Special Pheasant Hunting Opportunities Offered in California’s Central Region
OutdoorHub 09.15.11
People seeking hunting opportunities during the upcoming pheasant season can visit the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Upland Game Bird Stamp Program’s webpage to apply online. It lists numerous hunts statewide, including opportunities in DFG’s Central Region, which includes Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus, Tulare and Tuolumne counties.
DFG’s Central Region will offer 20 apprentice junior pheasant hunts, 18 apprentice family pheasant hunts, three apprentice women pheasant hunts and one special mobility-impaired pheasant hunt. Applications and information are available online at www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/uplandgame/gamebird.
Hunters must create an account using a valid e-mail address and submit an application with their choice of hunts listed in order of preference. Hunters may apply only once for each hunt, either as an applicant or as a guest. Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
To apply online you will need: a valid e-mail address, hunter’s name, address and phone number, 2011-2012 hunting license GO ID, and, if applicable, information about mobility impairment and special accommodations needed.
Hunters will be selected by a computerized drawing for one hunt only, and only successful applicants will be notified.
Special hunts are provided in cooperation with many volunteer organizations. The purchase of an Upland Game Bird Stamp supports these special hunts and other programs that provide additional Upland Game Bird hunting opportunities. All upland game bird hunters, except those with Junior hunting licenses, must purchase an Upland Game Bird Stamp.
