Vandenburg or FHL?

[dikatry]

Does anyone prefer one to the other? I havent been to either. But they play the same video of some Lt hunting elk at FHL over and over and over on the Camp Pen channel. Looks like a real nice place. Vandenburg is closer for me. But if there is a better chance of getting a hog at FHL its worth the extra drive for me.

 

[Speckmisser]

From all accounts I've read, your odds seem better at V'berg... possibly because it is service folks only. It's still gonna be "hunting" either way, and I know there are some folks who know FHL inside and out who generally come away with hogs and deer when they go.

Bottom line... hunt both! Otherwise, I'd start with Vandenberg.

 

[Surfswest]

Although I have been to neither place, there have been some really great posts here in the past about Vandenberg and pigs. It is definetely one place that is on my list to hunt before I die.

Anyway, just do a search and you can get some really great info about the pigs there and where on the base they are found. Good luck.

Frosty

 

[easymoney]

Mr. Misser is right on here. Personally, I have not been able to hunt Vandenberg as I'm not military, but hunted FHL many times. If you are military start with Vandenberg as there would be much less competition, then do FHL as it seems to have a good hunter success rate.

 

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

is thier a number you can call at FHL to find out confirmation on annual hunting pass, i keep getting recordings, its been about 3 weeks? thanks.....tra

 

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

wow i just talked to diane at FHL office, they are in the process of going though applications as we speak they will notify me soon

...tra

P.S. butt the chances to hunt deer opener w/bow sound slim rigth now they said, will see............tra

 

[Mel Carter]

Here's some information from FHL website. Doesn't look good for many weekend from now until August.

June 7, 2006
Fort Hunter Liggett Hunting and Fishing areas available for Thursday June 8th through Thursday June 15th, 2006
1.Information regarding training areas and reservoirs available for hunting and fishing, as well as registration hours are also posted on our web site and normally updated by 5:00pm on Thursdays.
2.All permit applications will be accepted by mail only.
3.Hunting opportunities for this weekend include: Wild Pig, Jackrabbit, Coyote. Note: Some of the escaped buffalo are on FHL. They are livestock not wildlife, and are someones property. DO NOT shoot any buffalo.
4.Training areas are available for General hunting Saturday June 10th and Sunday June 11th, 2006 include: NO TRAINING AREAS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HUNTING THIS WEEKEND.
Training area availability will be very limited or not available during mosts weekends in June, July, and August due to training activity. Access to training areas will be very limited during the A-Zone archery deer hunt and no training area access during the first 3 weekends of the A-Zone general deer hunt.
5.Due to Military training requirements or security reasons, training areas and reservoirs may be closed without a notice.
6.Anglers register five days per week (Wednesday-Sunday) at the Hunting & Fishing registration center located on Alamo Road near the Fort Hunter Liggett main gate. Window hours will be from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday 5:30 am to 2:00 pm (this weekend only). Monday and Tuesday Anglers register at the Environmental Office (Building# 238) from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
7.Reservoirs open for fishing Thursday June 8th thorugh Thursday June 15th, 2006 include:
Del Venturi, Gravel Pit. NO FISHING SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

8.You may contact us at our email address: huntnfish@liggett-emh1.army.mil.
9.For more Hunting & Fishing program information or an application package, please visit our website at http://www.liggett.army.mil and click on the hunting and fishing link below the photographs to access the hunting and fishing program page. You may contact our staff at telephone number (831) 386-2677 or (831) 386-2214, during open business hours.

 

[dikatry]

Wow, thanks for all the info. I put in for a civilian and military elk tag at FHL. So if I happen to get drawn Ill have to go up there and scout it any way. I might hit Vandenburg up for some hog hunting soon though.