California DFW Announces Drawing for 2014 Joice Island Pig Hunt In Solano County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering pig hunting opportunities at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Solano County. Application cards will be accepted through close of business on Feb. 10, 2014 with the drawing being held on Feb. 13, 2014.

These are limited-entry, permit-only hunts to control a small population of wild pigs on the Joice Island Unit of the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. Joice Island is a 2,150-acre wetland area consisting of thick cattails, tules, some brush and standing water.

A total of 24 two-day permits will be issued. The first weekend of this hunting opportunity has been reserved for apprentice hunters. Two-day pig hunt permits will be issued by drawing only for the following weekends:

Apprentice Hunters (12 & over with Junior License)
Mar. 1-2

General (Adults or apprentice hunters may apply)
Mar. 8-9
Mar. 15-16
Mar. 22-23
Mar. 29-30
Apr. 5-6
Apr. 12-13
Apr. 19-20

Three hunters will be drawn for each of the eight weekends, for a total of 24 hunters. Permits with maps and additional information will be mailed to successful applicants. A permit holder may bring one non-hunting partner. NOTE: DOGS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. ONLY SHOTGUNS USING SLUGS AND ARCHERY WILL BE ALLOWED FOR THIS HUNT.

To apply, please send a standard postcard (available from your local post office) to:

Joice Island Pig Hunt
2548 Grizzly Island Road
Suisun City, CA 94585

Please include the name of the hunter (apprentice hunters must also provide name of adult chaperone), his or her mailing address (including zip code), a phone number and the 2013-14 hunting license GO-ID number and desired hunt date. Each hunter may apply only one time and for only one date. In addition to a hunting license, hunters must possess a valid California pig tag.

Applications will be accepted for parties of up to two hunters, but the card must contain all information for both hunters. Incomplete cards and multiple entries will not be accepted. There is no fee to apply.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is a department within the government of California, falling under its parent California Natural Resources Agency. The Department of Fish and Wildlife manages and protects the state's diverse fish, wildlife, plant resources, and native habitats. The department is also responsible for the diversified use of fish and wildlife including recreational, commercial, scientific and educational uses. The department also utilizes its law enforcement division to prevent and stop illegal poaching.