I teach the archery part of California hunter safty in the small town I live in near Reno NV. If you pay attention and use common sense you will have no problem. Look in the Sac. valley it is good duck hunting for upland birds talk to the ranchers around Petaluma. The people at the gun club can also get you going in the right direction. If there is any thing I can help you with send me an E-Mail.