This is a young WC gopher I caught in Ventura, CA. He drank water right out of my hand and later ate a swift we also caught. He was released later that day fat and happy and with a good drink of water. Lots of fun!!

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This is a young WC gopher I caught in Ventura, CA. He drank water right out of my hand and later ate a swift we also caught. He was released later that day fat and happy and with a good drink of water. Lots of fun!!

` Great picture. I miss Ventura, especially Camarillo!
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Yeah Camarillo is a nice area. This little guy was caught just south of Fillmore and hwy 126 if you know the area.
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