- Jesse's Hunting & Outdoors (JHO)

1999

Rob Dellinger of Sacramento, CA and his Successful 1999 Zone 6 Surprise Valley Hunt

I was hunting Zone 6 up in Surprise Valley. I hunted all day on Saturday the opener. I saw absolutely nothing. Sunday August 22, 1999 0430hrs, my hunting partner and I hiked down into Snake lake located about 6 miles south of Eagleville. We set up on the north side of the lake about 50 yards from the edge of the water. When I scouted the area, I saw the lopes feed in this area every night and morning. We set up in a small pine tree that was surrounded by Manzanita. It made an excellent blind to hide both of us. About 0730, we watched as a herd of lopes, (30 to 40 with 6 nice bucks) came over a ridge to the north/east of us about 3/4 of a mile away. Things were going great until for some reason they stopped heading our way. They turned and started to head back up hill. Dean my friend decided to hike over the ridge to our back and try and circle them to cut them off. Things were going good until they spotted him and headed towards Nevada like there was no tomorrow.

I decided to head up the hill were they were hoping there might be a straggler. I decided to Glass the hill one more time. I spotted a buck and two does laying down about a half mile up. They had not spotted me or Dean. I saw Dean walking the ridge behind them following the other heard to see if they had stopped anywhere. I couldn't signal him to let him know there was one between us. The buck would surely see me. Finally Dean glassed and spotted him. Dean headed towards the buck. The buck and does spotted him and headed straight towards me waiting at the bottom of the hill. It seemed like forever as I watched them racing my way.

The does were the first to pass me. The buck was about 200 yards behind them. He was heading straight at me. He wasn't running like the does were. He was a little more cautious of what he was doing. The only mistake he made was when he stopped next to the lake to look back up hill. I ranged him at exactly 45 yards. I moved out from behind the tree at full draw and let the arrow go. He heard the release and turned in my direction only to have the arrow enter his left shoulder and exit his right rear. The arrow got one lung and the heart. He ran about 50 yards and dropped. My friend said he watched the whole event from his binoculars. He said it was one of the neatest things he has ever seen. He got to see the whole hunt from a distance. Arrow release entry and exit of the arrow. He said it seemed like it was in slow motion.

I shoot a Mathews MQ-1 with a 29 inch 2315 Easton XX78 tipped wit a 125 grain Muzzy broadhead.

Pronghorn Antelope Biology

4 pronghorn antelope History - Antilocapra americana, which literally means the "American goat-antelope. " The pronghorn is the only species in its family. The only other large North American mammal that can make that boast is the mountain goat. The name pronghorn comes from the pronged or sharply pointed horn of the male antelope. Antelope have true horns in that the horny tissue is composed of fused hairs which form over a bony core.

Both sexes have horns, but the female's are only tiny spikes and are rarely pronged as are the twelve to eighteen-inch horns of the male. The horn is made up of two parts: a bony core covered by a black outer sheath. This sheath is made up of a stiff, hair-like substance. Pronghorns are the only animals in the world who shed their horns annually, (annually in males, irregularly in females). The outer sheath of the horn falls off each fall and grows back by the following summer.

Range - Pronghorn antelope are native to the prairies of North America. At one time they numbered in the millions and were found on the open plains from the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains and from Mexico to central Canada. With the European settlement of the plains, the population was reduced nearly to extinction. A subspecies known as the Sonoran pronghorn, Antilocapra americana sonoriensis, occurs in Arizona and Mexico.

Color and Size - A conspicuous characteristic of the antelope is the white rump patch. When alarmed, the hair stands erect and appears as a white flash that can be seen for miles. Tan is the dominant body color, with sharply contrasting white markings on the head and neck. The top of the buck's nose is dark and there is usually a triangular black patch below the ear. The doe does not have this black cheek patch. A short mane is present along the top of the neck. Shedding is continuous with the individual hairs being loosely attached making antelope hides worthless as rugs. Since the hairs are hollow and can be erected at will, pronghorns are able to adjust to temperature changes. No other animal is more strikingly beautiful than the pronghorn when he "poses" on the open plains. Adult male antelope weigh 90 to 120 lbs. Females are about 20 lbs. lighter.

Antelope are gregarious. They are found in mixed herds most of the year; except in the spring when the bucks are alone or in small groups. In the fall, bucks collect harems numbering up to 15 does, which they then defend from other bucks.

Diet - Antelope are primarily browsers, especially on sagebrush, with grass being only a minor food source. Wild antelope usually reach ages of 6 to 8 years. Pronghorns have 32 teeth. As in deer and bovids (antelope, cattle, etc.), they have a tough, horny pad in place of upper incisors. Pronghorn have hypsodont, selenodont cheek teeth. Like deer, antelope, goats, and other artiodactyls, pronghorns walk on two toes, or hooves, on each foot. (These are the third and fourth toes.) However, pronghorns are unusual in lacking the two tiny (vestigial) “dewclaws” that are located behind and above the hooves on deer and related animals. Pronghorn feed mostly on forbs and browse plants.

Defenses - Antelope have exceptional eyesight, often compared to high-powered binoculars. The pronghorn also has excellent peripheral vision because its eyes protrude from the sockets. The running gait of the pronghorn is beautifully smooth and their powerful legs can carry them at a remarkable pace across the roughest kind of terrain. As the fastest North American mammal, pronghorns can reach speeds of 60 miles per hour. At high speed they cover the ground in great strides of 14 to 24 feet, and are known to run for long distances at speeds of 30 to 40 miles per hour. The pronghorn is the fastest mammal in the world in a sustained run, only the cheetah and possibly India's blackbuck has an edge in a short sprint. Despite their speed, antelope are reluctant to jump over objects, preferring to crawl under or through fences. Pronghorns are good swimmers, and will cross rivers with ease.

Reproduction - Antelope breed in August and September and the young are born in May and June with about 60% of the births being twins. Pronghorns have been known to breed as fawns but they usually breed for the first time when they are 16 to 17 months of age. The gestation period for the antelope is the longest for big-game animals in the United States. About eight months after mating, one or two fawns are born. The young are not spotted like the fawns of the deer family, but instead have markings similar to the adults. The newborn do not have an odor and instinctively lie motionless for hours. This is their main defense from predators such as bobcats, eagles, and coyotes. The fawns remain hidden, with the doe feeding them several times a day until they are strong enough to travel with the adults.

Judging Age- Pronghorn in North America are primarily born between late May and early July. Therefore, when most animals are harvested in October they are considered either four months, 1 1/3 years, 2 1/3 years, 3 1/3 years, etc., in age. For consistency across species, however, we generally age big game animals in half-year intervals (i.e., 1 ½, 2½, etc.). The overall age structure of a hunted pronghorn population is younger than many people think. Horn and body size can give some indication of a buck's age, but physical characteristics are often misleading and provide little help in aging does. Horn size in bucks and physical development in both genders is greatly affected by diet, which may account for differences between animals of the same age taken from different locations.

Telling Age By the Teeth - The science of aging pronghorn is based on tooth development and wear. Like humans, pronghorn replace their "baby teeth" with permanent teeth at a relatively set rate. As surely as a 6-year-old child will soon get her two front teeth, a 16-month-old buck will be in the process of gaining its central two incisors. By the time an antelope is 3½ years old, all permanent teeth are in. At this stage, estimating age is based largely on rate of tooth wear. Diet and soil types may accelerate tooth wear, but generally, estimating adult pronghorn age is straight-forward until they reach 5½. Beyond that, estimating age by tooth wear is less reliable. If you want to learn more on aging pronghorn antelope, click on this link. Teeth aging info with pics

Antelope Scouting Tips

Scouting

Scat - Pronghorn antelope scat looks similar to deer scat. It is approximately 1/2" to 3/4" long. The color can be a light brown when fresh to almost black when dried and hardened by the sun and wind. Pronghorn feed mostly on forbs and browse plants.

Tracks - Pronghorn tracks look similar to deer tracks and are approximately 2 3/4" in length for rear foot and 3 1/4" for a front track for an adult. Young pronghorn tracks are generally about 1 5/8 inches long. Like deer, antelope, goats, and other artiodactyls, pronghorns walk on two toes, or hooves, on each foot. (These are the third and fourth toes.) However, pronghorns are unusual in lacking the two tiny (vestigial) “dewclaws” that are located behind and above the hooves on deer and related animals. In some areas where mule deer share some of the range with pronghorn, their tracks may be confused. Although pronghorn tracks are much like those of deer, the pronghorn track tends to be more narrow toward the front.

Where to Find Pronghorns - Pronghorn antelope use open areas with little cover. They are usually found in flat to rolling country, and not too far from water. Antelope run to gain distance from perceived threats and tend to run in circles when spooked. Unlike deer, they do not seek close hiding cover. When scouting or hunting antelope, keep the sun at your back while its low in the sky (morning or evening). Pronghorn antelope are usually very easy to see at distances of a mile or more under good light conditions. Look for the white rumps or black horns or markings on the bucks.

Pronghorns will bed down in wide open areas at any time of the day as they roam around browsing. When they are together in a group not all of them will lay down, some will keep a vigil as they feed around the other resting antelope of the group.

Because pronghorn antelope are creatures of open habitats, you can hunt them all day. However, you run the risk of exhausting yourself. Try to pace yourself and concentrate hunting mornings and evenings. Stalking can be a long process, so remember to bring gloves, knee pads and elbow padding to protect yourself from sharp rocks. Binoculars and spotting scopes can be a great asset for observing antelope at long distances.

Antelope Hunting Strategies & Tips

Decoys, Flagging and Calls

Decoys - should ONLY be used in the archery season, and can be used to lure in a buck antelope for a better shot. Dutton and Flambeau make life-like cardboard and foam cut-outs. decoys. You can also make your own out of plywood or cardboard and some paint. Make sure you have a way to support the decoy in the wind. Buck decoys are best used before and during the rut since the the bucks are a little more defensive of their does and will try to run the intruder off. When hunting with a partner you can use the tendency for older bucks to circle to your advantage by posting a partner to one side. Some hunters use a doe decoy to fool the herd buck into thinking one of his does has strayed off. Doe decoys will work at any time. Also, if you make one, make another and have it appear as a bedded animal. This puts a buck at ease as he approaches. Basspro has the Flambeau "CommandDoe" doe decoy and CommAndalope buck decoy. The decoys are their catalog but not on their webpage. Mel Dutton Decoys - P.O. Box 113 Faith SD 57626, Ph# (605)-967-2031

Calls - Antelope make quite a few sounds. Beginning in late August the bucks start the challange sounds and by the middle of September they near the main point of the rut. For the next 10 days or so calling can be very effective. Lohman, Knight & Hale and Primos make an antelope challenge call that imitates a bucks peculiar snort-chuckle.

Flagging - Another way to lure in a buck is to use their keen vision and curiosity against them. I know this sounds crazy, but waving a white towel in the air will sometimes entice a buck into range, especially during the rut. The thought of another doe or even a challenger is too much for some bucks to ignore.

Fence Crossings - Pronghorn use some of the same trails to water or feed areas so you can set up on a fence crossing for a shot if you find a trail that is being used. Pronghorn usually don't jump a fence, they go under like a dog. You can caret a fence crossing by covering any open spots in the fence and widening the hole where you want them to cross so that the pronghorns have to go under the spot you choose. Your setup should take into account the wind and which way your scent will travel.

Waterholes - Most pronghorn habitat is arid and that means sitting on waterholes can pay off using a blind for archery hunting. Try to be in your blind before light and stay as long as you can, pronghorns will water at any time of the day. Patience is the key here. Make sure you put your blind out in advance of your hunt so that the pronghorns will grow accustomed to seeing the new bush near their waterhole. 2 weeks in advance if you can get the blind up that early. If you want to move your blind, do it at night. Wait to take your shot when the antelope is drinking.

Antelope Tracking and Recovery

When you take your shot with your bow or rifle, mark the spot where you shot from and where the animal was. This will help in finding any blood or hair sign to start your tracking. Studying antelope hides can help you identify any hair that may have been cut by the bullet or broadhead to pinpoint the area on the deer where your bullet hit.

Bright pink frothy blood - means a lung hit and the deer shouldn't go far.

Bright red blood - indicates a muscle hit which can be a minor wound. Also look for bone fragments which can tell you if you hit a leg bone or muscle.

Stinky green or brown paunch material - means a gut shot and you should let this animal bed down and stiffen up. 4 to 6 hours in cold, 8 hours in warm weather.

Some tips on tracking wounded game

1 and only 1 guy on the blood trail, preferably your best tracker. Keep the shooter nearby and ready in case the animal bolts from a bed, it may be your only chance to finish the job.

Use a camping lantern like a Coleman with a light reflector, they make blood really stand out at night.

Mark your trail so you can look behind yourself and get an idea of the travel route of your animal. You can use orange marker tape but PLEASE go back and remove all of that fluorescent tape when you are done. Use TP which just disappears in the first rain but if working in say snow, use the orange tape.

Sit down and take a break and have a snack or just relax. You need to calm down some and not push the animal by taking off after him immediately. If someone is with you, have him do the tracking as he is probably calmer and less likely to be in a hurry as you are.

Animals dump their bowels when they get weak so look for scat. They also will start circling like a dog when they lay down to die.

Animals that aren't hit real bad will double back a lot to shake you off their trail. While tracking watch for the animal's double back trail so you don't miss it or wipe it out. Bears love to do this along with deer.

Learn how to grid search. When all seems lost, look in creek bottoms and ravines. I've found many animals that dropped into them and just couldn't get out and they died there.

Keep an eye out for buzzards and crows, many times they will give up a kill.

Use a dog if legal, they are way more efficient at tracking. Deer Search has tracking dogs available if you don't have access in many states.

Have some hydrogen peroxide in squirt bottles handy when you get down to small blood drops or specks, it makes the blood bubble on contact. Put some bright green food coloring in you hydrogen peroxide to make the bubbles show up better.

Starlight Bloodhound, used in squirt bottles like hydrogen peroxide, is spendy but shows up faint blood trail really well, even in water.

Learn how to track by reading tracking books and practicing, it's great fun for the kids too.

Learn how to tell where you hit the animal by the hair the broadhead or bullet cut when it was first hit. You can do this by keeping the hair and matching it up too a hide. The impact site can tell you a whole bunch, like if you should wait (gut shot), or if you have a fatally hit animal. If you're an archer, try to find your arrow, it will tell you exactly where you hit your game at.

Click for Boone and Crockett online pronghorn scoring form and info on how to measure the horns

Scoring Antelope Horns

Scoring Horns - Scoring pronghorn antelope horns is one of the toughest chores in hunting and is done by looking at the length and mass of the horns. Some horns have round circumferences while others are oblong and wide. It takes a bit of practice judging antelope to be consistent. Mass is one of the toughest measurements to judge and actually is a large percentage of the total score. You really need to view each buck at different angles and views to get a good estimate. To complicate things even more, prongs come off the horns at different heights and some horns have more curl at the tips than others. Spend time before the season watching herds and looking for trophy bucks to become familiar with scoring horns. Look at antelope heads from several angles to get a good perspective of the horns. Get the best optics you can afford to help with learning to judge pronghorns and get as close as possible. You can also visit local taxidermists shops in your hunt area to get an idea of the horn characteristics and measure some of the mounts to get an idea what to look for.

Consider the following for a 14-inch buck, a minimum trophy size:

1)The height of the horn should be at least twice the length of the ear (which is 5 to 6 inches long).
2)The horn should be about as long as the animal's head.
3)Look for the distance between the fork (prong) and the main horn - bigger bucks have larger, noticeable, prongs and greater distance between the prong and the horn.
4)Larger, more mature, bucks have darker faces (compared to does and younger bucks)
5)A pronghorn's eye is approximately 2 inches across. If the bases look to be about that size the buck will have average to below average mass. If the bases are wider across then the eye then he'll have average to above average mass (averages are of course very dependant on where you're hunting).

Deer and elk antlers grow the points last. Why? Because they are covered in velvet. The minerals in the blood that feed this velvet are what grows the antlers. Kind of like the cambium layer of a tree. The growth is added to the outer layer. On a pronghorn, the growth is just the opposite. It is from within. The bony core is covered in a fleshy layer which produces the modified hair we call horn. In a developed horn, the core rises only about as far as the top of the prong. Hair develops basally (ie. up and out of the core) and once the prong has developed at the height of the core's point it will not grow further beyond the prong.

Antelope Meat Care

Durwood Hollis has a book called "Complete Game Care Guide". Try B&B Sportsman Supply - 11321 N. 215 E. - Demotte, IN. 46310. Call 1-800-401-9090 or 219-345-4840.

You can also get these game care pamphlets from the University of Wyoming, Bulletin Room, Box 3313, Laramie, WY. 82071.

Field, R.A., 1973. Aging Big Game, Ag Extension Bulletin B-513R.

Field, R.A., 1973. The Mule Deer Carcass, Ag Extension Bulletin B-589.

Field, R.A., 1973. Skinning and Boning Big Game, Ag Extension Bulletin B-884R.

Pocket Guide to Field Dressing Game. Steve Gilbert - $12.95, plastic, spiral-bound, 3 5/8 x 4 1/2 x 1/4, 26 pages, fully illustrated, ISBN 1-886127-19-0, Item #P144.

MEAT CARE TIPS

Cheap meat bags. You can get cheap cloth mattress covers at military surplus stores that have a draw string on one end and they'll cover a whole antelope.

Zone 1 Mt. Dome Antelope Info

This information has been prepared to assist people that plan on hunting antelope in Zone 1. The information should be useful for archery and rifle tag holders. All of Zone 1 is located in Siskiyou County.

REGULATIONS

Laws and regulations are designed to conserve wildlife and to provide for and equitable distribution of game mammals. The hunter who knows the laws and regulations can enjoy the hunting experience more. All hunters should read and be familiar with the regulations contained in the current California Hunting Regulations for Mammals and Furbearers Booklet. Remember you must obtain written permission to hunt on private property. Hunter trespass laws are strictly enforced.

PUBLIC LAND

Zone 1 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within the Zone are administered by the United States Forest Service (USFS); Klamath National Forest, 1312 Fairland Road, Yreka, CA 96097, (530-842-6131) and the BLM Redding Field Office; 355 Hemsted Road, Redding, CA 96002, (530- 224-2100).

HUNT AREA BOUNDARY

That portion of Siskiyou County within a line beginning at the junction of Interstate 5 and the California-Oregon state line; east along the California-Oregon state line to the Ainsworth Corners-Lava Beds National Monument Road; south along the Ainsworth Corners-Lava Beds National Monument Road to the Mammoth Crater- Medicine Lake Road; southwest along the Mammoth Crater-Medicine Lake Road to the Medicine Lake-Telephone Flat Road; east and south along the Medicine Lake-Telephone Flat Road to the Telephone Flat-Bartle Road; southwest along the Telephone Flat-Bartle Road to Highway 89; west along Highway 89 to Interstate 5; north along Interstate 5 to the California-Oregon state line to the point of beginning.

ACCESS

There are extensive tracts of public land with excellent access in Zone 1. Primary roadways in Zone 1 are Interstate 5 (western Zone 1), State Route 97 (central Zone 1), and State Route 89 (southern Zone 1). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing excellent access to public lands.

MAPS

The most comprehensive map of the area is the Klamath National Forest map. BLM surface management maps may also be useful. The BLM surface management maps for Zone 1 are the McArthur, Mount Shasta, Tule Lake, and Yreka maps. You can purchase all of these maps or limit your purchase to only those areas you plan to hunt. USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on USFS or BLM maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

TRAVEL TIPS

Zone 1 covers a large geographical area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but summer thunder storms are not uncommon. Thunder storms can make roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel.

CAMPING

There numerous designated campgrounds within Zone 1. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season, special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas. Please DO NOT CAMP at springs or other water sources that are important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining at artificial wildlife water sources (guzzlers) for more than 30 minutes is a Fish & Game violation. YOU can pack water, birds and animals can't!

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Popular areas to look for pronghorn antelope are Big Tablelands, Little Tablelands, Mount Dome, Red Rock Valley, Butte Valley, and areas near Macdoel and Dorris. Scouting other areas can help you locate an out-of-the-way site that may have less hunter pressure and fit your style of hunting.

FIELD REPORTS

05-Aug-99 - My son and I got two nice bucks on private land just outside of MacDoel at the base of Mt. Dome. We had been hunting all day and near sunset, my son spotted a large buck in a local alfalfa field. I told him that it was private property and we couldn't hunt it. He drove into the farmers front yard, got out and knocked on the door. He came back ( and I must admit I expected him to be disappointed) and said that as long as we shut the gates, the farmer said that we could hunt any of his lands. He hated the antelope for feeding on his bread and butter. Long story short, the larger of the two bucks is hanging on the wall. All it tacks, sometimes, is just a friendly question. Oh ya!! Go out Red Rock Road from MacDoel and turn left at the Three Sisters intersection. You can also get into good open public land by going into the Lava Beds Monument and traveling west on any open dirt road. If it is paved, it isn't going into good hunting areas. Good luck , Sarge

8/3/99 - I hunted the Mount Dome area about four years ago, around MacDoel. Plenty of pronghorns around that area. If this is zone #1 make sure you ask the farmers for access to their alfalfa fields, I had NO trouble being allowed to hunt after I told them I was bowhunting. Flinch.

HUNTING STORIES AND FIELD REPORTS

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Zone 2 Clear Lake Info

This information has been prepared to assist people that plan on hunting antelope in Zone 2. The information should be useful for archery and rifle tag holders. Zone 2 is located in portions of Modoc and Siskiyou counties.

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Zone 2 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within the Zone are administered by the United States Forest Service (USFS); Modoc National Forest, 441 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101, (530-233-5811) and the Bureau of Land Management BLM Redding Field Office; 355 Hemsted Road, Redding, CA 96002, (530- 224-2100) and 608 West Twelfth Street, Alturas, CA 96101, (530-233-4666).

HUNT AREA BOUNDARY

Those portions of Modoc and Siskiyou counties within a line beginning at the junction of the Lava Beds National Monument Road and the California-Oregon state line at Ainsworth Corners; east along the California-Oregon state line to the Crowder Flat Road; south along the Crowder Flat Road to Modoc County Road 73; south along Modoc County Road 73 to Modoc County Road 136; west along Modoc County Road 136 to the Blue Mountain-Mowitz Road; west and south along the Blue Mountain-Mowitz Road to the Deadhorse Flat-Badger Well Road; southwest along the Deadhorse Flat- Badger Well Road to the Badger Well-Browns Well Road; south along the Badger Well- Browns Well Road to the Sorholus Tank- Hackamore Road; southwest along the Sorholus Tank-Hackamore Road to Highway 139; southeast along Highway 139 to Modoc County Road 91; south along Modoc County Road 91 to the Mud Lake-Mud Springs Road; west along the Mud Lake-Mud Springs Road to the North Main Road; southwest along the North Main Road to the Long Bell-Iodine Prairie Road at Long Bell Forest Service Station; northwest along the Long Bell-Iodine Prairie Road to the Bartle-Telephone Flat Road; north along the Bartle-Telephone Flat Road to the Telephone Flat-Medicine Lake Road; north and west along the Telephone Flat-Medicine Lake Road to the Medicine Lake-Mammoth Crater Road; northeast along the Medicine Lake-Mammoth Crater Road to the Lava Beds National Monument-Ainsworth Corners Road; north along the Lava Beds National Monument-Ainsworth Corners Road to the California-Oregon state line to the point of beginning.

ACCESS

There are extensive tracts of public land with excellent access in Zone 2. The primary roadway in Zone 2 is State Route 139 (central Zone 2). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of this primary roadway providing excellent access to public lands.

SPECIAL CONDITONS IN CLEAR LAKE NWR: The special regulations regarding the Peninsula “U” portion of the Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge are summarized as follows:

(A) The area will be open on weekends and holidays only during the general season.
(B) Permission to enter this area must be obtained at the gate entrance located on the Clear Lake Road. Hunters for this area will be selected by public drawing. Persons selected for pronghorn antelope tags for Zone 2 (Clear Lake) may apply for this drawing by submitting an application upon receipt of their license tag to the Department of Fish and Game, 601 Locust Street, Redding, CA 96001. Applicants may apply as a party of two. Applications shall consist of the following: a standard U.S. Postal Service postcard with the applicant’s tag number, name, address, city, zip code, area code, telephone number, and the notation “Application for Pronghorn Antelope Hunt Access Permit, Clear Lake Peninsula.” Applications must reach the Redding office before the close of the business day on the second Friday in August. Successful applicants will be notified. A two-party application will not be split. The specific number of hunters will be determined each year by the Department. No more than five hunters will be allowed on the area at any one time unless a party of two is drawn for the fifth place. If the fifth place is the first member of a party, then no more than six hunters will be allowed on the area at any time.
(C) The gate entrance will be open from 6:00 a.m. to one hour after sunset.
(D) The fence near the gate entrance constitutes the south boundary of the area.
(E) The specific number of pronghorn antelope to be taken from this area is determined by the number of pronghorn antelope present. This area will be closed once this number is reached.

MAPS

The most comprehensive maps of the area are the BLM surface management maps. The Modoc National Forest map may also be useful. The BLM surface management maps for Zone 2 are the Cedarville, McArthur, and Tule Lake maps. You can purchase all of these maps or limit your purchase to only those areas you plan to hunt.

USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on BLM and USFS maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

TRAVEL TIPS

Zone 2 covers a large geographical area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

CAMPING

There numerous designated campgrounds within Zone 2. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season, special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas. Please DO NOT CAMP at springs or other water sources that are important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining at artificial wildlife water sources (guzzlers) for more than 30 minutes is a Fish & Game violation. YOU can pack water, birds and animals can't!

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Popular areas to look for pronghorn antelope are Clear Lake Hills, Saddle Blanket Flat, Lost Creek Rim, Horse Mountain, and numerous intermittent dry lakes. Scouting other areas can help you locate an out-of-the-way site that may have less hunter pressure and fit your style of hunting.

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Zone 3 Likely Tables

This information sheet has been prepared to assist people that plan on hunting antelope in Zone 3. The information should be useful for archery and rifle tag holders. Zone 3 is located in portions of Lassen and Modoc counties.

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Zone 3 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within the Zone are administered by the United States Forest Service (USFS);

Modoc National Forest, 441 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101, (530-233-5811) and the

Bureau of Land Management BLM Eagle Lake Field Office; 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, (530-257-5381).

Bureau of Reclamation - PH# 530-233-4666.

HUNT AREA BOUNDARY

Those portions of Modoc and Lassen counties within a line beginning at the junction of the Crowder Flat Road and the California- Oregon state line; east along the California- Oregon state line to the crest of the Warner Mountains; south along the crest of the Warner Mountains to the Summit Trail at Pepperdine Camp; south along the Summit Trail to the South Warner Road near Patterson Forest Service Station; west along the South Warner Road to the Long Valley-Clarks Valley Road; south along the Long Valley-Clarks Valley Road to the Clarks Valley-Madeline Road; west along the Clarks Valley-Madeline Road to Highway 395 at the town of Madeline; north along Highway 395 to the Madeline- Adin Road; northwest along the Madeline- Adin Road to the Hunsinger Draw-Sweagert Flat Road; east and north along the Hunsinger Draw-Sweagert Flat Road to the Sweagert Flat-Hunters Ridge Road; north and west along the Sweagert Flat-Hunters Ridge Road to Highway 299 near Lower Rush Creek Recreation Site; north along Highway 299 to the Canby Bridge-Cottonwood Flat Road; northwest along the Canby Bridge- Cottonwood Flat Road to the Cottonwood Flat-Happy Camp Road; northwest along the Cottonwood Flat-Happy Camp Road to Modoc County Road 91; north along Modoc CountyRoad 91 to Highway 139; north along Highway 139 to the Hackamore-Sorholus Tank Road; northeast along the Hackamore-Sorholus Tank Road to the Browns Well-Badger Well Road; north along the Browns Well-Badger Well Road to the Badger Well-Deadhorse Flat Road; northeast and east along the Badger Well-Deadhorse Flat Road to the Mowitz-Blue Mountain Road; north and east along the Mowitz-Blue Mountain Road to Modoc County Road 136; east along Modoc County Road 136 to Modoc County Road 73; north along Modoc County Road 73 to the Crowder Flat Road; north along the Crowder Flat Road to the California-Oregon state line, to the point of beginning.

ACCESS

There are extensive tracts of public land with excellent access in Zone 3. Primary roadways in Zone 3 are State Route 395 (central Zone 3) and State Route 299 (central Zone 3). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing excellent access to public lands.

MAPS

The most comprehensive map of the area is the Modoc National Forest map. BLM surface management maps may also be useful. The BLM surface management maps for Zone 3 are the Alturas, Cedarville, McArthur, and Tule Lake maps. You can purchase all of these maps or limit your purchase to only those areas you plan to hunt. USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on USFS and BLM maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

TRAVEL TIPS

Zone 3 covers a large geographical area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

CAMPING

There numerous designated campgrounds within Zone 3. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season, special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas. Please DO NOT CAMP at springs or other water sources that are important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining at artificial wildlife water sources (guzzlers) for more than 30 minutes is a Fish & Game violation. YOU can pack water, birds and animals can't!

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Popular areas to look for pronghorn antelope are Davis Creek, Big Sage Reservoir, Telephone Flat, Thomas and Raker, Surveyor's Valley, Likely Tables, Rocky Prairie, and Goose Lake. Scouting other areas can help you locate an out-of-the-way site that may have less hunter pressure and fit your style of hunting.

FIELD REPORTS

8/23/99 - I shot my antelope on the fourth day. Scored 72". - Ed F.

12/99 - My Dad and I drew tags (party) for Likely Tables in 99. We both tagged out. My goat was 14 and Dad's was 12. Both our goats came off of public ground. I got mine down on the Tables just south of Modoc National Refuge. We were the only ones hunting that spot. We got introduced to some folks that had property in Davis Creek and decided Dad would try there. The goats weren't on the property the first morning and since the landowner had told us there were some big goats up on the Garden and actually showed us some spots on a map so we went up there. Dad ended up with a decent goat there. Our landowner friend in Davis Creek has lived there his whole life and said there are big goats up on the Garden. I really enjoyed hunting in that area. - Kentuck

12/99 - My son and I drew Likely Tables this year after twenty years. Saw lots of Antelope. My son killed his buck after three days of hunting. Mine came after five days hunting and seven hours of stalking this buck for two days. It has 15" horns with 5" prongs. The hardest part about Antelope is getting the tag. So start putting in and good luck. - Raghorn.

4/2002 - As far as the Likely tables zone, I would hunt the zone north of Big Sage reservoir to the Oregon border. I have seen a lot of antelope in that area in the 28 years I have been here. Either area would be good hunting as long as you hunt north of Big Sage reservoir. - Ranchwife

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HUNTING SUPPLIES - Belligerent Duck (Main Street) - PH# (530) 233-4696.

Sports Hut (Main street) - PH# 530-233-2423.

BEST EATS - Brass Rail (HWY 395 North) - PH# 530-233-2906. They are open till 10:00 but I would make sure I would get there by nine, because the give you lots of food to eat. A complete steak dinner with wine, freash bread, unlimited soup , salad, side dish, coffee and ice cream was only $15.00. The steaks were big and tastey. I ate there three nights !!! -BigDave.

Antonio's Cucina Italiana (Main Street) - PH# 530-233-5600.

Nipa's Thai cuisine (Main Street) - PH# 530-233-2520.

Black Bear Diner (main street) PH# 530-233-3332.

CHEAPEST GAS - Only two gas stations - Chevron and Texaco. They are across the street from each other, so gas comparison is simple - look at the signs.

GOOD MOTELS/HOTELS/ - Rim Rock (HWY 395 north - kitchenetts, close walk to Brass Rail, very clean and great view of the mountains) - PH# 530- 233-5455,

Best Western Trail Side Inn (main street) - PH# 530-233-4411, Dunes Motel (Main Street). The rooms we nice , with a fridge , micro wave and coffee maker. This was helpful in the morning. The breakfast goodies are not available till around 7:00 AM. - BigDave.

CAMPGROUNDS/RV PARKS - Blue Lake (great fishing and beautiful location), Clear Lake Wilderness (campground is at the trail head - great fishing).

Plum Valley (small but quiet with Davis Creek flowing by it).

Cave/Lily Lake (good fishing and pretty sites).

Medicine Lake (good fishing and beautiful area).

Likley RV Park and Golf located approx. 2 miles East of the town of Likley. Great RV park for people who choose to utilize a motor home . I towed my Dodge Dakota behind my RV and was real close to BLM land where I took a respectable antelope opening day for period 2 on BLM land. -fishboat1.

GUIDES - Leo Kennedy (contact one of the sporting goods stores for his number).

Ray Gatlin (again contact one of the sporting goods stores for info).

Paul Siegel (PH# 530-233-5755 - guides for waterfowl).

MUST SEE SIGHTS - Blue and Clear lake for fishing. Both sites are good for flies and bait fishing.

Medicine Lake Highlands Volcanic Area (really awesome).

Modoc County Museum (PH# 530-233-6328).

Modoc National Wildlife Refuge.

Lava Beds National Monument.

MEAT PROCESSING/BUTCHERS - 4 Corners market (PH# 530-233-3822). Will hang game.

Walt's market in Alturas let me skin the antelope behind his store and hung it in his cooler. He or the other market in Alturas could not process the meat to meet my time period so I took the animal to Idaho Meats in Susanville for processing. -fishboat1.

TAXIDERMISTS - no one locally. For antelope, there is a guy from Klamath Falls that sets up a both at the BPOE hall on Main street.

MEDICAL AID - 911 or the local hospital is at 228 McDowell St (just off Main Street at the South end of town) at PH# 530-233-5131. The clinic is in the same location at PH# 530-233-5176.

GENERAL INFO -

Zone 4 Lassen

This information has been prepared to assist people that plan on hunting antelope in Zone 4. The information should be useful for archery and rifle tag holders. Zone 4 is located in portions of Lassen, Plumas, and Shasta counties.

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Zone 4 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within the Zone are administered by the United States Forest Service (USFS); Lassen National Forest, 55 South Sacramento, Susanville, CA 96130, (530-257-5381) and the Bureau of Land Management BLM Eagle Lake Field Office; 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, (530-257-5381).

HUNT AREA BOUNDARY

Those portions of Lassen, Plumas and Shasta counties within a line beginning at the junction of Highway 36 and the Juniper Lake Road in the town of Chester; north along the Juniper Lake Road to the Lassen National Park boundary; north and west along the Lassen National Park boundary to Highway 89; north along Highway 89 to U.S. Forest Service Road 22 near the Hat Creek Ranger Station; east along U.S. Forest Service Road 22 to U.S. Forest Service Road 35N06; east and north along U.S. Forest Service Road 35N06 to the State Game Refuge 1S boundary; northwest along the State Game Refuge 1S boundary to the Coyote Canyon-Dixie Valley Road; northwest along the Coyote Canyon-Dixie Valley Road to the Dixie Valley-Boyd Hill Road; northwest along the Dixie Valley-Boyd Hill Road to the Snag Hill-Hayden Hill Road; northeast and north along the Snag Hill-Hayden Hill Road to Highway 139; southeast on Highway 139 to the Willow Creek-Hunsinger Flat Road; northeast and northwest along the Willow Creek-Hunsinger Flat Road to the Adin- Madeline Road; southeast along the Adin- Madeline Road to Highway 395 at the town of Madeline; south along Highway 395 to the Madeline-Clarks Valley Road; east along the Madeline-Clarks Valley Road to the Clarks Valley-Tuledad Road; east and southeast along the Clarks Valley-Tuledad Road to the California-Nevada state line; south along the California-Nevada state line to the Lassen- Sierra county line; west along the Lassen- Sierra county line to the Lassen-Plumas county line; north and west along the Lassen- Plumas county line to Highway 36; west along Highway 36 to the Juniper Lake Road, to the point of beginning.

ACCESS

There are extensive tracts of public land with excellent access in Zone 4. Primary roadways in Zone 4 are State Route 139 (central Zone 4), State Route 395 (eastern Zone 4), State Route 36 (southern Zone 4) and State Route 89 (western Zone 4). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing excellent access to public lands.

MAPS

The most comprehensive map of the area is the Lassen National Forest map. BLM surface management maps may also be useful. The BLM surface management maps for Zone 4 are the Alturas, Eagle Lake, Lake Almanor, Portola, and Susanville maps. You can purchase all of these maps or limit your purchase to only those areas you plan to hunt. USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on USFS and BLM maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754.

TRAVEL TIPS

Zone 4 covers a large geographical area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

CAMPING

There numerous designated campgrounds within Zone 4. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season, special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas. Please DO NOT CAMP at springs or other water sources that are important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining at artificial wildlife water sources (guzzlers) for more than 30 minutes is a Fish & Game violation. YOU can pack water, birds and animals can’t!

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Popular areas to look for pronghorn antelope are Madeline Plaines, Painter Flat, Mud Flat, Karlo Mesa, Bull Flat, Shinn Ranch, Horse Lake, and Pine Creek Valley. Scouting other areas can help you locate an out-of-the-way site that may have less hunter pressure and fit your style of hunting.

FIELD REPORTS

Frank Hall is the name of the biologist for that region. He will be very helpful.

I will be helping out a friend with his antelope on August 21st. He has finally been drawn after 20 years (sorry, Jerry, he beat you out!). Unfortunately, he is semi-disabled following several back surgeries in which they placed enough metal in him to fill an aisle at ACE Hardware. Thus, I become "Shooter the Pack Mule". I am very excited about going along. I'll take pics, and keep notes of what I see, and forward them along to you after the zone 1 hunt. Even thought they may move a bit throughout the season, the info may still help you locate some general areas. Last year, while scouting about for sage grouse areas, I saw better than 50 antelope out toward Painter Flat. Good luck, and I'll follow up with you late August. Send me an email to remind me!! - Shooter

Buck, Congrates on your draw! Another place you might want to check out is off of 395. About 4 miles east of Litchfield 395 will turn and head north,after 3-4 miles you will cross some train tracks. As soon as you cross the tracks start looking east for Smoke Creek Ranch Rd. Antelope are throughout this area especially north of S.C.R.R. We have taken a couple (one just short of 17") about 7 miles in, watch back toward 395 as there are some alfalfa fields down there they like to visit. Keep in mind by the time your hunt date these animals have been chased by archery and period one rifle hunters,I scouted the weekend before my season( I also drew period 2)and found the antelope in different areas than I did in earlier trips. Also bring a large ice chest/ice, contrary to popular belief antelope can be very tasty. The one I shot was better than any deer I have ever taken. Best of luck on your hunt. - Dan

Here is an area to try - go to Termo on 395 and take the road west towards Eagle Lake. I have seen antelope in that area. Also, go up past Ravensdale - check the east side of 395. The country up there can be real rocky (have good tires). Be able to shoot at long range 300-400 yards. They have great eyes. Take plenty of water and also bug spray. Don't forget to take lots of pictures when you get your antelope - it took me 26 years to get drawn, I still have 2 more years before I can get back in the draw. With my luck I will be in my 80s the next time I have a California antelope tag (hope I am still alive and able to hunt). Good luck. - Jerry Springer

My tag was for area four. I got lucky and drew the first year I put in. Plenty of antelope and I killed a 15 incher the first day. But since then bad winters have knocked the herds back a bit. Next year I will finally be eligible again. Ten years is a long time. If you get drawn and have a few days, It's not hard to find a good one in any zone. - Anonymous

12/2000 - I was lucky enough to get a tag for 1998. We saw a lot of antelope for California. I dropped mine on the second day of the season. 15 inches with 7 1/2 inch bases. We hunted east of I-395 near the wild horse adoption center. Also hunted east of Horse Lake and Painter's Flat. Saw antelope in each area. My hunting partner filled his tag too. Good hunt to put in for. Have fun. - Bo

4/2002 - I've also seen quite a few speed goats around Harvey Mtn. Actually when I hunted X4 we saw as many 'lopes as deer. We were hunting the eastern part of the zone. I will probably put in for the Lassen hunt. - Sporty

4/2002 - I used to work for Lassen Nation Forest as an Engineering Tech. Two summers ago we got audited, so we had to verify that everything we said we owned was actually there and in the condition that we said it was in. Anyway, I spent a lot of time around Antelope Mtn, above Eagle Lake. From the Antelope Mtn fire lookout you can see several large well open valleys. These valleys are either public land, or Forest Service. There is a dirt road that goes from Highway 44 to Eagle Lake called A21. From that road on several different occasions throughout the summer I saw small herds of antelope. If you look at your Big Game booklet in the hotshots picture section you will see a lady who shot a goat last year. I believe that I recognize that valley. It could be one of the valleys between Bogard and the intersection of Highway 36 and 44. - Big 17.

4/2002 - I was up in that same area around the Antelope Peak Lookout about ten times last year. I seen a few goats early in the year further west of there, between Harvey Mt. and Crater Mt. - Mike.

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Zone 5 Big Valley

This information has been prepared to assist people that plan on hunting antelope in Zone 5. The information should be useful for archery and rifle tag holders. Zone 5 is located in portions of Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties.

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Zone 5 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within the Zone are administered by the United States Forest Service (USFS); Lassen National Forest, 55 South Sacramento, Susanville, CA 96130, (530-257-5381) and Modoc National Forest, 441 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101, (530-233-5811) and the Bureau of Land Management BLM Redding Field Office, 355 Hemsted Road, Redding, CA 96002, (530-224-2100) and BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, (530-257-5381).

HUNT AREA BOUNDARY

Those portions of Modoc, Lassen, Shasta and Siskiyou counties within a line beginning at the intersection of Highways 299 and 89; north and northwest along Highway 89 to the Bartle-Telephone Flat Road; northeast along the Bartle-Telephone Flat Road to the Iodine Prairie-Long Bell Road; southeast along the Iodine Prairie- Long Bell Road to the North Main Road at Long Bell Forest Service Station; northeast along the North Main Road and the Mud Springs-Mud Lake Road to Modoc County Road 91; south along Modoc County Road 91 to the Happy Camp-Cottonwood Flat Road; southeast along the Happy Camp- Cottonwood Flat Road to the Cottonwood Flat-Canby Bridge Road; southeast along the Cottonwood Flat-Canby Bridge Road to Highway 299; south along Highway 299 to the Hunters Ridge-Sweagert Flat Road near Lower Rush Creek Recreation Site; east and south along the Hunters Ridge-Sweagert Flat Road to the Sweagert Flat-Hunsinger Draw Road; south and west along the Sweagert Flat-Hunsinger Draw Road to the Adin- Madeline Road; southeast along the Adin- Madeline Road to the Hunsinger Flat-Willow Creek Road; southeast and southwest along the Hunsinger Flat-Willow Creek Road to Highway 139; northwest along Highway 139 to the Hayden Hill-Snag Hill Road; south and southwest along the Hayden Hill-Snag Hill Road to the Boyd Hill-Dixie Valley Road; southeast along the Boyd Hill-Dixie Valley Road to the Dixie Valley-Coyote Canyon Road; southeast along the Dixie Valley- Coyote Canyon Road to the State Game Refuge 1S boundary; southeast along the State Game Refuge 1S boundary to U.S. Forest Service Road 35N06; south and west along U.S. Forest Service Road 35N06 to U.S. Forest Service Road 22; west along U.S. Forest Service Road 22 to Highway 89 near the Hat Creek Ranger Station; north along Highway 89 to Highway 299, to the point of beginning.

ACCESS

There are extensive tracts of public land with excellent access in Zone 5. Primary roadways in Zone 5 are State Route 139 (eastern Zone 5), State Route 299 (central Zone 5) and State Route 89 (western Zone 5). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing excellent access to public lands.

MAPS

The most comprehensive map of the area is the BLM surface management maps. The BLM surface management maps for Zone 5 are the Alturas, Eagle Lake, and McArthur maps. You can purchase all of these maps or limit your purchase to only those areas you plan to hunt. USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on USFS or BLM maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

TRAVEL TIPS

Zone 5 covers a large geographical area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

CAMPING

There numerous designated campgrounds within Zone 5. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season, special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas. Please DO NOT CAMP at springs or other water sources that are important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining at artificial wildlife water sources (guzzlers) for more than 30 minutes is a Fish & Game violation. YOU can pack water, birds and animals can't!

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Popular areas to look for pronghorn antelope are Fox Mountain, Big Valley, Pitville Flats, Beaver Creek, Bald Mountain, and Dixie Valley. Scouting other areas can help you locate an out-of-the-way site that may have less hunter pressure and fit your style of hunting.

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Zone 6 Surprise Valley

This information has been prepared to assist people that plan on hunting antelope in Zone 6. The information should be useful for archery and rifle tag holders. Zone 6 is located in portions of Lassen and Modoc counties.

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Zone 6 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within the Zone are administered by the United States Forest Service (USFS); Modoc National Forest, 441 North Main Street, Alturas, CA 96101, (530-233-5811) and the Bureau of Land Management BLM Eagle Lake Field Office, 2950 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130, (530-257-5381).

HUNT AREA BOUNDARY

Those portions of Modoc and Lassen counties within a line beginning at the intersection of the crest of the Warner Mountains and the California-Oregon state line; east along the California-Oregon state line to the California-Nevada state line; south along the California-Nevada state line to the Tuledad-Clarks Valley Road; west and northwest along the Tuledad-Clarks Valley Road to the Clarks Valley-Long Valley Road; north on the Clarks Valley-Long Valley Road to the South Warner Road; east along the South Warner Road to the Summit Trail near Patterson Guard Station; north along the Summit Trail to the crest of the Warner Mountains at Pepperdine Camp; north along the crest of the Warner Mountains to the California-Oregon state line to the point of beginning.

ACCESS

There are extensive tracts of public land with excellent access in Zone 6. Primary roadways in Zone 6 are State Route 299 (central Zone 6) and State Route 395 (western Zone 6). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing excellent access to public lands.

MAPS

The most comprehensive map of the area is the Modoc National Forest map. BLM surface management maps may also be useful. The BLM surface management maps for Zone 6 are the Alturas and Cedarville maps. You can purchase all of these maps or limit your purchase to only those areas you plan to hunt. USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on BLM or USFS maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

TRAVEL TIPS

Zone 6 covers a large geographical area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

CAMPING

There numerous designated campgrounds within Zone 6. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season, special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas. Please DO NOT CAMP at springs or other water sources that are important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining at artificial wildlife water sources (guzzlers) for more than 30 minutes is a Fish & Game violation. YOU can pack water, birds and animals can't!

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Popular areas to look for pronghorn antelope are Snake Lake and Dead Cow Flat. Scouting other areas can help you locate an out-of-the-way site that may have less hunter pressure and fit your style of hunting.

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Honey Lake WA Junior Hunt

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Hunt Area: That portion of Lassen County, including the Fleming and Dakin units of Honey Lake Wildlife Area, within a line beginning at the junction of Highway 395 and Lassen County Road A3 near Buntingville; northeast along County Road A3 to Mapes Lane (County Road 305); east and north along Mapes Lane to its junctions with Highway 395 approximately three miles east of Litchfield; east on Highway 395 to the junction of the Wendel-Flanigan Road (County Road 320); east and south on the Wendel- Flanigan Road to the Nevada state line; south on the Nevada state line to the Western Pacific-Union Pacific Railroad tracks near Herlong; west on the Western Pacific-Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the North Herlong Access Road (County Road A25); west and south along the north Herlong Access Road (County Road A25) to its junction with Highway 395; north and west on Highway 395 to the point of beginning.

ACCESS

MAPS

USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on BLM maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

Please email at if you have a map of Honey Lake.

TRAVEL TIPS

As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with Honey Lake WA for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

HUNTING STORIES AND FIELD REPORTS

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Ash Creek Juinior Hunt

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Hunt Area: Those lands owned and managed by the California DFG as the Ash Creek Wildlife Management Area.

ACCESS

MAPS

Click for map of Ash Creek WA - Lassen Co.

TRAVEL TIPS

As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the Ash Creek WA for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area.

WEATHER

CAMPING

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

HUNTING STORIES AND FIELD REPORTS

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Fundraiser Tag Hunts

REGULATIONS

PUBLIC LAND

Hunt Area: Those portions of Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties described as zones 1 through 6 in the sections above.

ACCESS

Refer to hunt sections 1 through 6 above for info on access.

MAPS

Refer to hunt sections 1 through 6 above for info on maps where you want to hunt..

BLM surface management maps may be useful. USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on BLM maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

TRAVEL TIPS

As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area. Flash flooding occurs when thunderstorms drop rain in the nearby hills and mountains.

WEATHER

CAMPING

Refer to hunt sections 1 through 6 above for info on where to camp.

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Refer to hunt sections 1 through 6 above for info on where to look for antelopes.

HUNTING STORIES AND FIELD REPORTS

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Carrizo Plain Hunt

This information has been prepared to assist people that plan on hunting antelope in the Carrizo Plain. The information should be useful for archery and rifle tag holders. The Carrizo Plain is located in San Luis Obispo county .

REGULATIONS

This hunt was canceled by the DFG for the 2002/2003 hunt year. Rumor is the DFG feels the pronghorn herd is suffering from high losses to coyotes.

PUBLIC LAND

The Carrizo Plain contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within the Carrizo Plain are administered by the BLM and the DFG. Nearly all of the Carrizo Plain is open to hunting. Areas NOT open to hunting are a large safety zone surrounding the Guy L. Goodwin Education Center and Painted Rock, all designated campgrounds, management facilities and ranches, all pullouts Soda Lake, Travers Ranch and Wallace Creek. Public and employee safety requires these closures. There is also a substantial amount of private land within the CPNM. Please respect private property and know where you are at all times.

ACCESS

There are extensive tracts of public land with excellent access in the Carrizo Plain. Primary roadways in the Carrizo Plain are Soda Lake Road and Elkhorn Road. Many roads branch off of these primary roadways providing excellent access to public lands.

MAPS

Click here for an overview map of the Carrizo Plain. Click here for a map showing land ownership boundaries in the Carrizo Plain. BLM surface management maps may be useful. USGS topographic maps, are very helpful, especially to depict topographic features that are not displayed on BLM maps. USGS maps are usually available at backpacking and engineering stores or you can contact the USGS directly at U.S. Geological Distribution Center, Denver Federal Center, Building 810, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225, (303) 236-7477 or ordered online here USGS Topo maps. USFS maps are available at all USFS offices or you can contact the USFS, 630 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA 94111, (415) 705-2874. BLM maps are also available at all BLM offices or you can contact the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Room E2841, Sacramento, CA 95825, (916) 978-4754. If you would like info on aerial photos, computer topo map programs and how to download free topo maps off the Internet, I have this on my webpage here: aerial photos or topo maps. Also you can check Topozone and Terraserver for online topo maps and aerial photos.

TRAVEL TIPS

The Carrizo Plain is a large geographical area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off road and check with the BLM for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area. Flash flooding occurs when thunderstorms drop rain in the nearby hills and mountains.

WEATHER

CAMPING

Currently, the Carrizo Plain National Monument has two designated campgrounds, the KCL and the Selby camping areas. Camping is on a first come, first served basis and no reservations are required or taken. (Note: Groups of 20 or more must obtain authorization from the Bakersfield BLM office as well as groups that are charging a fee. Please contact Michael Ayers at 661-391-6120 for authorization or information). Both campgrounds are primitive, containing picnic tables, fire pits and portable restroom facilities. Electricity and drinking water are not available. The CPNM does not have garbage pickup service. Please act responsibly and pack out any refuse you might have. Hunters, please do not leave gut piles or other animal parts in the campgrounds.

At certain times of the year, campfire permits are required and special fire restrictions may be in effect. Contact the BLM office for an update on current restrictions. There is no fee for campfire permits and they may be obtained at the Goodwin Education Center, the Bakersfield BLM office and from any BLM Ranger in the area.

The KCL campground is equipped with eight picnic tables and eight fire pits. It has some of the few shade trees found on the CPNM. Formerly owned by the Kern County Land Company, the KCL still has a few of the original barn structures as well as some of the corrals. Some of these structures are in disrepair; please be careful if you go exploring inside. Also, please bear with us as we work on improvements for this camping area. You may use the corrals for your horses and there is generally enough space in the campground to park horse trailers.

The Selby campground is equipped with five picnic tables and four fire pits. It is nestled at the base of the Caliente Mountains. There are no shade trees but this campground is more secluded and the camper is only steps away from unlimited hiking in the Wilderness Study Area that lies outside the campground boundaries. The oak/juniper woodland is a haven for many birds and other wildlife and the beautiful Selby Rocks are a site not to be missed. (You may explore around the rocks but please do not climb on the fragile sandstone. Watch out for natural dangers such as rattlesnakes.) A new addition to this campsite is the availability of water for non-potable use only at the campground.

Car camping is also an option within certain areas of the Carrizo Plain National Monument. Please refer to the road maps that are posted in the kiosks located at the North and South entrances into the Monument. Dotted areas denote where car camping is allowed. Generally, car camping is permitted in the foothills and mountainous areas. Car camping is not permitted in the valleys (both Carrizo and Elkhorn), nor at Soda Lake and adjacent areas.

Please DO NOT CAMP at springs or other water sources that are important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining at artificial wildlife water sources (guzzlers) for more than 30 minutes is a Fish & Game violation. YOU can pack water, birds and animals can't!

WHERE TO LOOK FOR ANTELOPE

Pronghorn antelope are commonly seen near the Education Center and Painted Rock, by the entrance to the Washburn Administrative complex, near the KCL Campground, and sometimes in the southern portions of the Elkhorn and Carrizo Plains. They are sometimes quite unconcerned, and allow cars to stop relatively close by without running away, and at other times, the same group will run if a car even slows down, let alone stops. The reasons for these different behavior patterns are not known, but they do not seem to be related to the number of visitors or anything else we can determine.

HUNTING STORIES AND FIELD REPORTS

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Antelope Hunting Gear List

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Trespass Permission Slips For Private Land Use & Emergency Alert Sheets

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Click the link below to get the trespass permission slip you can print.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/permission-slip-1.pdf

Click the link below for an Emergency Alert sheet you can print out and leave on your vehicle, with your family or friends.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/emergency-alert-notice.pdf

Pronghorn Antelope Links

Ammo/Reloading

Accurate Reloading .... Saeed's great talk forum on reloading.
Alliant Powder (formerly Hercules) .... check out the online reloading data.
Barnes .... They make great bullets.
Berger Bullets .... Some of the best bullets made.
Cheaper Than Dirt .... Shooting supplies and hunting gear.
Dillon Precision Products .... One of the best reloading companies.
Federal Ammo ....
Graf and Sons Inc. .... The reloading authority.
Hodgdon Powder Company .... Reloading powder.
Hornady .... Bullets and reloading equipment.
Lapua .... Makers of match grade ammo and Vihtavuori powders.
Lee Precision Inc. .... The Lee family has been providing affordable reloading products since 1958.
MEC .... Reloading equipment.
Midsouth Shooters Supply Co. .... Your complete source for shooting accessories and supplies.
Midway USA .... The world's largest mail order shooting and reloading superstore.
Nosler .... Maker of the famous 'Partition bullets'.
Powder Valley .... Offering the finest in reloading components at the best possible price.
Precision Reloading Inc. .... Unique and hard to find reloading products.
RCBS .... If you're into reloading, bookmark this page now. All the info you need to be a top-notch re-loader is right here:
Redding Reloading Equipment ....
Remington .... Guns and ammo.
Sierra Bullets .... Bullets.
Speer .... Bullets.
Western Powders .... Western Powders is the largest Master Distributor of reloading powders in North America. We carry a full line of smokeless and black powders, and have also released our own line of high-performance, smokeless powders called RAMSHOT.
Widener's .... Here you will find great deals on all your hunting needs. From Ammunition to Powder. Featuring all the top name products such as Hornady, Nosler, Remington, RCBS, REDDING, SPEER, Winchester and much more.
Winchester Ammo .... Makers of great ammo.

Blinds

The All-Terrain Umbrella Blind .... The All Terrain Umbrella Blind is a uniquely designed and patented camouflage blind that can be set up quickly and quietly, camouflaging the person or persons behind it.
Ameristep Pop-Up Blinds .... Portable camo blinds.
Avery .... Cerex and burlap camo blind material.
Bowsniper Blind Co. ....Compact blinds that mount to a shotgun or bow.
Buckwing ..... They make blinds, archery gear and camo umbrellas.
Double Bull Archery L.L.C. .... Makers of the popular ICE Blind, a portable camo blind.
GameTracker Portable Pop Up Hunting Blind ....
High Racks .... They have brackets for hunters to effectively add branches and camo to any stand, blind or hunting location with ease.
Hunters Equipment .... They offer a full line of deer stands, game blinds, and game feeders.
Hunters Specialties (H.S.) .... They have burlap, nylon and Cerex camo blind material and portable hunting blinds.
Invisiblind .... Portable camo blind.
Isometric Hunting Blinds .... Portable hunting blinds.
Klinger Pop Top Blind ....
Little Big Horn .... Camo tree blinds and Pac-Lounge.
Quick Pro Blinds .... Portable hunting blinds.
Oak Hollow Products .... Portable hunting blinds. 309 Old Highway 9, Waukon, IA 52172 (319) 568-4075. You can order the blinds here.
P & M Concealment Products Inc. .... Portable blinds.
Ultimate Hunting Blind .... Portable and expandable hunting blinds.
Underbrush .... Portable blinds and 3-D Leafy Camo Wear.
Wolf Den Hunting Products .... Portable hunting blinds.

Bow Equipment

Archery Headquarters .... Online retailer for archery supplies.
B&B Archery and Bowhunting Books .... Books and videos on archery and bowhunting.
Bear Archery .... Makers of excellent bows and bow equipment. Fred Bear is a legend of the bowhunting world.
Ben Pearson Bow info .... Great place to look up info on old Ben Pearson bows, broadheads, arrow boxes and logos.
Black Widow Bows .... Fine bows and arrows.
Bowhunters Discount Warehouse .... As of 7/2001 their website is closed.
Bowhunter Magazine .... The site of the number one bowhunting magazine.
Bowhunting.net .... The Bowhunting Netcenter.
Bowsite .... If you're a bowhunter, this is one place you have to check out.
Don Brown Traditional Archery ....
California Archery Web .... Webring of California archery shops.
Custom Feathers .... David Mitchell. 6117 Highway 190, Chillicothe, MO 64601. Phone #s: 660-646-6630 (Work), 660-646-0469 (Home-eves.), 660-646-9703 (FAX), & 1-888-353-8246 (Orders only). He makes custom arrows using fresh turkey wing primaries and some secondaries. Most fletching is natural, but he'll custom dye colors on large orders. He also buys wings, fans, and beards, so you might be able to work a trade.
Dink's Feather Shop .... They make custom arrows and sells supplies. Murraysville, WV. Ph # 304-273-3485.
Easton .... Fine arrows and other gear.
edersbow .... Online bowhunting magazine.
The Essentials Of Archery .... Original printing 1942 (This document has been liberally transcribed from the 1953 edition). "How to Use and Make Bows and Arrows" by L. E. Stemmler , Manorville, L.I., N.Y.
EXTERIOR BALLISTICS OF BOWS AND ARROWS .... By W. J. Rheingans.
Game Tracker .... String tracking system. 3476 Eastman Drive Flushing, MI 48433 Phone (800)241-4833 Fax (810)733-2077
Hidden Wolf Woolens .... Sorry folks, this company closed the middle of 2000.
High Mountain Archery Equipment Sales .... they carry Gold Tip, Bow Tech, Champion, PSE, Jennings, Hoyt, Golden Key, Sims, Archers Choice, and many other quality products.
How to strip turkey feathers .... If you want to make your own barred feather fletchings.
Hoyt USA Bows .... Makers of fine bows and bowhunting equipment.
International Bowhunting Organization .... The IBO is a non profit organization founded in 1984. Their intent is to provide a means by which all persons, interested in the sport, can unite to ensure ours and our children's rights to the pursuit of bowhunting.
Jackson's Archery and Hunting Page .... Check out this San Diego California bowhunters website. Lots of good info and links here.
Magnus Broadheads .... I use these broadheads and they shoot well and are very tough.
Martin Archery .... Good bows.
The National Archery Association .... National governing body for U.S. Olympic archery.
Primitive Archer ..... Good forum and quarterly magazine.
Professional Bowhunters Society ....
PSE Archery .... Bows and other archery gear.
RibTek Broadheads .... Good tough broadheads.
Stickbow .... Your traditional archery connection.
Tammy Jo's Archery Supplies .... Custom flemish-twist bowstrings for recurves and longbows.
Trackmaster Arrow Tracking System .... Radio signal arrow recovery system.
Traditional Bowhunter Magazine .... 6 issues per year of good traditional bow info.

Camo and Clothing

10X Wear .... Camo
Advantage Camo ....
Aervoe-Pacific Co. .... Camouflage paint in all the military colors. Best supplier I've found for painting your equipment. P.O. Box 483, Gardnerville, NV., 89410, ph# 800-227-0196.
ASAT Camo .... Tel# 423-531-7110 or you can email them at ASATCAMO@BELLSOUTH.NET.
Beartooth Products .... 3 piece camo kit for shotguns.
Brigade Quartermasters .... Outdoor gear, military issue gear, GPS, everything you need.
Bug Out Outdoorwear .... Bug nets and suits.
Bushlan Camo .... Camo clothing.
Bush Rag Camouflage Systems .... Camo ghillies.
Camo Skin .... Removable camo overlays for shotguns.
Camovision Eyewear .... You can see out, game can't see in. UV protected, patented, durable frames. I tried a pair of these and I found they kept the sun out real good but it was like looking through a thick screen door. Too distracting for me.
Columbia Sportswear Co. ....
DK Flatwoods Camo .... 3D camo
DownWind 3D Camo ....
Hidden Wolf Woolens .... Quality, Service, Dedication- Unexcelled -For your camouflage clothing needs.
Image Country Camouflage .... Camo.
Lacrosse .... Excellent boots and waders.
LongBeard Industries L.L.C. .... Makers of the "The Backpack Recliner" .
C. C. Filson .... For 102 years, Filson has been supplying rugged clothing for extreme conditions out of doors.
Mossy Oak .... America's most effective concealment system.
Natural Gear Camo ....
Polar Wrap .... Great clothing to keep your face and head warm.
Predator Camo ....
Permanone .... Spray this on your clothes to kill ticks, chiggers and other bugs. Not a repellent like "Off" or "Repel", it actually kills the darn creepy crawlies. PERMETHRIN is the generic name of the active ingredient. It is a natural pesticide from pyretherum (African flower in the daisy family) and the active ingredient is permanone. It is used on cloths only because if applied to the skin, it mixes with oils and sweat and becomes useless. It is harmless but some people may be sensitive to it. It goes by several brand names, Permanone being the most common. Once applied properly, it binds to the fabrics and lasts a minimum of two weeks, even through several washings. Another brand is called Duranon and you can get it for $3.66 for a 6 oz. can at Wing Supply.
Ranger Joe's .... Military, Law enforcement and outdoor gear.
Rancho Safari .... Camo ghillies.
Raven Wear Canada Ltd. .... Extreme cold camo clothing.
Realtree .... Excellent camo.
Rightnour Manufacturing Co. Inc. (RMC) .... Archery and Muzzleloading supplies, turkey vests, unique Non-Typical shotgun sling.
Scent-Lok .... Camo clothing and scent control suits.
Schnee's Boot's .... These guys make the best cold weather elk boots I've ever owned. I like the 'air bob' soles.
Sleeping Indian Design .... Wool and cotton camo clothing
Stick N' Limbs Camo ....
Trebark Camo ....
Underbrush .... Portable blinds and 3-D Leafy Camo Wear.
Woolrich .... Fine wool clothing.

Gear

Bass Pro Shop .... One of the biggest hunting and fishing gear suppliers. Stop by one of their 'Outdoor World' stores, you'll be amazed. They have calls, decoys, shells, sights, blinds camo and tons more.
Brigade Quartermasters .... Outdoor gear, military issue gear, GPS, everything you need.
Cabela's .... One of the biggest retailers of outdoor and hunting gear. They have calls, decoys, shells, sights, blinds camo and tons more.
Mel Dutton Decoys .... P.O. Box 113 Faith SD 57626, Ph# (605)-967-2031.
Gamesaver .... Better than pepper, fights bacteria growth in warm weather. Concentrated for taking into the field.
Ranger Joe's .... Military, Law enforcement and outdoor gear.
REI ....The biggest outdoor store on the net.
Shomer-tec .... Law enforcement and military equipment. Box 28070, Bellingham, WA. 98228 ph# 360-733-6214. Call for free catalog.
U.S. Cavalry .... World's finest military and adventure equipment.

Guides/Outfitters

Arizona Big Game Hunting .... Duwane Adams has a full service Arizona based guiding and outfitting business. They hunt Arizona statewide and Mexico for several different species. They have been in the guiding business for the past 20 years and have developed a high quality trophy hunting experience. They offer trophy quality elk, mule deer, and Coues deer hunts that are second to none and at competitive prices!
Arizona Wildlife Outfitting .... Don Martin has hunts for bighorn sheep, buffalo, antelope, elk, mule deer, Coues deer, javelina, mountain lion, turkey and predators.
Desert Bull .... Do it yourself hunts in Arizona. If you are thinking of trying it this year, you have found the right place. We can help you plan the hunt of a lifetime. Whether you want to hunt Elk, Deer, or Antelope in the fall or Javelina or Merriam's Turkey in the spring, Desert Bull can help you make your hunting trip to Arizona an unforgettable one.
Dry Creek Outfitters ... is a professional hunting guide and outfitting service. We specialize in Trophy Desert Bighorn Sheep hunts in Arizona, California, Utah and Texas. We also offer hunts for Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Coues Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Pronghorn Antelope, Javelina, and Bear. We are fully licensed, bonded, insured, and permitted. We have a full time team of professional, knowledgeable guides. We have also filmed, edited and produced a video called "Hunting Desert Bighorn Sheep." It includes two different sheep hunts and information on how to find and field judge rams as well as instructions on how to video tape game through your spotting scope. It is currently for sale on our website and through the new FNAWS Mercantile catalog
Mesquite Country Outfitters .... Offers fully guided hunts for whitetail deer, mule deer, turkey, bobwhite and blue quail, dove, wild hogs, and varmints on the 165,000 acre Pitchfork Ranch in Dickens and King counties of Texas.
Pusch Ridge Outfitters .... We are an Arizona based outfitting business that outfits and guides in Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico. We are proud of the fact that we consistently produce trophies of the highest quality for our clients. Several have qualified for the Boone and Crockett all-time record book, as well as the Pope and Young, Safari Club International, and Longhunter Society books.
Southwestern Hound Adventures .... is your headquarters for outdoor fun, outdoor video products and great pictures. If a quality hunt for Western Big Game is on your wish list we can make it happen. We specialize in Bear and Lion hunts with hounds and now have a video of the bear action you can expect.

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Guns/Gun Supplies

Americase .... Gun cases since 1985.
Beretta .... Firearms.
Boyt Harness Co. .... Gun cases.
Ed Brown Products .... High performance bolt-action rifles and 1911 handguns for those who expect the best.
Brownells .... Great supplier of gun parts.
Browning .... Firearms.
B-Square .... has been manufacturing and marketing a full line of premium quality scopes mounts, accessories and gunsmithing tools for over 40 years.
Canjar Triggers. M. H. Canjar Co. 500 E. 45th Ave.,Denver, CO 80216, Voice: (303) 295-2638.
Doskocil .... Gun cases.
Galati International.com .... Your number one source for shooting and gun accessories including Rifle Cases, Range Bags, Holsters, Shotgun Accessories, Knives, Soft Air Guns, Scopes, Night Vision, T-Shirts and Much More.
Gamaliel Shooting Supply .... Whatever you need - rifle scopes, reloading supplies or gun accessories we've got them all at Gamaliel Shooting Supply! We have all the types of rifle scopes, reloading supplies, and gun accessories you need for hunting and target shooting.
Gunbroker.com .... Worlds largest sport shooting and hunting auction.
Gun Guard .... Good rifle, bow and pistol cases. Some case have wheels which are real handy in the airport.
Gun Tests.com .... They have a no holds barred gun review website and magazine that is very objective. If it sucks, they say so and why. No 3 to 3 1/2 out of 4 stars for every gun they review like you see in NAHC or Guns and Ammo. They have no ads in their review so they are not worried about stepping on toes.
Impact Case Company .... Gun cases.
Knight Muzzleloaders .... Firearms.
Kolpin .... Gun cases.
Lazzeroni .... Great rifles.
L ilja Precision Rifle Barrels .... Great barrels and lots of info on long range shooting.
Marlin Firearms Co. .... Great firearms.
McMillan .... Makers of tough dependable rifle stocks.
Michael's .... Makers of Butler Creek and Uncle Mike's gun supplies.
Midsouth Shooters Supply Co. .... Your complete source for shooting accessories and supplies.
Midway USA .... The world's largest mail order shooting and reloading superstore.
MTM Case-Gard .... Ammo and accessory boxes, gun cleaning vises and target stands.
The Almost Complete List of Muzzle Loading and Buckskinning Links ....
Muzzleloader Magazine .... The publication for black powder shooters.
Northwest Security Products .... Cases, holsters, pouches and more from Alaska.
Plano ..... Gun cases.
Quake Industries .... For years I've searched for a rifle sling that wouldn't slide off my shoulder. I finally found the Holy Grail here at Quaker Industries, called the "Claw". They also make super rifle swivels that don't squeak, scope covers and recoil pads.
Remington .... Firearms.
Ruger .... Firearms.
Sako .... Firearms.
Shilen .... Makers of excellent rifle barrels.
Sinclair International .... We are a 16 year old, Indiana based company which specializes in high quality products designed for precision rifle shooters.
SKB .... Gun cases.
Sniper Country .... A great site for long range shooting. They have reviews on scopes, rangefinders, moly bullet coating and tons of other info. Lots of military and law enforcement shooters hang out here.
Tactical Intervention Specialists .... Precision rifle accessories. Mike has come up with a great new sling too. Stop by his website and see some of the goodies there.
Thompsom/Center Arms .... Whether a Traditional or a Modern In -Line. T/C has it all.
Timney Trigger .... Timney Manufacturing, Inc. is one of the oldest and largest trigger manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1946, Timney prides itself on the quality of precision machining and workmanship that goes into each and every Timney product.
Traditions Performance Muzzleloading Weatherby ....
Tuffpak .... Tuffpak is the only multi-gun case of its kind. Whether you're going for a weekend or a month, taking 1 rifle or 5 shotguns .
Weatherby .... Fine rifles and shotguns.
Winchester .... Firearms.

Optics, Scopes, Binos, and Night Vision

Aimpoint .... As the choice of the U.S. Army and elite forces around the world, Aimpoint sights offer high performance, military-proven technology and rugged durability. Aimpoint's both-eyes-open, heads-up, rapid target acquisition and superior accuracy deliver unmatched precision for a variety of applications.
Backpack Hunter .... Sorry to say it, but Don "Backpack Hunter" has shut down his website after many years.
Bear Basin .... Good prices on binos, scopes and rangefinders.
B & H .... The Professional's source for tripods, photo gear, and video.
Brunton .... Makers of the 'Eterna' and 'Lite-Tech' line of binos. They also make compasses, wind meters, and survey gear.
Burris .... Fine American made scopes and binos.
Bushnell .... Scopes, binos, and Yardage Pro rangefinder.
Bogen .... Distributors for 'Gitzo' and 'Manfrotto' tripods.
Canon .... Makers of binos.
Celestron .... Makers of binos and scopes.
Crooked Horn Outfitters .... They make a bino harness that works real good for $19.99.
Custom Ophthalmics .... Manufactures custom lenses to correct astigmatism. These small lenses are made to your prescription and fitted into the eyecup of your binoculars to let you remove your glasses while viewing. For more information: 11603 Hampstead Drive, Fredericksburg, VA. 22407 . PH# 1-540-786-9276 voice/fax, e-mail:102171,2300@Compuserve.com
Deutsche Optik .... Retailers of 'Wild' and 'Barr & Stroud' rangefinders, Leitz Intel Analyst Magnifiers, Visulette Aspheric Magnifiers, Hensoldt binos, Optolyth scopes and binos, and WWII military optics.
Doctor-Optic Technologies Inc. .... Makers of great scopes and binos. Contact them at: 4685 Boulder Highway, Suite A, Las Vegas, NV 89121 USA, PH# 1-800-290-3634, 1-702-898-7161, (fax) 1-702-898-3737.
D & R Sports .... Good prices on binos, scopes and rangefinders.
Eagle Optics .... Online Retailer of name brand optics, also good info on scopes and binos specifications.
Fujinon .... Makers of fine scopes and binos. They also make the 'Staboscope', a bino that you can use at night and while moving.
Global Mart .... Online retailer for Tasco scopes and rangefinders, Bushnell, and ITT Night vision.
'Grippit' .... With this strap and mount, you can mount your binos on a tripod for more stability. $29.99.
HawkEyes International .... Online retailer of binos, scopes, laser sights, and night vision.
HI VIZ Fiber Optic Sights ....
Kahles .... Kahles Riflescope Manufacturing Company of Vienna, Austria is one of the premier rifle scope manufacturers in the world. With over 100 years of optical engineering behind every scope they make, Kahles has always been known by professional guides and hunters as "One of the very best and most rugged rifle scopes".
Kowa .... One of the better scope and bino makers.
Leica .... Fine German binos and scopes.
LensPen .... LensPen is a lens cleaning device that uses a carbon-based cleaning compound. Also has a little brush on the other end to aid in removing debris.
Leupold .... Fine American made optics.
Meade .... Makers of fine binos, scopes, CCD cameras, and microscopes.
Minolta .... Makers of binos.
Nikon .... Great binos and scopes.
OP/TECH USA .... Long been known for their comfortable binocular and camera straps. They have branched out into several other products of interest that are available via retailers: Fashion Strap: binocular and camera strap, E-Z Comfort Strap: binocular and camera strap, Soft Pouch: binocular and scope covers, Bino Caps: binocular, scope, and camera lens caps, Tripod Strap: tripod strap, Tripod Leg Wraps: Cordura covered foam leg wraps. For more information: PH# 1-800-251-7815 or 1-406-388-1377
Optolyth .... Fine German optics. Contact: SCM Corporation, (distributor), PO Box 7518 San Diego, CA 92167 USA, PH# 1-800-225-9407, (fax) 1-619-692-8199.
Orion .... Online retailer of binos and scopes.
Pentax .... Makers of binos.
Redfield .... Scopes and mount.
Schmidt & Bender .... Fine German optics.
ScopLevel .... ScopLevel is a device that dramatically increases your shooting accuracy by dramatically reducing CANTING. Check out the effects of canting and what ScopLevel does to reduce it's effect at this website.
Segway-Industries home of the Reticule Leveler .... Segway Industries manufactures and sells the easiest-to-use scope alignment tool ever developed for gun owners and gunsmiths.
Shepherd Scopes Ltd. .... This scope gives you a one shot zero and accurate range-finding. Dual reticule system allows for better accuracy and reliability.
Simmons .... Good scopes and binos. Blount is the maker of this line of optics.
Springfield Armory .... For more than a decade, Springfield Armory™ has been providing high quality, proprietary counter-sniper sighting systems to the world's most demanding customers. Now with eight Government Models™ to choose from, Springfield provides outdoor, severe duty telescopic sights designed to meet the most extreme performance demands of serious law enforcement personnel and hunters world wide.
Steiner .... Pioneer Research is the maker and importer of Steiner optics. They also make dive cameras.
S.W.F.A. Inc. .... Great prices on scopes, binos and rangefinders.
Swarovski .... Fine Austrian optics
Swift Instruments Inc. .... Makers of excellent binos, scopes, magnifiers, opera glasses, and weather instruments.
Tasco .... Makers of binos, scopes, and rangefinders.
Tru_Glo .... Make fiber optic sights.
US Optics .... They design and build special purpose riflescopes for, Military and Law Enforcement, sniper and tactical use. Also, riflescopes for competition and Varmint shooting.
V-Vax Products residual oil remover .... The best lens cleaning solution since alcohol. A lot of optics shops use it and it's available at retailers all over. Leica and Zeiss use it to clean all of the internal components prior to assembly of their binoculars. For more information: V-Vax Products, 1507 Elston Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622. PH# 1-312-276-1747, (fax) 1-312-276-0909.
Weaver .... Fine scopes. Blount is the maker of this product.
Wholesale Hunter .... Good prices on binos, scopes and rangefinders.
Williams Optics .... Telescopes, mounts and camera adapters.
Zeiss .... Fine binos and scopes.

Organizations

Arizona Antelope Foundation .... Established in 1992, the Arizona Antelope Foundation is a single purpose organization dedicated to the welfare of pronghorn antelope. The Foundation actively seeks to increase pronghorn populations in Arizona through habitat improvements, habitat acquisition, the trans-location of animals to historic range, and public comment on activities affecting pronghorn and their habitat.
Boone and Crockett Club .... Promoting wildlife conservation and 'fair chase hunting'.
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) .... Offers weekend skills clinics to women throughout North America. Explore our pages and discover what's waiting in the great outdoors!
Hunters for the Hungry .... A great nationwide effort for sportsmen to donate extra game meat to help those in need.
Hunt Of A Lifetime .... is a nonprofit organization that grants hunting and fishing adventures to children who have been diagnosed with terminal or life threatening illnesses. We are making a difference. We need your help.
International Hunter Education Association .... Hunter Education classes explore a variety of topics, including wildlife identification, landowner relations, outdoor survival skills, wildlife management, field care of game, and more. Volunteers teach all types of hunter safety, including the use of various modern firearms, black powder, and bow and arrow.
North American Shed Hunters Club .... The largest web site in the world for serious hard core trophy hunters.
Pope and Young Club .... Dedicated To The Protection Of Our Bowhunting Heritage And North America's Wildlife.
National Rifle Association .... If you're a gun owner, you really need to join, to maintain your 2nd amendment right to bear arms.
North American Pronghorn Foundation .... The main objective of the North American Pronghorn Foundation is to ensure the future of free-roaming, wild Pronghorn. This objective is accomplished by providing financial and other assistance to continue research, public education, inter-agency cooperation, habitat development, sound management practices, and issue advocacy through protective legislative policy.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance .... The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance is a huge grassroots effort to give hunters and anglers a stronger collective voice. It's an alliance of individual sportsmen and women, plus national conservation groups, as well as local and regional clubs and organizations who care about the future of wildlife and outdoor activities on the 192 million acres of National Forests and grasslands.
Safari Club International .... Advocate for 45 million hunters and wildlife conservation worldwide.
Wildlife Legislative Fund of America .... The Wildlife Legislative Fund of America (WLFA) provides direct lobbying and grassroots coalition support to protect and advance the rights of hunters, fishermen, trappers and scientific wildlife management professionals. This is accomplished through coalition building, ballot issue campaigning and legislative and government relations.

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Publications/Books/Magazines/Videos

All these books are available at Amazon.com unless noted otherwise. You can get used books there that are well below the new book price.

Western Outdoor News .... Fine weekly newspaper with maps and tons of timely reports. $36.95 for 52 issues. Ph# 1-714-546-4370. Call the 'Hunter's Hotline' to give your story for publishing. Ph # 1-714-546-4370 ext. 48 or fax: 1-714-662-3486 or e-mail: wonmail@aol.com

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Websites/Forums

Antelope backgrounds for your computer - Sean's excellent website with computer backgrounds to make you say ahhhhh!
Antelope teeth aging info with pics - Excellent tutorial on how to age pronghorn antelope with photos.
Bowsite's Antelope Forum - Great place to read and ask questions about hunting Pronghorn Antelope.
California Game and Fish Magazine .... Your ticket to the hottest fishing and hunting in California.
Deerslayer 1's Webpage .... Dan has lots of deer, elk, caribou and bear pics from public land hunts.
Eastman's .... The Eastmans' Journal is the original bi-monthly magazine devoted to western trophy hunting. Hunting journal, videos and books.
Field and Stream .... The popular magazine online. They have a great hunting and shooting forum too.
Fishing and Hunting News .... This is the fishing and hunting news magazine online version.
Jesse's Hunting & Outdoors (JHO) Pronghorn Forum .... Great place to view and ask questions.
Ted Nugent's United Sportsmen of America ....
Trophy Hunter Magazine .... Offering real hunting stories about the biggest and best trophies taken in the west every year.
Outdoor Life .... The well known magazine online.
Rocky Mountain Game and Fish Magazine .... A sportsman's guide to the best hunting and fishing in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.
Washington-Oregon Game and Fish Magazine .... The one-stop information source for Northwest hunters and anglers.
Jim Zumbo's webpage .... Lot's of hunting tips and cooking recipes.

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