Speckmisser
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So here we go.
In advance, I want to apologize to the newer folks who have a ton of questions. Answers are all over this site, and there are a bunch of fellas on here who can provide more info if you ask right. I don't spend much time on JHO these days, so answers from me will be few and far between. If you can ask it, I've probably answered it sometime over the last six years. The Search function is your friend.
As usual, please read the following carefully. It'll save us all some heartbreaks and headaches.
The Tejon hunt is a two-day hunt, beginning on Friday afternoon and ending around noon on Sunday. Hunters must be off of the ranch by 16:00 on Sunday. Check in time will be determined shortly before the hunt begins. All hunters must attend check-in and orientation prior to entering the ranch. When you put this event on your calendar, plan to be at Tejon by 09:00 on Friday the 14th. Don't wait until the last minute and then find out you can't get off work until Friday night. No one is going to blow off their Friday evening hunt to wait for you. Plenty of time to plan between now and then.
The cost is $450 per hunter IF WE GET OVER 25 HUNTERS (youth hunters under 16 are $250). If we have less than 25, the price goes up by $100. As I've mentioned, we usually don't have any trouble making 25, but we've been close a time or two. If we do not make the full 25, you have the choice of getting your money back, or paying the extra.
I can accomodate up to 50 hunters on this trip. It is NOT limited to JHO members, so yes, your friends and family are welcome. However, no non-hunting guests are permitted. That's a Tejon rule, not mine.
The hunt is for one hog per hunter. You may not add an additional hog. Hunt participants may not shoot any other animals, including ground squirrels, coyotes, starlings, etc. Rattlesnakes are an exception, and yes, there are lots of them in those hills.
You may hunt with rifle, shotgun (slugs), handgun, or archery. No dogs are allowed. Over the past several years, members of our group have taken hogs with handguns, rifles, and bows. I don't believe we've had a muzzleloader or shotgun kill to date, but it's entirely do-able.
Tejon is not a preserve. All DFG regulations apply, as well as Tejon's own rules. You must be licensed and have a valid pig tag. It is in the Condor zone, so you must shoot lead-free ammunition. Unique to Tejon is the rule that you may not possess ANY lead ammo, regardless of whether you are using it or not. Clean out your vehicle before you come to the ranch.
The majority of the group will be camping in the designated camping area. There is plenty of room with good ground for anything from tents to RVs. There are no hook-ups for motorhomes, but the roads are good and you can get a full-sized RV into the area if you choose. There is usually at least one rent-a-john on site. If we get close to capacity, they'll probably put out more than one. There is no running water or electricity. Fires are dependent on conditions at the time of the hunt, but it's usually pretty dry.
If you wish to stay in a local motel, arrangements can be made to get a gate key. However, there is a $100 deposit for the key. That will be between you and the Ranch and can be negotiated at orientation.
As I mentioned, there's plenty more information about the hunt on this site. You can try to email me if you have specific questions, but I can't promise that I'll respond in a timely fashion.
If you want to join in on this hunt, email me directly (Click on my username and you'll see an email link).
In the subject line of your email, you MUST include "Tejon Hunt".
If you do not, there's a good chance your email will go into my spam folder... never to be seen again. Don't take it personal... I get a TON of email and most of it ends up in the spam folder. Put Tejon Hunt in the subject line, and it will come through.
In your email, you MUST include the following information:
If you do not include this information, you will NOT get an application. I don't have the time or inclination to chase folks down if you left off part of the address or other info. I don't get paid for this, one way or the other, so it's up to you to make sure you follow through. I have other things to do than take care of folks who can't follow instructions.
At some point after receiving your requests, I will mail you an application packet. I usually do these in batches when I have a stack of packets to send out... so sometimes it may be a couple of weeks before you get your packet. Do not worry, you WILL get your packet in time to get in on the hunt.
Each packet contains ONE application form. If you have multiple hunters in your party, then you are responsible for making copies of the application forms, distributing them to each member, and collecting all of the forms to send back to me as a single group.
The application forms are pretty straightforward. Read them CAREFULLY, and follow the instructions. When you return the applications to me, they MUST be complete and all of the required documents (tags, vehicle registration, checks, etc.) MUST be included. Screw this up, you may very well miss out on the hunt. Check and double-check before sending your packets back to me.
This is first-come, first-served. Your spot on this hunt is only guaranteed when I have received your properly completed packet, checks, and documentation. Simply requesting a packet does not guarantee a spot.
It's a great hunt, and an excellent opportunity for newer hog hunters to hunt some prime country. There are plenty of veteran hog hunters available who are usually pretty happy to share advice, tips, and information.
In advance, I want to apologize to the newer folks who have a ton of questions. Answers are all over this site, and there are a bunch of fellas on here who can provide more info if you ask right. I don't spend much time on JHO these days, so answers from me will be few and far between. If you can ask it, I've probably answered it sometime over the last six years. The Search function is your friend.
As usual, please read the following carefully. It'll save us all some heartbreaks and headaches.
The Tejon hunt is a two-day hunt, beginning on Friday afternoon and ending around noon on Sunday. Hunters must be off of the ranch by 16:00 on Sunday. Check in time will be determined shortly before the hunt begins. All hunters must attend check-in and orientation prior to entering the ranch. When you put this event on your calendar, plan to be at Tejon by 09:00 on Friday the 14th. Don't wait until the last minute and then find out you can't get off work until Friday night. No one is going to blow off their Friday evening hunt to wait for you. Plenty of time to plan between now and then.
The cost is $450 per hunter IF WE GET OVER 25 HUNTERS (youth hunters under 16 are $250). If we have less than 25, the price goes up by $100. As I've mentioned, we usually don't have any trouble making 25, but we've been close a time or two. If we do not make the full 25, you have the choice of getting your money back, or paying the extra.
I can accomodate up to 50 hunters on this trip. It is NOT limited to JHO members, so yes, your friends and family are welcome. However, no non-hunting guests are permitted. That's a Tejon rule, not mine.
The hunt is for one hog per hunter. You may not add an additional hog. Hunt participants may not shoot any other animals, including ground squirrels, coyotes, starlings, etc. Rattlesnakes are an exception, and yes, there are lots of them in those hills.
You may hunt with rifle, shotgun (slugs), handgun, or archery. No dogs are allowed. Over the past several years, members of our group have taken hogs with handguns, rifles, and bows. I don't believe we've had a muzzleloader or shotgun kill to date, but it's entirely do-able.
Tejon is not a preserve. All DFG regulations apply, as well as Tejon's own rules. You must be licensed and have a valid pig tag. It is in the Condor zone, so you must shoot lead-free ammunition. Unique to Tejon is the rule that you may not possess ANY lead ammo, regardless of whether you are using it or not. Clean out your vehicle before you come to the ranch.
The majority of the group will be camping in the designated camping area. There is plenty of room with good ground for anything from tents to RVs. There are no hook-ups for motorhomes, but the roads are good and you can get a full-sized RV into the area if you choose. There is usually at least one rent-a-john on site. If we get close to capacity, they'll probably put out more than one. There is no running water or electricity. Fires are dependent on conditions at the time of the hunt, but it's usually pretty dry.
If you wish to stay in a local motel, arrangements can be made to get a gate key. However, there is a $100 deposit for the key. That will be between you and the Ranch and can be negotiated at orientation.
As I mentioned, there's plenty more information about the hunt on this site. You can try to email me if you have specific questions, but I can't promise that I'll respond in a timely fashion.
If you want to join in on this hunt, email me directly (Click on my username and you'll see an email link).
In the subject line of your email, you MUST include "Tejon Hunt".
If you do not, there's a good chance your email will go into my spam folder... never to be seen again. Don't take it personal... I get a TON of email and most of it ends up in the spam folder. Put Tejon Hunt in the subject line, and it will come through.
In your email, you MUST include the following information:
- Your mailing address (there are no electronic applications)
- A valid, primary phone number (cell phone is preferred)
- The email you monitor most closely
- Number of people in your party
If you do not include this information, you will NOT get an application. I don't have the time or inclination to chase folks down if you left off part of the address or other info. I don't get paid for this, one way or the other, so it's up to you to make sure you follow through. I have other things to do than take care of folks who can't follow instructions.
At some point after receiving your requests, I will mail you an application packet. I usually do these in batches when I have a stack of packets to send out... so sometimes it may be a couple of weeks before you get your packet. Do not worry, you WILL get your packet in time to get in on the hunt.
Each packet contains ONE application form. If you have multiple hunters in your party, then you are responsible for making copies of the application forms, distributing them to each member, and collecting all of the forms to send back to me as a single group.
The application forms are pretty straightforward. Read them CAREFULLY, and follow the instructions. When you return the applications to me, they MUST be complete and all of the required documents (tags, vehicle registration, checks, etc.) MUST be included. Screw this up, you may very well miss out on the hunt. Check and double-check before sending your packets back to me.
This is first-come, first-served. Your spot on this hunt is only guaranteed when I have received your properly completed packet, checks, and documentation. Simply requesting a packet does not guarantee a spot.
It's a great hunt, and an excellent opportunity for newer hog hunters to hunt some prime country. There are plenty of veteran hog hunters available who are usually pretty happy to share advice, tips, and information.
cant wait!!!
