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7/12/03
DFG
Apply Now for Sage Grouse Hunting Permits
The Department of Fish and Game is now accepting applications for annual sage grouse hunts. The final upland game bird hunting regulations will be adopted by the Fish and Game Commission on August 2, 2003. The proposed 2003 sage grouse hunting season is scheduled for September 13 and 14, 2003.
As in previous years, hunts are scheduled for portions of Lassen, Mono and Inyo Counties. In Lassen County, the proposed bag limit is two sage grouse per season. The proposed bag limit is one grouse per season in the Mono and Inyo areas. There is plenty of public land available for hunting as much of sage grouse habitat is made up of Bureau of Land Management property. Hunters are advised to bring lots of water and be prepared for rugged terrain and hot, dry conditions.
In order to hunt sage grouse, hunters must be drawn for a sage grouse hunting permit. The permits are issued through a random drawing at the DFG’s License and Revenue Branch. Hunters may apply for only one of the four sage grouse hunting zones (East Lassen, Central Lassen, North Mono and South Mono-Inyo). In addition, all sage grouse hunters are required to have an Upland Game Bird Stamp.
Sage grouse permit applications must be received at the License and Revenue Branch by 5:00pm, August 11, 2003. Hunters may apply for a sage grouse permit by sending a postcard with the required information to: the Department of Fish and Game, Sage Grouse Permit Drawing, 3211 S Street, Sacramento, California, 95816. Hunters may apply online at the DFG’s web page at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing . Select the “Sage Grouse Permit Drawing Application” link.
All applications must include the hunter’s name, 2003/2004 California hunting license number, residence address and the hunt zone choice. Incomplete applications and those with invalid hunting license numbers will be disqualified.
Hunters may apply in parties of up to four, but each hunter needs to list his or her name, mailing address, and 2003/2004 hunting license number on the application. Each hunter may submit only one application for one hunt area.
Falconers may also apply for sage grouse permits but must write “Falconry Only” on their applications. For season dates, check the 2003/2004 resident and migratory upland game bird hunting regulations after August 2, on the Fish and Game Commission’s web site at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fg_comm/proposedregs03.htm .
Hunters wanting more information about sage grouse permit drawings may contact Glenn Underwood by telephone at (916) 227-2268 or by email at gunderwo@dfg.ca.gov .
Proposed Sage Grouse Hunting Zone Descriptions and Permit Process
Area Open Zone Descriptions:
a. East Lassen Zone:
That portion of Lassen County beginning at the intersection of Highway 395 and County Road 502 in the town of Ravendale; north and east on County Road 502 to County Road 526 (Buckhorn Road); east on County Road 526 to the Nevada state line; south along the Nevada state line to its intersection with County Road 320 (Wendel-Flanigan Road); northwest on County Road 320 to its intersection with Highway 395 between Wendel and Litchfield north on Highway 395 to the point of beginning.
b. Central Lassen Zone:
That portion of Lassen County beginning at the intersection of Highway 139 and County Road 513 (Termo-Grasshopper Road); east on County Road 513 to its intersection with County Road 523 (Westside Road); north on County Road 523 to its intersection with County Road 525 (Brockman Road); east on County Road 525 to its intersection with Highway 395; south on Highway 395 to its intersection with Highway 36 in the town of Johnstonville; west on Highway 36 to its intersection with Highway 139 in Susanville; north on Highway 139 to the point of beginning.
c. North Mono Zone:
That portion on Mono county beginning at the intersection of Highway 182 and the California-Nevada state line; south and east along the California-Nevada state line to Highway 167; west along Highway 167 to Highway 395; north along Highway 395 to Highway 182 at Bridgeport; north along Highway 182 to the point of beginning.
d. South Mono and Inyo Zone:
That portion of Mono and Inyo counties beginning at the intersection of Highway 167 and the California-Nevada state line; south and east along the California-Nevada state line to the second crossing of Highway 266; west along Highway 266 to Highway 168; south and west along Highway 168 to Highway 395; north along Highway 395 to Highway 167; east along Highway 167 to the point of beginning. The following area within this open zone is closed to hunting sage grouse: That portion of Mono County beginning at the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Benton Crossing Road; north and east along Benton Crossing Road to State Highway 120; north and east on State Highway 120 to U.S. Highway 6; south on U.S. Highway 6 to U.S. Highway 395; north and west on U.S. Highway 395 to the point of beginning.
No open season in the balance of the state not included in the above open zones.
4. Number of Permits:
a. East Lassen Zone: 10 - 375 (proposed)
b. Central Lassen Zone: 10 - 175 (proposed)
c. North Mono Zone: 10 - 100 (proposed)
d. South Mono and Inyo Zone: 10 - 100 (proposed)
5. Permit Process:
The free sage grouse hunting permits shall be issued by public drawing. All applicants shall apply either on a postcard or throughthe Internet at the License and Revenue Branch Home Page at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing and select sage grouse drawing. All applicants must provide their name, address, zip code, hunting license number, and the zone they wish to hunt. Applicants shall submit only one drawing application for either the East Lassen Zone, Central Lassen Zone, North Mono Zone, or the South Mono and Inyo Zone. Up to four hunters may apply as a party. All hunters’ names, addresses, and hunting license numbers must be included on the application. Postcard applications for all hunts shall be mailed to the Department of Fish and Game, License and Revenue Branch, 3211 S Street, Sacramento, California, 95816. Applications must be received before the close of the business day on the second Monday of August for all open zones (East Lassen Zone, Central Lassen Zone, North Mono Zone, or the South Mono and Inyo Zone). Successful applicants will be notified by mail prior to the opening date of the season. Permits are nontransferable. Any permits remaining after the drawing will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis and will be advertised by news release following each drawing. Applications for remaining permits shall be mailed to the above address with the same required information. Successful drawing applicants previously selected, or hunt party members, may not apply for remaining permits.
6. Falconry Only Permits:
Applicants desiring to use a sage grouse permit during the falconry-only season must declare upon the application that the permit is for falconry only.
DFG
Apply Now for Sage Grouse Hunting Permits
The Department of Fish and Game is now accepting applications for annual sage grouse hunts. The final upland game bird hunting regulations will be adopted by the Fish and Game Commission on August 2, 2003. The proposed 2003 sage grouse hunting season is scheduled for September 13 and 14, 2003.
As in previous years, hunts are scheduled for portions of Lassen, Mono and Inyo Counties. In Lassen County, the proposed bag limit is two sage grouse per season. The proposed bag limit is one grouse per season in the Mono and Inyo areas. There is plenty of public land available for hunting as much of sage grouse habitat is made up of Bureau of Land Management property. Hunters are advised to bring lots of water and be prepared for rugged terrain and hot, dry conditions.
In order to hunt sage grouse, hunters must be drawn for a sage grouse hunting permit. The permits are issued through a random drawing at the DFG’s License and Revenue Branch. Hunters may apply for only one of the four sage grouse hunting zones (East Lassen, Central Lassen, North Mono and South Mono-Inyo). In addition, all sage grouse hunters are required to have an Upland Game Bird Stamp.
Sage grouse permit applications must be received at the License and Revenue Branch by 5:00pm, August 11, 2003. Hunters may apply for a sage grouse permit by sending a postcard with the required information to: the Department of Fish and Game, Sage Grouse Permit Drawing, 3211 S Street, Sacramento, California, 95816. Hunters may apply online at the DFG’s web page at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing . Select the “Sage Grouse Permit Drawing Application” link.
All applications must include the hunter’s name, 2003/2004 California hunting license number, residence address and the hunt zone choice. Incomplete applications and those with invalid hunting license numbers will be disqualified.
Hunters may apply in parties of up to four, but each hunter needs to list his or her name, mailing address, and 2003/2004 hunting license number on the application. Each hunter may submit only one application for one hunt area.
Falconers may also apply for sage grouse permits but must write “Falconry Only” on their applications. For season dates, check the 2003/2004 resident and migratory upland game bird hunting regulations after August 2, on the Fish and Game Commission’s web site at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fg_comm/proposedregs03.htm .
Hunters wanting more information about sage grouse permit drawings may contact Glenn Underwood by telephone at (916) 227-2268 or by email at gunderwo@dfg.ca.gov .
Proposed Sage Grouse Hunting Zone Descriptions and Permit Process
Area Open Zone Descriptions:
a. East Lassen Zone:
That portion of Lassen County beginning at the intersection of Highway 395 and County Road 502 in the town of Ravendale; north and east on County Road 502 to County Road 526 (Buckhorn Road); east on County Road 526 to the Nevada state line; south along the Nevada state line to its intersection with County Road 320 (Wendel-Flanigan Road); northwest on County Road 320 to its intersection with Highway 395 between Wendel and Litchfield north on Highway 395 to the point of beginning.
b. Central Lassen Zone:
That portion of Lassen County beginning at the intersection of Highway 139 and County Road 513 (Termo-Grasshopper Road); east on County Road 513 to its intersection with County Road 523 (Westside Road); north on County Road 523 to its intersection with County Road 525 (Brockman Road); east on County Road 525 to its intersection with Highway 395; south on Highway 395 to its intersection with Highway 36 in the town of Johnstonville; west on Highway 36 to its intersection with Highway 139 in Susanville; north on Highway 139 to the point of beginning.
c. North Mono Zone:
That portion on Mono county beginning at the intersection of Highway 182 and the California-Nevada state line; south and east along the California-Nevada state line to Highway 167; west along Highway 167 to Highway 395; north along Highway 395 to Highway 182 at Bridgeport; north along Highway 182 to the point of beginning.
d. South Mono and Inyo Zone:
That portion of Mono and Inyo counties beginning at the intersection of Highway 167 and the California-Nevada state line; south and east along the California-Nevada state line to the second crossing of Highway 266; west along Highway 266 to Highway 168; south and west along Highway 168 to Highway 395; north along Highway 395 to Highway 167; east along Highway 167 to the point of beginning. The following area within this open zone is closed to hunting sage grouse: That portion of Mono County beginning at the intersection of U.S. Highway 395 and Benton Crossing Road; north and east along Benton Crossing Road to State Highway 120; north and east on State Highway 120 to U.S. Highway 6; south on U.S. Highway 6 to U.S. Highway 395; north and west on U.S. Highway 395 to the point of beginning.
No open season in the balance of the state not included in the above open zones.
4. Number of Permits:
a. East Lassen Zone: 10 - 375 (proposed)
b. Central Lassen Zone: 10 - 175 (proposed)
c. North Mono Zone: 10 - 100 (proposed)
d. South Mono and Inyo Zone: 10 - 100 (proposed)
5. Permit Process:
The free sage grouse hunting permits shall be issued by public drawing. All applicants shall apply either on a postcard or throughthe Internet at the License and Revenue Branch Home Page at http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing and select sage grouse drawing. All applicants must provide their name, address, zip code, hunting license number, and the zone they wish to hunt. Applicants shall submit only one drawing application for either the East Lassen Zone, Central Lassen Zone, North Mono Zone, or the South Mono and Inyo Zone. Up to four hunters may apply as a party. All hunters’ names, addresses, and hunting license numbers must be included on the application. Postcard applications for all hunts shall be mailed to the Department of Fish and Game, License and Revenue Branch, 3211 S Street, Sacramento, California, 95816. Applications must be received before the close of the business day on the second Monday of August for all open zones (East Lassen Zone, Central Lassen Zone, North Mono Zone, or the South Mono and Inyo Zone). Successful applicants will be notified by mail prior to the opening date of the season. Permits are nontransferable. Any permits remaining after the drawing will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis and will be advertised by news release following each drawing. Applications for remaining permits shall be mailed to the above address with the same required information. Successful drawing applicants previously selected, or hunt party members, may not apply for remaining permits.
6. Falconry Only Permits:
Applicants desiring to use a sage grouse permit during the falconry-only season must declare upon the application that the permit is for falconry only.
