The latest issue of “American Hunter” arrived in the mail box this week. This is one of the two main National Rifle Association magazines you can choose to receive as part of your membership, the other being “American Rifleman.”
     Right there on the cover was a blurb in big type proclaiming that the 92-page magazine had “24-pages of Canadian Adventure.” Last month, the magazine devoted about that much space to African hunting. I thumbed through the magazine and honestly didn’t find a single thing to read, except the usual good material on 2nd Amendment rights that runs in both magazines. Then I came to the letters.
     The lead letter was a rant -- much like you hear from me all the time -- complaining about the African hunting issue and all the other expensive hunting covered that most of us won’t ever be able to afford. The last line of the letter was asking why the majority of the magazine was “dedicated to somewhere few hunters can afford to go?”
     I was thinking the same thing.
     The editor essentially blew the letter writer off, and I was left feeling that this is what’s wrong with hunting and fishing today. Nearly all the television shows and all the magazines focus on expensive hunts or fishing trips, expensive gear, and exotic locals. You’ve heard this before from me. Yet, surveys by game agencies show that panfish, catfish, cottontail rabbits, and other small game and upland birds are what most of us spend out outdoor time pursuing. Our big game are local deer. Not deer in the next state over or elk in the Rockies.
     The industry, fish and game agencies, and outdoor media have deserted the blue-collar sportsman -- and it’s killing our outdoor sports. The more we’re seen as elitists, the fewer of us there are, the easier it is to get rid of us. The NRA has made gun ownership seem as common as bubble gum in this country, and it is. Hunting and fishing used to be the same way, but that is changing fast, and I’m a little surprised the NRA hunting magazine doesn’t have more about cottontails, quail, setting up your own hunts on public land, and how-to-do-it budget hunts of all kinds. Our outdoor sports won’t survive if we rely just on anglers who can afford $30,000 bass boats or hunters who can dole out $18,000 to $40,000 for guided elk hunts. I certainly don’t begrudge those guys, but I know I can’t afford to do a lot of things I could 20 years ago because our outdoor sports are just getting so expensive.
     A lot of us think our resident licenses are waaaaay too expensive.... But I’ve jumped up on the soap box about that a lot recently.
     I would suggest that is why a lot of us don’t get very many fishing and hunting magazines today. There’s really nothing for those of us who hunt and fish close to home anymore. As a result, circulation at these publications is way down. They like to blame the overall decline in participation for their circulation tumbles, but they’re part of the problem.
     SAN JACINTO WILDLIFE AREA VOLUNTEER DAY: Waterfowl hunters are invited to the San Jacinto Wildlife Area to participate in a volunteer work project to beginning 7 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14 to prepare the hunting blinds for the upcoming waterfowl hunting season. There will be a barbecue pot luck lunch following the morning work party at the Wildlife Area’s headquarters.
     Volunteers should bring gloves, sturdy shoes or boots, hand tools that would help build hunting blinds, palm tree or other non-thorny cuttings to use in blind construction, lots of water, and a lunch dish or side. Waders, hip boots, or mud boots would be a good idea if you have them.
     For more information or directions, call Scott Sewell at 951-634-4652 or Tom Trakes at 951-236-3040.
     THREE MORE STREAM FISHING SEMINARS: There will be three more of my stream fishing seminars at Bass Pro Shops over the next two weeks. These $20 seminars teach both basic and advanced techniques for fishing for trout in moving water, and the price includes a tackle pack for this type of fishing. The next session is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday (July 24) with sessions also held Saturday, July 31, and Tuesday evening, Aug. 3. For more information, you can call my office at 909-887-3444.
     APPLICATION DEADLINE AUGUST 10 FOR SPECIAL DOVE HUNTS: The application deadline for this year’s slate of Department of Fish and Game special dove hunts is Tuesday, August 10. All hunter applications must be received by the DFG no later than that date.
     Only paper applications are accepted for the dove hunts, and you can find a dove hunt application form and more information on these hunts on-line at: dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/uplandgame/gamebird/.
     There is only one series of these special free hunts in Southern California this year, and they will be held on the Rancho Jamul Ecological Reserve in San Diego County. There will be morning and afternoon hunts on Sept. 4 (the first Saturday of dove season), and a second morning hunting on Sept. 5. There are also a whole series of hunts at other locations throughout California.
     To apply, fill out the 2010 Game Bird Heritage Special Hunts Dove Application and mail the completed form to GBH Special Hunts, 1812 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.
     SAGE GROUSE HUNT DEADLINE ALSO AUGUST 10: All applications for this year’s slate of proposed sage grouse hunts also must be received by the Department of Fish and Game no later than August 10. You can apply electronically on-line for the sage grouse hunts at this address: www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/sagegrouse/sagegrouseapply.html, or with a postcard application.
     The proposed hunts have not yet been approved by the Fish and Game Commission, but you can apply for one of the four free hunts to be held Sept. 11-12 should the Commission approves the hunts. As usual, there is one hunt in north Mono County near Bodie and one in south Mono County near Crowley Lake. Up to four people may apply together for a single hunt. For more information about sage grouse hunting permits, you can Glenn Underwood at 916-928-5841.
     CHIMINEAS UNIT DOVE HUNT DEADLINE AUGUST 13: There will be four drive-hunts on the Chimineas Unit of the Carrizo Plain Ecological Reserve beginning with a drawing-only dove, rabbit, and wild pig hunt Sept. 11-12 (the second weekend of dove season).
     Twenty-five permits will be drawn for the two-day hunt and each permit is good for two hunters. To apply for one of these hunts, applicants need to submit a self-addressed envelope and a letter or postcard with the hunter’s name, address, telephone number, and hunting license number to: California Department of Fish & Game, 20 Lower Ragsdale Road, Suite 100, Monterey, CA 93940. Applications must be received by Aug. 13. Include “Attention: September Chimineas Hunt” when addressing an envelope to DFG.
     For more information about all four drive-in hunts and application deadlines. You can go to this web site: www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/uplandgame/docs/2010CarrizoPlainsHuntSchedule.pdf
     The Chimineas is also open to walk-in hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays Sept. 1-15 and the months of December, January, and February. Hunting is not allowed the rest of the year.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

     JULY 24 STREAM FISHING BASICS SEMINAR: A two-hour stream fishing seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 24, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. Jim Matthews, one of Southern California best-known outdoor writers, is teaching the class and he will cover gear, bait use and collection, and fishing techniques. Cost is $20 per person (with all other family members in the same household free) and includes a package of stream fishing tackle provided by Eagle Claw. There will also be classes July 31 and August 3. For information or to register, call Matthews at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     JULY 24 BLACK POWDER, RELOADING, OPTICS, KID’S GUN SAFETY CLASSES: The staff at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga, runs educational classes the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in its seminar rooms. Here’s the schedule: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. is a black powder firearm primer, covering loading, types of guns, and techniques; from 11 a.m. to noon is the acclaimed NRA’s Eddie Eagle children’s gun safety program; from noon to 1 p.m. is the new optics class covering binoculars, rifle scopes, range finders, night vision and more; from 1 to 2 p.m. is the introduction to reloading class, and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. is the intermediate reloading session. All classes are free with ample seating. For more information, call Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
     JULY 31 STREAM FISHING BASICS SEMINAR: A two-hour stream fishing seminar will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 31, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. Jim Matthews, one of Southern California best-known outdoor writers, is teaching the class and he will cover gear, bait use and collection, and fishing techniques. Cost is $20 per person (with all other family members in the same household free) and includes a package of stream fishing tackle provided by Eagle Claw. There will also be a class August 3.For information or to register, call Matthews at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     JULY 31-AUGUST 1 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 Oct. 9-10. Information, directions, tickets, and $1 off coupons are available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     AUGUST 1 UNITED ANGLERS BANQUET AND AWARDS: United Anglers of Southern Calfornia will have its first summer banquet and awards program beginning 3 p.m., Saturday, August 1 at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises, Corona. Cost is just $50 per person and includes a tri-tip barbecue, fishing in the catch-and-release catfish pond, and entry in the grand door prize drawing. There will also be a fund-raising raffle and auction with all money used to fight the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) closures along the coast. For information or to register, call 562-494-9900 or go to www.unitedanglers.com.
     AUGUST 3 STREAM FISHING BASICS SEMINAR: A two-hour stream fishing seminar will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 3, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. Jim Matthews, one of Southern California best-known outdoor writers, is teaching the class and he will cover gear, bait use and collection, and fishing techniques. Cost is $20 per person (with all other family members in the same household free) and includes a package of stream fishing tackle provided by Eagle Claw. For information or to register, call Matthews at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     AUGUST 7-8 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 $20 per person, but each student who passes the course receives a $20 Bass Pro Gift Card. 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/.
     AUGUST 14 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 Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 11, and Oct. 2, 9. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
     AUGUST 14-15 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 show will be Nov. 20-21. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons are available at www.glendalegunshow.com.
     AUGUST 14 BLACK POWDER, RELOADING, OPTICS, KID’S GUN SAFETY CLASSES: The staff at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga, runs educational classes the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in its seminar rooms. Here’s the schedule: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. is a black powder firearm primer, covering loading, types of guns, and techniques; from 11 a.m. to noon is the acclaimed NRA’s Eddie Eagle children’s gun safety program; from noon to 1 p.m. is the new optics class covering binoculars, rifle scopes, range finders, night vision and more; from 1 to 2 p.m. is the introduction to reloading class, and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. is the intermediate reloading session. All classes are free with ample seating. For more information, call Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
     AUGUST 21 DOVE HUNTING SEMINAR: Jim Matthews, publisher of the Western Birds where-to-go hunting newsletter, will give a two-hour dove hunting seminar beginning 10 a.m. Saturday, August 21, at The Shootist, Murrieta. Cost is $40 per person and includes a trial two-issue subscription to Western Birds and a package of public land dove hunting maps and information. For information or to register, call Matthews’ office at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     AUGUST 21 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 Aug. 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.
     AUGUST 21-22 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 $20 per person, but each student who passes the course receives a $20 Bass Pro Gift Card. 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/.
     AUGUST 28 DOVE HUNTING SEMINAR: Jim Matthews, publisher of the Western Birds where-to-go hunting newsletter, will give a two-hour dove hunting seminar beginning 2 p.m. Saturday, August 21, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. Cost is $40 per person and includes a trial two-issue subscription to Western Birds and a package of public land dove hunting maps and information. For information or to register, call Matthews’ office at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     AUGUST 28 BLACK POWDER, RELOADING, OPTICS, KID’S GUN SAFETY CLASSES: The staff at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga, runs educational classes the second and fourth Saturdays of each month in its seminar rooms. Here’s the schedule: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. is a black powder firearm primer, covering loading, types of guns, and techniques; from 11 a.m. to noon is the acclaimed NRA’s Eddie Eagle children’s gun safety program; from noon to 1 p.m. is the new optics class covering binoculars, rifle scopes, range finders, night vision and more; from 1 to 2 p.m. is the introduction to reloading class, and from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. is the intermediate reloading session. All classes are free with ample seating. For more information, call Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
     AUGUST 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, 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 will be Nov. 27-28. Information, directions, tickets, and $1 off coupons are available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     SEPTEMBER 4-5 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next date for the Bakersfield gun show is November 20-21. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com or call 805-481-6726.
     SEPTEMBER 11-12 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 show will be Nov. 13-14. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons are available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
     SEPTEMBER 25 PUBLIC LAND QUAIL AND CHUKAR SEMINAR: Jim Matthews, publisher of the Western Birds wingshooting newsletter, will give a two-hour quail and chukar hunting seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 25, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. The seminar will focus on public land hunting. Cost is $40 per person and includes a trail two-issue subscription to Western Birds and a list of all guzzlers in the Mojave National Preserve. For information or to register, call Matthews’ office at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     OCTOBER 2 PUBLIC LAND QUAIL AND CHUKAR SEMINAR: Jim Matthews, publisher of the Western Birds wingshooting newsletter, will give a two-hour quail and chukar hunting seminar from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, October 2, at The Shootist, Murrieta. The seminar will focus on public land hunting. Cost is $40 per person and includes a trail two-issue subscription to Western Birds and a list of all guzzlers in the Mojave National Preserve. For information or to register, call Matthews’ office at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     OCTOBER 2-3 DEL MAR GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Del Mar Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar. Admission is $10. The next Del Mar gun show will be dec. 18-19. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons are available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     OCTOBER 9 PUBLIC LAND QUAIL AND CHUKAR SEMINAR: Jim Matthews, publisher of the Western Birds wingshooting newsletter, will give a two-hour quail and chukar hunting seminar from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 9, at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. The seminar will focus on public land hunting. Cost is $40 per person and includes a trail two-issue subscription to Western Birds and a list of all guzzlers in the Mojave National Preserve. For information or to register, call Matthews’ office at 909-887-3444 or go to www.OutdoorNewsService.com for a flyer and registration form.
     OCTOBER 9-10 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. Information, directions, tickets, and $1 off coupons are available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
     NOVEMBER 20-21 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons are available at www.glendalegunshow.com.
     DECEMBER 18-19 DEL MAR GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Del Mar Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, Del Mar. Admission is $10. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons are available at www.crossroadsgunshows.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 (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.