The average waterfowl bag for the boat hunters at Lake Perris headed back upward compared to last Wednesday’s average. Mallards were again first place for number of birds taken but were tied for first with “other” waterfowl (although it’s not known if all 5 “other” waterfowl were of the same species). John Rowe of Lake Perris reported that the results for Wednesday, 12/21/22 were as follows:
6 hunters harvested 5 Mallards, and 5 “Other” waterfowl. No Geese or Coots were checked in by the Lake Perris boat hunters. This worked out to an average take of 1.67 ducks per hunter and, of course, with no Geese or Coots to include in the total, 1.67 waterfowl per gun. Out of 9 reservations issued 2 boats came in on time to get their spot.
Lake Perris is open for waterfowl hunting every Wednesday until noon. Hunting is done from BOATS ONLY and the drawing for this season’s hunting spots has already occurred. There will be no “sweat line” or alternates on the day of the hunt. There will be (9) boat in buoy locations each Wednesday that will be awarded by lottery in early August. For details on how to get in on the drawing for next season, the boat requirements, and other info for the Lake Perris waterfowl hunting program go to:
Don’t forget that all licenses must be purchased at a DFW Office or a license agent before your arrival at Lake Perris. 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 which can take up to 15 days. If you purchase your license in person at a DFW office or license agent you immediately get them without the wait for the mail. No licenses will be sold at Lake Perris.
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