Attention Deer Hunters!

The State has placed 175 G11 tags to be sold on terminals anywhere where licenses are sold. This will allow our customers that are not conveniently located near the Base Exchange to purchase the tag.  On that note, it is recommended that those WHO HAVE LOCAL ACCESS to the Base Exchange to purchase it there.  There are 325 tags being sold to our Base Exchange patrons. All tags are first come first serve. Please e-mail Officer Moses with any questions: wayne.moses.1@us.af.mil

Again, please be considerate of VAFB hunters living outside the convenient range of the Base Exchange.

"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY HUNT ON VANDENBERG AFB." Call 805-606-6804 for eligibility requirements or visit http://vafbgunclub.com/vandenberg-afb-hunting.html.

The spammers are at it again. Even with the stronger registration process, they still want to do their dirty deeds. I try to stay on top of this and ban them when I discover it. Anytime you find a spammer I've missed, let me know.

Thanks,

The Moderator

The Conservation Office along with Big Game Manager, will be hosting a Hunter Town Hall Meeting here at the Conservation Office on 20 April 2013 (Saturday) at 1400 hrs.  We will discuss deer season procedures, hunting recommendations, safety, and have a Q & A session.  So please, bring your questions and ideas.

per,
Officer Wayne Moses
Conservation Law Enforcement
30 Security Forces Squadron/S3W
108 Colorado Ave, B13675
Vandenberg AFB, Ca 93437
Office: 805-606-6804
 

Do you think the bump fire stock should be legal for purchase?
View a demo video here: http://youtu.be/_U6tORrODJE

As a wildlife/nature photographer I have been able to learn some things from that and it has improved my hunting techniques and I've used some of my hunting techniques that applied to photography. I have found that scouting an area is first and foremost the best approach towards a successful shot; wither its hunting or photography. But my advantage is I'm somewhat retired and I can afford to take the time to do that. So what does one do when only here for the weekend?  

Some good places to go scouting are firebreaks and jeep trails for pig crossings during midday hours when pig movement is inactive. Also look for recent and active rooting patches. Once you’ve discovered some potential areas, get up high and use the binos. Also, I recommend you not hunt any closer than 100 yards from an active pig trail. (Unless you’re archery hunting.)

My best advice is to learn how to detect something out of place. I have been able to spot pigs in brush up to 200 yards away. No matter what is hunted, memorize in your mind what it looks like down to individual body parts. Then when out in the field, those little details tend to pop out in the natural surroundings. On occasion, some of the body parts I first saw were an ear or a leg or a tail or the back line. Viewing movement in brush is the quickest way to find any game type. Likewise, that’s how game finds us in their environment. So keep your movements limited. Slow movements are best. Never move when pigs are looking in your direction within 100 yards. But if you’re within that distance, a bullet should have already downed the beast.

It is best to approach pigs with the wind in your face. A pig’s nose is its best defense. Pig’s eye sight is poor. During photography, I've been able to approach pigs within 4 yards once and they never new knew I was there, that is, until they began to hear my shutter. It was amusing to observe their reaction.

Personally, I don’t spend any time hunting for pigs 2 hours after daylight. I know some hunters that rarely hunt pigs in the morning. And I won’t generally hunt pigs until the last two hours of the day. I have seen more pigs the last hour of shooting time than any other time period. So when you spot pigs, be prepared to move quickly. Remember, pay attention to wind change. Do your best to keep your eyes on the game, especially if you have to move from a distance so you won’t lose sight of where they are located.

I hope this info helps.

The pigs are usually out and moving the first and last shooting hour of the day. C1 and C3 are excellent areas to hunt. I saw two this evening in C3. The pigs are out there. What's your hunting technique?

Have you made to Vandenberg to hunt hogs yet?

Rimfire cartridges for hunting have been prohibited at Vandenberg AFB for many years. Maybe it's about time for change.

http://youtu.be/_fefxmaWMNQ

Hi Don,

Excellent project! Here is a link to an article that may help. http://www.womenshooters.com/archive/old0910issue/feature0910.html

Here is the latest from our Senator Feinstein:

http://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/assault-weapons

Important message:

Dear Friends, Clients, and Potential Clients,

Now more than ever, we need your help to continue to build our Second Amendment California grassroots following.

If you are on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube, the Second Amendment civil rights lawyers at Michel & Associates are again asking to connect with you and any of your friends who believe in the right to keep and bear arms!

Michel & Associates, P.C. currently reaches tens of thousands of self-defense civil rights activists, clients, and potential clients through our firearms law news e-Bullet-ins and gun law blogs that are distributed through the CalGunLaws.com firearms law reference website. CalGunLaws.com is produced by the law firm of Michel & Associates as a pro bono service to the community. These CalGunLaws.com email distributions provide updates on Second Amendment litigation in California and throughout the United States. Visit www.calgunlaws.com to subscribe to CalGunLaws.com firearms law news and CalGunLaws.com gun law blogs.

Now, in addition to our CalGunLaws.com website distributions, through our daily postings on the Michel & Associates’ Facebook page and Twitter account we are expanding our coverage and keeping thousands more informed and active in fighting for your right to choose to own a gun to defend yourself and your family, to hunt, or to participate in the shooting sports. By joining us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and by promoting our information services to your contacts, you can help inspire grassroots activists to join or stay involved in the fight for our Second Amendment rights.

The Michel & Associates / CalGunLaws.com Facebook page is filled with Second Amendment civil rights news, litigation updates, legislative developments articles of interest, editorials, relevant firearms news from other sources, as well as tons of other valuable information. Through the Michel & Associates / CalGunLaws.com Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube services you can be the first to know about important gun rights news, and can interact and connect with a growing community of members, followers, and supporters of the right to keep and bear arms.

 Followers can "share," "send," and "like" news items from our e-Bullet-ins and website, and other items we post through Facebook and Twitter. By joining us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, and by promoting our information services to your friends and contacts, you can help us get this important information out to fellow civil rights activists and supporters.

It is a simple 3-step process:

1. "Like" our Facebook page at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Michel-Associates-PC.

2. Click on "Share" feature (in the new Timeline format, under "Message").

3. "Share" on your Facebook Wall, a friend's Wall, in a Group, on your own Facebook page, or in a private message. We would love it and appreciate it if you did all of the above!
Please go ahead and "Like" or "Send" your favorite items from Michel & Associates/ CalGunLaws.com Facebook page every day.

Our Twitter followers can "re-tweet" news items from our e-Bullet-ins and website, and other items we post through Twitter.

 Follow us on Twitter by:

1. "Follow" our Twitter page at: https://twitter.com/MichelLawyers

2. "Re-tweet" about us to help spread the word.

3. "Share" early and often!

Follow us on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/MichelLawyers.

Thanks for your help in preserving your right to choose to own a gun to defend yourself and your family.

Don, I sent you a email.

Three words: Forget about it.

It is extremely difficult to obtain a Concealed Carry Permit. You certainly can try. Visit http://www.californiaconcealedcarry.com/ for more information.

I don't know of any restrictions for hunting coyotes during deer season. There are some that hunt only boar during deer season and that hasn't been a problem. But regardless of what you are hunting during deer season, you must check in and out with Fish and Game office on base.

The Conservation Law Enforcement Office is fielding questions, suggestions, and comments regarding the Vandenberg AFB Hunting Program. Officer Moses has a meeting with the California Department of Fish and Game on Thursday. If you have concerns, now is the time to chime in. Call (805) 606-6804 or email Wayne.moses.1@us.af.mil

Or post your comments here and Dave Gray will be sure that the comments are turned into the Conservation Law Enforcement Office by next Wednesday.