New Hunting Regs for VAFB

[Rampage1]

Non active reservist .... Wow, that just leaves a big hole in me now lol.

You can still hunt Vandenberg if you have a current ID card.

 

[myfriendis410]

Hey Mike: for the time being a 216 is being issued, but you are getting a separate card that will eventually serve. Deer hunting still requires one and yes, check in is necessary on all deer and hogs killed. Lots of new areas opened up that were previously closed, although much of that was opened to archery only.

 

[559hog]

You can still hunt Vandenberg if you have a current ID card.

What? Ugh, now I wish I had gone there during 4th of July weekend lol..

 

[ltdann]

Call the game shack and settle it once and for all, whether your eligible to hunt there. If you are, then you didn't miss anything, there are plenty of deer.

 

[Rampage1]

Straight from the regs...

5.3 Persons authorized to hunt Vandenberg AF, including basic conditions for such authorizarion:

5.3.1 Active duty, retired, and reserve military members; and prior active duty members and family members of active duty
who possess applicable service identification cards as defined in AFI 36-3026(1)......

 

[559hog]

Straight from the regs...

5.3 Persons authorized to hunt Vandenberg AF, including basic conditions for such authorizarion:

5.3.1 Active duty, retired, and reserve military members; and prior active duty members and family members of active duty
who possess applicable service identification cards as defined in AFI 36-3026(1)......

That fits my description . Getting an A zone tag tomorrow then.

 

[sancho]

That fits my description . Getting an A zone tag tomorrow then.

dude. dont forget your favorite "cousin" cliff!!!

 

[Rampage1]

dude. dont forget your favorite "cousin" cliff!!!

One thing to keep in mind is that only Retirees and active duty can bring guests.

 

[Redneck75]

Hey Mike: for the time being a 216 is being issued, but you are getting a separate card that will eventually serve. Deer hunting still requires one and yes, check in is necessary on all deer and hogs killed. Lots of new areas opened up that were previously closed, although much of that was opened to archery only.

Good news...I heard a rumor that was coming from the G/W the last time I was up there about the 216 going away. Now I just need to get back home so I can get after some more pigs. It's just not the same over here in the sand box. I should be back in San Diego around Halloween but not sure when I'll be back up that way. Definitely won't be too long after this god-awful deployment ends...this one has been rough so far! atiotic-wavin-flag

 

[559hog]

dude. dont forget your favorite "cousin" cliff!!!

That's a far drive for you dude lol. It's far as hell for me already, don't know how long it is for you heh..

 

[myfriendis410]

Good news...I heard a rumor that was coming from the G/W the last time I was up there about the 216 going away. Now I just need to get back home so I can get after some more pigs. It's just not the same over here in the sand box. I should be back in San Diego around Halloween but not sure when I'll be back up that way. Definitely won't be too long after this god-awful deployment ends...this one has been rough so far! atiotic-wavin-flag

Hang in there! My hat is off to you for your service to the rest of us. Thank you! Did you make arrangements to renew your license and get tagged for the year? The G11 hunt will be through December 31, but you need an A zone tag. So, if you are going to hunt, you need to be up to date. Let me know if I can help with that.

 

[Huntr Pat]

G-11 is where I turn in my Azone tag in trade correct. Is it still at the Exchange office?

 

[559hog]

So my take is that it goes like this:

1. Buy an A zone tag
2. Go to base exchange
3. Change A zone tag for G11 tag
4. Go hunt?

 

[richracer1]

So my take is that it goes like this:

1. Buy an A zone tag
2. Go to base exchange
3. Change A zone tag for G11 tag
4. Go hunt?

No, if you are already in possession of two A zone tags, you can't get a G-11 tag. You need to go to the VAFB BX and buy a "Second Deer Tag APPLICATION". Fill it out right there and mark your zone choice as "G-11". Once you have filled out the APPLICATION, give it back to the person helping you. The VAFB Conservation office will then deal with the G-11 applicantions. No CA F&G office or vendor can/will deal with issuing a G-11 tag. There is no exchanging an A-Zone Buck tag for a VAFB G-11 tag. You can also mail in the application, but I don't know the address. Call the VAFB Conservation Office. I think the number has been previously posted.

 

[559hog]

No, if you are already in possession of two A zone tags, you can't get a G-11 tag. You need to go to the VAFB BX and buy a "Second Deer Tag APPLICATION". Fill it out right there and mark your zone choice as "G-11". Once you have filled out the APPLICATION, give it back to the person helping you. The VAFB Conservation office will then deal with the G-11 applicantions. No CA F&G office or vendor can/will deal with issuing a G-11 tag. There is no exchanging an A-Zone Buck tag for a VAFB G-11 tag. You can also mail in the application, but I don't know the address. Call the VAFB Conservation Office. I think the number has been previously posted.

So all I gotta do is drive down there, show ID card, hunting license, fill out G-11 application, and go hunt? But.... That sounds too easy lol.

 

[ltdann]

you fill out the application. the bx mails it to sacramento, sacramento mails you the tag. Then, when the g-11 season starts, you can hunt either sex deer.

IMPORTANT: Once the season starts, you can no longer apply for the tag.

Get the application in NOW. You can do it by mail. Buy the 2nd deer application, mark G-11 as your first choice, mail to the BX customer service, with a copy of your license and ID (front and Back).

Or you can drive to VAFB, buy the application and then wait at home for the tag to come.

 

[Vermonster]

Just curious, I've tried to read all this post, so I don't know if I missed it......

Can you hunt the base as a civilian WITH a sponsor????? I have a guy on Pendleton that goes up there all the time to pig hunt, and he wants me to tag along. According to him, they would allow me on, with him as a sponsor.

Does that sound correct????

 

[ltdann]

correct. the regs say the ID card holder may sponsor a guest, for periods of 3 days each to max of 9 days total. So the deal is, you go with the sponsor, he checks you into the gate, then you two go to the BX with your tags/license etc and buy a 3 day guest pass (You can do that 3 times).

Then its off the game shack to check-in. The guest (you) must be in close visual and verbal contact with the sponsor at all times.

If you screw up, the sponsor gets nailed.

Its a relatively new program and a good deal. The hunting on VAFB is awesome.

 

[Vermonster]

correct. the regs say the ID card holder may sponsor a guest, for periods of 3 days each to max of 9 days total. So the deal is, you go with the sponsor, he checks you into the gate, then you two go to the BX with your tags/license etc and buy a 3 day guest pass (You can do that 3 times).

Then its off the game shack to check-in. The guest (you) must be in close visual and verbal contact with the sponsor at all times.

If you screw up, the sponsor gets nailed.

Its a relatively new program and a good deal. The hunting on VAFB is awesome.

Thanks. He's actually one of the wardens that works on Pendleton, so I would guess we'd stick pretty close to the rules when we go up there.... :roll-wink-green:


Plus, he's gotten some good pigs up there, and knows the land quite well. So it's probably a pretty good hookup I have there if I want to try pig hunting for the first time.....

 

[559hog]

Soooo, this is a guranteed hunt for me then . Funny how we got so off topic in the pig forum lol. Most of the deer I see are does lol, so I might get lucky and see a buck haha. When does the G11 season start? Best let me know now please . I'm going to sponsor my dad, he's an avid hunter, but doesn't have time to scout and money to go big game hunting, so he only hunts birds and squirrels. This will probably a hunt of a lifetime for him, and his chances at bagging something will be high as well as mine lol, thanks for all the help guys!