Department of Fish and Game (DFG) will issue permits for a special Youth Gamebird Heritage Program event for Nov. 18 and 19, at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in Solano County, southwest of Fairfield. The youth pheasant hunt permits will be offered to junior hunters on a first-come, first-served basis for four special pheasant hunts. To be eligible, youths must have successfully completed a hunter education course and possess a valid 2006-07 California Junior Hunting License at the time of application. The hunts are scheduled as follows:

Hunt #1 Nov. 18 8 a.m. to noon?ĮHunt #2 Nov. 18 1 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.?ĮHunt #3 Nov. 19 8 a.m. to noon?ĮHunt #4 Nov. 19 1 p.m. to 4:55 p.m.

Junior hunters interested in a permit must apply on a standard 3x5 post card with the following information: name, complete mailing address, telephone number, 2006-07 Junior Hunting License Number, name of adult chaperone, and a first and second choice hunt number. If the first choice has been filled, applicants will be assigned to the second choice hunt if it has not yet been filled. A minimum of one non-hunting adult, 18 years of age or older, is required to accompany and supervise every two junior hunters. Up to two junior hunters may apply as a group if complete information for each hunter is included.

Submit postcards to:

Grizzly Island Junior Pheasant Hunt?ĮDepartment of Fish and Game?Į2548 Grizzly Island Road?ĮSuisun City, CA 94585

DFG will accept applications until the hunt periods are filled.

A total of 160 permits will be available for the Grizzly Island Wildlife Area junior pheasant hunts. Each of the hunt periods will be limited to 40 youths. All successful applicants will be notified by mail. Each junior hunter will be limited to the taking of two rooster pheasants.

Questions concerning these special youth pheasant hunts should be directed to DFG at (707) 425-3828.