Need some advice for Private Property

[Paradactal]

Wow!anic: My dream came true when last night my wife came home and told me that a co-worker was having a major problem with pigs tearing up her land. Sooo, my wife volunteered our services to help manage the hogs on her property. She has 150 acres of almonds and "foresty" land (as she put it) and apparently the pigs are rooting up the farm land and causing damageig-laughing: My wife of course was very careful when responding to her co-worker not to sound to excited that we could possibly fill our freezer in a week!! She invited us out next Sunday so she can show us the damage and to give us the layout of the land. Finally!!! , exclusive access!!! Anyway all I know so far is she only wants Bow, pistol or shotgun due to neighboring partys. All good! She did say she has already cleared it with DFG to to remove them due to property damage. (thats all I know at this time) I have never had access like this before, and I have never met this person before. So what paperwork would I need? Due to it being a nuisance, can I hunt at night? Tags or no tags needed? The property has nobody living there, it is 45 miles from their residence. Should I draw up some sort of trespass contract?? I just wanted to be prepared when i meet next week and get all my ducks in a row. obviously my goals would be to develop a long term relationship with these folks. I know the obvious of not to tear up the land, pick up mess and all that important stuff. Im sure some of you guys out there have some advice,tips or comments for a situation like this. I just want this to be a slam dunk. I know you guys are wanting to know the area. It is in the eastern foothills about 40 miles from Don Pedro area. That should be vague enough. Any comments or help would be appreciated.. Thanks

 

[T_A_K]

Probably best to just call the warden in that area and ask him these questions, since you have the landowners permission the only person you have to worry about now is the warden who could possibly see you doing something he deems wrong.

 

[Mlindsay]

You'll need written permission and to have them put your name as a shooter on the deprivation permit. If there are any neighboring buildings within 150 yards if any shooting areas make sure to speak with them as well.
Offer the land owner any devices you can ie, cleaning garbage, cutting firewood anything to keep them happy with you. Anyone can shot pigs give then a reason to keep your permission open. I currently hunt the ranches and do ANYTHING legal that I'm asked of the land owners.
Best of luck can't wait to see the pics.

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[Paradactal]

just call the warden in that area and ask him these questions, since you have the landowners permission the only person you have to worry about now is the warden who could possibly see you doing something he deems wrong.

I will do just that. Thank you

Anyone can shot pigs give then a reason to keep your permission open.

very good point. Thanks for that.

 

[Mlindsay]

Trust me it they have
a deprivation permit you'll need to be put on as a shooter to hunt at night and regardless of the verbal permission you'll need written permission do these things and you'll be good. Jesse has entry permits here on the site or get them from the fish and game website.

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[bsanders8181]

If no depredation permit, you'll need to shoot during regular shoot times and tag the animals

 

[KTKT70]

were is the best info on deperedation permit?? There are sum trouble pigs in the valley my dad lives in. But its 25k of no hunt land. If we can find out the rules. Mayb a few of us can help with the pig trouble over the years to come. The land is right next to tejon so i am guessing the pigs are not going to leave on there own.

 

[#1Predator]

Check out these pig depredation guidelines from the DFG:

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/pig/depredation.html

1) Follow these guidelines to the letter (getting permit, reporting requirements, etc.) so future permits will not be in jeopardy. Non-leaded ammo only (shotgun and handgun) in condor area. Hunting permission must be in writing (use JHO permission slips) unless you are specifically named on the permit. Stay at least 150 yards from any dwellings or "out buildings" (sheds, barns, etc.). Use a range finder to be accurate. Yes, there are exceptions to the 150 yard law but they are not worth the risk of losing your permission to hunt or the land owner's ability to get a depredation permit.

2) Do not rely on the last column of the DFG guidelines ("immediate take"). This is a judgement call that will be decided by the local game warden. Get the depredation permit and keep a copy with you while you are on the property. FYI - if you look at the conditions and allowable actions, a depredation permit is a license to poach (take big game at night, w/o a license or tag, etc.) so having a copy of the permit will avoid a lot of "confusion" if you are stopped and checked.

3) If you can, print out the guidelines from the DFG website and keep them with you. If you or the land owner have any questions, you can refer to it and/or call the game warden for clarification. Good luck and good hunting!!

 

[bisonic]

Others have spelled it out nicely regarding depredation permits, a few more details:

- Each permit has specific terms, make sure you know what they are.
- Each permit as a certain number of "tags" that goes with it. These aren't physical tags, but rather just a number of animals allowed under the permit. DFG is generous with these so shouldn't be an issue.
- Get a copy of the permit - this will serve as your tag. If you take the hog to a butcher you'll need the permit number.
- There is an on-line reporting system for animals taken. If you're successful, make sure and let the landowner/permit holder know so they can report.
- You do need to be listed on the permit as an authorized agent.
- Might just be easier to buy a tag, then you're covered for $20.

Good luck!

 

[inchr48]

The JHO tresspass permission slips are in a "Sticky" at the top of each forum.

Good luck, offer to share some of that pork with the landowner.

http://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/showthread.php/11212-Helpful-Hog-Hunting-Links

 

[Paradactal]

thanks all for the very helpful tips and advice! I have printed all the necessart info and forms to take with me this weekend. Hope all goes well. I am looking into a 12g slug setups. Thinking of going with the good ole Remington 870. Dont have a big budget at the moment for a new pig gun

 

[thewolfman]

If u ever need a hand in hunting those pigs...message me...i d be willing and ready...

 

[KTKT70]

nice info. thank you guys

 

[DWarcher]

Well...any pics?