For many reasons I am glad I don’t live in Cali: Nancy Pelosi, earthquakes, exorbitant taxes… And, it’s the most hunter-unfriendly state. If the greenie-weenies and state politicians get their way, there will be no hunting of any kind left in CA, I mean none.
Sadly, there are not enough resident hunters to fend off the anti-hunters and anti-gunners. Only 281,000 hunters purchased licenses in CA last year (182,000 deer licenses), a pittance for a huge state with 38 million people. For comparison, Pennsylvania, a state with a population of 12 million, sold about 1 million licenses.
Of the 12 gun laws advanced by state lawmakers last week, I predict 2 in particular will make honest, law-abiding hunters, who are already frustrated with state officials, throw up their hands and say, “That’s enough, who needs this @$&&$#@? I’m done.”
Senate Bill 374 would outlaw the sale, purchase and manufacture of semiautomatic rifles that can use detachable magazines. The measure would require those who own such weapons to register them with the state.
And get this. To buy ammo, Californians would have to submit personal information and a $50 fee for a background check. The state Department of Justice would determine whether buyers have a criminal record, severe mental illness or a restraining order that would disqualify them from owning guns.
The state DOJ would determine if you are fit to buy a box of deer rounds. Can you say tyranny?
I have hunted exactly once in California, up north for blacktails. It was beautiful country as you can see in the picture, and I absolutely loved it. We shot 2 nice bucks on TV.
Would I go back? I’d love to, but I wonder. I don’t get the feeling that the state would welcome me or the TV cameras to promote hunting in the state. Suppose I needed a box of .270 loads? Could I buy them…would I want the scrutiny of the DOJ? I can answer that with a resounding, “NO!”
What about traveling around with camo on and with firearms in the truck? Imagine if I tried to check in at the Sacramento airport with my rifles and ammo. With the way things are going in Cali, I would expect to draw police scrutiny and likely an uncomfortable back-room interrogation. This is America. Who needs that?
Northern California has some great deer and hog hunting, and from what I understand some spectacular waterfowl hunting. But I fear those days are numbered.
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I find those two laws appalling, especially the ammo background check one. That is an absurd violation of the second amendment for starters, and a major inconvenience for any hunters. Glad I live well away from Cali!
O Yes- and that pearl of a great ground sucking slug in the state next door- Sir hiney Harry Reid. How could any rational person EVER vote for Reid and Pelosi is far beyond my imagination. Makes me sick.
If hunting is stopped: Big game will quickly increase to the point they become road hazards. Then they will exponentially increase to the point the habitat will not sustain them(remember the Kaibad in AZ., and you will not believe how bad an emaciated deer, bear looks. The cougar population will increase due to the available food source, then fail as the food goes away. Hope the greenies have thick skins and strong stomachs. Road kills of animals and humans will increase. The stench of death will be worse than the river beds that had the EHD outbreaks. Will be sad for all.
“BAD GUYS DON’T GET THEIR GUNS FROM A STORE!”
Completely agree. I don’t know how these people don’t understand this simple fact. The majority of weapons used in violence are not purchased at a sporting good’s store or the like…they are acquired in the same manner cocaine is. These laws they are trying to pass won’t change anything in this senario; just hurt those of us that are legit.
As for Cali…absolutely gorgeous state. If it weren’t so backwards, I’d move there in a heartbeat. Amazing terrain and wonderful hunting. It’s unfortunate that no-one will be able to appreciate it soon.
It’s not just politicians and green weenies that are part of the problem……..
Over the last several years in Indiana, I’ve seen hunters that should be supporting one another go hard after each other over equipment choices and seasons. While some of this is truly a difference in management styles, some of it is nothing more than folks (and groups) pushing their own selfish agenda.
In the end, united we may stand but divided we will surely fall………….
It’s not only frustrating, dissappointing, and anit-American, it’s just plain sad. They don’t get so many things…just one being that the BAD GUYS DON’T GET THEIR GUNS FROM A STORE! When it comes right down to it, isn’t that a pretty important point? Yes, I am fully aware of mass shootings and the data there…but the simple facts are that those make up a small, small percentage of gun violence in the U.S. I am not downplaying them, just stating facts. Our hunting heritage has been under attack for a long time, this is just another brick in their wall. I seriously feel really bad for the hunter residents in CA. I would move of course, but I am sure some don’t have that option for various reasons. And I really liked your blacktail hunt, Mike….was looking forward to seeing another one. Oh…and just a little tidbit….LE in my neck of the woods are pro-second amendment. Take that for what it’s worth and read between the lines.
I will add that the list of states and countries that I will support with my hunting dollars grows shorter each year. In all honesty this is the first year in the last 35 or so that I am not traveling to any state other than Ohio to hunt along with my home state of Pa.
The main reason I will NEVER set foot in or spend a cent in Calif. is : Any state with a population whom reelects Nancy Pelosi , welcomes illegals with open arms then passes taxes to the extent they do to thwart bankruptcy doesn’t need an honest law abiding, taxpayer, an proud Christian in their state.