2009 Hunt Schedule for Chimineas Ecological Reserve, North Unit

The California Department of Fish and Game just released the official 2009/2010 hunt schedule for the Carizzo Plains Ecological Reserve, Chimineas Unit.

The North Chimineas Unit is closed to all walk-on hunting.

Drive on hunting is scheduled for September 12 and 13, 2009 for dove, wild pig and rabbit. Only 25 permits will be awarded by drawing for this hunt. The deadline for the drawing is August 13, 2009.

Successful hunters need a free access permit in addition to the hunting permit. Access permits are available at the Feed Lot and the Caliente Trail head parking lots.

Chimineas South Unit has walk-on access for dove, quail, rabbit and wild pig every Wednesday and Saturday between September 1 and September 15, 2009. Walk on hunting is allowed for all of December, January and February 2009, subject to appropriate seasons for the game hunted. Walk on access is from Highway 166 only.

Two special hunts with drive on access are scheduled for December and January, South Chimineas only. Details are published in a press release here. Click on '1009 Hunt Schedule'.

All applications for a special hunt permit must be addresses to Department of Fish and Game, 20 Lower Ragsdale Drive, Unit 100, Monterey, CA 93940. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on the due date shown in the press release for each of the individual hunts. Only 25 permits per hunt will be issued. Each permit is good for two hunters. Only one application per hunter and hunt is permitted.

Applicants must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with name, address, phone and hunting license numbers. Successful hunters will be notified by mail, which also includes additional, detailed information and maps.

For complete information and details consult the press release at the above link.

PJJ