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Kentucky’s Annual Grayson Lake WMA Youth Deer Hunt Successful Again

Kentucky's Annual Grayson Lake WMA Youth Deer Hunt Successful Again

Kentucky Department Fish Wildlife

Anderson County, KY --(Ammoland.com)- Eighty-nine youth took 27 deer during the annual Grayson Lake WMA youth deer hunt over the Nov. 5-6 weekend. The hunt was open for either sex deer, but 20 of the deer taken were antlered bucks indicating the rut was well underway.

Large bucks were not in short supply either, as seven had eight or more points or antler spreads of 15” or larger. The largest buck taken was a nine-point with a 17.25” antler spread killed by Jordan Lawson of Corbin, Kentucky.

The great majority of youngsters participating saw deer while hunting and many fond memories were made. The hunt is open to youngsters under 16 who are accompanied by an adult.

Youths under 12 are not required to purchase a hunting license or deer permit and do not have to have passed a hunter safety course to be eligible for the hunt. The hunt is open sign-up with no qualifying youngster turned away. Ample acreage is available in the hunting area and all youngsters are invited to participate next year when it is once again expected to be held the first weekend in November.

Read More new like this in the Kentucky Department Fish Wildlife November 2011 Newsletter

Kentucky Department Fish Wildlife November 2011 Newsletter

The mission of the Kentucky Conservation Coalition is to organize outdoorsmen and women, conservation groups and their members so that their united voices can be heard on important issues impacting fish and wildlife management, wildlife-related recreation interests, and natural resource conservation in Kentucky. Our fishing, hunting, trapping, and natural resource conservation heritage is depending on it. We need to pass the things we hold dear to the next generation, and the time to act is now. To join the KCC and its many partners, including The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, please sign up for this FREE service by clicking here http://www.kycoalition.org.

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California Apprentice Waterfowl Hunts Open at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

California Department Of Fish And Game

California --(Ammoland.com)- Permits will be issued for two California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) special apprentice waterfowl hunts at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Solano County.

On Saturday, Dec. 10 and Wednesday, Dec. 28, spaced blinds on Pond 11 and the Crescent Unit of the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area will be available only for apprentice hunt participants. The area will be closed to the general public on those days.

An adult chaperone (18 years or older) must accompany and supervise each apprentice hunter.

The adult may hunt with the apprentice and must possess the required 2011-2012 California hunting license and state and federal waterfowl stamps and the free Harvest Information Program (HIP) validation.

Junior hunting license holders must have a federal waterfowl stamp and the free HIP validation to hunt waterfowl.

All available blinds can accommodate two persons: the apprentice hunter and the adult chaperone. Nontoxic ammunition approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is required for waterfowl hunting. A minimum of one dozen duck decoys are required at all blind sites and chest waders are recommended.

Sunrise at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area. DFG photo

To apply, please mail a standard-sized post card to Grizzly Island Wildlife Area, 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun, CA 94585.

On the back of the card, please include the following information:

• Apprentice hunter’s name
• Junior hunting license number
• Mailing address and phone number
• Name of chaperone
• Hunt date desired

Each hunter may apply only once and for one date. Application cards must be received by close of business on Nov. 23. Apprentice hunt reservations will be filled by a random drawing conducted on Nov. 28. There will be 24 reservations issued for each date, and all successful applicants will be notified by mail.

The Grizzly Island Wildlife Area will also accept apprentice hunters on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the hunt to use the free roam areas and to fill any no-shows from the reservations. As a reminder, all chaperones who wish to hunt must have either a Type A One Day, Two Day or Season Pass, which must be purchased prior to arriving at the check station. These can be obtained through either a License Agent or online at www.dfg.ca.gov (allow two weeks mailing time if ordering online).

DFG would also like to encourage use of the West Family Unit, which is available only to apprentice hunters. Hunt days are Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the open season. Gates will be opened approximately two hours before shoot time. An adult chaperone is required and five double blinds, including one mobility-impaired blind and one three-person blind are available.

The unit is north of Benicia on Goodyear Road; from Highway 680 take the Marshview Road exit and turn right onto Goodyear Road from the off-ramp and the hunt area will be on the left.

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