Carrizo Plains Calguns Hunt

[CSACANNONEER]

Edit: Well, since people aren't reading the whole thread, I'll post that the date has been set for the first weekend in Dec. This is not an organized hunt or get together. It's just a bunch of hunters camping at the same campground. Everyone is responsible for knowing and following all laws that relate to hunting, camping, driving, etc. In the National Monument. Remember that there is ZERO Target shooting in the monument and it is in the conform zone. Also, part of it is closed to night hunting. There are endangered species there. So, as always, positively identify your game before pulling the trigger. There is no sign up or anything else for this. If you show up, great. If not, you missed out. I'm just hoping that there will be enough seasoned hunters to show noobs some of the basics about upland bird and/or varmit hunting. If anyone has a hunting license and needs to borrow a shotgun, PM me. I have a few loaners.


So, who's up for a weekend hunt in the Carrizo Plains? This would be a great way for new hunters to meet and hunt with some more experienced hunters. The Carrizo Plains offers a wide variety of game and non game animals. I'm thinking mainly about quail, chuckers, mountain quail, dove, rabbits and coyotes. But, there is the possibility of pigs in the mountains to the west of the plains. Deer and bear are also found west of the plians but won't be in season. It is in the condor zone so, any large game hunting needs to be done with lead free ammo. Personally, I'm thinking birds (quail and dove) and maybe some night time varmit hunting. Anyway, let's pick a weekend. These are the weekends I'm free and dove season is open. You can vote for more than one and we'll pick the weekend that the most people can attend.
BTW, the Carrizo Plains is a BLM National Monument. No target shooting is allowed, only hunting. There are very limited amenities. Figure on packing everything in and EVERYTHING back out. There are a few port-a-potties on the plains but, not many and probably not within miles of where ever we decide to camp. I'm not one for big campfires, loud music or drunks with guns. So, if that's your thing, feel free not to come. There is no reason that we would want to attract attention to ourselves.

[cal3gunner]

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[cannon]

Are we hiking in or driving in and if we are driving can we take our travel trailers?

[pilgrimbizket]

Lets do it!

[shooterbill]

I'm still in.

[devil83dog@hotmail.com]

Can we do this after d11 season is over??????????!!!!!!!!!

[famous2146]

Where is everyone from I'm interested and don't mind driving to meet or pic up someone within a reasonable distance. I'm also a new hunter and could use every bit of info.

[devil83dog@hotmail.com]

LA county. City of Whittier

[famous2146]

I'm stationed in 29 but have fam in OC so wouldn't mind meeting up some time.

[devil83dog@hotmail.com]

Cool beans

[.22guy]

I'd be interested, sounds like a great time.

[CSACANNONEER]

I have yet to find a road out there that my little '95 Subaru can't handle WHEN IT IS DRY. But, I'll probably take my truck to sleep in. I figure we can all drive (with tin teepees if you want) to a base camp and then, split up into small groups and walk or drive to different areas to hunt. If it is wet, many roads are impassable but, we should still be able to get around enough to hunt.

I picked the plains partially because, it is close enough to LA and SF that people can easily drive from either area.

BTW, D11 season will be over by then. I already thought of that.

[edgerly779]

There is a motel there near the plains. California Valley Motel. Ken Tab owns it nice guy. We stay there when we hunt chimineas ranch. On the soda lake road north of the plains.

[HK4me]

I'm in for 11/17-18. What's in season so I can get the tags?

[edgerly779]

quail/dove/rabbits/ducks/geese/chukar
hogs. upland game stamp/ca duck stamp/fed. duck stamp
if hunting waterfowl. non lead for big game and coyote and waterfowl. Lead shot for upland game and dove. Tag for hogs.

[chris]

Sounds fun. I took a nice pig from there many years ago. Haven't been there in a long time. As long as its not raining there there should be no problem getting there.

[devil83dog@hotmail.com]

There is waterfowl there?

[CSACANNONEER]

Originally Posted by devil83dog@hotmail.com

There is waterfowl there?

I highly doubt it unless someone brings a pet.

[edgerly779]

When there is enough rain to fill potholes and some of the lake.

[mikeycancino24]

Will we be able to drive in with a car or is a 4x4 needed??

[devil83dog@hotmail.com]

Ive only been there once, but the roads didnt seem crazy enough to only need 4x4

[famous2146]

I have two other friends interested in doing this and I have room for 2-3 more in my truck. As soon as the dates are set we can take leave for this.

[180ls1]

Is soda lake still dry as a bone? I havent been here in a while.

[barbasol]

This sounds fun. Tag for updates

[dedub]

Very interested. Please keep me posted.

[CoyoteTan]

I'm in for Dec. 1-2

[shooterbill]

If it rains, some of the area is like quicksand. It's mostly silt. Sounds like it will be a good time.

[nick]

Sounds like fun.

[SoCal326]

This sounds like a great idea! I'm in.

CSACANNONEER,
Which dates are we voting on? I expected to see your available dates but don't see them?

[vega]

Interested!

[CSACANNONEER]

Originally Posted by SoCal326

This sounds like a great idea! I'm in.

CSACANNONEER,
Which dates are we voting on? I expected to see your available dates but don't see them?

The poll includes all the dates I'm available. If you click on the nuber of votes each date has, you can see who has voted for which dates.

I think I'll set the dates early next week so, get your votes in.

[famous2146]

How do I get to the poll

[shooterbill]

At the top of the thread.

[joefreas]

Is there a place you could tow a camper trailer in?

[famous2146]

Originally Posted by CSACANNONEER

So, who's up for a weekend hunt in the Carrizo Plains? This would be a great way for new hunters to meet and hunt with some more experienced hunters. The Carrizo Plains offers a wide variety of game and non game animals. I'm thinking mainly about quail, chuckers, mountain quail, dove, rabbits and coyotes. But, there is the possibility of pigs in the mountains to the west of the plains. Deer and bear are also found west of the plians but won't be in season. It is in the condor zone so, any large game hunting needs to be done with lead free ammo. Personally, I'm thinking birds (quail and dove) and maybe some night time varmit hunting. Anyway, let's pick a weekend. These are the weekends I'm free and dove season is open. You can vote for more than one and we'll pick the weekend that the most people can attend.
BTW, the Carrizo Plains is a BLM National Monument. No target shooting is allowed, only hunting. There are very limited amenities. Figure on packing everything in and EVERYTHING back out. There are a few port-a-potties on the plains but, not many and probably not within miles of where ever we decide to camp. I'm not one for big campfires, loud music or drunks with guns. So, if that's your thing, feel free not to come. There is no reason that we would want to attract attention to ourselves.

I don't see any dates

[1Fastrider]

In. Hopefully my preferred dates are chosen I may have room in the truck coming from OC. will know closer to the date.

[SteveR213]

I'm in. Would be coming out of Bakersfield, so it's pretty close. Hoping we run into some birds and coyotes.

[SoCal326]

I don't see dates either. I'm using the Tapatalk app on an iPad. Maybe I'll have a look using the HTML web interface. It's possible that you can't see it with Tapatalk.

I checked, using Firefox I can see the poll. Looks like Tapatalk doesn't support polls yet.

The dates are:
Nov 17-18
Dec 1-2
Dec 8-9
Dec 15-16

[famous2146]

Thanks for the info

[olhunter]

This is the hunt where we sit in the chairs near camp and the FNG's and youngsters run around pushing the game towards us?

I'm in.