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April 23, 2008

Commentary
Quagga mussel boat inspections
required of Crowley Lake anglers


By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service


Trout opener anglers planning to fish Crowley Lake with their own boats for the opener and throughout the year will be required to go through a boat inspection to make sure their craft are free of quagga and zebra mussels.
While this is the only body of water requiring these inspections in the Sierra, anglers who’ve had their boats and float tubes on quagga- or zebra-positive waters (the Colorado River, primarily) should take precautions not to spread these tiny mussels which wreck havoc with water systems and devastate freshwater ecosystems. In fact, you can run your boat, canoe, kayak or float tube through one of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power inspections in route or while in the Sierra this weekend.
The tiny mussels can stay viable for a long period of time in bilges, lower units of engines, seams along boat hulls, or any crevice or crease, and they can remain alive even if not in water. The best way to prevent the spread the mussels is to make sure all parts of the craft remain completely dry in warm conditions for at least two weeks after possible exposure to mussels. Thorough cleaning with a pressurized hot water spray and flushing the live wells, bilge, and cooling systems with 140-degree water or a six percent chlorine bleach solution before the drying period is recommended.
All boat owners who plan to launch at Crowley Lake must enter through the main gate at the South Landing ramp and must be inspected. Boats showing signs of contamination with invasive mussels, or found to contain any water or debris that could harbor invasive mussels will not be allowed to launch at Crowley Lake. Frequent users of Crowley Lake can arrange with Crowley Lake Fish Camp to store their boat on-site. Boat owners may have their boat inspected and receive an Inspection Certification prior to arriving at Crowley Lake’s South Landing at these locations:
1. Today through the duration of fishing season at Los Angeles Department of Water and Power office at 300 Mandich Street,Bishop, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, boats can be inspected after 3 p.m. by appointment calling the LADWP at 760-873-0409.
2. Today through Friday, April 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bishop VONS/KMART parking lot at the corner of Main Street (Highway 395), Wye Road, and Highway 6.
3. Today through the duration of the season at Crowley Lake’s South Landing (Crowley Lake Fish Camp) from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m.
For more information and complete rules on the inspection process, visit the Crowley Lake Fish Camp web site at www.crowleylakefishcamp.com or call 760-935-4043. A comprehensive page with information on the inspection program and quagga mussels is also available at the LADWPS web site at www.LADWP.com/mussels.

New DFG director comes
from within Fish & Game


Donald Koch, a 30-year Department of Fish and Game employee who recently retired, was appointed as the new director of the agency by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger last week.
Koch, who retired from the DFG in December, replaces Ryan Broddrick, who resigned in August to be executive director of the Northern California Water Agency.
Koch, 55, of Redding, began his career with the DFG in 1981 and Koch rose through the ranks to become Northern California-North Coast regional manager from 1998 to 2007. From 1984 until 1989 he was an associate wildlife biologist and directed the DFG's statewide black bear and elk programs. From 1981 until 1984 he was a fish and wildlife assistant biologist, conducting population and habitat trend surveys. Koch has a Master of Science degree in biological sciences from California State University, Sacramento, and a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology from the University of California, Davis.
"It is a great honor to serve in this important role in Governor Schwarzenegger's administration," said Koch. "I look forward to using my background to protect California's vast fish and wildlife population."
Koch's appointment must be confirmed by the state Senate. A Democrat, he'll be paid $142,965 in the position.

Sportsmen are battling proposed
wind farm in Granite Mountains


A proposed wind farm in a migratory bighorn sheep corridor and some of the best chukar hunting habitat in the southern half of the state is being opposed by hunters, conservationists, and a broad base of homeowners in the Apple Valley region.
The opposition has led to another public comment open house to be held 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at the Granite Hills High School Cymnasium, 22900 Esaws Ave., Apple Valley.
Granite Wind, LLC has proposed the Granite Mountain Wind Energy Project located on the crest of the Granite Mountains between Lucerne Valley and Apple Valley with 28 wind turbines, all 420-feet tall perched on the ridge tops and visible across a broad swath of the high desert. While the project’s windmill footprint is only 80 acres, several miles of mountain top will be impacted, and hunters and conservationists are concerned the project will impact bighorn sheep, raptors, and hunter access to the public land in the area.
For more information, contact Edy Seehafer, environmental coordinator with the Bureau of Land Management at 760-252-6021 or at edythe_seehafer@ca.blm.gov or Carrie Hyke, principal planner with the San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department at 909-387-4147 or at chyke@lusd.sbcounty.gov.

 

Casitas reopens to outside boats,
but only after inspection process

By CYNDI GOLLAZ
Outdoor News Service


Casitas Lake boaters and fishermen wouldn’t take no for an answer. Two months ago, the Casitas Municipal Water District (CMWD) voted 3-2 in favor of closing the lake to outside boats for one year.
Board members feared that quagga mussels would spread to and contaminate the lake, causing millions of dollars in damage.
On Wednesday the finishing touches were put on a plan that was proposed by lake fishermen to get boats back on the lake.
Larry Elshere, Ojai, and a team of fishermen put their brains together and came up with a tamper-proof system that will lock up boats and trailers. This prevents fishermen from taking their boats elsewhere and risk picking up the contagious quagga.
Each participant will have their boat thoroughly inspected at the lake, and then will undergo a 10-day quarantine period. After that period they can launch their boats at Lake Casitas-only.
Inspections start on May 3 and cost is $50. A sticker and code will be placed on each boat so lake officials can ensure that they’ve passed inspection.
“This is the most severe inspection in the world,” said Bill Hicks, CMWD board member. “We mean business and we don’t want this in our lake. This is 99.5% sure.”
The only negative is that once the locks are put on a boat, the owner is committed to only fishing and boating at Casitas over fears of spreading the organism.
“I would like to see getting other lakes involved, but at the moment it’s only Casitas,” said Randy King, Casitas lake manager.
There are close to 500 people on the list to start the process. King says they plan to take care of several boats per day. Hicks said the DFG may pitch in and help speed up the inspection process.
Boaters can sign-up for the inspection list by calling (805) 649-2233, ext. 7.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

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 Cacciatori 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 18 UNITED ANGLERS FUND-RAISING BANQUET: The 17th Annual United Anglers of Southern California Fund-Raising Banquet and Auction will be held beginning 3:30 p/.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Harborside Pavilion (formerly Balboa Pavilion), 400 Main St., Balboa Village. The Bill Ray Memorial Award for long-term commitment to marine fishery resources will be presented to Bart Hall at this event. Tickets are $85 per person. For information, call 800-880-0421.
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 18 UNITED ANGLERS 17TH ANNUAL BANQUET: The 17th Annual United Anglers of Southern California Fund-Raising Banquet and Auction will be held beginning 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at Harborside Pavillion (formerly Balboa Pavillion), 400 Main Street, Balboa Village. UASC is the region’s preeminent saltwater fishing and marine conservation organization. Tickets are $85 per person. For information call 800-880-0412.
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 BIG BEAR CARP BOWFISHING TOURNAMENT: The Fifth Annual Big Bear Carp Roundup will be held June 7-8 at Big Bear Lake. Sponsored by the Big Bear Municipal Water District, the two-day event has shore and boat categories for bowfishermen working in two-person teams. Entry fee is $40 per person, which includes entry, t-shirt, raffle ticket, mesh fish bag, and lunch at awards ceremony on Sunday. Prizes are $1,000, $500, and $300 for the top teams in each category. Contact Mike Stephenson at 909-866-5796. Entry forms available on line at Municipal’s web site at www.bbmwd.org.
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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