Hi Shan, welcome to the forum. I wouldn't limit yourself to archery only areas. You may want to hunt in gun areas that may improve your possibilities at sending an arrow into the kill zone of a pig. I recommend you talk to Alan at the club.

2012 Deer Season

Deer Tags that will be honored at Vandenberg AFB for the 2012 Season.

AO, Zone A, MA-3, G11

Zone A Archery Season: 14 Jul 2012 - 5 Aug 2012

Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (see subsection 351(a) or better per tag.

(a) Forked-Horn Buck Defined. For the purpose of these regulations a forked-horn buck is defined as a male deer having a branched antler on either side with the branch in the upper two-thirds of the antler. Eye guards or other bony projections on the lower one-third of the antler shall not be considered as points or branches. Spike bucks may not be taken.

(h) Except as provided in subsection 353(g), archers may not possess a firearm while hunting in the field during any archery season, or while hunting during a general season under the provisions of an archery only tag.

Zone A General Season: 11 Aug 2012 - 23 Sep 2012

(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (see subsection 351(a) or better, per tag.

G11 Season Either Sex: 27 Aug 2012 - 31 Dec 2012.

(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One either-sex deer (see subsection 351(c) per tag

(c) Either-Sex Deer Defined. For the purpose of these regulations, either-sex deer are defined as antlerless deer as described in Section 351 (b), or legal bucks that have two or more points in the upper two-thirds of either antler. Spike bucks may not be taken.


MA-3 Season: 24 Nov 2012 - 9 Dec 2012.

(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (see subsection 351(a) or better, per tag

(f) Under the provisions of a muzzleloading rifle only tag, hunters may only possess muzzleloading rifles as described in subsection 353(a) equipped with open or "peep" type sights only except as described in subsection 353(k).


(g) Under the provisions of a muzzleloading rifle/archery tag, hunters may only possess muzzleloading rifles with sights as described in subsection 353(f); archery equipment as described in Section 354; or both. For purposes of this subsection, archery equipment does not include crossbows, except as provided in subsection 354(j).

Non Lead Bullets!

(h) Methods of take within the California condor range. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to use or possess projectiles containing more than one percent lead by weight while taking or attempting to take any big game (as defined in Section 350, Title 14, CCR) in those areas described in Section 3004.5, Fish and Game Code.

Always Hunt Safely!

There is no prohibition to taking pigs with a shotgun. The shotgun requirement is slugs only.  In some hunting areas at VAFB, you can only use a shotgun or bow. Good luck!

You're right about this for the most part, but did you even consider that some 100% disabled veterans are limited to following doctor's orders?

So before you mouth off, you may want to slow down a bit and privately ask the individual.

C5 hunting and fishing will be closed indefinitely. 50% of the keys are unaccounted for. When all keys are accounted for, C5  will resume normal operations.

As per email from:

Wayne V. Moses, GS-07, USAF
30 SFS/Conservation Law Enforcement

New areas to hunt deer open:
A1 west of 13th st
B4 west of 13th
B3
Yes you may use shotgun/muzzleloader in B3/B4

As per email from:
WAYNE V. MOSES, GS-07, DAFC
Conservation Law Enforcement
30 SFS/S3W

The last I heard is you can. But you should verify with the Vandenberg AFB Conservation Office, (805) 606-6804.

1.  All hunters in the field must wear at the minimum 144 square inches of orange.  This is year around.

2.  Transporting Firearms:  Firearms must be cleared and safe, with the breech open and equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or other safety device. While transporting firearms, they will be placed in the trunk or in a securable compartment closest to the rear of the vehicle. Transporting firearms on bicycles, motorcycles, or any two or three-wheeled vehicle is prohibited. Firearms will not be stowed in such a manner as to appear to be a concealed weapon, e.g., under seats or partially hidden. Ammunition must be stored and locked away separately. Examples of concealment: hiding a firearm or dangerous weapon on one's person; transporting a firearm or dangerous weapon in a privately owned vehicle hidden from view, unless secured in the vehicles trunk as described above.  Rule of thumb, if it’s pavement the weapon must be stored appropriately.

3.  A5 Hunting Area:  Is an Archery Only Area located on Sudden Ranch.  Also, vehicular traffic is prohibited in this area.  Hunters must park outside its boundary. 

WAYNE V. MOSES, GS-10, DAFC
Chief, Conservation Enforcement

15 Aug 2011

Attention Civilian Hunters!

With the AAFES restriction stopping all sales to civilians, the state of California has allowed Vandenberg AFB (VAFB) to honor the Zone A Deer tag.  Civilians authorized to hunt on VAFB will be able to purchase Zone A Deer tags at any licensed office.  As you know, Zone A has already begun.  What this means is that you may hunt right now with a Zone A tag on VAFB.  Zone A season is 13 August – 20 September.  This office has to follow the laws of the state pertaining to that tag, i.e., Buck Only, Forked Horn or better.  There will be no season extension for Zone A for loss hunting days due to operational mission requirements. 

Use Fee Stamp Sales

Due to logistical problems, this office (Conservation Law Enforcement) will be selling the Hunting Use Fee Stamp.  $50.00 dollars, cash only.

Deer Hunting Procedures.

Hunting Permit Issue

For right now, due to manning shortages, this office will only be open for Hunting Permit Issue at regular office hours.  Office hours are Monday –    Friday 0730-1630 hrs.  Weekend and Holidays 0830- 0930 and 1530-1630 hrs.  NO EXCEPTIONS!!!  You need to plan accordingly. 

Hunter Check-in/Checkout procedures

Call the Conservation Office prior to the start of your hunt and give your Name, Use Fee Number, and Hunting Area you will be hunting.  You also must call when you switch Hunting Areas and when you have finished hunting.  In the case no person answers the phone leave a message.  The    voicemail will not answer if someone else is on that line, so please try again when the line is free.

Big Game Check In Procedure

Follow the established procedure already in place prescribed by 30SWI-32-7001 para. 13… Conservation Office Closed call Law Enforcement Desk at 606-3911 and tell the Desk Sgt you need to get a hold of a Conservation Officer to check in Game.  DO NOT CALL IF YOU NEED A HUNTING PERMIT. HUNTING PERMITS ARE ISSUED AT THE PRESCRIBED TIME!


WAYNE V. MOSES, GS-10, DAFC
Chief, Conservation Enforcement

Amy and I left Vandenberg AFB FamCamp on June 2, 2011. We are currently at Johnstown, CO (North of Denver). We'll soon be heading to Wisconsin Dells to participate in our first Midwest Smart Car Rally, June 10-12. Then it's on to our 2nd North American Heartland Owners Rally at Goshen, IN. After Heartland rally, we'll stay around for while I have some upgrades and a few repairs performed by the Heartland RV company.

You can follow our Travelogue at http://graystarcity.info/

I don't know when I'll be back.

1st G11 Deer Tag Application available 1 July 2011.
2nd G11 Deer Tag Application available 2 August 2011.
Tags can only be purchased at Vandenberg AFB Base Exchange on the Department of Fish and Game's NEW Automated License Data System (ALDS)
First come first serve. Only 500 tags.
One (1) Tag per customer

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The guest needs a pass to get on base. The Visitors Center runs the background check and provides the pass.  To register the guest for hunting, the VAFB Conservation Office requires the guest to produce the pass.
 

Archery - DURING GENERAL SEASON ONLY

General Season (G11)  31 Aug - 14 Oct [Either Sex] (May be extended.)

G-11 tags can ONLY be purchased from the Base Exchange Vandenberg AFB Customer Service Terminal.

In addition to purchasing the G-11 tag, all hunters are required to purchase a Hunting Use Fee Stamp at the Base Exchange prior to applying for a Hunting Permit (30SW Form 216)

Authorized Hunters:

Active duty, retired, and reserve military members; and prior active duty members and family members of active duty and retired military members who possess applicable service identification cards as defined in AFI 36-3026(1), Identification Cards for Members of the Uniformed Services, Their Eligible Family Members, and Other Eligible Personnel, Chumash Tribal Members, DoD civilian employees of Vandenberg AFB, NAF civilian employees of Vandenberg AFB, AAFES civilian employees working on Vandenberg AFB, state and federal employees authorized by 30 SW/CC, and retired civil service from Vandenberg AFB.

Only active duty and retired military may escort one (1) civilian guest to hunt on Vandenberg AFB. The civilian guest must be a United States citizen and cleared by background check prior to hunting on the installation pursuant to 30 SWI 31-101, Installation Security Instruction.

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