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Welp, I’ve seen this topic come up before but haven’t seen it discussed in its entirety. I’m sure anyone here that hunts wister has seen the geothermal stack located on Davis road off of Alcott the last season or two? Well, they’ve been busy…. I know last year they drained all the water west...

With the current water situation in California, is Wister planning on receiving all of its water this season, on time? I know in years past when the national wildlife refuges up north we’re suffering, Wister wasn’t affected since it is state ran. This year, water seems to be playing a bigger...

I always get everything on my license so I don’t need to worry about it, but my buddy is getting a license just to go out for turkey. He got the license and upland game...does he need anything else? I looked on the regs and didn’t see anything else that he needs...

I’ll be hunting private property this weekend with a good population of turkey and can’t find any info on the legality of having both my shotgun and my bow in the blind with me. Is this legal or is it one or the other? Thanks

Being in California and usually hunting turkey on rivers in northern Ca, I’ve always used left over duck loads in 3” 3s since lead wasn’t an option. Off the top of my head, I can recall 2 birds I “hit” and didn’t kill. I’ve killed maybe 10 big toms using steel 3” 3s duck loads. I went to the...

How many decoys are you guys running out at the Wiz this time of year? I’ve got 5dz Ibring our and pending on the blind I usually start with 3-5dz and usually pull some in throughout the hunt. I’m wondering if usually <12 may be beneficial?

I’ve always been under the assumption that ducks, amongst other game birds, keep well in the field for the majority of the day. Obviously the colder it is, the better. It I’ve shot ducks at first light at the Wiz and kept them in the field until 4pm and Had no issues with meat spoilage...

Do you guys know of any reasonably priced guided or unguided private land hunts in California? I usually have good luck on public land up north for myself, however, I’d like to get my father on a turkey and make it a sure thing so I think guided/private land might be the way to go. I’ve seen...

I’ll be heading out to the Wiz to take a look around in the next day or so but am curious what opening day will look like. I remember last opener MANY of the ponds/blind sites were dry and many hunters were left hunting over dirt/mud. I know it’s most likely not fully flooded by now, but what is...

Just ordered the uninsulated Rogers toughman breathables. I’ve got a buddy who has 1 season on his and loves them and I think I remember seeing posts on here where guys liked them. However, just looked up some reviews on other forums and guys are saying they’re trash...what’s the verdict on...

I’m looking to repaint some GHG pintail, widgeon and Spoonies. What colors/paints do you recommend for each? Thanks

I unfortunately had to reregister my shotgun on the CFARS website so legally purchase ammo. I filled the forms out and paid over 2 weeks ago and haven’t received anything via email besides my order/payment confirmation. I was told this should only take several business days. Is there a way to...

I always try to avoid the Wister mud the best I can and usually find myself hiking in after the rains, but....I’m curious to hear from those who SUCCESSFULLY charge through the Wister mud which 4x4 application is better? Limited slip differential or a rear locker? the reason being, I’m looking...

With all that’s going on with covid and the lockdowns, is there potential for the closure of Wister and San J if this continues? What about private clubs, or waterfowl season in general?

About to order some new waders for next season at Wister and am debating between bootfoot or stockingfoot. I’ve always worn bootfoot but am debating if stockingfoot would work well in the Wister mud (assuming you get the boot tight enough). What do you think?

Anyone have an acrylic? How do you like it? I’m looking at getting one.

While overall duck numbers are down on paper as well and visually in the sky, I’ve noticed I’ve seen hardly any widgeon this year. Usually around December widgeon start to get thick around Wister and can easily fill your limit, but this year I’ve seen hardly any. Maybe a group here and there but...

Looking for new waders, what do you recommend for breathables? Looking for a pair that will last, but don’t want to spend the $$ on Simms. I’ve read reviews on all brands, and seems like each has the “good” and “bad” reviews... just trying to find which had less “bad”. Thanks