| The Kern River Valley what a fantastic place to live in or visit.
There are so many places to see so many things to do. Boating, Fishing, Camping, Hiking,
Nature walks, also great Hunting. We the people that live here in the Kern River Valley
are glad to call this our home. We are a very versatile people here but that’s ok
because there is something for everyone, young or mature. This time of the year when the breeze blows a little crisper, the
sun sets a little earlier and we see hunters gearing up we know summer is almost over.
Hunting is a very popular sport here in the
Kern River Valley. Hunters come from many different states to hunt game here and
we’re very proud of that fact. Another fact we are proud of is that our accidents are
at a very low percentage. As we all know to get a license to hunt you must take a, Hunter
Safety Course. After passing this course a certificate is issued to prove compliance of
the rules and regulations then, you may acquire a Hunting license. I was very fortunate
just lately to talk with one of the three gentlemen, that teach this course. His name is
Mr. Flip Chimnitzer. He is a retired Federal Bureau of Investigation Gun Safety Expert,
and has taught many classes on this subject. Who better, to be taught by than an expert?
This class does more than just teach us
about gun safety. It is an involved class that we could all benefit from, even if we
don’t carry a gun, and just enjoy being in the woods.
Some of the things included in the class
are:
Hunter Responsibility
Wildlife Conservation and Wildlife
Management
FireArms including Hunting Heritage and
Early History of Firearms, Rifles,
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Shotguns, Cleaning and Storage, Ammunition, Firearm
handling and safety, Marksmanship and Shooting Fundamentals.
Wildlife Identification.
Game Care.
Specialty Hunting: Introduction to Muzzle
loading, Introduction to Handguns, Introduction to Bow hunting.
Survival and First Aid.
Water Safety.
Special Concerns: Alcohol and Drugs, Turkey
Hunting, Trapping, All Terrain Vehicles, Hunting Dogs.
Last but not least Resources.
This class is very educational and very
interesting, good for any age group.
Did you know that the annual population
losses to our wildlife fall in this manner?
No. 1. Disease
No. 2. Starvation
No. 3. Predators
No. 4. Accidents / Pollution
No. 5. Old Age
No. 6 Sports Hunting
Did you know that how much food, cover,
water, and space are located in an area determine how much wildlife can live there?
Habitat can support only a certain number of wildlife each year without hurting the
wildlife or habitat.
Folks this is a very interesting class.
Give them a call at California Department of Fish and Game to find out when the next class
begins.
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