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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) program will provide public access for wild pig, waterfowl and upland game hunts, and birdwatching this fall.
SHARE will offer eight wild pig hunts from November to February at Rush Ranch, in southern Solano County. Rush Ranch is a 2,070-acre open space area bordered by the Suisun Marsh. Two permits (each good for two hunters) will be randomly drawn for each period.
SHARE hunters will have access to 1,000 acres of the ranch for this two-night, two-and-a-half day hunt and will also be allowed to camp in a designated area for no extra fee.
The wildlife management area at Merced’s Wastewater Treatment Plant will offer waterfowl, dove and pheasant hunting.
The property is located five miles south of the city of Merced and offers 300 acres for hunting. Tucked between sloughs and agricultural fields, the seasonal pond and wetland provide cover and forage for waterfowl, dove and pheasant.
Turkey hunters will have an opportunity to access 3,200 acres of rolling blue oak woodlands on Bobcat Ranch located in Yolo County’s Vaca Mountain foothills.
Bobcat Ranch will also offer birdwatching opportunities this fall. Successful applicants will receive a SHARE access permit valid for two people. Instructions on how to apply and a bird list for the property can be found on the SHARE Web page.
Birdwatching opportunities will not require a hunting license.
Hunters with a valid California hunting license may apply online at www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/online-sales . A non-refundable application fee of $11.37 will be charged for each hunt choice.
Successful applicants for each property will be allowed to bring a hunting partner or a non-hunting partner depending on the hunt.
These opportunities were made possible by the SHARE Program, which offers incentives to private landowners who allow wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities on their property.
Participating landowners receive liability protection and compensation for providing public access to, or through, their land for wildlife-dependent recreational activities.
The goal of the SHARE Program is to provide hunting, fishing and other recreational access on private lands in California.
For more information about SHARE opportunities please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/share .
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – With the Jerusalem fire expected to be fully contained this week, the Knoxville Wildlife Area reopened to the public as of Monday, Aug. 17.
The Jerusalem fire has burned 25,118 acres in Lake, Napa and Yolo counties, eventually joining the southern flank of the Rocky fire.
The public is cautioned to be aware of their surroundings when outdoors and report any smoke, which may indicate spot fires.
Visitors also are reminded that campfires are not allowed on the wildlife area.
Two other public closures caused by wildfires last week are still in effect: The Putah Creek Wildlife Area (due to the Wragg fire), and the Cache Creek Natural Area (due to the Rocky fire).
Please note, Putah Creek Fishing Access numbers one to four remain open.
Cal Fire's statewide fire map can be found at www.calfire.ca.gov/general/firemaps.php .
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Tennis Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
The board meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at the Kelseyville Unified School District Office, 4410 Konocti Road.
On the agenda for this meeting will be court and net repair, future development of the public use facility, as well as ongoing maintenance issues.
This also will be a chance for all of the interested parties to gather and share their concerns.
The public is welcome to attend.
Please call Ellen Karnowski at 707-279-9652 for more information.
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The Hidden Valley Lake Men's Niners Golf Club held a stroke-play tournament on Aug. 13.
The results were:
– First flight: Dave Mann took first with net 31. Randy Kephart and Bob Chesnut tied for second, 33.
– Second flight: Don Herndon was first, 33. Don Dornbush, Bob Brossier, Ron Clark and Rick Conrad all tied for second, 34.
– Third flight: Mike Riley posted the lowest net of the day, 30. Wayne Schneider was second, 31, and Mike Higman third, 33.
– Fourth flight: Bob Schossler was first, 34. Ed Brooks, Tom Swihart and Bill Stricklan tied for second, 35.
Closest to the par 3 pins were Fred Figg and Randy Kephart.
Chip-ins were scored by Mike Riley and Bill Sticklan.
Bob Chesnut won the low gross competition with 77.
Forty-nine men participated in this event.
Randy Kephart, Ron Clark, Mike Riley and Bill Stricklan will play on Thursday, Aug. 20, for the 2015 Championship.
Ron Hallman is publicist for the Hidden Valley Lake Men's Niners Golf Club.