sportsman’s shows filling the convention center with exhibitors and non-stop seminars and exhibitions. Admission to the Hall Show is $15 for adults and kids are free. For more information, go to www.fredhall.com or call 805-389-3339.
     MARCH 4 ADVANCED COMPETITIVE BASS FISHING CLASS: Local tournament angler Scott Robertson will be teaching an advanced bass fishing class for anglers who would like to begin competing in local bass fishing events. The class will be held at the Jesse Turner Health and Fitness Community Center, 15556 Summit Ave., Fontana, on Thursday evenings beginning March 4 and run for four weeks. Each class is 1 1/2 hours long. Cost is $40 per angler and it is limited to students 14 and older. Register online at www.fontanarecreation.org or call 909-854-5100 for more information.
     MARCH 6 WEST VALLEY FRIENDS OF THE NRA FUND-RAISER: The West Valley Friends of the National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raiser and dinner beginning 6 p.m., Saturday, March 6, at the Central Park Community Center, 11200 Baseline Rd., Rancho Cucamonga. Net proceeds are uses as grants for youth firearms safety, marksmanship training, women’s programs, range development, local law enforcement, and more. Contact Steve Gomez at 909-560-6000 or via e-mail at westvalleyfnra@aol.com.
     MARCH 6 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The 2010 class dates are April 13, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 11, and Oct. 2, 9. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     MARCH 6-7 BIGHORN SHEEP SURVEY VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed for the annual bighorn sheep survey in the San Gabriel Mountains March 6-7. Participants must be 16 or older and capable of hiking at least a mile in rough terrain. No survey experience is necessary, but volunteers must attend the orientation meeting 5 p.m., Saturday, March 13 at the Day Creek Intermediate School, Rancho Cucamonga. The annual survey is a joint effort by the U.S. Forest Service, Department of Fish and Game, and the Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep to track the bighorn population trends in the mountain range. In has been conducted since 1979. For more information or to volunteer, call the Lytle Creek Ranger Station at 909-382-2875 by March 5.
     MARCH 6-7 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 7, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. The next Glendale gun shows will be Aug. 14-15 and Nov. 20-21. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.glendalegunshow.com.
     MARCH 6-7 BASS PRO SHOPS HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES: Bass Pro Shops is offering hunter safety classes four days per month on the first and third full weekends, with classes on Saturday and Sunday of each weekend. The classes are all one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety classes. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $10 per person. Sign-ups are taken at Bass Pro and class size is limited. For information, call 909-922-5500. A pre-class study course is available at www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/.
     MARCH 13 TURKEY HUNTING STRATEGIES SEMINAR: There will be a four-hour wild turkey hunting strategies class at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga, beginning 10 a.m., Saturday, March 13. The seminar will be conducted by Durwood Hollis, hunting book author and public land hunting expert, and Ron Gayer, a long-time hunting guide at the Tejon Ranch. Cost is $30 in advance or $40 at the door. For information and to register, call Hollis at 909-605-3719 or go to www.theguidesguidetohunting.com.
     MARCH 13 BALD EAGLE CENSUS VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed for the annual Bald Eagle counts done at four Southern California mountain waters where the birds winter -- Big Bear Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Silverwood Lake, and Lake Hemet. The counts are done for a one-hour period, 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, March 13 at each lake. This is the final winter count of the season. For information, contact Marc Stammer with the U.S. Forest for Big Bear and Arrowhead counts at 909-382-2828, Joshua Ertl or Kevin Forester with State Parks for Lake Silverwood at 760-389-2303, or Matt McDonald with the Forest Service for Lake Hemet at 909-382-2933.
     MARCH 13-14 FLY FISHING SHOW: The Fly Fishing Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14, at the Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. This all fly-fishing show has a who’s who list of speakers, exhibitors, casting and fly-tying demonstrators, and book authors, including A.K. Best, Ed Engle, Conway Bowman, Richard Bean, Steve Abel, Gary Graham, and many others. Cost is $15 per day or $25 for both days. For more information and directions, go t www.flyfishingshow.com or call 866-481-2393.
     MARCH 13-14 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows will be June 5-6, Sept. 11-12, and Nov. 13-14. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
     MARCH 20 NWTF HIGH DESERT CHAPTER FUND-RAISER: The High Desert Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will have its 4th Annual Hunting Heritage Banquet and fund-raiser beginning 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at the Percy Bakker Cammunity Center, 9333 E Ave., Hesperia. Contact Karen Shackleford at 760-887-1092.
     MARCH 20-21 BASS PRO SHOPS HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES: Bass Pro Shops is offering hunter safety classes four days per month on the first and third full weekends, with classes on Saturday and Sunday of each weekend. The classes are all one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety classes. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $10 per person. Sign-ups are taken at Bass Pro and class size is limited. For information, call 909-922-5500. A pre-class study course is available at www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/.
     MARCH 24-28 FRED HALL SAN DIEGO SHOW: The Fred Hall Show, the West Coast’s premier fishing, boating, hunting, travel and outdoor adventure show, will be held March 24-28 at Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar. This is the granddaddy of sportsman’s shows filling the convention center with exhibitors and non-stop seminars and exhibitions. Admission to the Hall Show is $15 for adults and kids are free. For more information, go to www.fredhall.com or call 805-389-3339.
     MARCH 27-28 COSTA MESA GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Costa Mesa Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (Orange County Fairgrounds), Costa Mesa. Admission is $10. The next Costa Mesa shows are scheduled for June 5-6 and Aug. 28-29. Information, directions, tickets, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     MARCH 27 SAN DIEGO FRIENDS OF THE NRA FUND-RAISER: The San Diego Friends of the National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raiser and dinner. Time and place pending. Contact Lissa Davis at ldavis@nrahq.org for more information.
     APRIL 3 SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ELK FOUNDATION FUND-RAISER: The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) will have its 17th annual banquet and fund-raiser beginning 4 p.m., Saturday, April 3, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 21433 Strathern St., Canoga Park. Tickets are $75 per person. For information or tickets, contact Cathy O’Connor at 818-345-4426 or via e-mail at sfvelkfoundation@aol.com.
     APRIL 10 STREAM FISHING BASICS SEMINAR: Jim Matthews, one of Southern California best-known outdoor writers, will give a two-hour stream fishing seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. The class will cover gear, bait use and collection, and fishing techniques. Cost is $40 per person (with all other family members in the same household free). Seating is very limited. For information or to register, call Matthews at 909-887-3444.
     APRIL 13 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2010 class dates are May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, 21, 28, Sept. 11, and Oct. 2, 9. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     MAY 15-16 ONTARIO GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Ontario Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Admission is $10. The next Ontario Gun Show will be held July 31-Aug. 1. Information, directions, tickets, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     MAY 22 HOG HUNTING A TO Z SEMINAR: There will be a four-hour compendium wild hog hunting class at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga, beginning 10 a.m., Saturday, May 22. The seminar will be conducted by Durwood Hollis, hunting book author and public land hog hunting expert, and Ron Gayer, a long-time hog hunting guide at the Tejon Ranch. Cost is $30 in advance or $40 at the door. For information or to register, call Hollis at 909-605-3719 or go to www.theguidesguidetohunting.com.

CALENDAR RESOURCES

     For a complete list of HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES held throughout the state, including times, dates, and locations, go to the Department of Fish and Game’s web site at this address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes.aspx.
     For the rules and regulations on GRUNION RUNS, along with a complete schedule and the expected times of the runs, go to this web site address: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/gruschd.asp

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

     The following is a list of hunting, shooting, and fishing clubs and organizations in Southern California with contact information and regular meeting dates:
     976-TUNA ROD AND REEL CLUB: The 976-Tuna Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
     CALIFORNIA DEER ASSOCIATION (SOUTHERN CALIF0RNIA CHAPTER): The Southern California Chapter of the California Deer Association meets 10 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. Contact Glenn Tessers at 310-429-5222.
     CALIFORNIA STATE VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The California State Varmint Callers Association meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Denny's just north of the 210 freeway at Irwindale Ave., Irwindale. Contact Steven Childs at 626-407-8826 or steve@sdchilds.com. Web site: www.csvca.com.
     CANYON OAKS SPORTSMAN’S CLUB: The Canyon Oaks Sportsman’s Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at it’s clubhouse in Lakeview Terrace-Sylmar. The club has regular trap, skeet, smallbore, big bore, handgun, and Cowboy Action shooting events. Contact Gary White at 818-998-7240, Mike Totta at 818-362-2181 or Mike Nickoloff via e-mail at idpamike@yahoo.com.
     CERRITOS ROD & GUN CLUB: The Cerritos Rod & Gun Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Heritage Park in Cerritos. Contact Charles Sharp at 714-317-8290 or fish_90605@yahoo.com.
     CLUB FISH: Club Fish, a 20-year-old fishing club, meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse, Santa Ana. The clubhouse is located at the entrance to Riverview Gold Course. Contact Mike Cross at 949-854-5258 or m_r_cross@yahoo.com.
     DEEP CREEK FLY-FISHERS: Deep Creek Fly-Fishers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse in Fairmont Park, in Riverside. Go to www.deepcreekflyfishers.org to download a map to the club house. Contact Brett Browning at 909-793-8912.
     GOLDEN STATE FLYCASTERS: The Golden State Flycasters and Trout Unlimited Chapter 920 meets 6 to 9 p.m. Monday before the third Thursday of each month at Tio Leo’s Restaurant, Del Mar. Information at www.goldenstateflycasters.org.
     HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of each month at The Apple Valley Fire Conference Center, 19235 Yucca Loma, Apple Valley. Contact John Rose at 760-247-5966.
     HIGHLAND PARK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: The Highland Park Sportsmen's Club meets at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact Mauro Garcia at 323-254-0763 or incareal@juno.com.
     NATIONAL VARMINT HUNTERS: The National Varmint Hunters meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club located on Grand Avenue, just west of 17th Street, Santa Ana. Contact Mark Harris at 714-655-6954 or mhitis1@yahoo.com or Terry Mathers at 714-299-9938 or coyote@jps.net.
     NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (High Desert Chapter): The High Desert Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club, 16699 Stoddard Wells Road, Victorville. Contact Karen Shackleford at 760-887-1092.
     NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER): The Inland Empire Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, 7777 Victoria Gardens Lane, Rancho Cucamonga. Contact David Halbrook at 760-694-1191 or nrajrc@msn.com.
     NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at The Firing Line, 17921 Jamestown Lane, Huntington Beach. Contact Pat Ryan at 714-373-3688 or Casey Rasmussen at 714-377-5859.
     ORANCO BOWMEN: The ORANCO Bowmen meet the second Tuesday of each month at the club range, 17504 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino (Euclid Avenue one block north of the 71 freeway). The range is open to the public on Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 909-597-7582. Web site: www.oranco.org.
     ORANGE COUNTY BASS CLUB: The Orange County Bass Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Garden Grove Elk's Lodge. Contact Steve Pendergast at 949-651-8172 or prendergasts@netzero.com.
     PLUNGE CREEK COWBOYS: The Plunge Creek Cowboys, a new Cowboy Action Shooting club in the Inland Empire, has shoots the third Saturday of each month at the Inland Fish and Game range on Orange Street in East Highlands. Authentic or replica firearms and garb required. Information: www.plungecreekcowboys.com.
     PREDATOR CALLERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: The Predator Callers of Orange County meet 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Denny's restaurant, 7490 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Contact Rickey Macy via e-mail at rickmacey@juno.com.
     QUAIL FOREVER (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail Forever meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club. Contact Cruz Garcia at 760-949-6334 or fathercruz@verizon.net.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse (located at the entrance to Riverview Golf Course) in Santa Ana. Contact Craig Riedel at 714-282-1194 or criedel@mflex.com.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (RIVERSIDE CHAPTER): The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Hunny’s Restaurant, Main Street and 4th Street, Corona. Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or gibbent@gte.net. Web site: www.quriverside.com.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN DIEGO CHAPTER): The San Diego Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at DFG Headquarters at 4949 Viewridge Rd., San Diego. Contact David Preddy at davidpreddy@cox.net or visit www.sdqu.org.
     QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER): The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Contact Tim Bovard at 866-206-9070, ext. 6715 or sgvqu@onebox.com.
     REDONDO ROD & GUN CLUB: The Redondo Rod & Gun Club meets 8 p.m. every Thursday of every month at its own clubhouse. The club has promoted hunting, fishing, sport shooting and the outdoors since 1948. The clubhouse is located at 2023 Vanderbilt Lane, Redondo Beach. Contact 310-379-7772.
     RIVERSIDE VARMINT CALLERS: The Riverside Varmint Callers meet 7 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Flo's Country Kitchen, Riverside. Contact Lance Cochrane at 909-919-4309 or Ray Gauthier at 951-785-4986. Web site:www.californiavarmintcallers.com/chapters.html/.
     SAN DIEGO SPORTING DOG CLUB: The San Diego Sporting Dog Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Animal Medical Center, 600 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Steve Sarmiento at 619-659-9393 or sssarmi@sbcglobal.net.
     SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The Southern California Varmint Callers Association meets 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Denny's Restaurant at Pioneer Blvd and Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Contact Granville Crow at 310-548-6221 or crowshot1@cox.net or Skip Gildner at 562-900-9020 or mtnhigh5@excite.com.
     TEMPLE CITY SPORTSMEN: The Temple City Sportsmen meet the first Thursday of each month at the Temple City Civic Center in Temple City. Contact Jim White at 626-201-7782 or TCSPresident2006@yahoo.com. The club’s web site is www.tcsportsmen.org.
     TURNER'S OUTDOORSMAN ROD AND REEL CLUB: The Turner's Outdoorsman Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Marie Calendar’s Restaurant, 2300 Foothill, Pasadena. Contact Richard Crowe at 626-960-9610.

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