next jr pheasant hunt dates are november 16&17 of 2024

The 2023 Jr Pheasant Hunt is almost here.  Hunt's will be held Saturday November 16th and Sunday November 17th. Over 100 junior hunters will be able to participate in this one of a kind hunting experience.  400 pheasants will be released over the weekend, each hunter will have the chance to harvest 3 birds.

This is not a guided pheasant hunt, once you are released to hunt, each hunter is free to hunt the wildlife area at their own discretion.  Some areas are off limits and we will go over this before each hunt.

Transportation will be available to transport hunting groups to different parts of the wildlife area.  You are free to catch a ride if you choose to.

Please make sure you double-check your hunt day and time, each hunt is limited in the number of Jr Hunters.  

As a reminder, here are some of the Junior Hunt Rules:

A non-refundable $20 sign up fee per child is required and payment can be made through the link at the top of this page. Also, every participant has to fill out a registration form, also linked above.

1. Only 1 hunt per participant for the 2024 Junior Pheasant Hunt.
2. All hunters must have a PHYSICAL copy of their Junior Hunting License.
3. Upland Game Stamp not required for Junior Hunters.
4. Nonlead ammunition is required.
5. All hunters are required to check-in before and after the hunt.  
6. We will  NOT be providing lunch this year. Please bring a sack lunch. Drinks will be provided.
7. All hunters and harvested birds must be checked-in, counted, and measured at the end of your hunt.
8. The Responsible Adult may not carry a shotgun or hunt.
9. Junior Hunters must carry their own firearm at all times.
10. Firearms and dogs must remain at their vehicles until you have been released to hunt.
11. Arrive 1-hour before your hunt and check-in no later than 7:30 am.
12. Hunting vests will be provided for each hunter and responsible adult.
13. Each hunter is responsible for their own shotgun and ammunition.
14. Only 2 responsible adults may accompany each hunter (must be 18 yrs or older). Due to Covid-19 resrictions, all other guests must remain at thier vehicle or under the pavillion. 

What to bring?

1. Shotgun
2. Shotgun Ammunition
3. Physical copy of Junior Hunting License
4. Sack lunch & drinks if desired

Hunt Location?

The Pheasant Hunt will take place at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wildlife Area at Lake Success.  Directions are below:

Lake Success Wildlife Area

28890 Ave 176

Strathmore, CA 93267

Coming from the North, take Hwy 65 towards Porterville, turn left on Ave 196, towards Starthmore, and stay on the road until you reach the wildlife area.  Turn right into the Wildlife Area and travel on the dirt road to the middle of the Wildlife Area.

Coming from the South, take Hwy 65 towards Porterville.  Then take Hwy 190 towards Springville.  Travel past Lake Success and then turn left on Ave 176.  Stay on the road until you reach the Wildlife Area.  Turn left into the Wildlife Area and travel on the dirt road to the middle of the Wildlife Area.