Which Field in Calipatria?

[WntHnt]

Hello gentleman, I went to San Jacinto for my first official dove opener and got one bird. It was very slow, but I did have a few missed opportunities.

I'd like to try one more time before the 15th, but at Imperial Valley. The DFW's map has quite a few fields, but I'd ike to see if you wouldn't mind guiding me to a field that is more productive. I know the dove might be a bit skittish now, would still like to give it go. General idea would work as well. I added these maps I found online for reference.

Thanks

 

[raybasster]

I've always had luck in the "U" fields. If the action gets slow, just walk the access roads, and you'll jump some.

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[WntHnt]

That sounds like a good plan! Also do you know what was planted in those fields?

 

[ilovesprig]

The IV has been pounded with rain this past week...Not trying to type you out of going, but it will be tough...A little drop in temps to will make it nicer, if you find some...Personally, I'd head east and south of Niland, Calipatria, and Brawley....Drive till you see them...Wheat is what's mostly grown in the Heritage fields (when planted)...Wister grew wheat and sunflowers as well.

Good luck

 

[WntHnt]

The IV has been pounded with rain this past week...Not trying to type you out of going, but it will be tough...A little drop in temps to will make it nicer, if you find some...Personally, I'd head east and south of Niland, Calipatria, and Brawley....Drive till you see them...Wheat is what's mostly grown in the Heritage fields (when planted)...Wister grew wheat and sunflowers as well.

Good luck

Would those fields also be open to public or they're OK to hunt so long as they are not posted?

Thanks by the way.

 

[ilovesprig]

Would those fields also be open to public or they're OK to hunt so long as they are not posted?

Thanks by the way.

The general rule in the IV is, if it's not posted, you can hunt it.....................

 

[WaterDawg]

Two words - Corn Stubble. Look for a field and they’re most likely in it, especially from south of Calipatria to the border. If there are roosting trees near the stubble and you can set up safely and legally, you have a good chance of a very productive shoot. Good luck!

 

[Brooksie]

The general rule in the IV is, if it's not posted, you can hunt it.....................

I went out. Wasn’t posted and the land owner came and said I couldn’t hunt it.

 

[GUNDOGLOVER49]

The Central Valley has a few pheasant clubs that provide planted birds that fly as good as wild ones do. No membership required, you buy the number of birds you want put out.

 

[ilovesprig]

I went out. Wasn’t posted and the land owner came and said I couldn’t hunt it.

Maybe things are changing out there, but I don't recall that ever happening...What crop was in the field?...How far away did the farmer live from the field?

Back in the day when there were a lot of pheasant out there...Guys would post land that wasn't there's or would say they exclusive hunting rights, when they didn't...In that case, we would leave and just find out who owned it or talk to the real owner.

 

[Brooksie]

Maybe things are changing out there, but I don't recall that ever happening...What crop was in the field?...How far away did the farmer live from the field?

Back in the day when there were a lot of pheasant out there...Guys would post land that wasn't there's or would say they exclusive hunting rights, when they didn't...In that case, we would leave and just find out who owned it or talk to the real owner.

There was not a dwellings close. I’ll send you the location privately.

 

[WaterDawg]

I went out. Wasn’t posted and the land owner came and said I couldn’t hunt it.

I’ve experienced that too, but only a few times out of many, many IV fields ive shot on. The general rule is not absolute. If a landowner asks you to leave, be gracious and just go find another field. It’s good to check OnX though and know who owns the property. Like Steve said, there are some jack holes that will try to protect their honey hole by running you off when they have no ownership or tenant rights to the property.

 

[Brooksie]

I’ve experienced that too, but only a few times out of many, many IV fields ive shot on. The general rule is not absolute. If a landowner asks you to leave, be gracious and just go find another field. It’s good to check OnX though and know who owns the property. Like Steve said, there are some jack holes that will try to protect their honey hole by running you off when they have no ownership or tenant rights to the property.

He ended up giving permission in the form a card. I use OnX when I am out hunting but I guess it’s just me being new out there and not really knowing what can/can’t be hunt

 

[AndrewSD]

I've always had luck in the "U" fields. If the action gets slow, just walk the access roads, and you'll jump some.

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Unfortunately, the ‘U’ fields haven’t been planted for the past couple of years, and people noticed a dramatic decrease in the number of birds during the opening days there.