| Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Solano
County will be open for falconry hunting of pheasants, rabbits and
black-tailed hares (jack rabbits) this year, according to the California
Department of Fish and Game (DFG). Falconry is the method of using birds
of prey to take small game. All falconers must pass an exam,
inspections, and meet certain requirements to receive a license from the
state.
Falconry hunting will only be allowed on the Grizzly Island Unit on
Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, from Feb. 3, through Feb. 28, 2007.
Hunters are required to self-register in the booth at the wildlife area
headquarters. The registration booth is located approximately 10 miles
from Highway 12 on Grizzly Island Road in Suisun. There is no daily use
fee. A valid California hunting license must be in possession and the
Upland Game Bird Stamp is required for the hunting of pheasants.
Areas open for hunting will be shown on a map at the registration
booth. Falconry hunt hours for pheasants are sunrise to sunset, and
falconry hunt hours for rabbits are one-half hour before sunrise to
one-half hour after sunset.
Bag limit for pheasants is three per day, either-sex, and six in
possession after the first day. There is no limit for jackrabbits
(black-tailed hares); for cottontails, the bag limit is five per day,
ten in possession after the first day.
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