April 9, 2008

Commentary
Potential record flathead catfish caught and eaten

By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service

Rafael Terrones is an admitted fishaholic. The San Bernardino angler spends most weekends in the Palo Verde Valley along the Colorado River fishing the large irrigation drainage ditches for flathead catfish.
It’s a five year old addiction, and he says he can’t get enough of the big catfish.
This past weekend, Terrones’ wrestled -- literally -- a flathead from a pipe at a road crossing at one of his favorite canals that later weighed an incredible 73 pounds on a recycling center scale in San Bernardino.
That would make this fish a couple of ounces heavier than the listed California state record of 72 pounds, 14 ounces caught in 2003, and darn close to the record (listed by Arizona) for the largest flathead caught from Colorado River waters at 74 pounds.
Terrones was cooking the cheeks of the huge flathead on Monday when he and his wife Diane told the story of the catch.
Terrones baited his big hook with two goldfish. “They were kind of small so I put two on,” he said. The bait was lowered into the upstream side of the pipe that funnels water under the road crossing. Diane was reading when she heard her husband shouting.
“He was down the bank yelling, ‘I got one, I got one.’ And when he gets the fish out of the drain pipe it looks like a shark,” said Diane Terrones.
Normally, Terrones can usually drags the hooked fish up the bank with the 80-pound test line he uses, but this fish was too big, so he crashed down through the heavy brush and went right into the water to wrestle the fish up on the bank.
“He got the fish out of the water, but he couldn’t lift it,” said Diane. She admitted that she wasn’t going down the steep bank to help (she was thinking about rattlesnakes), so he convinced her to throw him down the tow rope. With the rope tied to the fish, and Diane pulling from the top and Rafael pushing and lifting from the bottom, they got the huge fish up to the road.
Out of breath and excited they sat there looking at the huge catfish telling each other to breath.
At B&B Bait in Blythe, the fish weighed 65 pounds on that scale. Terrones had caught a 63-pounder before and this fish seemed a lot bigger to him. With the fish on ice, they came home and decided to weigh the fish again. They took the fish to an aluminum recycling center and weighed the fish on their certified scale and it weighed just over 73 pounds and was 53 inches long.
They thought it might be a record fish, but they were less concerned about a record than making sure the fish didn’t spoil. So Terrones cut up big flathead for fish tacos. Besides he knew he was going back to Blythe this weekend to catch -- perhaps -- an even bigger flathead.
“We’re not full of baloney, we’re full of catfish,” laughed Rafael Terrones.

MORONS IN THE LEGISLATURE:

How do people this ignorant get elected? There are three anti-gun bills working their way through the California legislature that truly show how moronic some of our state’s legislators can be.
AB 2062 by Kevin DeLeon (D-Los Angeles) would require licensing of anyone who sells handgun ammunition and a back ground check and registration of anyone who purchases this ammunition. It would also ban mail-order sales. Never mind this bill violates a federal law specifically not allowing background checks and registration of ammunition buyers. The question is simply, what would it do?
Will it help solve crimes? Since ammunition isn’t traceable, it can’t possibly help solve any crime. If someone is shot with a 9mm round, will the DOJ round up everyone who left a thumbprint to purchase 9mm ammunition and somehow devine which (if) one these people did the deed? It’s a worthless crime fighting tool. Will it keep ammunition out of the hands of people who might shoot someone else? No. Since the ammo is untraceable, a legal low-life buyer could provide ammo to his or her felon chum. The only thing this bill does is create another costly bureaucracy, tax gun owners and ammunition sellers needlessly, and allow the harassment of legitimate handgun owners.
How a thinking person can’t see that makes me wonder about DeLeon’s mental abilities. On top of everything else, this bill was already defeated in the California Assembly Public Safety Committee, but DeLeon has chosen to circumvent legislative rules by reintroducing the bill in the same session, a move that is costing California taxpayers thousands upon thousands of dollars.
Oh, and one final thing on DeLeon’s bill. In the legislative analysis of the bill, it was pointed out that this legislation was supported only by the usual anti-gun groups, and not a single letter from John Q. Public. Those opposing the bill included -- of course -- the usual array of pro-gun groups, but also nearly 2,000 comments from individual handgun owners who are tired of being treated like criminals.
On to stupid bill No. 2. AB 2566 was authored by Loni Hancock (D-El Cerrito [Berkeley area]). The bill would override state preemption laws and allow local governments to shut down law-abiding handgun manufacturers, distributors and retailers. The way I read the bill, it would also allow cities and/or counties to ban ownership of handguns. Under Hancock’s view of Democracy, it’s OK to discriminate against someone who makes, sells, or owns a completely legal product if you don’t like it. Since guns and gun owners are bad in her world, she thinks it should be OK for cities and counties to discriminate against them -- regardless of what state, federal, and constitutional laws says. Fortunately this bill failed to pass out of committee on Tuesday.
Lastly, AB 2948 by Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) would ban gun shows at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. There’s not a shred of evidence that the big gun show held at the Cow Palace each year is anything but a legal and highly popular event. Gun shows are already highly regulated in California and banning them from this public facility would serve merely to cut local government out of the rental and use fees paid by the gun show promoters. That’s a bright thing considering the economic downturn that is affecting all levels of government. Incredibly, this bill passed out of the same public safety committee that didn’t pass AB 2566.
The fact that we have legislators who introduce bills like this is proof that prejudice and discrimination are alive and well in America. All three of these bills are about discriminating against America’s newest class of “lesser” citizens -- legal gun owners.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

APRIL 9-13 NEWPORT BOAT SHOW: The 35th Annual Newport Boat Show will be held today through Sunday at the Lido Marina Village, Newport Beach. It will feature an all-time record of 350 different models from luxury yachts to sportfishing boats and sailboats. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $12 for adults with children 12 and under free. For information, call 949-757-5959 or visit the show web site at www.newportinwaterboatshow.com.
APRIL 11-13 WATER-FOR-WILDLIFE WORK PROJECT: The Mojave Preserve Water-for-Wildlife Volunteer Group will have a guzzler repair project and campout in the Cima area of the Mojave National Preserve April 11-13. Repairs will be made or started on nine different small game guzzlers. Everyone should bring camping gear, water, firewood, food, and gloves. Next project date is May 16-18. For more information and directions to the camp site, contact Cliff McDonald at 760-326-2935 or via e-mail at bigmc@citlink.net.
APRIL 11-13 TOTAL OUTDOORSMAN CHALLENGE QUALIFIER: Bass Pro Shops in Rancho Cucamonga will host a qualifying event in the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge, a coast-to-coast competition to choose the nation’s most well-rounded sportsman. Winners from the Bass Pro event here will compete in the regional championships where they’ll have a shot to reach the finals and a chance at the $5,000 grand prize. There will be events in air rifle shooting, archery shooting, and baitcasting. Information call Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
APRIL 12 HOG HUNTING SEMINAR: There will be a two-hour wild hog hunting primer at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga, beginning 10 a.m., Saturday, April 12. The free seminar will be conducted by Jim Matthews, editor of California Hog Hunter, a newsletter on hunting wild hogs, and Durwood Hollis, hunting book author and public land hog hunting expert. Information and reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
APRIL 12 PLACENTIA DUCKS UNLIMITED BANQUET: The Placentia Linda Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held beginning 6 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at the Alta Vista Country Club, 777 Alta Vista, Placentia. Tickets are $75 per person, $125 per couple. Contact Christian Del Giorgio at 714-350-1679 or via e-mail at placentialindaDU@gmail.com.
APRIL 12 and 19 POWER SQUADRON BOATING COURSE: The U.S. Power Squadron will be hosting a two-day boating skills class for boat owners and their families April 12 and 10 in Victorville. The class includes instruction on boat handling, seamanship, equipment, rules and regulation, knots, charts and aids to navigation, engine troubleshooting, trailering and much more. The first day is classroom work, while the second day is on-the-water instruction at Silverwood Lake. Information call 888-367-8777, e-mail seo@arroheadsps.org, or visit the web site at www.arrowheadSPS.org.
APRIL 19 SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS TURKEY HABITAT WORK PROJECT: The Inland Empire Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is looking for volunteers to help on a ponderosa pine planting project in one of the burn areas in the San Bernardino National Forest. Contact Randy Succow at 909-380-3629.
APRIL 19 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY NWTF BANQUET: The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will have its first fund-raising banquet beginning 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 at the Moose Lodge, 4229 N. Peck, El Monte. Tickets are $60 per person, $95 per couple. Contact Manuel Cruz at 626-627-9960.
APRIL 19 7TH ANNUAL CWA FUND-RAISER SHOOT AND BARBECUE: The 7th Annual California Waterfowl Association Southern California Fund-raiser Shoot and Barbecue will be held beginning 7 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Cost is $100 per shooter, $50 non-shooters, $500 per squad. Contact Adam Weleba at 626-353-4592 or visit www.calwaterfowl.org.
APRIL 19 SAN DIEGO FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The San Diego Friends of the NRA will have its annual fund-raising banquet beginning 6 p.m., Saturday, April 19 at the Handlery Hotel, 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. Noted firearm attorney Chuck Michel will be speaking. Cost is $45 per person. Contact Doug Oliver 619-933-9687 or via e-mail at doug@rangerdougs.com.
APRIL 19-20 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW. Other dates for 2008 classes are May 17-18, June 21-22, July 12-13, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
APRIL 20 DAY AT THE DOCKS: The 29th Annual Day at the Docks will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at H&M Landing, Point Loma Sportfishing, and Fisherman’s Landing. The event features seminars, video presentation, casting competitions, tours on many of the fleet’s 70 sportfishers, and vendors. Information: www.sportfishing.org.
APRIL 26 SIMI VALLEY CWA FUND-RAISER: The Simi Valley Chapter of the California Waterfowl Association will have its fund-raising dinner beginning 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the Elks Lodge, 1561 Kuehler Dr., Simi Valley. Tickets are $50 per person, $75 per couple. Contacts: James Owens at 805-579-8114, Tom Homen at 209-587-0886, or Andy Acaaiatori at 661-269-2385 or visit the web site at www.calwaterfowl.org.
MAY 3 MACARTHUR PARK YOUTH FISHING DERBY: A youth fishing derby will be held 7 a.m. to noon at MacArthur Park Lake, a City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks facility located at the intersection of Alvarado and 7th streets in the Westlake area. The Daniel Hernandez Youth Foundation will provide rods, reels, tackle, and bait for those who don’t have their own, as well as assistance for those who need it. In addition, the SEA (Science, Education, and Adventure) Laboratory of Redondo Beach will have a mobile aquarium with marine-oriented displays. Anglers age 16 or older can fish at the end of the event, but they must have a California State Fishing License. For more information call MacArthur Park Community Center at 213-368-0520.
MAY 3 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are June 21, July 12, Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
MAY 3 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. This class is full; next open class is June 7. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
MAY 15 ORANGE COUNTY CWA FUND-RAISER: The Orange County Chapter of the California Waterfowl Association will have its third annual fund-raising dinner, raffle and auction beginning 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at Po Folks Restaurant, 7701 Beach Blvd., Buena Park. Tickets are $55 per person, $85 per couple. Contact: Frank Theodoropoulos at 714-227-3304 or visit the web site at www.calwaterfowl.org.
MAY 17 SPRING SMACKDOWN TROUT DERBY: The annual Spring Smackdown Trout Derby will be held at Diamond Valley Lake from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, May 17. Entry fee is $35 for adults, $10 for juniors. Top prize is $1,000. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Southwest. Contact: Last Chance Bait and Tackle in Hemet at 951-658-7410.
MAY 17-18 HESPERIA SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC FOR DOGS: The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting two days of snake avoidance training for dogs at the Kingston Elementary School, 7473 Kingston Ave., Hesperia. The classes are run by Bob Kettle, an expert in this kind of training, and cost is $55 per dog. Appointments are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. All proceeds are used to improve wildlife habitat in the West Mojave. Contact John Shaver at 760-956-8160 to sign up or for more information.
MAY 17-18 ONTARIO GUN SHOW: The Crossroads of the West Ontario Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Ontario Convention Center, Ontario. Admission is $10. The next Ontario gun show will be Oct. 11-12. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.crossroadsgunshows.com.
MAY 17-18 CONCEALED CARRY WEAPON COURSE: A 16-hour California Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) course is being offered by Firearms Training Associates at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises this Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $180 per person. This course meets the state requirement for 16 hours of training to qualify for a CCW. Other dates for 2008 classes are June 21-22, July 12-13, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7, Oct. 4-5, Nov. 1-2, and Dec. 6-7. Contact FTA at 714-701-9918 or 877-544-4867. The web site is www.ftatv.com.
MAY 31 INLAND EMPIRE FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Inland Empire Friends of NRA will have its annual fund-raiser beginning 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, in San Bernardino. Contact Kurt Wampole at 909-586-5395 or request an event flyer by e-mail kcw911@roadrunner.com.
MAY 31-JUNE 1 SIERRA MADRE SNAKE AVOIDANCE CLINIC FOR DOGS: The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited will be hosting two days of snake avoidance training for dogs at the Sierra Madre Dog Park, 611 Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. The classes are run by Bob Kettle, an expert in this kind of training, and cost is $65 per dog. Appointments are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. Space is limited so early registration is recommended. All proceeds are used to improve upland bird habitat in Southern California. Contact 866-206-9070 x6715 or e-mail sgvqu@onbox.com.
JUNE 7 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JUNE 7-8 VENTURA GUN SHOW: The McMann’s Roadrunner Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Seaside Park, Ventura. Admission is $9. The next Ventura gun shows will be Sept. 6-7 and Nov. 1-2. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.mcmannsroadrunner.com.
JUNE 14 HOG HUNTING SEMINAR: There will be a two-hour wild hog hunting primer at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga beginning 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14. The free seminar will be conducted by Jim Matthews, editor of California Hog Hunter, a newsletter on hunting wild hogs, and Durwood Hollis, hunting book author and public land hog hunting expert. Information and reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JUNE 20-22 BLYTHE CATMASTERS FISHING TOURNAMENT: The West Coast Catmasters will have its second annual Blythe Flatmasters Gathering and Tournament June 20-22 at Mayflower Park, Blythe. Entry fee is $25 per angler with $20 going to the big stringer pot and $5 to the big fish pot. More information at www.westcoastcatmasters.com.
JUNE 21 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are July 12, Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
JUNE 21-22 VICTORVILLE GUN SHOW: The Victorville Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 21, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, at the San Bernardino County Fair Grounds, Victorville. Admission is $9. The next Victorville gun show will be Sept. 27-28. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.victorvillegunshow.com.
JUNE 21-22 BAKERSFIELD GUN SHOW: The Central Coast Gun Shows Bakersfield event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 21-22 at the Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield. The next Bakersfield gun shows will be August 30-31 and Nov. 22-23. Information at www.centralcoastgunshows.com.
JULY 5 RANCHO CUCAMONGA HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Bass Pro Shop, Rancho Cucamonga. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. These free classes are held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bass Pro and limited to 40 people. Reservations by calling Bass Pro at 909-922-5500.
JULY 12 NORCO HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at Mike Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises, Norco. Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. Cost is $35 per person. The remaining 2008 class dates are Aug. 2, 16, 23, 24, 30, Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 1, Dec. 6. Sign-ups are taken at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores. Contact Raahauge's at 951-735-7981.
AUGUST 9-10 GLENDALE GUN SHOW: The Glendale Gun Show will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Glendale Civic Auditorium, Glendale. Admission is $9. The next Glendale gun show will be Nov. 15-16. Information, directions, and $1 off coupons available at www.glendalegunshow.com.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The following is a list of hunting, shooting, and fishing clubs and organizations in Southern California with contact information and regular meeting dates:
976-TUNA ROD AND REEL CLUB: The 976-Tuna Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Bass Pro Shops, Rancho Cucamonga. At the December meeting a free trip to Palmas de Cortez in Baja will be given away. Contact Phil Friedman at 310-328-8426.
CALIFORNIA STATE VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The California State Varmint Callers Association meets 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Denny's just north of the 210 freeway at Irwindale Ave., Irwindale. Contact Steven Childs at 626-407-8826 or steve@sdchilds.com. Web site: www.csvca.com.
CANYON OAKS SPORTSMAN’S CLUB: The Canyon Oaks Sportsman’s Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at it’s clubhouse in Lakeview Terrace-Sylmar. The club has regular trap, skeet, smallbore, big bore, handgun, and Cowboy Action shooting events. Contact Gary White at 818-998-7240, Mike Totta at 818-362-2181 or Mike Nickoloff via e-mail at idpamike@yahoo.com.
CERRITOS ROD & GUN CLUB: The Cerritos Rod & Gun Club meets the second Wednesday of each month at Heritage Park in Cerritos. Contact Charles Sharp at 714-317-8290 or fish_90605@yahoo.com.
CLUB FISH: Club Fish, a 20-year-old fishing club, meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse, Santa Ana. The clubhouse is located at the entrance to Riverview Gold Course. Contact Mike Cross at 949-854-5258 or m_r_cross@yahoo.com.
    DEEP CREEK FLY-FISHERS: Deep Creek Fly-Fishers meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse in Fairmont Park, in Riverside. Go to www.deepcreekflyfishers.org to download a map to the club house. Contact Brett Browning at 909-793-8912.
HIGH DESERT FLY-FISHERS: The High Desert Fly-Fishers holds its monthly meetings on the second Thursday of each month at The Apple Valley Fire Conference Center, 19235 Yucca Loma, Apple Valley. Contact John Rose at 760-247-5966.
HIGHLAND PARK SPORTSMEN'S CLUB: The Highland Park Sportsmen's Club meets at 8 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles. Contact Mauro Garcia at 323-254-0763 or incareal@juno.com.
NATIONAL VARMINT HUNTERS: The National Varmint Hunters meets 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars club located on Grand Avenue, just west of 17th Street, Santa Ana. Contact Mark Harris at 714-655-6954 or mhitis1@yahoo.com or Terry Mathers at 714-299-9938 or coyote@jps.net.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club, 16699 Stoddard Wells Rd., Victorville. Contact Dave Recce at 760-956-7092 or Dave Halbrook at 760-553-2794.
NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at The Firing Line, 17921 Jamestown Lane, Huntington Beach. Contact Pat Ryan at 714-373-3688 or Casey Rasmussen at 714-377-5859.
ORANCO BOWMEN: The ORANCO Bowmen meet the second Tuesday of each month at the club range, 17504 Pomona Rincon Rd., Chino (Euclid Avenue one block north of the 71 freeway). The range is open to the public on Sundays 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 909-597-7582. Web site: www.oranco.org.
ORANGE COUNTY BASS CLUB: The Orange County Bass Club meets 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at the Garden Grove Elk's Lodge. Contact Steve Pendergast at 949-651-8172 or prendergasts@netzero.com.
PLUNGE CREEK COWBOYS: The Plunge Creek Cowboys, a new Cowboy Action Shooting club in the Inland Empire, has shoots the third Saturday of each month at the Inland Fish and Game range on Orange Street in East Highlands. Authentic or replica firearms and garb required. Information: www.plungecreekcowboys.com.
PREDATOR CALLERS OF ORANGE COUNTY: The Predator Callers of Orange County meet 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Denny's restaurant, 7490 Edinger Ave., Huntington Beach. Contact Rickey Macy via e-mail at rickmacey@juno.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (HIGH DESERT CHAPTER): The High Desert Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Apple Valley Gun Club. Contact Cruz Garcia at 760-949-6334 or fathercruz@verizon.net.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER): The Orange County Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Izaak Walton League Clubhouse (located at the entrance to Riverview Golf Course) in Santa Ana. Contact Craig Riedel at 714-282-1194 or criedel@mflex.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (RIVERSIDE CHAPTER): The Riverside Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Prado Olympic Shooting Park, 17501 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino (one block west of Euclid, just off the 71 freeway). Contact Ron Gibbons at 909-902-9814 or gibbent@gte.net. Web site: www.quriverside.com.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN DIEGO CHAPTER): The San Diego Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at DFG Headquarters at 4949 Viewridge Rd., San Diego. Contact David Preddy at davidpreddy@cox.net or visit www.sdqu.org.
QUAIL UNLIMITED (SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CHAPTER): The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of Quail Unlimited meets 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Triple B Clays in El Monte. Contact Tim Bovard at 866-206-9070, ext. 6715 or sgvqu@onebox.com.
REDONDO ROD & GUN CLUB: The Redondo Rod & Gun Club meets 8 p.m. every Thursday of every month at its own clubhouse. The club has promoted hunting, fishing, sport shooting and the outdoors since 1948. The clubhouse is located at 2023 Vanderbilt Lane, Redondo Beach. Contact 310-379-7772.
RIVERSIDE VARMINT CALLERS: The Riverside Varmint Callers meet 7 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at Flo's Country Kitchen, Riverside. Contact Lance Cochrane at 909-919-4309 or Ray Gauthier at 951-785-4986. Web site:www.californiavarmintcallers.com/chapters.html/.
SAN DIEGO SPORTING DOG CLUB: The San Diego Sporting Dog Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Animal Medical Center, 600 Broadway, El Cajon. Contact Steve Sarmiento at 619-659-9393 or sssarmi@sbcglobal.net.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VARMINT CALLERS ASSOCIATION: The Southern California Varmint Callers Association meets 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Denny's Restaurant at Pioneer Blvd and Imperial Highway in Norwalk. Contact Granville Crow at 310-548-6221 or crowshot1@cox.net or Skip Gildner at 562-900-9020 or mtnhigh5@excite.com.
TEMPLE CITY SPORTSMEN: The Temple City Sportsmen meet the first Thursday of each month at the Temple City Civic Center in Temple City. Contact Jim White at 626-201-7782 or TCSPresident2006@yahoo.com.
TURNER'S OUTDOORSMAN ROD AND REEL CLUB: The Turner's Outdoorsman Rod and Reel Club meets 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Marie Calendar’s Restaurant, 2300 Foothill, Pasadena. Contact Richard Crowe at 626-960-9610.

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