Joice island

[buckhunter]

Well me and my buddy got drawn for April 7-8, out of 675 apps. anyway just seing if anyone has ever hunted the island and had any luck. -Dan

 

[Kentuck]

Buckhunter,

Been there done that. Email me and I will give you some info. It's not as good as it used to be because the neighboring Open Space ranch has a few folks out eradicating the hogs on a regular basis. But, that probably pushes what hogs that are there onto Joice. My last trip I killed one and saw one. Probably would have had two pigs if I didn't have a little "incident" while gutting my pig early on Sat.

Kentuck

 

[Tom Petterson]

I also got drawn for the 17-18th of March.

I can't wait. Got a new slug barrel ready to shoot some hogs.

 

[Kentuck]

Good for you Tom. I put in for that weekend. From what the DFG guy told me a couple of years ago things should line up good for that weekend.

 

[Jagermeister]

How are you notified? Or where do you look it up? Thanks,

George

 

[AimHigh]

I got the 10th and 11th of March out of 660 apps. Do that many people actually apply? Anyway, I should have a scouting report if you're interested. I used to hunt pigs a lot on the coast. Never tried to bust them out of the tules. Should be interesting.

 

[jb229]

I was out at Grizzly Island duck hunting and pheasant hunting, not sure how Joice Island is but might be a good idea to wear waterproof socks or boots. It's a marshy area.

 

[Tom Petterson]

I was surprised that FEW people applied for a free CA pig hunt.

I was notified by mail.

Aimhigh, a hunting reprot would be great, go get one or two but leave some for me please.

 

[Metdawg44]

Pigs on Joyce Island? I had no idea. Next thing you'll tell me is that they have Elk on Grizzly Island.

 

[Speckmisser]

Good luck, fellas!

Once again, I put it aside and forgot to apply in time.

Looking forward to the reports!

 

[ksberry209]

I guess I should check my mailbox too. I don't have a shotgun with a riffled barrel so I was wondering if 00 Buck is ok or can someone recommend a slug that will work on a smooth barrel? Thanks

 

[Kentuck]

ksberry209,

I'm not sure if buckshot is legal but rifled slugs out of your smooth bore will be fine. I've been on this hunt twice. Once with a friend and once as the hunter. You can take one non-hunting partner. None of the shots taken were over 30 yards. One word of advice, take your shotgun out and shoot it first. A box of slugs are cheap and you'll appreciate doing it.

Kentuck

 

[Jagermeister]

I realized that I also applied for the easter weekend with a two hunter party - buckhunter got that spot already. So, no hope for late mail from DFG!

I have a rifled slug barrel for my 870 remington. It's a 2.75/3" 12 gauge barrel. If anyone wants to borrow it, you are welcome to do so. I am in the east bay. Write me an email.

George

 

[fishnhunt]

Direct from dfg.ca.gov "SPECIAL NOTE: Only shotguns using slugs will be allowed for this hunt"

 

[Tom Petterson]

I'll be using my new B-80 Browning smooth bore slug barrel and remington 1oz lead slugs.

 

[fishingitup]

I got it in the mail. April 14-15, 2007.


1st time

 

[bighog]

I put my son in for the first weekend reserved for juniors only. Since I havn't gotten anything in the mail I can only assume he did not get drawn.

A question I had is the press release says you can use dogs and all Jr's need an adult chaperone. Does the chaperone and dog handler have to be the same person? I guess the answer really doesn't matter anymore, at least for me. I could take an educated guess though and say the answer is yes. Anybody have info or thoughts on this?

 

[B-RAD]

KSBerry,

If you end up going smooth bore, I really like those Brenneke "rottweiler" rifled slugs in 3" mag.

Another great slug is a Remington H.P. copper solid sabot in 3" mag. There has been questions about weather or not you should shoot them from a smooth bore. Me personally I have shot deer with them from a smooth bore. I like them and put in a call to an expert for more on the topic. I will let you know when I hear back. I like them.

The Brenneke's are bad ass and a quarantee great shell if you don't mind spending a few extra bucks on them.

 

[B-RAD]

KSBerry,

This info is from outdoor life Nov. 2005.

It has an article about shotgun slugs. It says that you can get the same accuracy from a rifled slug barrel with sabot slugs at 100 yds. as you can with a smooth bore barrel with standard rifled slugs at 50 yds. Sounds a bit exagerated to me but that's what it says.

tests were all in 2 3/4" shells and keep in mind all guns shoot different.

Smooth bore- rifled slugs

#1 Federal Premium Vital Shock. Most accurate. 3/4 oz. 1600 fps.

#2 Winchester Power Point. Not as accurate. 1700 fps.

Worst tested was Remington Buckhammer


Rifled barrel- Sabot slugs

#1 Remington Premier Core Lokt Ultra. Extremely accurate. 7/8 oz.(385 gr.) 1900 fps.

#2 Federal Premium Vital shock barnes expander H.P. slug. 3/4 oz.(325 gr.) 1900 fps.


Hope the info is some help and good luck on your hunt.

 

[3andout]

My brother-in-law got pulled for March 17-18. Same weekend as Tom Petterson. I would be interested in hearing AimHigh's opening adult weekend report. I will only be able to go with my brother-in-law one of the two days. Is there anyone out there with dogs that would be interested in going with him one of the two days?