California
Get the inside scoop on the best places around the state to find a quality turkey this season. (March 2010)
By John Geiger An Elk Grove man who claimed to have killed several state-record-class deer is facing several charges for…»
These four waters — Clear, Thermolita Afterbay, Almanor and Eagle — are famous for fishing but are the best-kept secrets for waterfowlers. (December 2009)
Public-land hog hunts in California are far and few between. But here are your best bets for hunting high on the hog without breaking your piggy bank. (November 2009)
Northern California’s refuges aren’t in the Top 5 across the U.S. But that’s just fine with locals who load up on ducks and geese and get their limits at Klamath, Colusa and Gray Lodge. (November 2009)
When you think of national wildlife refuges, you probably think ducks. But many hunters score limits of ring-necked pheasants by hunting the marsh fringes and upland fields. (October 2009)
If you want to be successful every year hunting Southern California D-Zone bucks, find a nasty pocket and hunt it hard. (October 2009)
All over the state, California dove hunters have a lot to look forward to this season. (September 2009)
Plan your trophy hunt using our analysis of the best zones from 2008. (September 2009)
California is now one of the top-producing black bear states in the Lower 48. And hunter success rates keep clawing their way up each year. (August 2009)
A breakdown of the latest hunter success reports helps hunters find their zones to tag a buck. (August 2009)
The spring hunt is right around the corner. Here’s the experts’ take on what the spring season will be like and where to hunker down for a tom.
California offers excellent hog hunting. It also has all sorts of opportunities, from high-dollar outings to do-it-yourself adventures. (January 2009)
For properly equipped waterfowlers, Tule Lake and Lower Klamath refuges can be heaven — but hell for the unprepared. (December 2008)
California has five deer zones. But only one holds as much history and mystery as the coveted X Zone.
Want to keep your retriever busy this October? Check out this roundup of quail-hunting hotspots around the state.
Why do some hunters score consistently in the low-density D11/A31 Zone? When you take to the mountains in the Los Angeles area, here are secrets for success.
You don’t have to draw a D5 or B1 tag to score a big buck this season. In 2007, trophies came from all over the Golden State. (September 2008)
Golden State hunters bagged more deer in 2007 than they had in years. There’s no reason why 2008 won’t be just as good. (August 2008)
Last year’s wildfires in Southern California’s national forests will be this year’s deer-hunting hotspots for bowhunters. (July 2008)
Guides, hunters and biologists weigh in on the prospects for a successful 2008 spring season. (March 2008).
Drought has hit the hog population in California. How does that affect your chances at bagging a boar? Biologists and guides are optimistic about 2008. (January 2008).
Mallards, geese and even pheasants keep hunters busy at Tule Lake and Lower Klamath wildlife refuges. (December 2007)
Out of the way and low key, greenheads hang out at Modoc NWR — so why don’t you? Here’s how to find your way around these 2,130 acres of prime mallard marshes. (November 2007)
Scouting for pockets of these desert mule deer is the most effective way to get close enough to tag a trophy. (November 2007)
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