Drawing for Joice Island Pig Hunt at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area

DFG News December 13, 2011 

 

Once again it is time to think about turning in your application for the annual Joice Island Pig Hunt. Applications for the hunt must be submitted before the close of business on February, 10, 2012.

The drawing is on February 14, 2012.

A total of 24 hunters will be awarded two-day permits to participate in the hunt. The Joice Island Hunt is designed to control a small wild pig population in the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Solano County. 

“Joice Island is a 2,150-acre wetland area consisting of thick cattails, tules, some brush and standing water.”

Apprentice hunters (who have read my new book 'Hunting Wild Boar', I hope) will be given first chance to bag a boar during the first weekend of the hunt. Here is the DFG schedule of planned hunts:

“Apprentice Hunters (12 years of age and older with Junior Hunting License)

March 3-4

General (Adults or apprentice hunters may apply)                                         

March 10-11

March 17-18

March 24-25

March 31-April 1

April 7-8

April 14-15

April 21-22”

Three randomly drawn hunters will receive a permit for one of the weekends. Permit holders may bring one non-hunting partner.

Weapons are limited to shotguns (and slugs) and archery. Dogs are allowed.

Selected hunters must possess a valid California hunting license and valid pig tags.

“To apply for a permit drawing, please send a standard postcard with the hunter’s name (apprentice hunters must also provide name of adult chaperon), valid hunting license GO-ID number, address, telephone number and desired hunt date.

Mail the application card to Joice Island Pig Hunt, 2548 Grizzly Island Road, Suisun City, CA  94585.

Each hunter may apply only one time and for only one date. Applications will be accepted for parties of up to two hunters, but the card must contain all information for both hunters. Incomplete cards and multiple entries will not be accepted. There is no fee to apply.

DFG reserves the right to cancel this hunt and close the area to all public users without prior notification due to unforeseen circumstances or emergency situations.”

Check the DFG website or call DFG for more information. But do not forget to send in your application. The Joice Island Wild Pig Hunt is a good hunt.

PJJ