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.jpg) February
19, 2009
Commentary
Environmental groups already
lobbying for ban of lead
ammunition throughout state
By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service
Almost before the ink is dry on the regulations and certainly before
there is the supportive scientific data to make the move, environmental
groups are already lobbying the Fish and Game Commission to extend the
ban on lead hunting ammunition statewide and to all types of ammunition
-- rifle, shotgun, muzzleloader and rimfire.
And if the early February Commission meeting is any indication, a
majority of its members would support such a ban. Only commissioners Jim
Kellogg and Dan Richards (the new Commissioner from Rancho Cucamonga)
voiced concerns that the state has been rushing to judgment on lead
ammunition during the Commission’s last meeting.
While there are some definitive and isolated examples of lead ammunition
scavenged by condors, presumably from gut piles of hunter-killed game,
killing the big birds, there is still no straight-line evidence chain
linking elevated lead levels in condors -- or more severe episodes of
lead poisoning -- and lead ammunition. However, the circumstantial
evidence that hunter lead is the culprit is almost overwhelming, and
more and more data collected on wildlife that scavenges hunter-killed
game suggests hunter lead is indeed the cause for elevated lead levels
in all these species.
During the Feb. 5 Commission meeting, the Department of Fish and Game
told commissioners that around 6,500 hunters in the lead exclusion zones
were contacted by wardens during this past hunting season. Only 72 of
the 6,500 contacted were not in compliance with the new regulation
requiring non-lead ammunition, a 99 percent compliance rate.
With this kind of compliance rate from hunters, the impact on condor
blood lead levels and incidents of lead poisoning should drop to
near-zero immediately if hunter lead is the only source of this problem.
Since condors are re-captured and blood tested routinely, this data will
be available very quickly.
If the data shows that hunters’ efforts in shooting non-lead are helping
condors by eliminating the lead problem, sportsmen would be the first to
embrace their use statewide to protect all scavenging wildlife, not just
condors. But if there continues to be high background lead levels and
occasional incidents of major lead poisoning in condors, that means
hunter lead was not the major culprit. It would mean the scientists have
been barking up the wrong tree all along and that more lead bans might
not be warranted.
The environmental zealots are convinced lead is four-letter word, and
Center for Biological Diversity, Audubon California, and other groups
are already lobbying for a phase-in of a statwide ban of all lead
ammunition for hunting. CBD issued a press release last week promoting
this effort.
“The California Fish and Game Commission should promptly announce a
phase-in of non-lead ammunition for all hunting throughout the rest of
the state to protect other wildlife poisoned by lead and to safeguard
human health. Hunters can play a critical role in the recovery of the
condor and also keep lead from poisoning the wild game they eat,” said
Jeff Miller with CDB in the release.
The release went on to say that “non-lead bullets and shot made from
copper and other materials are now widely available for big-game hunting
in numerous calibers, and the shortages or prohibitive costs predicted
by opponents of the regulations have not materialized.”
As Miller opined at the Commission meeting: “The sky has not fallen.”
This is partial truth, at best.
While manufacturers might be making limited supplies of non-lead
ammunition and bullets for reloading are indeed available for all
calibers, in the real world hunters had a difficult time finding
non-lead ammunition at most sporting good store outlets last deer season
(see previous stories on this subject
here),
especially if they had a gun chambered for a caliber that wasn’t one of
the five or six most popular cartridges. This lack of availability and
the much higher costs for the ammunition have been blamed for a 30
percent decline in hunters in popular non-lead deer zones last season,
the first year with the requirement.
While the DFG has not compiled deer tag and hunting license sales for
2008-09 yet, the warden surveys point to a very significant downturn in
use in the non-lead areas. This drop in use happens to a much smaller
degree every time the DFG raises license or tag fees, and it appears
that the annual fee increases plus the dramatically increased costs for
non-lead big game ammunition has again driven more hunters out of the
sport.
When commenting on the requests for a statewide lead ban, Commissioner
Kellogg said, “They’re making me a profit.” Kellogg has consistently
said the effort was less about saving condors than banning lead
statewide and running more hunters out of the sport. It appears both
things are happening.
GOOD NEWS ON CONDORS: The enormously
expensive condor recovery program appears to be working if bird numbers
are the only criteria. There are now 89 condors in the wild in
California, the highest number since they were first removed from the
wild to start the captive breeding program. It’s estimated there are now
12 breeding pairs, and nine pairs produced nine eggs last year. There
were only five mortalities in 2008, including two from lead (both before
the lead ammunition ban went into place).
As of December, the total population of the big vultures is 321, with
167 in three wild populations in California, northern Arizona/Southern
Utah, and Baja Norte, Mexico. The captive population remains at 154, but
the overall population has increased 23 since Dec., 2007.
LEAD CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS ONLINE: The
proceedings from last year’s conference in Boise, Idaho, on “Ingestion
of Lead from Spent Ammunition: Implications for Wildlife and Humans,” is
available on-line at
this address.
All of the scientific papers and presentations made during the May 12-15
event hosted by the Peregrine Fund, Boise State University, Tufts Center
for Conservation Medicine, and U.S. Geological Survey are available
here. The California Department of Fish and Game, ironically, was the
only Western game agency not represented.
BAD NEWS ON THE DFG BUDGET: The U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service has said if California’s just-passed deal to
balance the state budget steals $30 million from the Fish and Game
Preservation Fund, a dedicated account from hunting and fishing license
fees and federal excise taxes, that the state DFG would likely lose an
equal amount in federal funds. That would hack $60 million from the
DFG’s budget of just over $300 million.
PRADO PARK TROUT DERBY SATURDAY: The third
trout fishing derby in the San Bernardiono County Regional Parks’
popular five-event program will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. this
Saturday at Prado Regional Park in Chino. The largest fifty trout caught
by anglers will be awarded cash and prizes worth from $40 to $500. Entry
fee is $15 per angler with a $7 per car park entrance fee. For more
information, contact Prado Park at 909-597-4260 or call 909-38-PARKS
(387-3757).
The last two trout events this trout season will be March 14 at Mojave
Narrows Regional Park in Victorville followed by the April 4 event at
Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario.
OUTDOOR CALENDAR
FEBRUARY 21-22 FLY FISHING SHOW: The Fly Fishing Show will be held
Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-22, 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, Nick Curcione, Conway Bowman,
Richard Bean, Steve Abel, Gary Graham, Maggie Merriman, Michael Mauri,
Scott Leon, Jay Murakoshi, Craig Nelson, Ozzie Ozefovich, Enrico
Puglisi, and Lori-Ann Murphy. 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.
FEBRUARY 21-22 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California
Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms
Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this
Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the
state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not
valid in San Bernardino County). Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or
877-544-4867 for information about this class or the remaining 2009
schedule. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
FEBRUARY 28 LAKE SUTHERLAND TURKEY TUNE-UP: The San Diego Chapter of the
National Wild Turkey Federation will be hosting it’s annual turkey
tune-up at Lake Sutherland from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. The
event will feature a drawing for the public Lake Sutherland turkey hunts
this year. For information, go to www.sdturkeytuneup2009.com or call
858-220-8040.
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show
will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 1, at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next
Ventura gun shows will be June 6-7, Sept. 12-13, and Nov. 7-8.
Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at
www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
MARCH 4-8 FRED HALL LONG BEACH SHOW: The Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat,
and Travel Show will be held March 4-8 at the Long Beach Convention
Center. This is the West Coast’s granddaddy of sportsman’s shows filling
the convention center with exhibitors. 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 7 QUAIL UNLIMITED GUN DOG SHOWDOWN: The 21st Annual Gun Dog
Showdown will be held beginning 7:30 a.m., Saturday, March 7 at the
Prado Dog Training Area just off Euclid Avenue at the 71 freeway, Chino.
Hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited, there is a
$65 registration fee, with reruns $55. There is also a $10 park entrance
fee. The event pits pointing dogs against flushing breeds in a fun
competition for bragging rights. For information or to make
reservations, contact Tim Bovard at 909-624-7411
MARCH 7 WEST VALLEY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The West Valley Friends
of the National Rifle Association will have its annual fund-raising
banquet 6-10 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Central Park Center, 11200
Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. Dinner tickets are $45 each.
Information: Steve Gomez at 909-560-6000 or via e-mail at westvalleyfnra@aol.com.
MARCH 7 PASO ROBLES FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Paso Robles Friends
of the National Rifle Assocation will have its annual fund-raising
banquet beginning 4 p.m. at the Paso Robles Event Center, 2198 Riverside
Ave., Paso Robles. For ticket or event information, contact Noel Ryan at
805-238-3401, Roger Miller at 805-463-2475, or Carin Ryan at
805-712-8715.
MARCH 7-8 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 8, at the
Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. The next Glendale
gun shows will be Aug. 8-9 and Nov. 21-22. Information, directions, and
$1 off coupons available at www.glendalegunshow.com.
MARCH 14 BALD EAGLE CENSUS: Volunteers are needed to participate in this
winter’s final bald eagle count to be conducted on Mar. 14 in the San
Bernardino National Forest at Big Bear Lake, Baldwin Lake, Green Valley
Lake, Lake Gregory, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Silverwood, and Lake Hemet. To
volunteer and get more information, call Robin Eliason, a USFS biologist
at the Big Bear Ranger Station, at 909-382-2832.
MARCH 21 HIGH DESERT NWTF FUND-RAISER: The High Desert Chapter of the
National Wild Turkey Federation will have its third annual fund-raising
banquet beginning 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Foremost Terrace
Room, 17581 Sultana, Hesperia. Tickets are $60 per person, $100 per
couple. For information or tickets, contact Karen Shackleford at
760-887-1092.
MARCH 21-22 DEL MAR GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Del Mar Gun
Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 21, and 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sunday, Mar. 22, at the Del Mar Fair Grounds, Del Mar. Admission is
$10. The next Del Mar gun shows will tentatively be July 11-12, Oct.
3-4, and Dec. 12-13. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons
available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
MARCH 25-29 FRED HALL DEL MAR SHOW: The Fred Hall Fishing Tackle, Boat,
and Travel Show will be held March 25-29 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The
companion show to the Long Beach event, this is the largest sportsman’s
show in San Diego County. 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 QUAIL UNLIMITED SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT: The Riverside Chapter
of Quail Unlimited will be hosting a fund-raising sporting clays shoot
Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28 at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting
Enterprises, Norco. The Friday event will be a 50-target small gauge (20
and under) event for $30, while Saturday event is a 100-target main
event costing $60 per shooter. Information: www.quriverside.com.
MARCH 27-29 WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Mojave Preserve
Water-for-Wildlife Volunteer Group will have a guzzler repair project in
the Lanfair Valley area of the Mojave National Preserve March 27-29.
Food will be provided two evenings and two mornings, but everyone should
bring camping gear, water, firewood, food or lunch and snacks, and
gloves. Next project dates are April 17-19 and May 1-3. For more
information and directions to the camp site, contact Cliff McDonald at
760-326-2935 or via e-mail at bigmc@citlink.net.
MARCH 28 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY QUAIL UNLIMITED FUND-RAISER: The San Gabriel
Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited will have its annual fund-raising
banquet beginning 5:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28 at the Oak Tree Room
(next to Coco’s Restaurant), 1150 Colorado Blvd., Arcadia. Dinner
tickets are $70 per person or $105 per couple. For more information,
call 866-206-9070 or e-mail sgvqu@onebox.com.
MARCH 28-29 COSTA MESA GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Costa Mesa
Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 28, and 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 29, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center
(Orange County Fairgrounds), Costa Mesa. Admission is $10. The next
Costa Mesa gun shows will tentatively be June 6-7, Aug. 15-16, and Nov.
28-29 (Thanksgiving weekend). Information, directions, and $1 off
coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
APRIL 4 CALIFORNIA DEER ASSOCIATION BANQUET: The Southern California
Chapter of the California Deer Association will have its annual banquet
and fund-raiser beginning 5 p.m., Saturday, April 4, at the National
Orange Show-Renniasance Room, 689 S E Street, San Bernardino. For
tickets or more information, contact Glenn Tessers at 310-973-8148 or
Karen Shackelford at 619-887-1092.
APRIL 4-5 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield
event will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5 at the Kern County
Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The remaining 2009 dates for the Bakersfield
gun shows include June 20-21, Sept. 5-6, and Nov. 21-22. Information at
www.centralcoastgunshows.com or call 805-481-6726.
APRIL 17-19 WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Mojave Preserve
Water-for-Wildlife Volunteer Group will have a guzzler repair project in
the Lanfair Valley area of the Mojave National Preserve April 17-91.
Food will be provided two evenings and two mornings, but everyone should
bring camping gear, water, firewood, food or lunch and snacks, and
gloves. Next project date is May 1-3. For more information and
directions to the camp site, contact Cliff McDonald at 760-326-2935 or
via e-mail at bigmc@citlink.net.
APRIL 18-19 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California
Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms
Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this
Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the
state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW (not
valid in San Bernardino County). Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or
877-544-4867 for information about this class or the remaining 2009
schedule. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
MAY 1-3 WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Mojave Preserve
Water-for-Wildlife Volunteer Group will have a guzzler repair project in
the Lanfair Valley area of the Mojave National Preserve May 1-3. Food
will be provided two evenings and two mornings, but everyone should
bring camping gear, water, firewood, food or lunch and snacks, and
gloves. For more information and directions to the camp site, contact
Cliff McDonald at 760-326-2935 or via e-mail at bigmc@citlink.net.
MAY 16-17 ONTARIO GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Ontario Gun Show
will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Admission is
$10. The next Ontario gun show will tentatively be Oct. 24-25.
Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at
www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
JUNE 5-7 SHOOTING SPORTS FAIR: The Raahauge’s Shooting Sports Fair will
be held Friday, June 5, through Sunday, June 7, at Mike Raahauge's
Shooting Enterprises in Prado Basin. This is the only hands-on event
open to the public where you can shoot virtually all of today's
firearms. All major arms makers are present. Shooting exhibitions and
hunting seminars all three days of event. Hours are none to 6 p.m.
Friday, June 5; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6; and 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Sunday, June 7. Admission is $12 for adults, parking $5. Friday
women admitted free. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
JUNE 6-7 COSTA MESA GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Costa Mesa Gun
Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sunday, June 7, at the Orange County Fair and Event Center (Orange
County Fairgrounds), Costa Mesa. Admission is $10. The next Costa Mesa
gun shows will tentatively be Aug. 15-16 and Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving
weekend). Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at
www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
JUNE 6-7 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 7,
at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows
will be Sept. 12-13 and Nov. 7-8. Information, directions, and $1 off
coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
JUNE 20-21 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield
event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 20-21 at the Kern County
Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next dates for the Bakersfield gun show
include Sept. 5-6 and Nov. 21-22. Information at
www.centralcoastgunshows.com or call 805-481-6726.
JULY 18 YOUTH SAFARI DAY: Help expose youngsters who've never had a
chance to experience the outdoors by rounding up neighborhood kids,
inviting single moms, and bringing your own clan to the 14th Annual
Youth Outdoor Safari Day, where they can learn to fish, rock climb,
shoot .22s and shotguns, kayak, make quail calls, and identify wildlife.
Registration begins at 7 a.m., Saturday, July 18 at Mike Raahauge's
Shooting Enterprises in Norco. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
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. At
the December meeting a free trip to Palmas de Cortez in Baja will be
given away. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
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.
HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly
meetings on the second Thursday 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 (INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER): The Inland
Empire Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 7 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 UNLIMITED (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail
Unlimited 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 Prado
Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino (one block west
of Euclid, just off the 71 freeway). 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.
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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