In such a wildlife conservative area like Santa Catalina, you may wonder if hunting is permitted. The answer is yes. There is a 40,000 acre site to explore. Game of choice includes mule deer and wild boar. A typical season supports 42 hunts from the fall to the early winter season. Only eight hunters are allowed at one time. Hunting other animals like goat, antelope, and bison must be specially arranged, as they are considered exotic game.

Before hunting, you will need to acquire a license. Contact the California Department of Fish and Game in Sacramento for tags. Only rifles are permitted and .270 or higher. Scopes are also recommended. Hunters must also wear blaze orange vests while wandering the acreage. The terrain is varied; some spots consist of hillsides while others are field, canyons or mountainous terrain. It is truly a challenge to new and experienced hunters alike.

The Conservancy organized hunting. All profits from hunters go towards the organization. The hunting program is strategically managed by the organization. Hunters can only hunt exotic species that would ordinarily damage the island’s flora or fauna. Therefore, hunting certain types of game is actually beneficial to the ecology of the island.

If you are interested in organizing a game getaway, then look for an all inclusive package. Some packages include hunting, lodging, food, guide service and came cleaning. Many hunters are agreeable to a vacation company transporting the game back to the mainland, as this can be problematic. However, most of these packages do not include island transportation. The Banning House Bed is a suggested lodging facility. Doug’s Harbor Reed Bar and Café is a restaurant nearby the hunting grounds.

Come enjoy the hunting season in a truly exotic location. Follow the rules closely and you will contributing to the prosperity of this protected island.