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News Update:
Long-time father-son hog guide team arrested in Department of Fish and Game undercover operation


     A year-long poaching investigation has led to the arrest of two infamous wild hog and bear hunting “guides” and three others.
     The Department of Fish and Game announced that Don Hennagan Jr., his wife Tiffany Hennagan, both of Dos Palos, Cruz Villegas of Merced and Michael Tilton Jr. of Mariposa were arrested in mid-December. All four were charged with conspiracy to operate as hunting guides without a valid guide license and various poaching charges. Hennagan and Villegas also faced felony charges, Hennagan for felony perjury and Villegas for illegal possession of a firearm by a felon.
     Don Hennagan Sr., Dos Palos, was also arrested on a bench warrant from a 2001 conviction on similar charges, when both father and son were fined $910 each on misdemeanor offenses that included cruelty to animals, operating canned hunts, and releasing domestic hogs for clients who believed they were wild hogs. In its investigation, the DFG learned the fines had never been paid and bench warrants had been issued but never served. The DFG served the bench warrants at the same time as the other arrests.
     The Hennagan’s have operated the Panoche Valley Game Ranch, but the DFG said the operation was never legally permitted. The five also faced various other charges including illegally guiding bear hunters in the Stanislaus National Forest, hunting bears over bait, hunter trespass, illegal take of mountain lion, waste of game, and use of more than one dog per hunter during deer season.
     “These guys are bad,” said Captain Brain Naslund, a DFG warden who worked on the operation. “They don’t care about California’s natural resources. They’re only interested in profits.”
     Naslund said the DFG was pleased the Mariposa County district attorney’s office was willing to file felony charges in this case.
     Rick Bean, editor of California Hog Hunter, said the newsletter staff was looking into the possibility the top two archery-killed hogs listed in the California Bowman Hunters record book were actually released hogs killed with the Hennagans on canned hunts. Their operation has also been removed from our listing of guides and outfitters. More information in the next issue of the newsletter.

 

 

        The following listing is run as a service to California Hog Hunter readers. Operations either new to this page or those with  phone, address, or e-mail changes are shown in bold type. A listing here does not mean the service is recommended by the California Hog Hunter staff.

      Antelope Valley Hunting Club, 4165 LaGrande Road, Williams, CA 95987. Contact: John Alvernaz. Telephone: (530) 473-2790.

      Arrow Five Outfitters, Star Route 1, Box 64A, Zenia, CA 95595. Contact: Jim or TinaMarie Schaafsma. Telephone: (707) 923-9633. E-Mail address: arrow5@cwnet.com.

      Arrowhead Outfitters, 14725 Meister Ct., Red Bluff, CA 96080. Contact: Clint Arrowsmith. Telephone: (530) 527-6419 or cell (530) 526-8919.

      B&B Outfitting and Guide Service, 813 Coastal Ct., Los Banos, CA 93635. Contact: Bill Marchese. Telephone: (209) 827-6193. E-Mail address: winchester@cell2000.net.

      Eldon Bergman, P.O. Box 1175, Templeton, CA 93465. Telephone: (805) 238-5504.

      Mike Berry Guide Service, 2312 Castro Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93304. Contact: Mike Berry. Telephone: (661) 397-7008.

      Bighorn Ranch, 38061 Kehl Canyon Road, Cherry Valley, CA 92223. Contact: Chuck or Jim Wagner. Telephone: (909) 845-2754.

      Blue Ridge Guide Service, 46438 Blue Ridge Drive, Springville, CA 93265. Contact: Bill Sweetser. Telephone: (559) 539-5102. E-mail address: blueridge@jps.net.

      Boar Busters Guide Service, P.O. Box 41, San Lucas, CA 93954. Contact: Teddy McCormack. Telephone: (831) 382-4837.

      Boaring Experiences Unlimited, P.O. Box 398,  Atascadero, CA 93423. Contact: Kyler Hamann. Telephone: (805) 461-0294. E-mail: khamann@boaring.com.

      Boar’s Breath Guide Service, 1176 Buchon, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Contact: Jeff Wolcott. Telephone: (805) 543-6046.

      Boars ’n More Outfitters, 19855 Lesher Lane, Cottonwood, CA 96022. Contact: Tracy Norton. Telephone: (530) 347-4178.

      Burrows Ranch, 12250 Colyear Springs Road, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Contact: Bill Burrows. Telephone: (530) 529-1535.

      Busby’s Hog Service, 165 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA 93908. Contact: Wayne Busby. Telephone: (831) 443-5864.

      California Wild Sports, 1807 6th St., Lincoln, CA 95648. Contact: Pat Flaherty. Telephone: (916) 434-9555.

      Cal-Quest Outfitters (Rancho San Julian), 542 Poppy Lane, Santa Maria, CA 93455. Contact: Brady Daniels. Telephone: (805) 878-5958.

      Camp 5 Outfitters, 736 Oxen Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Contact: Doug Roth or Craig Rossier. Telephones: (805) 238-3634 office, or (805) 610-0031 cell.

      Carnaza Hunting Adventures, 7373 Carnaza Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Contact: Alex Kuhnle. Telephone: (805) 475-2341.

      Cedar Canyon Outdoor Adventures, 320 Blackburn Ct., Paso Robles, CA 93446. Contact:Sherry Twissleman. Telephone: (805) 238-6557.

      Cedar Canyon Ranch, 16182 Gothard St., Ste. 2, Huntington Beach, CA 92647. Contact: Bill Taylor. Telephone: (714) 968-6623 or (714) 968-5668. E-mail address: Hunt@taylortaxidermy.com. Web site: http://www.huntcedarcanyon.com/

      Central Coast Outfitters, 1520 E. Donovan Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Contact: Alfred Luis. Telephone: (805) 922-7923. E-mail: ItchyGameHog@aol.com. Web site: http://www.centralcoastoutfitters.net/

      Circle F Ranch, 23337 Fish Rock Road, Yorkville, CA 95494. Contact: Kevin FioRito. Telephone: (707) 895-3895.

      Craig’s Guide Service, P.O. Box 188, Kelseyville, CA 95451. Contact: Craig Van Housen. Telephone: (707) 279-0422.

      Cross Country Outfitters, P.O. Box 3904, Paso Robles, CA 93447. Contact: Tom or August Harden. Telephone: (805) 467-3947. E-Mail address: kf6gnm@tcsn.net. Web site: http://www.tcsn.net/crosscountry/

      Devil’s Canyon Guide Service, 10945 Old Hernandez Road, Paicines, CA 95043. Contact: Mike or Heike Baumgartner. Telephone: (831) 385-6155. E-mail address: boarslayers_r_us@yahoo.com.

      Diamond C Outfitters, P.O. Box 53, Alder Point, CA 95511. Contact: Dillon Carr. Telephone: (707) 926-5488.

      Duncan Guide Service, 3083 Brim Rd., Williams, CA 95987. Contact: Richard Duncan. Telephone: (530) 473-5047.

      Easterbrook Ranch, 69621 Vineyard Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451. Contact: Sheryl Easterbrook. Telephone: (805) 463-2476. E-mail address: easterbrook@bigplanet.com.

      Golden Tusk Guide Service, 224 Panorama Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446. Contact: Steven Wells. Telephone: (408) 898-0492.

      Mike Hayes’ Guide Service, 7763 Berta Road, Eureka, CA 95503. Contact: Mike Hayes. Telephone: (707) 442-2191.

      Hog Heaven, 29568 Chualar Canyon Road, Chualar, CA 93925. Contact: Scott Wilkinson. Telephone: (831) 679-2854.

      Hog Wild Adventures, 46725 Picayune Creek Road, Coarsegold, CA 93614. Contact: Steve Skerce. Telephone: (559) 658-5719.

      Hog Wild, Mark Williams’ Hunting and Booking Service, P.O. Box 1496, King City, CA 93930. Contact: Mark Williams. Telephone (831) 385-6321.

      Hogs Wild, P.O. Box 355, Coalinga, CA 93210. Contact: Larry Greve. Telephone: (559) 935-5788.

      Jack Ranch Hunts, 77502 Hog Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451. Contact: Bert Claassen. Telephone: (805) 467-3262.

      King Connection, 2740 Reeves Lane, Lakeport, CA 95453. Contact: Terry Manthey. Telephone: (707) 263-8856.

      Lassen Guns and Guides, P.O. Box 1483, Susanville, CA 96130. Contact: Mark Paul. Telephone: (530) 257-7454.

      Lazy Arrow Outdoor Adventures, 9330 Camatta Creek Road, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Contact: Mark Morrison. Telephone: (805) 238-7324.

      Maverick’s Boars, Bucks & Bulls, 1323 La Granada Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. Contact: Rich Heyl. Telephone: (805) 496-2325.

      Miller Brothers Expeditions, 70502 Vineyard Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451. Contact: Roger or Harry Miller. Telephone: (805) 463-2475.

      Miller Ranch Outfitters, P.O. Box 31, Laytonville, CA 95454. Contact: Richard Eriksen. Telephone: (707) 984-6092.

      Mountain Bound, 5115 Todd Rd., Sebastapol, CA 95472. Contact: Mike Patt. Telephone: (707) 829-1117.

      Multiple Use Managers, P.O. 669, Los Molinos, CA 96055. Contact: Gordon Long. Telephone: (800) 557-7087 or (530) 527-3588.

      Murray Outfitters, P.O. Box 858, Pismo Beach, CA 93448. Contact: William Murray. Telephone: (805) 546-2801.

      Mustang Guide Service, P.O. Box 2144, King City, CA 93930. Contact: Frank Morasci. Telephone: (831) 385-5628.

      Pigs Galore, 90681 Turkey Flat Road, San Miguel, CA 93451-9773. Contact: Niles Van Boxtel. Telephone: (805) 463-2504.

      Red Bank Ale & Quail, P.O. Box 8295, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Contact: Brian Riley. Telephone: (530) 529-9435. Web site: www.redbankhunting.com.

      Redfern Ranch, 4165 Cañada Rd., Gilroy, CA 95020. Contact: Mark Klassen. Telephone: (831) 634-1866 or (408) 842-4602.

      Redwood Empire Outdoor Adventures, P.O. Box 757, Miranda, CA 95553. Contact: Ken Bowman. Telephone: (707) 943-3083.

      Rock Springs Ranch, 11000 Old Hernandez Road, Paicines, CA 95043. Contact: Ken or Nola Range. Telephone: (800) 209-5175 or (831) 385-5242.

      Rocky Ridge Hunting Club, P.O. Box 8552, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Contact: Tom & Crystal Burrill. Telephone: (530) 200-1925 or (530) 200-1926.

      S.Q. Guide Service, 5 Bitterwater Road, King City, CA 93930. Contact: Rick Eskue. Telephone: (831) 385-0154.

      San Juan Hunting Adventures, 3013 Sun Ray Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308. Contact: Ty Bryson. Telephone: (661) 399-1419. E-Mail address: tybryso@zeus.kern.org.

      Santa Lucia Outfitters, 100 Old Stage Rd., Salinas, CA 93908. Contact: Al and Rhena Agostini. Telephone: (831) 444-7100.

      Santa Ynez Valley Guided Hunts, Santa Barbara, CA. Contact: Rod Jacobsen. Telephone: (805) 689-6507.

      Nessen Schmidt, Oasis Route, Box 105, King City, CA 93930. Telephone: (831) 385-1335.

      Solitude Guiding Service, 3557 Piner Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Contact: Scott Galloway. Telephone: (707) 545-7049.

      Stag Peak Hunts, 166 Paradise Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105. Contact: Jim McKibbin. Telephone: (805) 967-5372.

      Tejon Ranch Company, P.O. Box 1000, Lebec, CA 93243. Contact: Lana Van Meter. Telephone: (661) 663-4210. E-mail address: lana@tejonranch.com. Web site: www.hunttejon.com.

      Turk Station Lodge, P.O. Box 416, Coalinga, CA 93210. Contact: Ross Allen. Telephone: (559) 935-1902.

      Twisselman Outfitters, 7685 Cattle Drive, Santa Margarita, CA 93453. Contact: Nolan or Stacey Twisselman. Telephone: (805) 475-2437.

      Wild Kingdom Ranch, 2516 Horseshoe Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95405. Contact: John Galeazzi. Telephone: (707) 528-1817.

      Wild Pig Hunting, Inc., 32132 Rock Creek Rd., Manton, CA 96059. Contact: Ken Whittaker. Telephone: (530) 474-4959. E-mail address: adwhit@juno.com.

      “Wild Thang” Hunting Adventures, P.O. Box 452, Shandon, CA 93461. Contact: Mark Sawdey. Telephone: (805) 239-9494. E-Mail address: mark@wildthanghunting.com.

      Williamson Brothers Wild Hog Hunts, 288 Echo Valley Road, Salinas, CA 93907. Contact: Phillip or Dwight Williamson. Telephone: (831) 663-4980 or (831) 663-3568.

      Tom Willoughby Outfitter, P.O. Box 1467, King City, CA 93930. Telephone: (831) 385-3003.

      Work’s Wildlife Management, 77502 Hog Canyon Road, San Miguel, CA 93451. Contact: Bert Claassen. Telephone: (805) 467-3262.

 

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      The following listings apparently are not in business or have changed contact information. If you have information about these services – or other hog guiding businesses not listed on this page – please contact California Hog Hunter with updates, corrections, news at cahoghunter@earthlink.net.

      Dismukes Hunting Guide Service, Grass Valley, CA. Contact: Bret Dismukes. Telephone: (916) 342-2063.

      Open Hills Guide Service, Contact: Daniel Davis. Telephone: (530) 865-21324.

      Helicopter Fly-In Hunting Services, 327 Rossi Street, Salinas, CA 93907. Contact: Vic Massolo. Telephone: (831) 422-1521.