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May 28, 2008

Commentary
Preference point drawing system works
for deer but doesn’t for other big game


By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service


The application deadline for all big game hunting tags is Monday, June 2, and this is the sixth year of the Department of Fish and Game’s preference point system that applies to all premium deer, elk, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep tags.
So now it’s time to say this: The system doesn’t work for any big game hunt with less than about 100 tags, and it almost assures that new hunters who don’t have the maximum number of preference points (six this year) will never get drawn for a sheep, elk, pronghorn, or a low-quota deer tag. This means it is prejudicial – especially against new hunters.
The preference point system does seem to be working for deer hunters. You can look at the drawing odds and calculate just how many years – at most – it will take you to get a deer tag in any given zone. For example, the popular X5b zone in northeastern California, even the most unlucky of hunters who faithfully apply for this tag each year, and has since the beginning of the quota system, will get a tag by 2010 – after eight years.
For people unfamiliar with the preference point system, including many hunters, some explaining may be necessary. It works this way: For each year you apply for any species of big game, and aren’t drawn for your first choice tag, you receive a “preference point.” These are accumulated over time. For each zone or hunt, 90 percent of the deer tags (and no more than 75 percent of the total elk, pronghorn and bighorn tags) are placed in the preference point pool. The hunters who apply for that tag with the most points get first crack at those preference point pool tags.
For example, last year there were 115 tags in X5b, with 104 in the preference point pool. There were 2,930 hunters who put this hunt as their first choice, but only 315 of those had the maximum number of preference points (five last year). All 104 tags in the preference pool quota were issued to hunters out of that group who applied with five preference points. The remaining 11 tags were drawn from the remaining pool of 2,826 hunters who did not have a maximum number of preference points. (If you were one of those, you should have gone to Vegas or Reno the day of the drawing.) At the current rate of application, you can just about bank on the fact that you will get an X5b tag every eight years, although falling tag numbers could stretch that a year or two.
In zones with higher quotas or less interest, it might not take the maximum number of preference points to be drawn for a tag. For example, the popular Eastern Sierra deer zone around Mammoth Lakes – X9a – the quota was 750 tags in 2007, with 675 of those in the preference pool. There were a total of 2,475 first-choice applications, but only six hunters applied with five preference points – obviously getting tags. But everyone who applied for X9a as their first choice with two, three or four preference points also received a tag last year. The lowest “preference point” value receiving an X9a tag was 1 1/2. How do you get a half point? If you apply as a party with other hunters, the DFG averages the point totals among the hunters applying. The stats show that you can be pretty sure of getting an X9a tag every three years, worst case scenario.
While the system works for most of the major deer hunts with tag quotas over 100, it just about assures that hunters who have not applied every year since the system was instituted in 2002 will likely never have a shot at preference pool tags and face worse odds than ever before in the non-preference pool, especially for other trophy big game.
The better pronghorn hunts in the northeastern California have 40 buck tags, with 75 percent in the preference pool. At the current application rates it will take at least 20 to 30 years for every hunter who’s applied every year since 2002 to get a tag. In the ramdom pool, the odds of getting a tag in any given year hover around one-in-300, worse than they’ve ever been for new hunters.
Bighorn sheep tags are so few in number that odds have always been astronomical, but the preference point system has only helped the 3,300 or so hunters who applied every year since the preference point system began. For the other 7,000 hunters who apply without the maximum number of points, like my two sons, the system has assured they face even greater odds at getting a tag.
I happen to believe that hunters should be rewarded for persistence in apply for tags, but the preference point system is too biased against new hunters. It should be called the prejudicial point system. The DFG needs to level the playing field and make preference points for the low-tag hunts a “bonus” point system and keep everyone in the same pool. A bonus point system simply means that for each year you don’t draw, you get another opportunity in the draw the next year. Guys who’ve accumulated six bonus points, are like having six additional people in the drawing. But everyone has a shot at every one of the tags in the tag quota.
This improves the odds slightly for the first-time application, while still improving the odds for the multi-year applicant.
Lastly, the DFG needs to do away with auction tags for all big game species and put those tags back into the general drawings. It is offensive that the state is selling the soul of hunting to the highest bidder, while cheating the thousands of hunters who support the program year after year out of a chance at that tag.
The DFG is offering three bighorn sheep auction tags for 2008, one more than last year, and a total of just 20 drawing tags, also one more than last year. The bighorn auction tags are sold to the highest bidder at fundraising dinners and raised $132,500 for sheep management last year. The state sold 10 deer tags at auction, two pronghorn tags, and three elk tags. The total money raised for all the auction tags, including sheep, was $433,600.
If the DFG needs money (which it doesn’t – it needs inspired management), I like the idea of raffle tags so everyone who wants to fork out $5 or $10 gets a crack at a special tag and feels good about supporting wildlife management, and if a wealthy guy wants to buy $60,000 worth of raffle tickets on the gamble that he’ll get that tag, that’s fine with me, too. But I don’t think we should just give the tag away to the highest bidder.
We’ve had both the preference point system and auction tags for a number of years – more than enough time to honestly evaluate the two systems and see their drawbacks and fix them. It’s time for the fix.

Sports Fair Preview
Les Johnson, host of 'Predator Quest'
television, speaking daily at Sport Fair

 

By JIM MATTHEWS
Outdoor News Service

Les Johnson, host of Predator Quest television and one of the most successful competition coyote callers in history, will be giving daily presentations on how to call to cagy predators during all three days of Raahauge's Shooting Sports Fair held June 6-8 at Mike Raahauge's in Prado Basin shooting complex.
Johnson's television show has been running three seasons on the Sportsman's Channel, available through most cable providers, and the program will be on Direct TV’s Pursuit Channel starting in July. His television show and videos are considered some of the best films on coyote and predator hunting because the tall, rangy Nebraskan's enthusiasm for the sport and his respect for the coyote shows through.
Johnson, 38, has been on a quest since childhood, a quest that has honed his skills as an outdoorsmen and given him a rich life pursuing his true passion predator hunting. Born and raised on a south-central Nebraska farm, Les experienced nature first-hand. Before he could drive, he was hunting with his trusty .410 single-shot. Summers were spent fishing local farm ponds and running bank lines on nearby rivers. However, it was winter that fueled his fire. Trapping with his grandfather Herbert "Fox" Johnson introduced him to the coyote and gave shape to his passion, his quest to best the cunning coyote. So began Johnson's "Predator Quest."
While attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln pursuing a degree in Animal Science, a good friend asked Les what his goal in life was. His reply?
"I want to be one of the best coyote callers in the world."
With that goal firmly in his sights, he was soon standing in the winner's circle, securing the Triple Crown Championship of coyote calling in 1999. As the first and only coyote caller to win all three major championships (Midwest, National and World Championships), let alone the first and only to win all three in the same year, Les secured his place in coyote-calling history.
From the many friendships made in the competition calling arena the idea for Les first coyote calling video was born. "Predator Quest-Quest for Coyotes" was cut in 2004, showing the predator-hunting world what Les could do outside the competition halls. The video was just the first public step in Les' quest, but it is certainly not the last. As an ambassador of predator hunting, Les has been bringing the adrenaline-fueled excitement of predator hunting to the public through more videos, his television show, and appearances like those at Raahauge's next weekend.
"Too many people want to make calling way too complicated," said Johnson. "I called my first coyote just squeaking with my hand, and I like to teach people to keep their calling simple. Don't over-think it. It just requires patience, keeping movement to a minimum, and keeping the wind in your face."
At Raahauge's, Johnson will give seminars outlining those simple steps and demonstrating what he does to be so successful. His presentations will be at 2 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. Sunday. The seminars are free with admission to the Sports Fair.
The Sports Fair is the only hands-on gun show in the West where you can see and shoot all of the latest firearm products from the nation’s major manufacturers and importers.
Hours and prices for this year's Shooting Sports Fair are from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Admission to the show is $12 for adults per day, and parking is $5. There are $2 off admission discount coupon at all Turner's Outdoorsman stores and on-line at the Turner's Outdoorsman web site (www.turners.com) and Raahauge’s web site (www.raahauges.com). With each paid admission you will be entered to win a Cannon gun safe and Howa Model 1500 rifle. On Friday, women are admitted free, and kids 14 and under get in free all three days. For more information or directions, call Raahauge's Shooting Enterprises at 951-735-7981.
Les Johnson will also be on the firing line at the Legacy Sports International (Howa, Puma, Escort, Kahles) booth talking with sportsmen and answering questions about his coyote-hunting passion throughout the show.

OUTDOOR CALENDAR

MAY 31 INLAND EMPIRE FRIENDS OF NRA FUND-RAISER: The Inland Empire Friends of National Rifle Association 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 6-8 RAAHAUGE’S SHOOTING SPORTS FAIR: The Raahauge’s Shooting Sports Fair will be held June 6-8 at Mike Raahauge’s Shooting Enterprises, Norco. This is California’s only hands-on gun show where you get to see and shoot firearm products from all of the nation’s manufacturers and importers. Shooting exhibitions and hunting seminars all three days of event. Hours are none to 6 p.m. Friday, June 6; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 7; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8. Admission is $12 per person, parking $5. For more information, call 951-735-7981. For a $2 coupon go to http://www.outdoornewsservice.com/hogs/SportsFair2008.pdf.
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 LAKEVIEW HUNTER SAFETY CLASS: A free one-day, 10-hour certified hunter safety class will be held at the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, Lakeview (near Moreno Valley). Classes are required for all first-time California hunters before a hunting license can be purchased. This annual class features a mid-day barbecue for the students and parents. Wildlife area tours are run after the barbecue for those not attending the class. Students should call in advance to register and to get a copy of the hunter’s education manual. For information or to register, call the wildlife area at 951-928-0580 or e-mail Scott Sewell at ssewell@dfg.ca.gov.
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 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. This class was rescheduled May 17-18. Contact John Shaver at 760-956-8160 to sign up or for more information.
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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