Hunt Results for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Saturday – 11/30/19

The average Waterfowl harvest at San Jacinto Wildlife Area slid back a little from Wednesday’s fair average on a day with cloudy conditions and temperatures getting into the mid-50s. Shovelers climbed into first place for most numerous bird checked in with Gadwall taking over the second position.  Tom Trakes, from San Jacinto Wildlife Area, reported that the results for Saturday, 11/30/19 were as follows:

184 adult and 7 junior hunters bagged 64 Northern Shovelers, 11 Mallards, 38 Gadwall, 12 Widgeon, 2 Pintail, 21 Green Wing Teal, 33 Cinnamon Teal, 23 Redheads, 14 Ring Necks, 3 Scaup, 12 Bufflehead, 3 Goldeneye, 2 Mergansers, and 9 Ruddy Ducks. A lone Ross’ Goose was taken at San Jacinto on Saturday. 17 Coots were also checked in at San Jacinto on Saturday.  This figured out to an average bag of 1.29 ducks per gun or, with the Goose and Coots included, 1.39 waterfowl per person. Tom advised that out of 50 reservation cards 33 showed up in time to claim their hunting spot.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area has begun its annual Toy Drive for the Bryant Park Head Start Preschool.  If you’re able, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids.  Toys for donation should be targeted for 3 to 5-year-old boys and girls.  This is a great program and a chance to show that hunters have a heart. Details of this year’s toy drive can be seen here:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-annual-bryant-park-head-start-preschool-toy-drive-launches/

Also, San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Hunt is coming up on February 8^th, 2020.  New state regulations, which went into effect 4 years ago, regarding donations for this great event are in effect again this year.  It’s a great cause to donate to as the Junior Hunters are the future of our sport. Details on the procedures for donating can be found at the below link:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/new-procedures-for-donations-for-the-annual-junior-hunt-at-san-jacinto-wildlife-area/

Also, don’t let a little paperwork stop you from donating.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it every year since DFW started this requirement.

San Jacinto is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of. Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done after that. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt, but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at San Jacinto at 951-928-0580.

 

Hunt Results for Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Wednesday – 11/27/18

The average Waterfowl take at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge ticked up slightly compared to Saturday’s good numbers. Shovelers kept their first place position for number of ducks checked in with Green Wing Teal found in the second position, but only by one bird over Mallards.  The Kern NWR Staff reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/27/19 were as follows:

72 adult hunters and 7 junior hunters checked in with 63 Shovelers, 31 Mallards, 14 Gadwall, 4 Widgeon, 11 Pintail, 32 Green Wing Teal, 12 Cinnamon Teal, 13 Redheads, and 6 Ring Necks. There were no Geese shot at Kern on Wednesday.  In addition, 4 Coots were taken at Kern on Wednesday.  This came out to an average harvest of 2.35 ducks per person or, with the Coots figured in, 2.41 waterfowl per hunter. Out of 11 reservation cards issued 3 arrived on time for their hunting spot.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing.  Hunters with reservations must present their reservation at the Hunter Check Station on the Refuge 2 1/2 hours before local shoot time. Vacancies occurring from no-show reservation holders and from hunters leaving the area shall be filled according to the order established in the standby drawing which occurs 2 hours before shoot time, the day of the hunt, and is performed at the Refuge Hunter Check Station. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link – Additional information may be obtained by calling their Kern’s office at (661) 725-2767.

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.

 

Shotgun Raffle at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga to Benefit San Jacinto’s 26th Annual Junior Waterfowl Hunt

Once again, Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga, along with Quail Unlimited are sponsoring a raffle to raise money to purchase prizes for San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Waterfowl hunt, which will be held on Saturday, February 8^th, 2020.   Raffle tickets are available at Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga (see below for a Google Maps link to Bass Pros Shop’s location):

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bass+Pro+Shops/@34.1128172,-117.5291929,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c34a185980b999:0x55a12fc2ca27c64a!8m2!3d34.1128128!4d-117.5270042?hl=en

There will be two winners in this raffle and each winner will take home a brand-new Remington 870 Express shotgun.  All the money raised by this raffle will go to purchase prizes for San Jacinto Wildlife Area’s Annual Junior Waterfowl Hunt.  Tickets are only $5 each! The drawing for the shotguns will be held on December 23^rd, 2019 and winners need not be present to win.

In addition, if you’d like to support this great event for our Junior Hunters by donating prizes of your own you can do that by following the procedure laid out in the SoCalHunt post at the link below:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/09/04/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-26th-annual-junior-waterfowl-hunt-giveaway-donations-needed/

If you’d like to donate a prize or two (or more) for the Junior Hunt don’t let a little paperwork scare you.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it.

So, here’s a great chance to get a nice shotgun for a few bucks and support a great event for our Junior Hunter, the future of our sport.

 

Hunt Results for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Wednesday – 11/27/19

The average bag of Waterfowl at San Jacinto Wildlife Area shot upward from Saturday’s poor average on a day with rainy weather conditions and temperatures just getting into the mid-50s. Green Wing Teal climbed into first place for most numerous bird checked in with Mallards taking the second position.  Tom Trakes, from San Jacinto Wildlife Area, reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/27/19 were as follows:

179 adult and 15 junior hunters checked in with 52 Northern Shovelers, 57 Mallards, 33 Gadwall, 20 Widgeon, 5 Pintail, 69 Green Wing Teal, 40 Cinnamon Teal, 22 Redheads, 2 Canvasback, 15 Ring Necks, 8 Scaup, 5 Bufflehead, 3 Goldeneye, 3 Wood Ducks, and 8 Ruddy Ducks. No Geese were harvested at San Jacinto on Wednesday. 7 Coots were also taken at San Jacinto on Wednesday.  This worked out to an average take of 1.76 ducks per person or, with the Coots included, 1.80 waterfowl per gun. Tom advised that out of 50 reservation cards — showed up in time to claim their hunting spot.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area has begun its annual Toy Drive for the Bryant Park Head Start Preschool.  If you’re able, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids.  Toys for donation should be targeted for 3 to 5-year-old boys and girls.  This is a great program and a chance to show that hunters have a heart. Details of this year’s toy drive can be seen here:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-annual-bryant-park-head-start-preschool-toy-drive-launches/

Also, San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Hunt is coming up on February 8^th, 2020.  New state regulations, which went into effect 4 years ago, regarding donations for this great event are in effect again this year.  It’s a great cause to donate to as the Junior Hunters are the future of our sport. Details on the procedures for donating can be found at the below link:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/new-procedures-for-donations-for-the-annual-junior-hunt-at-san-jacinto-wildlife-area/

Also, don’t let a little paperwork stop you from donating.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it every year since DFW started this requirement.

San Jacinto is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of. Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done after that. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt, but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at San Jacinto at 951-928-0580.

 

Hunt Results for the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area, Saturday – 11/23/19 and Sunday – 11/24/19

The average duck harvest at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area rose slightly compared to Wednesday’s poor count, however, when figuring in the Geese and Coots the per gun average actually dropped slightly.  Pintail climbed into first place for most numerous bird bagged with Gadwall and Cinnamon Teal tied for the second spot, but only one bird ahead of the Snow Geese.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Saturday, 11/23/19 were as follows:

104 adult hunters and 7 junior hunters harvested 11 Northern Shovelers, 5 Mallards, 20 Gadwall, 9 Widgeon, 23 Pintail, 6 Green Wing Teal, 20 Cinnamon Teal, 4 Redheads, 1 Canvasback, 10 Ring Necks, 3 Bufflehead, 1 Merganser, and 3 Ruddy Ducks. 19 Snow Geese were harvested at Wister on Saturday.  4 Coots were also taken at Wister on Saturday. This worked out to an average bag of 1.05 ducks per hunter or, with the Geese and Coots included, 1.25 waterfowl per gun. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 28 checked in on time to get their spot.

The Waterfowl average take at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area slid back even further compared to Saturday’s poor average.  Snow Geese climbed back into first place for most numerous bird checked in with Mallards found in the second spot.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Sunday, 11/24/19 were as follows:

52 adult hunters and 2 junior hunters checked in with 7 Mallards, 2 Gadwall, 1 Widgeon, 3 Pintail, 3 Green Wing Teal, 1 Cinnamon Teal, and 1 Bufflehead. 17 Snow Geese and 1 Ross’ Goose were taken at Wister on Sunday.  No Coots were bagged at Wister on Sunday. This came out to an average harvest of 0.33 ducks per gun or, with the Geese worked into the average, 0.67 waterfowl per person. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 17 checked in on time to get their spot.

Wister is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of.  Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done the night before at 10:30 pm, with sign-up for the drawing between 7:30 and 10:30 pm. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you’re the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  No licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at Wister Staff at 760-359-0577.

 

 

 

Hunt Results for Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday – 11/23/18

The average bag of Waterfowl at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge headed back down compared to Wednesday’s good count. Shovelers held on to first place for number of ducks taken with Gadwall retaining the second position.  The Kern NWR Staff reported that the results for Saturday, 11/23/19 were as follows:

77 adult hunters and 1 junior hunter checked in with 72 Shovelers, 7 Mallards, 29 Gadwall, 8 Widgeon, 5 Pintail, 12 Green Wing Teal, 24 Cinnamon Teal, 10 Redheads, 2 Canvasbacks, 2 Ring Necks, and 7 Buffleheads. Again, no Geese were taken at Kern on Saturday.  4 Coots were checked in at Kern on Saturday.  This came out to an average take of 2.28 ducks per gun and, with the Geese or Coots added in, 2.33 waterfowl per hunter. Out of 11 reservation cards issued 7 arrived on time for their hunting spot.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing.  Hunters with reservations must present their reservation at the Hunter Check Station on the Refuge 2 1/2 hours before local shoot time. Vacancies occurring from no-show reservation holders and from hunters leaving the area shall be filled according to the order established in the standby drawing which occurs 2 hours before shoot time, the day of the hunt, and is performed at the Refuge Hunter Check Station. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link – Additional information may be obtained by calling their Kern’s office at (661) 725-2767.

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.

 

Hunt Results for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Saturday – 11/23/19

The average take of Waterfowl at San Jacinto Wildlife Area nosedived from Wednesday’s good average on a day with clear and calm weather conditions with temperatures just touching 70 degrees.  Gadwall took over first position for most numerous duck bagged with Cinnamon Teal dropping back into the second spot.  Tom Trakes, from San Jacinto Wildlife Area, reported that the results for Saturday, 11/23/19 were as follows:

190 adult and 14 junior hunters checked in with 18 Northern Shovelers, 14 Mallards, 49 Gadwall, 7 Widgeon, 5 Pintail, 12 Green Wing Teal, 33 Cinnamon Teal, 2 Redheads, 4 Ring Necks, 2 Scaup, 9 Bufflehead, 1 Goldeneye, and 9 Ruddy Ducks. 4 White Fronted Geese were downed at San Jacinto on Saturday. 13 Coots were also brought in to the check station at San Jacinto on Saturday.  This figured out to an average bag of 0.81 ducks per hunter or, with the Geese and Coots included, 0.89 waterfowl per gun. Tom advised that out of 50 reservation cards 31 arrived on time for their hunting spot.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area has begun its annual Toy Drive for the Bryant Park Head Start Preschool.  If you’re able, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids.  Toys for donation should be targeted for 3 to 5-year-old boys and girls.  This is a great program and a chance to show that hunters have a heart. Details of this year’s toy drive can be seen here:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-annual-bryant-park-head-start-preschool-toy-drive-launches/

Also, San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Hunt is coming up on February 8^th, 2020.  New state regulations, which went into effect 4 years ago, regarding donations for this great event are in effect again this year.  It’s a great cause to donate to as the Junior Hunters are the future of our sport. Details on the procedures for donating can be found at the below link:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/new-procedures-for-donations-for-the-annual-junior-hunt-at-san-jacinto-wildlife-area/

Also, don’t let a little paperwork stop you from donating.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it every year since DFW started this requirement.

San Jacinto is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of. Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done after that. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt, but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at San Jacinto at 951-928-0580.

 

Hunt Results for Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Wednesday – 11/20/18

Waterfowl averages at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge rocketed upward compared to Saturday’s fair average bag. Shovelers held on to first place again for number of ducks taken with Gadwall retaining the second position but sharing it with Redheads this time.  The Kern NWR Staff reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/20/19 were as follows:

57 adult hunters and 2 junior hunters harvested 52 Shovelers, 10 Mallards, 30 Gadwall, 8 Widgeon, 8 Pintail, 10 Green Wing Teal, 23 Cinnamon Teal, 30 Redheads, 2 Ring Necks, 6 Bufflehead, and 7 Ruddy Ducks. Once again, no Geese were brought in to the check station, however, 10 Coots were taken at Kern on Wednesday.  This figured out to an average harvest of 3.15 ducks per hunter and, with the Coots included in the count, 3.32 waterfowl per gun. Out of 7 reservation cards issued 5 showed up in time to claim their spot.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing.  Hunters with reservations must present their reservation at the Hunter Check Station on the Refuge 2 1/2 hours before local shoot time. Vacancies occurring from no-show reservation holders and from hunters leaving the area shall be filled according to the order established in the standby drawing which occurs 2 hours before shoot time, the day of the hunt, and is performed at the Refuge Hunter Check Station. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link – Additional information may be obtained by calling their Kern’s office at (661) 725-2767.

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.

 

Hunt Results for the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area, Wednesday – 11/20/19

The average bag of waterfowl at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area rose a little compared to Sunday’s extremely poor averages.  Snow Geese held on to first place for most numerous bird taken with Pintail found in the second spot.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/20/19 were as follows:

46 adult hunters and 1 junior hunter harvested 4 Northern Shovelers, 2 Mallards, 11 Gadwall, 2 Widgeon, 13 Pintail, 5 Green Wing Teal, 5 Cinnamon Teal, 1 Scaup, 1 Bufflehead, and 2 Ruddy Ducks. 25 Snow Geese were checked in at Wister on Wednesday.  4 Coots were also bagged at Wister on Wednesday. This figured out to an average take of 0.98 ducks per hunter or, with the Geese and Coots included, 1.60 waterfowl per hunter. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 9 arrived on time to claim their hunting spot.

Wister is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of.  Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done the night before at 10:30 pm, with sign-up for the drawing between 7:30 and 10:30 pm. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you’re the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  No licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at Wister Staff at 760-359-0577.

 

 

 

Hunt Results for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Wednesday – 11/20/19

The Waterfowl average bag at San Jacinto Wildlife Area shot back upward from Saturday’s poor count on a day with rainy weather conditions with temperatures just getting into the mid-50s. Cinnamon Teal stayed in the first position for most numerous bird checked in with Green Wing Teal sliding into the second spot, but only by one bird over Gadwall.  Tom Trakes, from San Jacinto Wildlife Area, reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/20/19 were as follows:

137 adult and 8 junior hunters checked in with 41 Northern Shovelers, 31 Mallards, 58 Gadwall, 27 Widgeon, 10 Pintail, 59 Green Wing Teal, 65 Cinnamon Teal, 8 Redheads, 1 Canvasback, 6 Ring Necks, 5 Scaup, 10 Bufflehead, 2 Goldeneye, and 10 Ruddy Ducks. A lone Canada Goose was checked in at San Jacinto on Wednesday. 4 Coots were also bagged at San Jacinto on Wednesday.  This worked out to an average take of 2.30 ducks per gun or, with the Goose and Coots added in, 2.33 waterfowl per hunter. Tom advised that out of 50 reservation cards 27 arrived on time for their hunting spot.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area has begun its annual Toy Drive for the Bryant Park Head Start Preschool.  If you’re able, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids.  Toys for donation should be targeted for 3 to 5-year-old boys and girls.  This is a great program and a chance to show that hunters have a heart. Details of this year’s toy drive can be seen here:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-annual-bryant-park-head-start-preschool-toy-drive-launches/

Also, San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Hunt is coming up on February 8^th, 2020.  New state regulations, which went into effect 4 years ago, regarding donations for this great event are in effect again this year.  It’s a great cause to donate to as the Junior Hunters are the future of our sport. Details on the procedures for donating can be found at the below link:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/new-procedures-for-donations-for-the-annual-junior-hunt-at-san-jacinto-wildlife-area/

Also, don’t let a little paperwork stop you from donating.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it every year since DFW started this requirement.

San Jacinto is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of. Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done after that. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt, but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at San Jacinto at 951-928-0580.

 

Hunt Results for Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday – 11/16/18

The average take of Waterfowl at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge slid a little compared to Wednesday’s average harvest. Shovelers maintained first place for number of ducks taken with Gadwall, which shared first place with the Spoonys on Wednesday, slipping back into the second position.  The Kern NWR Staff reported that the results for Saturday, 11/16/19 were as follows:

53 adult hunters and 2 junior hunters harvested 35 Shovelers, 5 Mallards, 18 Gadwall, 8 Widgeon, 9 Pintail, 1 Green Wing Teal, 7 Cinnamon Teal, 6 Redheads, 6 Bufflehead, 1 Eurasian Widgeon, and 6 Ruddy Ducks. Once again, no Geese or Coots were brought in to the check station at Kern on Saturday.  This worked out to an average bag of 1.85 ducks per person and, obviously, with no Geese or Coots to include in the count, 1.85 waterfowl per gun. Out of 7 reservation cards issued 4 showed up in time to claim their spot.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing.  Hunters with reservations must present their reservation at the Hunter Check Station on the Refuge 2 1/2 hours before local shoot time. Vacancies occurring from no-show reservation holders and from hunters leaving the area shall be filled according to the order established in the standby drawing which occurs 2 hours before shoot time, the day of the hunt, and is performed at the Refuge Hunter Check Station. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link – Additional information may be obtained by calling their Kern’s office at (661) 725-2767.

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.

 

Hunt Results for the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area, Saturday – 11/16/19 and Sunday – 11/17/19

The average duck harvest of at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area dropped again compared to Wednesday’s poor average numbers, however, when the geese taken were averaged in, although still really poor, the waterfowl average was a hair better than Wednesday’s average.  Pintail remained in first place for most numerous bird bagged with Green Wing Teal and Snow Geese in a tie for the second spot.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Saturday, 11/16/19 were as follows:

111 adult hunters and 4 junior hunters checked in with 18 Northern Shovelers, 5 Mallards, 10 Gadwall, 8 Widgeon, 22 Pintail, 19 Green Wing Teal, 1 Cinnamon Teal, 1 Canvasback, 2 Ring Necks, 1 Bufflehead, 1 Blue Wing Teal, 2 Mergansers, and 1 Ruddy Duck. 1 Canada Goose, 19 Snow Geese, and 2 Ross’ Geese were taken at Wister on Saturday.  There were no Coots shot at Wister on Saturday. This came out to an average harvest of 0.79 ducks per gun or, with the Geese added in, 1.12 waterfowl per hunter. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 26 arrived on time to claim their hunting spot.

The per hunter average number of Waterfowl for Sunday at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area slid even further compared to Saturday’s poor average numbers.  Snow Geese climbed into first place for most numerous bird bagged with Gadwall taking over the second spot.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Sunday, 11/17/19 were as follows:

47 adult hunters and no junior hunters checked in with 1 Northern Shoveler, 5 Gadwall, 4 Pintail, and 1 Cinnamon Teal. 6 Snow Geese and 1 Ross’ Goose were bagged at Wister on Sunday.  Again, no Coots were checked in at Wister on Sunday. This came out to an average bag of 0.23 ducks per hunter or, with the Geese included, 0.51 waterfowl per person. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 16 arrived on time to claim their hunting spot.

Wister is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of.  Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done the night before at 10:30 pm, with sign-up for the drawing between 7:30 and 10:30 pm. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you’re the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  No licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at Wister Staff at 760-359-0577.

 

 

 

Hunt Results for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Saturday – 11/16/19

The Waterfowl take average at San Jacinto Wildlife Area took a nosedive from Wednesday’s good average on a day with clear weather conditions and temperatures up into the high 80s. Gadwall and Cinnamon Teal swapped places for greatest number of birds checked in with Cinnamon Teal taking over first position and Gadwall sliding back to the second spot.  Tom Trakes, from San Jacinto Wildlife Area, reported that the results for Saturday, 11/16/19 were as follows:

118 adult and 14 junior hunters checked in with 9 Northern Shovelers, 18 Mallards, 23 Gadwall, 4 Widgeon, 4 Pintail, 14 Green Wing Teal, 32 Cinnamon Teal, 9 Redheads, 4 Ring Necks, 5 Bufflehead, 1 Goldeneye, 1 Blue Wing Teal, and 7 Ruddy Ducks. No Geese were downed at San Jacinto on Saturday. 16 Coots were also taken at San Jacinto on Saturday.  This figured out to an average harvest of 0.99 ducks per person or, with the Coots counted in the average, 1.11 waterfowl per gun. Tom advised that out of 50 reservation cards 25 arrived on time for their hunting spot.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area has begun its annual Toy Drive for the Bryant Park Head Start Preschool.  If you’re able, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids.  Toys for donation should be targeted for 3 to 5-year-old boys and girls.  This is a great program and a chance to show that hunters have a heart. Details of this year’s toy drive can be seen here:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-annual-bryant-park-head-start-preschool-toy-drive-launches/

Also, San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Hunt is coming up on February 8^th, 2020.  New state regulations, which went into effect 4 years ago, regarding donations for this great event are in effect again this year.  It’s a great cause to donate to as the Junior Hunters are the future of our sport. Details on the procedures for donating can be found at the below link:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/new-procedures-for-donations-for-the-annual-junior-hunt-at-san-jacinto-wildlife-area/

Also, don’t let a little paperwork stop you from donating.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it every year since DFW started this requirement.

San Jacinto is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of. Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done after that. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt, but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at San Jacinto at 951-928-0580.

 

Hunt Results for Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Wednesday – 11/13/18

The Waterfowl average take at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge rebounded quite a bit compared to Saturday’s poor average bag. Shovelers stayed in first place for number of ducks taken but shared that spotlight with Gadwall.  Redheads were found in the second position.  The Kern NWR Staff reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/13/19 were as follows:

41 adult hunters and no junior hunters harvested 20 Shovelers, 3 Mallards, 20 Gadwall, 3 Widgeon, 7 Pintail, 4 Green Wing Teal, 4 Cinnamon Teal, 11 Redheads, 1 Canvasback, 6 Ring Necks, 2 Bufflehead, and 1 Merganser. No Geese or Coots were harvested at Kern on Wednesday.  This figured out to an average take of 2.00 ducks per hunter and, of course, with no Geese or Coots to work into the count, 2.00 waterfowl per person. There was no information given of how many reservation cards were issued or how many showed up in time to claim their spot.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing.  Hunters with reservations must present their reservation at the Hunter Check Station on the Refuge 2 1/2 hours before local shoot time. Vacancies occurring from no-show reservation holders and from hunters leaving the area shall be filled according to the order established in the standby drawing which occurs 2 hours before shoot time, the day of the hunt, and is performed at the Refuge Hunter Check Station. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link – Additional information may be obtained by calling their Kern’s office at (661) 725-2767.

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.

 

Hunt Results for the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area, Wednesday – 11/13/19

The average harvest of Waterfowl at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area climbed back up compared to Sunday’s extremely poor average numbers.  Pintail were found in first place for most numerous bird checked in with Snow Geese occupying the second spot.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/13/19 were as follows:

67 adult hunters and 2 junior hunters harvested 7 Northern Shovelers, 5 Mallards, 6 Gadwall, 9 Widgeon, 18 Pintail, 2 Green Wing Teal, 3 Cinnamon Teal, 3 Redheads, 4 Canvasbacks, 2 Scaup, 1 Blue Wing Teal, and 2 Ruddy Ducks. 10 Snow Geese were harvested at Wister on Wednesday.  2 Coots were also bagged at Wister on Wednesday. This worked out to an average take of 0.90 ducks per hunter or, with the Geese or Coots worked in, 1.07 waterfowl per person. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 23 arrived on time to claim their hunting spot.

Wister is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of.  Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done the night before at 10:30 pm, with sign-up for the drawing between 7:30 and 10:30 pm. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you’re the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  No licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at Wister Staff at 760-359-0577.

Hunt Results for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Wednesday – 11/13/19

The average bag of Waterfowl at San Jacinto Wildlife Area climbed up from Saturday’s take averages on a day with partly cloudy weather conditions and temperatures just getting into the 80s. Gadwall stayed in the first position for most numerous bird bagged with Cinnamon Teal taking over the second spot.  Tom Trakes, from San Jacinto Wildlife Area, reported that the results for Wednesday, 11/13/19 were as follows:

125 adult and 3 junior hunters checked in with 37 Northern Shovelers, 33 Mallards, 93 Gadwall, 24 Widgeon, 9 Pintail, 19 Green Wing Teal, 42 Cinnamon Teal, 10 Redheads, 18 Ring Necks, 2 Scaup, 4 Bufflehead, 1 Goldeneye, 1 Wood Duck, and 8 Ruddy Ducks. There were no Geese taken at San Jacinto on Wednesday. 6 Coots were also checked in at San Jacinto on Wednesday.  This worked out to a bird average of 2.35 ducks per gun or, with the Coots added to the averages, 2.40 waterfowl per hunter. Tom advised that out of 50 reservation cards 24 arrived on time for their hunting spot.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area has begun its annual Toy Drive for the Bryant Park Head Start Preschool.  If you’re able, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids.  Toys for donation should be targeted for 3 to 5-year-old boys and girls.  This is a great program and a chance to show that hunters have a heart. Details of this year’s toy drive can be seen here:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-annual-bryant-park-head-start-preschool-toy-drive-launches/

Also, San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Hunt is coming up on February 8^th, 2020.  New state regulations, which went into effect 4 years ago, regarding donations for this great event are in effect again this year.  It’s a great cause to donate to as the Junior Hunters are the future of our sport. Details on the procedures for donating can be found at the below link:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/new-procedures-for-donations-for-the-annual-junior-hunt-at-san-jacinto-wildlife-area/

Also, don’t let a little paperwork stop you from donating.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it every year since DFW started this requirement.

San Jacinto is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of. Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done after that. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt, but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at San Jacinto at 951-928-0580.

 

Hunt Results for Kern National Wildlife Refuge, Saturday – 11/9/18

The bag average at the Kern National Wildlife Refuge dropped significantly compared to Wednesday’s fair averages. Shovelers retained first place for number of ducks checked in with Bufflehead jumping up into the second position.  The Kern NWR Staff reported that the results for Saturday, 11/9/19 were as follows:

64 adult hunters and 0 junior hunters harvested 20 Shovelers, 1 Mallard, 10 Gadwall, 6 Widgeon, 6 Pintail, 7 Green Wing Teal, 12 Cinnamon Teal, 5 Redheads, 5 Ring Necks, 14 Bufflehead, and 4 Ruddy Ducks. Again, no Geese were checked at Kern on Saturday.  Also, there were no Coots included in the count at Kern on Saturday.  This figured out to an average take of 1.40 ducks per gun and, of course, with no Geese or Coots to add to the count, 1.40 waterfowl per person. Out of 7 reservation cards issued 7 showed up in time to claim their spot.

Kern National Wildlife Refuge is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing.  Hunters with reservations must present their reservation at the Hunter Check Station on the Refuge 2 1/2 hours before local shoot time. Vacancies occurring from no-show reservation holders and from hunters leaving the area shall be filled according to the order established in the standby drawing which occurs 2 hours before shoot time, the day of the hunt, and is performed at the Refuge Hunter Check Station. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link – Additional information may be obtained by calling their Kern’s office at (661) 725-2767.

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.

 

Hunt Results for the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area, Sunday – 11/10/19

The average take at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area for Sunday took a nosedive compared to Saturday’s already poor average harvest.  A good indication of this might be that Coots were in first place for most numerous bird bagged. Snow Geese, Wigeon, and Green Wing Teal were all tied for the second spot.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Sunday, 11/10/19 were as follows:

59 adult hunters and 7 junior hunters checked in with 2 Northern Shovelers, 1 Mallard, 1 Gadwall, 3 Widgeon, 2 Pintail, 3 Green Wing Teal, 2 Cinnamon Teal, 2 Scaup, and 1 Ruddy Duck. 3 Snow Geese were bagged at Wister on Sunday.  9 Coots were also taken at Wister on Sunday. This figured out to an average harvest of 0.24 ducks per person or, with the Geese or Coots figured in, 0.42 waterfowl per gun. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 14 hunting parties showed in time to claim their reservation.

Wister is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of.  Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done the night before at 10:30 pm, with sign-up for the drawing between 7:30 and 10:30 pm. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you’re the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  No licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at Wister Staff at 760-359-0577.

 

 

Hunt Results for the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area, Saturday – 11/9/19

The average count of waterfowl in each hunter’s bag at the Wister Unit of the Imperial Wildlife Area for Saturday dropped again as compared to Wednesday’s fair average take.  Snow Geese rocketed into first place for most numerous bird checked in with Pintails staying in the second spot.  The Wister Staff reported that the results for Saturday, 11/9/19 were as follows:

137 adult hunters and 9 junior hunters checked in with 13 Northern Shovelers, 10 Mallards, 20 Gadwall, 17 Widgeon, 22 Pintail, 8 Green Wing Teal, 12 Cinnamon Teal, 18 Redheads, 1 Ring Neck, 2 Scaup, 1 Bufflehead, 2 Blue Wing Teal and 9 Ruddy Ducks. 54 Snow Geese were bagged at Wister on Saturday.  7 Coots were also taken at Wister on Saturday. This worked out to an average bag of 0.92 ducks per hunter or, with the Geese or Coots worked into the total, 1.34 waterfowl per gun. Out of 104 reservation cards issued 25 hunting parties showed in time to claim their reservation.

Wister is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of.  Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done the night before at 10:30 pm, with sign-up for the drawing between 7:30 and 10:30 pm. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you’re the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  No licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at Wister Staff at 760-359-0577.

 

 

Hunt Results for San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Saturday – 11/9/19

The Waterfowl harvest average at San Jacinto Wildlife Area dropped a bit compared to Wednesday’s average take on a day with clear and sunny weather conditions and temperatures getting into the high 80s. Shovelers and Gadwall swapped places for number of birds checked in with Gadwall taking over first position and Shovelers sliding back to second.  Tom Trakes, from San Jacinto Wildlife Area, reported that the results for Saturday, 11/9/19 were as follows:

148 adult and 7 junior hunters checked in with 38 Northern Shovelers, 18 Mallards, 44 Gadwall, 19 Widgeon, 4 Pintail, 8 Green Wing Teal, 31 Cinnamon Teal, 8 Redheads, 13 Ring Necks, 3 Scaup, 6 Bufflehead, 3 Goldeneyes, 3 Wood Ducks, and 10 Ruddy Ducks. No Geese were bagged at San Jacinto on Saturday. There were also 8 Coots downed at San Jacinto on Saturday.  This figured out to an average bag of 1.34 ducks per hunter or, with the Coots included, 1.84 waterfowl per person. Tom advised that out of 50 reservation cards 29 arrived on time for their hunting spot.

San Jacinto Wildlife Area has begun its annual Toy Drive for the Bryant Park Head Start Preschool.  If you’re able, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the kids.  Toys for donation should be targeted for 3 to 5-year-old boys and girls.  This is a great program and a chance to show that hunters have a heart. Details of this year’s toy drive can be seen here:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2019/10/23/san-jacinto-wildlife-areas-annual-bryant-park-head-start-preschool-toy-drive-launches/

Also, San Jacinto’s 26^th Annual Junior Hunt is coming up on February 8^th, 2020.  New state regulations, which went into effect 4 years ago, regarding donations for this great event are in effect again this year.  It’s a great cause to donate to as the Junior Hunters are the future of our sport. Details on the procedures for donating can be found at the below link:

https://socalhunt.wordpress.com/2015/09/02/new-procedures-for-donations-for-the-annual-junior-hunt-at-san-jacinto-wildlife-area/

Also, don’t let a little paperwork stop you from donating.  It’s not that hard, I know, I’ve done it every year since DFW started this requirement.

San Jacinto is open for waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays only. You can put in for reservations online through the DFW Automated License Data System (ALDS).  Your reservation request has to be to the ALDS system 17 days in advance to get in on the drawing or you can get in on the daily “sweatline” drawing for the remaining blinds after the reservations are taken care of. Reservation spots are given out starting at 3 AM and the “sweatline” drawing is done after that. The ALDS can be accessed through the DFW website at the below link –

https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales

Don’t forget that all licenses and 1 day, 2 day or season passes must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at the refuge.  These can be purchased online via the ALDS system also, however, you will have to wait for the DFG to mail you the actual licenses and passes which can take up to 15 days.  If you purchase your license and passes in person at a DFW office or license agent, you immediately get them without the wait for the mail.  As in past seasons, no licenses or passes will be sold at the check stations this season.  You can also show up for an afternoon refill hunt, but the last refill is at 2 PM. For more information, contact the staff at San Jacinto at 951-928-0580.