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April 30, 2008
Commentary
Eastern Sierra trout season
opener
slower than normal, but still good
By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service
MAMMOTH LAKES – Crowds were down throughout the Eastern Sierra Nevada
for the opening of trout season this past weekend, but those who braved
near-$4 per gallon gasoline and made the trip found exceptional weather
conditions and generally fair to good fishing at most locations. Most,
however, noted that the action was not as good as most openers.
The largest trout reported opening day was a nine-pound, 15-ounce
rainbow trout caught by Mike Martinez of Moreno Valley at 5:30 a.m. from
the south shore of Convict Lake.
“We had the largest fish caught in the county,” said Brian Balarsky at
the Convict Lake Resort. “In fact we saw so many full stringers of five
and six pounds rainbows we couldn’t keep track.”
The word got out about the good fishing at Convict, and it was one of
the most crowded locations in the region – outside of Crowley Lake.
Crowley Lake, as usual, was the.jpg) focal point of the trout opener with
over 700 boats passing through the quagga mussel inspection stations in
Bishop and at Crowley Lake. According to Mike Morrison, a Department of
Fish and Game biologist in Bishop, Crowley was stocked with more trout
than normal last year (over 600,000 fish), but the fishing results were
slightly off from the 2007 opener.
“The catch rate was a little lower than previous years, but we’re seeing
a lot of good-looking fish in the creel,” said Morrison.
Anglers put one fish on the stringer for every two hours of fishing
effort at Crowley and the average size was 1.3 pounds – off from the
1.7-pound average last year. Of the 408 anglers surveyed by the DFG,
most averaged catching two trout each.
The biggest fish posted opening day at Crowley was an eight-pound,
eight-ounce brown trout caught by Mike Pickler of Bishop. The winner of
the Crowley Lake Fish Camp derby was David Buckman of Crowley Lake who
landed a seven-pound 14 1/2-ounce brown trout.
In the June Lake loop, the “opener was quite good,” according to John
Logue at Ernie’s in June Lake. But he said the fishing slowed down on
Sunday and winds through the middle part of the week have kept the
fishing slow to fair since.
The biggest trout landed in the loop was a nine-pound, 14-ounce rainbow
caught in June Lake by Troy Miller of Big Pine, while Scott Olafason of
Garden Grove landed a nine-pound, four-ounce rainbow from Gull Lake. The
top stringer opening day in the loop was a five-fish catch that weighed
in at 16-pounds, nine-ounces caught in June by Kurt Jurado of Canyon
Country.
Some of the best fishing in the Eastern Sierra Nevada took place on the
East Walker River out of Bridgeport where fly anglers had very good
fishing on brown and rainbow trout, according to Scott Freeman, a
fishing guide with Ken’s Sporting Goods in Bridgeport.
“I’ve been fishing the East Walker since March 5th, and I haven’t seen a
fish caught in there less than 15 inches yet this year,” said Freeman.
“Most days you’ll get one or two fish over 20-inches.”
Bridgeport Reservoir produced the best trout in northern Mono County
with a 6 3/4-pound brown caught by Patty Bentley of Gardnerville, Nev.,
the biggest trout opening weekend. Freeman said Brideport produced a lot
of brown trout from two to four pounds, but rainbows in the 14 to
16-inch range and weighing about 1 1/2 pounds made up the bulk of
anglers’ stringers.
While the weather was in the 60s and low 70s at most locations, the high
elevation lakes were still frozen over, and many anglers opted to fish
through the ice.
Mike Neley of Menifee fished Rock Creek Lake with long-time friend Bill
Spice from Santa Rosa and the pair caught limits of trout through the
ice on Saturday, mostly fishing Kastmasters or nightcrawlers. Neley said
that of their 10 trout, eight of them were over two pounds each. One of
Spice’s trout was a 6.35-pound rainbow that was the biggest trout
weighed in at Tom’s Place opening day.
“Over the last 50 years, I’d guess I’ve been to 40 openers,” said Neley.
“There’s nothing like it.”
One of the best overall catches opening weekend was a five-fish stringer
of rainbows put together by Bryan Friedman of Walnut. The young angler
is the owner of Lip RipperZ, a company that makes trout jigs, plastics,
and spoons, and his catch weighed in at 18.4 pounds – over a three-pound
average. Four of his big trout were caught at Twin Lakes in Mammoth,
including his best fish at five pounds, and one other 4 3/4-pound fish
was landed at Intake II on Bishop Creek.
“It was one of the finest days of fishing in the Sierra I’ve ever seen,”
said Friedman of the hot bite in the open water at Twin Lakes. He and
his four fishing buddies caught 25 trout that weighed in at just over 75
pounds total. They also released at least 10 other quality fish.
“We were thankful to have been a part of it,” said Freidman.
Regular gas was just under $4 a gallon in Bishop and more remote
locations like Lee Vining and Bridgeport were charging $4.20-plus for
regular unleaded. By Sunday, many business owners were talking about how
crowds were much lighter this opening day than in past years.
“There’s nobody here now and even over the weekend I’d say the crowds
were down,” said Gary Gunsolley, owner of Brock’s in Bishop on
Wednesday. “Maybe it’s because the fly-fishing guys can come up
year-around and fish Hot Creek and the Upper Owens, but it’s been slow.”
One of the few exceptions to the “fewer” people mantra was Dale Miller
at Mac’s Sporting Goods in Bishop.
“It was a good opener, and I don’t think we had fewer people than last
year – which really surprised me with fuel prices and everything,” said
Miller. “The fishing was good and the weather was even better. Fishermen
just have to come to the Sierra. It’s the opener.”
OUTDOOR CALENDAR
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 ANTELOPE VALLEY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Antelope Valley
Friends of the National Rifle Assocation will have its annual
fund-raising dinner and auction beginning 5 p.m., Saturday, May 3 at the
Antelope Valley Fairgrounds. Cost is $50 per person. Contact Tom Watt at
661-722-8096 or e-mail tom@aplacetoshoot.net. For an event flyer go to
http://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/AV-FRNA-Flyer(08)1.pdf
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 10 LOS PADRES FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Los Padres friends of
the National Rifle Assocation will have its annual fund-raising dinner
and auction beginning 5 p.m., Saturday, May 10 at the Marriott Courtyard
Hotel, 600 E. Esplande Dr., Oxnard. Cost is $45 per person. Keynote
speaker is firearms attorney Chuck Michel. Contact Richard Lawson at
805-646-2350 or via e-mail at fnra@ojaisurplus.com. For an event flyer
go to http://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/LosPadresFlyer2008.doc
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. UASC is the
region’s preeminent saltwater fishing and marine conservation
organization. It’s 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 22 SOUTHWEST RIVERSIDE COUNTY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The
Southwest Riverside County Friends of the National Rifle Assocation will
have its annual fund-raising dinner and auction beginning 6 p.m.,
Thursday, May 22 at the Pechanga Casino, Temecula. Cost is $75 per
person. Contact Bill Burris at 909-260-9500 or e-mail Lissa Lee at llee@nrahq.org.
For an event flyer go to http://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/SWRivCoWeb08.pdf.
MAY 24 NORTH COUNTY FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The North County Friends
of the National Rifle Assocation will have its annual fund-raising
dinner and auction beginning 5 p.m., Saturday, May 24 at the American
Legion, 321 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. Cost is $45 per person. Contact
Hayden Perrine at 760-728-1151 or via e-mail at kr6ssy@hypowercommunications.com.
For an event flyer go to http://www.friendsofnra.org/eventdocs/California/NorthCountyWeb08.pdf.
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 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 12-15 MARINA DEL REY BOAT SHOW: The 33rd Annual Marina del Rey Boat
Show will be held June 12-15 at Burton Chace Park, Marina del Rey.
Approximately 200 vessels will be displayed in the water on 2,000 feet
of floating dock. Show hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday,
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is
$10 for adults, children 12 and under free. For show information call
949-757-5959 or
visit the show web site at www.marinadelreyboatshow.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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