I received this from CWA. I am not a San Diego citizen so can not help. But you might be able too:
The City of San Diego is currently considering closing Barrett Reservoir to waterfowl hunting, ostensibly because of budget issues. Please urge the Mayor and City Council to keep Barrett Reservoir open for public hunting.
The San Diego area has very limited public hunting opportunities, particularly for waterfowl. Shutting down hunting at Barrett Reservoir--which has occurred for over 60 years and is a traditional use--would leave local hunters with few options. Currently, waterfowl hunting there is already limited to two hunt days per week during season, with just a handful of blinds available (depending on water levels).
Like some other public waterfowl hunt programs, changes could be considered that would reduce costs such as setting up an iron ranger/self check-in and reporting bird harvest on-line. Many hunters would also be willing to consider higher fees if that would mean keeping the area open.
The hearing on this issue is scheduled for May 11th. Please contact the San Diego Mayor and City Council NOW to protect waterfowl hunting and keep it viable in the area
Good luck
The City of San Diego is currently considering closing Barrett Reservoir to waterfowl hunting, ostensibly because of budget issues. Please urge the Mayor and City Council to keep Barrett Reservoir open for public hunting.
The San Diego area has very limited public hunting opportunities, particularly for waterfowl. Shutting down hunting at Barrett Reservoir--which has occurred for over 60 years and is a traditional use--would leave local hunters with few options. Currently, waterfowl hunting there is already limited to two hunt days per week during season, with just a handful of blinds available (depending on water levels).
Like some other public waterfowl hunt programs, changes could be considered that would reduce costs such as setting up an iron ranger/self check-in and reporting bird harvest on-line. Many hunters would also be willing to consider higher fees if that would mean keeping the area open.
The hearing on this issue is scheduled for May 11th. Please contact the San Diego Mayor and City Council NOW to protect waterfowl hunting and keep it viable in the area
Good luck