help, im new to california
 

Im stationed in california and im originally from arkansas. There it was so easy to go hunting..and ive hunted all my live..while i know there is no whitetails here..could some please set me on the right path to hunting here in cali. Public spots..do landowners out here ever let you hunt for free..where is the best spot for blacktail and turkeys etc..

RE: help, im new to california
 

Ca. is a big state, what area are you stationed? I grew up in the Northern part of the state but do not know much about the Southern end.

RE: help, im new to california
 

yea, where are you stationed? i am in central/northern CA and could give you some info, but southern CA i am not well informed of.

RE: help, im new to california
 

I'm in southern Ca, if you're stationed near me I can help get you started but there's a lot of hunters and very little productive public hunting land, I lived and hunted in Arkansas and theres no comparison,

RE: help, im new to california
 

i am stationed at travis air force base in fairfield

RE: help, im new to california
 

you are the guy i've been talking to on Myspace, right? If so, as i said, if you get your license and season pass and stuff you are welcome to join me and my dad for waterfowl come duck season

RE: help, im new to california
 

yep thats me..well im lookin forward to duck season..hopefully cali has sum good shootin to offer..thanks for inviting me.

RE: help, im new to california
 

We have alot of snows, but not as many ducks. it is more difficult i assume, then other states, but i will show you a couple of pics of some previous hunts:





only collored goose ive ever seen taken:








And for turkey:

RE: help, im new to california
 

you have got to get me on some turkeys..thats my favorite game to hunt..very challenging..the only thing is..here you have to hunt for them with a bow..in arkansas during the spring season..u get to use a shotgun..but im sure i can manage

RE: help, im new to california
 

you can use a shotgun on them in the spring and fall out here, unless if the land doesnt allow firearms. And dont expect our turkeys to be that smart, they are quite stupid i assure you lol

RE: help, im new to california
 

Cali has some great hunting. Really look at the ducks and geese, they fly in huge numbers there. Quail is also good and up north, deer is better than you think (look at the X zones). Turkey is strong and as long as you put in work, you should be good to go.

RE: help, im new to california
 

The X-zones are all i put in for, both of my parents and me have maxed out our preferance points, so any year now we should be drawn, ducks are what i mainly go for i just hat the cost for them, and then turkey is just fun, but it is rare that i dont get my bird, or at least a shot at jakes

RE: help, im new to california
 

I live in Elk Grove, Ca. If you are in Fairfield you are less than 30 minutes from the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area which offers very good waterfowl hunting. For turkeys you might want to try the Spencville Wild Life Area which is right next to Beale AFB.

RE: help, im new to california
 

dude, look up Fort Hunter Liggett. I"m stationed in Monterey (originally from TX). you oughta be able to get a yearly pass there (fort hunter liggett) for pretty cheap.