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News Release:  For Immediate Release September 12, 2005
DFG OFFERS SPECIAL GAME BIRD HERITAGE JUNIOR PHEASANT HUNTS AT HIGHLAND SPRINGS, LAKE COUNTY
 
Contact:
 		 Allan Buckmann, Associate Wildlife Biologist (707) 944-5537
Terry Palmisano, Senior Wildlife Biologist (831) 649-2890
Now is the time to apply for the special junior pheasant hunts in Lake County. Permits for two special pheasant hunts for licensed junior hunters will be issued by drawing. To be eligible, youths must have successfully completed a hunter education course and possess a valid Resident Junior Hunting License. The junior pheasant hunts will be held on Lake County Flood Control District property, located at the southern end of Highland Springs Road at the shooting range area, approximately 6 miles south of the City of Lakeport. The hunts are scheduled as follows:

HUNT DATE HUNT TIME
A.M. HUNT Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005 8 a.m. to Noon
P.M. HUNT Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005 *1 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.

Junior hunters interested in a permit must apply in writing on a standard Postal Service size postcard listing the following information:

Name
Mailing Address
Telephone Number
2005-2006 Junior Hunting License Number
Name of Adult Chaperone
Desired Hunt (A.M. or P.M.)
Second Choice

If the first hunt choice has been filled, applicants will be assigned to their second choice (if another choice is indicated and it has not been filled). Two junior hunters may apply together if they want to hunt together. Be sure to complete all of the information for each hunter on the postcard.

Submit written applications (postcard) to Highland Springs Junior Pheasant Hunt, Department of Fish and Game, P. O. Box 47, Yountville, CA 94599. All applications must be received by Nov. 3, 2005, for a drawing on Nov. 4, 2005. Forty permits will be drawn (20 for each hunt), and all successful applicants will be notified by mail.

One adult, 18 years of age or older who may not hunt but must have a hunting license, is required to accompany and supervise every two junior hunters. Licensed adult chaperones will be available for the hunts. Please specify on the application if you need a chaperone. Any vacancies after the drawing will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis through receipt of applications. Questions concerning these special youth pheasant hunts should be directed to Department of Fish and Game’s Wildlife Help Desk at (707) 944-5531.

* A barbeque lunch with hot dogs and hamburgers will be provided beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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