Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) access permit application deadlines for multiple hunting opportunities are scattered throughout the month of August.

Wild pig, deer, bear, turkey, dove and quail hunts are available through the SHARE program. An $11 non-refundable application fee (plus handling fees) is charged for each hunt choice.

Also offered during the month are guided wetland tours, by reservation, at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road in Gridley. A wildlife naturalist will lead your group, school or organization through the diverse wetlands of the Gray Lodge Wildlife Area. General information includes wildlife identification, behavior patterns and conservation efforts. Your experience can be catered to include requested information, along a half-mile, walking route. Minimum group size is 18 people. For more information, call (530) 846-7505 or email lori.dieter@wildlife.ca.gov.