Central California Newbie

[Kennakinz]

Hey guys, I'm McKenna and I'm 23 years old and fairly new to hunting. I've been Quail and Chuckar hunting in Idaho, last summer, and want to try for bigger game this year - possibly wild pig and deer. I love the outdoors and have been fishing my entire life. I have a shotgun and am looking to purchase a rifle in the next few weeks. Any female hunters out there? Or anyone willing to take a newbie out?

Thanks!

 

[Gspman]

Hey welcome. Not many people here from central cal. Most are from the southern end. My wife and I hunt the central coast as much as we can since I have work that way pretty often. Lots of good info here.

 

[FFF]

Hey, I'm new too. I'm going to be looking for a partner for the upcoming season. Good luck

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[Aeon]

@Kennakinz post up some of your photos!!!!!

 

[Kennakinz]

Alright well here is the only picture I have from coyote hunting last summer. Didn't take any pictures for quail and chuckar.

Buuuuuut!!!! I did skin my first coyote yesterday!

 

[Aeon]

WELL DONE! you get points for skinning it with a tractor too.

Keep a eye out for the next Shoot up in Taft! not far from you and its a great place to meet hunters and learn how to shoot long

@TaftHunter

 

[baboltin]

What part of central California do you live in ?

 

[Kennakinz]

What part of central California do you live in ?

Central Coast - Paso Robles/ San Luis Obispo area.

 

[Eric pecan]

Prime habitat for pig and deer .
Vandiland FHL and camp Bob are some of the places that produce pig year round .they also have a good black tail hunting program on all three bases .

 

[baboltin]

I'm not to far from you ! What units are you hunting or wanting to hunt ?

 

[TaftHunter]

If you're willing to drive a little I'll take you out for some Azone deer


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[nicapopolis]

If you're willing to drive a little I'll take you out for some Azone deer


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I'd take this guy up on that!

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[jfrog]

Hi McKenna, I actually live in the Central Valley (Visalia). About 2 hours from you. Anyway, I'm a noob as well but am up for hunting with you if you're ever in the area or if you find any places your way I'd be more than happy to head out your way to hunt with you. My InLaws have a place in San Simeon so I head over to the central coast every now and again.

 

[Kennakinz]

Woops...completely forgot to keep checking back for replies! Anyone do any duck hunting in the area?

 

[TaftHunter]

Woops...completely forgot to keep checking back for replies! Anyone do any duck hunting in the area?

I don’t duck hunt, but if you want to chase some pigs, let me know!


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[Kennakinz]

I don’t duck hunt, but if you want to chase some pigs, let me know!


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Always down to shoot a pig! Just got my first one about a month ago...unfortunately the meat is practically inedible so I would love to get another one!

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Always down to shoot a pig! Just got my first one about a month ago...unfortunately the meat is practically inedible so I would love to get another one!

What happened to the meat?

 

[Kennakinz]

What happened to the meat?

Not sure...apparently any wild boar over 250 lbs is EXTREMELY gamey and inedible.... all I know is the smell and taste is similar to cat piss and it wont come out of the pans I cooked it in, or my clothes that I butchered it in...I've tried everything like soaking it in milk and a brine...

 

[TonyS]

Try hydrogen peroxide.

 

[Kennakinz]

Try hydrogen peroxide.

Like soak the meat? For how long?