Where do you live in California? I have a buddy that knows X3A like his bedroom. e-mail me and I will see what i can do to get you some help.
The last three/four years have been poor in X3A. The results are based pretty much on how hard you want to hunt, scouting and persistence. The big guys are there, but they hold up in the toughest areas to hunt and to get into. Almost anyone can take a small buck, that is not the problem. Talk to the Game Wardens in the Adin area they may be able to help some as well. Please, e-mail me and I will do my best for you.
TM
