Did you hunt the second season at San Jacinto? I hunted the second season at San J a couple seasons ago and had the same result as you. Of course that was pre treestand.
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hunting with the native American in Northern mexico and addition to my relatives there.
hunting consisted hiking long and far. it wasn't 2-3 miles more like 5-15 miles in rough terrain..
and I was young and at the top of my conditioning, I tell you these guys wore me out I barely made it back to camp in the dark..
plus if we killed something it, we carried it gutted but whole lol.. back to camp...
I really don't know how I did it back then.. it was a bitch.......
hunting consisted hiking long and far. it wasn't 2-3 miles more like 5-15 miles in rough terrain..
and I was young and at the top of my conditioning, I tell you these guys wore me out I barely made it back to camp in the dark..
plus if we killed something it, we carried it gutted but whole lol.. back to camp...
I really don't know how I did it back then.. it was a bitch.......
Jason if you’re able to get down to the Brawley area for Saturday sunrise, send me a pm with your cell number today or tomorrow and I’ll let you know where my group will be. You’re welcome to hang with us and learn.
Nice name there Jason..
IV is the best bet, though it's a bit late to scout and learn the valley at the same time only a couple days out. I'd take WaterDawg up on his offer. But once you learn the valley, it's a wealth of opportunities to hunt. Driving around looking for doves may lead you into a good rabbit spot, pheasants, or a cool fishing hole.
IV is the best bet, though it's a bit late to scout and learn the valley at the same time only a couple days out. I'd take WaterDawg up on his offer. But once you learn the valley, it's a wealth of opportunities to hunt. Driving around looking for doves may lead you into a good rabbit spot, pheasants, or a cool fishing hole.
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Jason, Welcome to the forum. If you do come to the Imperial Valley hit me up and I'll take you or point you to some areas that will hold birds.
Yeah I did go the second half and only seen 2 doves. Of course they where on the wires near the check in station.
Thank you, I was told just last night to check out IV for better chances the SJ. So far by everyone's recommendations I will have to really learn the area. At least this weekend will better prepare me for next year lol
Nice, Thank you. Im going to go out that way on Saturday to look around and will be back out there on Sunday to try my luck. They way everyone is talking about IV the place sounds like its way better then any area I am near
No just scouting Saturday and hanging out in the pool. I meant to tell Jason before sunrise on Sunday.
As others have said here hit up the Imperial Valley if you really want to bag a few dove. San Jacinto isn't even fair for dove, usually. There's a few around there but the main attraction of SJ is that it's close (or closer) for a lot of people and if you just want to give it a couple hours before work or after work it's doable whereas driving all they way to the IV wouldn't be practical.
Nice, Well enjoy either way. Latest report I got was the birds were thick with lots of eurasians flying around down by pound rd!
well times have really changed , and one has to sink or swim.. I am probably ancient in my ways. LOL and that's ok .
all the younger guys like packing out with expensive back packs and that's OK , since we are not allowed to bring skull or Back bone from out of state into California.
unless the meat in the skull completely cleaned out, but no bones allowed and only deboned.. but to me sad sad sad..
I don't like wasting any thing on an animal, especially now since it's tough to get one in the first place.
but don't get upset with me for I have my ways and it's the way I grew up. did it that way... for many years..
so truly one has to go with the flow and the way of things...
I could be wrong but I don't think bones are an issue bringing quartered animals into the state. No skull, no backbone.
Are you saying people that pack animals out in a pack a wasting game?
Sorry what?
Are you using the entire animal or is there remains left on the ground.
Then answer your question.
No debate here brother..
I'm using all the parts I would use if it was shot in the bed of my truck. I don't have a use for the backbone or digestive track. Don't really have a use for the cape if it's not going to a taxidermist because I don't need a deer skin or know how to tan it. Is that what you mean? Generally saw off the bottom of the legs, guess I could make a cool hoof lamp IDK
No Really. That is trying hard to utilize the whole animal..
Good for you man .
Wasn't meant personal.