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Forum: West
09-16-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,801
Posted By scottr

RE: Advice for a High Buck Hunt in WA state?

I did it once and got skunked.

My hunting buddy did it for a few years and had one shot the whole time (he put about three weeks in of the course of a few years). We were in Alpine Lakes...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-14-2007, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,546
Posted By scottr

RE: Plucking ducks

Thanks SwampCollie. This will likely be my start at plucking going forward. I pluck all my upland game but most of my ducks have been small (teal etc) and didn't seem worth it.

I am getting...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-14-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,546
Posted By scottr

Plucking ducks

I had a bird that was in such nice shape (at first I thought it had a heart attack cause I couldn't find a pellet hole in it) that I decided to pluck it. I will either roast or smoke the whole bird...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-14-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,020
Posted By scottr

RE: waterfowl bands

I shot a banded snow goose. It was my first band and my first snow (technicaly my second since I got my first two on a double).

I have not got the certificate yet but I am hoping it was banded...
Forum: West
12-28-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 656
Posted By scottr

RE: Washington Coyotes

On the west side I have seen Coyotes at the stillwater area of the Snoqualmie Wildlife area. I have spoken with bird hunters who have seen them attack dogs durring the pheasant release season. The...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
11-28-2006, 10:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 686
Posted By scottr

RE: Which spinner should I buy?

I have used this and it works well. The wings spin with a minor amount of wind.

It does a good job of sucking em in to your decoy spread. I don't have one my self but it is now on my Xmas list...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
11-23-2006, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By scottr

RE: Snowgeese to call or not

Thanks I am going to pick up a call.

I made some cheap decoys out of white garbadge bags today. May pick some of those from Bass Pro.

Scottr
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
11-22-2006, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 850
Posted By scottr

Snowgeese to call or not

Did my first snowgoose hunt today and had a good time all though I didn't get any. I hunted on Skagit Bay in WA state and had a small spread of a dozen decoys. Had a shot at one flock but couldn't...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
10-07-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 28,195
Posted By scottr

RE: full choke and steel shot

Like a couple people have said here shooting steel out of a full choke is a bad idea. I have never seen a gun that said it was ok to do (I personally own Browning Citori, Benelli, and Franchi but...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-07-2006, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By scottr

RE: Which Barrel?

Lower first w/ IC choke then upper w/ Mod choke in the field. At the range I may switch depending on the order ofthe clays. I think if the recoil theory has a truth (which I don't) the average...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-07-2006, 08:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,092
Posted By scottr

RE: DO you pick up your shotgun shells

I try to pick them up or I'll just put my hand over the ejectors and pocket them before they can fly off. I don't have a dog so if I have marked a downed bird that is in heavy cover I won't if...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
08-21-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,970
Posted By scottr

RE: Remington Shur Shot Heavy Dove ON SALE!!!

I was a huge Heavy Shot fan for using atplaces in WA that have both upland and waterfowl potential at the same time. I used to shoot the stuff until my gun shop showed me the inside of a shell and...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-15-2005, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,468
Posted By scottr

RE: Any Chuckar hunters out there?

Sean, Mite pretty much hit it on the head for species. You can't target Ptarmagin but they reside in the far NE moutains toward Canadian Border above Spokane. theer are also Mountain Quail but they...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-02-2005, 11:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,468
Posted By scottr

RE: Any Chuckar hunters out there?

Sean,

The state splits in two. Westside is temperate rain forest like you expect. Lots of cedar and fir trees and rainy. East of the cascade mounatins is high desert much like eatern Oregon,...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-01-2005, 04:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,468
Posted By scottr

RE: Any Chuckar hunters out there?

I live in Washington State nd numbers are good. I have not been out yet but hear from friends that they may be up a little or the same as last year, which was a great year.

In Washington English...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
12-14-2004, 11:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 439
Posted By scottr

RE: Hail call to all washington duck hunters

CWU

My season has been pretty slow but I dont get out much. With work, famliy, and upland hunting I've only been out two days this year. I am pretty new and don't call or set dekes. Just been...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
11-15-2004, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,684
Posted By scottr

RE: Bird around Billings MT

ladybyrd,

I am from western WA as well and went bird hunting with my father-in-law near Billings a few weeks back. He lives in Bozeman and there is tons of Hunting for Huns, forest grouse,...
Forum: West
11-03-2004, 10:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,112
Posted By scottr

RE: I may have just blown it!

Trapper

That buck in Issaquah may have done you a favor by walking off.

People in Issaquah can be pretty uptight (I know first hand living in Sammamish). You never know if a neighbor will...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-30-2004, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,313
Posted By scottr

RE: Pheasant,Quail, with a bow?

In the book "Wingshooters Guide To Washington" is a paragraph about "pheasant on stick" where he discribes the taking of upland birds with a bow (in the air). He uses a snare type head on his arrows...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-26-2004, 10:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 498
Posted By scottr

RE: Washington ?'s

I did not get out as I was in Montana hunting huns. I have heard the birds are plentiful in Yakama
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-14-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,068
Posted By scottr

RE: Need advice on taking son out

I have thought aboutthis my self and always wondered:

A) Do you have them wear hearing protection?

B) Do they freak out at the sound of the gun shot?
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-13-2004, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By scottr

RE: Montana Pheasant Hunting (pics)

Roost em

Its a big state but if you see two young guys and a older guy with Britney's say hi. We'll be in the Billings area as well as the Sheilds valley and driving a grey Tahoe or Yukon.

...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-12-2004, 11:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By scottr

RE: New Hampshire birds

There is another upland site out there with lots of guys from NH and the east. If you do a google search under upland birds you'll find it.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
10-12-2004, 10:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By scottr

RE: Montana Pheasant Hunting (pics)

Nemont,

It looks like you had an awesome time. I am going out there to meet my father in law next week. He is in Bozeman. I can't wait. We are going after huns and sharptails but I hope to get...
Forum: West
09-19-2004, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,857
Posted By scottr

RE: Could it Be? Early Winter in Northwest?``````

Summit

We were at about 4000 ft. The rattler encounter was actually in the Quilomene but right near the border with the Colockum. We were following up on some blues that flushed to the trees...
Forum: West
09-18-2004, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,857
Posted By scottr

RE: Could it Be? Early Winter in Northwest?``````

I was in the Coluckum yesterdayand it was freezing rain/sleeting on us. I was glad for the cold cause the 3 foot rattler I almost stepped on was moving to slow to react quicly to me or the load of 7...
Forum: West
09-06-2004, 10:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 472
Posted By scottr

RE: ?Game birds and West Nile Virus?

I don't think you can tell but here is a link to a WDFW article about what to do with your birds.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/do/oct02/oct0702a.htm
Forum: West
09-06-2004, 10:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By scottr

RE: Washington Bears

Me and a buddy went on some pre season scouting trips. He was looking for bear and I was looking for Grouse. We found a old tree farm near Snoqualmie pass with lots of sign (scrapes on trees, scat,...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-06-2004, 10:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,048
Posted By scottr

RE: Dove Guns/Shells

Franchi Veloce 20ga with 7 1/2 Federal or Winchester loads.

Stalker I bought some of the Winchester Super Speed loads at Walmart and was not impressed. I'll use them up for trap shooting and...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
09-02-2004, 01:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,394
Posted By scottr

RE: How was your opening day of dove season?

The day started off bad cause I had to get up at 4am to drive to my spot. It is a long drive to eastern WA and I did not get there early enough and got stuck with a crappy location. So in the morning...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
08-27-2004, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,877
Posted By scottr

RE: Dove hunting and hunter orange.

Benny sent you a PM
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
08-26-2004, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,877
Posted By scottr

RE: Dove hunting and hunter orange.

Good points Oilpig. Idiots will be idiots and the orange may not save my butt when faced with an idiot. I will probabbly avoid or leave an area if there other peole around.

Private land would...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
08-25-2004, 10:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,877
Posted By scottr

RE: Dove hunting and hunter orange.

Thanks guys.

I think I'll a least wear the hat in case it gets crazy and of course the glasses are a must. If it is wide open and/or people are lined up I can at least take the hat off.

...
Forum: West
08-25-2004, 03:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By scottr

Dove hunting and hunter orange

I am going on my first dove hunt next week and was wondering about hunter orange. I'll be on public land. I hear it can be a circus and I worry about low shots from other hunters who may not see me...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
08-25-2004, 03:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,877
Posted By scottr

Dove hunting and hunter orange.

I am going on my first dove hunt next week and was wondering about hunter orange. I'll be on public land. I hear it can be a bit of a circus and I worry about low shots from other hunters who may not...
Forum: West
08-12-2004, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By scottr

RE: Fawns still in spots?

I was just in Montana last week fishing and saw lots of mule and white tail deer fawns with spots. these were very late season fawns still quite small and with their moms
Forum: West
08-10-2004, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By scottr

RE: WA Dove

thanks Doc
Forum: West
08-09-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By scottr

WA Dove

I am going to give dove hunting a try this year as it sounds like a lot of fun.

I am not exactly sure where I should go but was thinking of these two choices: Near Waterville southeast of...
Forum: West
06-16-2004, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By scottr

RE: Travel by air

In my opinion 9/11 has not changed how airlines handle guns. Case in point: at your arrival point (in this case lets say Denver) your guns will either come in with the rest of the normal lugage down...
Forum: West
06-10-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,685
Posted By scottr

RE: Western Hunting Solo?

I fish and grouse and duck hunt solo. The grouse hunting gets me a little worried sometimes. I worry about getting lost and about bears and cougar. This year I think I'll carry a few slug shells to...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
02-15-2004, 09:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,063
Posted By scottr

RE: Slob Hunters!

Have any of you seen the movie The Life of David Gale? In the movie a anti death penalty advocate played by Kevin Spacey let's himself get executed in an elaborate scheme involving the murder of...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-20-2004, 12:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,799
Posted By scottr

RE: Pheasant bag limits

IN WA

Eastside of the Cascades 3 cocks per day with 15 in possession (these are wild and DFW planted birds)

Westside of the Cascades 2 either sex per day and 15 of either sex in possesion...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-20-2004, 12:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By scottr

RE: What species of ducks wont you eat?

When researching if people ate buffleheads I came across this site where chefs rated various Ducks. The most under-rated is pretty interesting especially the guy who likes coot. I would guess coot...
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
01-18-2004, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By scottr

What species of ducks wont you eat?

I am pretty new to waterfowl hunting and right now I only want to shoot what I can eat. I had the chance to shoot a bufflehead today but held off because I don't know how they tend to taste. I know...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-15-2004, 11:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,018
Posted By scottr

RE: Right or wrong?

Taken directly from the 2003/04 WA State hunting regs

AGE REQUIREMENTS
AND RESTRICTIONS
Anyone, regardless of age, must have in
their possession a valid hunting license
and any required...
Forum: West
01-14-2004, 06:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 955
Posted By scottr

RE: 2004 Hunting Plans

1)Lots more upland bird hunting with a trip to Montana and maybe S. Dakota or Saskatchewan

2) Hunt more ducks around home after spending some time this summer scouting jump shooting locations
...
Forum: West
01-14-2004, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By scottr

RE: WHERE IS EVERYONE.....

I'm here too and hoping to get out for the close of the upland season this weekend. The snow has been a pisser on my parade recently.
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-14-2004, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By scottr

RE: Please Reply

Chukar like dry hilly country (pretty much great basin deserts) with cheatgrass and sagebrush like what you might find in Eastern WA, Eastern OR, Nevada etc. Rimrock cliffs, steep hills, draws etc...
Forum: Upland Bird Hunting
01-10-2004, 12:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,018
Posted By scottr

RE: Right or wrong?

Since we are speaking hypothetically. Would you want to teach her that it is ok to harvest an animal out of season with out a license as long as there was no one there to get her in trouble?
Forum: Waterfowl Hunting
12-30-2003, 10:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,319
Posted By scottr

RE: 20 GA for ducks?

Well I didn't get a chance to hunt near home but I went out yesterday with my father-in-law and jump shot some ducks near Livingston MT. The 20 ga worked sweet. I shot Bismuth 2 3/4 #4's with skeet...
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