Yotes in Auburn?

[nocklehead]

Hi I have a legal question....

A friend wants me to come kill yotes at his place, however I cant figure out what the laws are there...it looks to be in city limits, so Im doubtful that gun shooting is allowed, but possibly archery??

also need to know the laws on the greenbelt behind the property by the river

heres the address

5502 Jordan Ave SE in Auburn

any help?

[bigtex]

Ya he is just barely inside the Auburn city limits, same goes for the greenbelt. Gun shooting is a no-go:

9.34.030 Discharge of firearms in city prohibited.
The entire area of the city is a “no shoot” area. It is unlawful to shoot or discharge any firearm, pistol, rifle or similar device anywhere within the corporate limits of the city other than for the purposes of exercising the rights specified in RCW 9A.16.020. For the purposes of this section, “pistol” and “rifle” shall include but are not limited to pellet guns, B-B guns, air-propelled guns and similar devices. (Ord. 5682 § 1, 2002.)

Your only option is archery.

[nocklehead]

guess I better get out the bow and make sure Im still good to 70yds! 

[bobcat]

It appears that the parcel between there and the river is owned by King County, so I doubt any kind of hunting would be legal there. Also it all seems to be a part of the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. I don't know what affect that would have on the legalities of hunting there. Personally I wouldn't waste my time.

[bigtex]

It appears that the parcel between there and the river is owned by King County, so I doubt any kind of hunting would be legal there. Also it all seems to be a part of the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. I don't know what affect that would have on the legalities of hunting there. Personally I wouldn't waste my time.

I just checked two sources and didn't see any county land 

You can hunt the private lands within the Muckleshoot Rez, just not tribal owned lands. And in this area the Rez isnt until you hit the river.

[bobcat]

Okay, so he's got 6 acres to hunt coyotes on, with a bow. I guess if I was going to try it, I'd be baiting, and try to pattern them with a trail camera. Maybe set up a ground blind 30 yards or so from the bait. It won't be easy.

[bobcat]

The "imap" on the King County Assessor's site shows a 100 acre parcel adjoining the 6 acre parcel at 5502 Jordan Avenue, on the east. The owner is listed as "King County - WLRD"

[NoImpactNoIdea]

You could call them in with a caller or trap of your are able.  I have a bow and a caller, I would love to skewer some yotes!

[bigtex]

The "imap" on the King County Assessor's site shows a 100 acre parcel adjoining the 6 acre parcel at 5502 Jordan Avenue, on the east. The owner is listed as "King County - WLRD"

Interesting just checked again and still not showing up, yet other areas I know are county owned are showing. It does show it as an area they want to purchase but they still do not own it.

[bobcat]

Do a search for parcel 3421059017

[bigtex]

Do a search for parcel 3421059017

Ya thats the one I was looking at. Still not owned by the county, they are simply wanting to purchase it. It would go to the "Water and Land Resources Division" which is separate from the County Parks Dept.

[bobcat]

Do a search for parcel 3421059017

Ya thats the one I was looking at. Still not owned by the county, they are simply wanting to purchase it.

Then why does it show up on the King County site that I'm looking at as being owned by the county?

Who owns it according to the map you're using?

Either way, if it is King County ownership, can it be legally hunted?

[bigtex]

Do a search for parcel 3421059017

Ya thats the one I was looking at. Still not owned by the county, they are simply wanting to purchase it.

Then why does it show up on the King County site that I'm looking at as being owned by the county?

Who owns it according to the map you're using?

Either way, if it is King County ownership, can it be legally hunted?

King County Parks and Natural Areas cannot be hunted. This would go to the Waters and Lands Resources Division which isn't subject to that no hunting policy.

Go to this imap site to see King County Parks and Natural Areas: http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS/Maps/iMAP.aspx Click the parks option.

Back to your original question. Go to your "layers" section and select "King County Property Interests" which will now put blue triangles on some areas. If you zoom out to see the Green River area you will see the most of these areas are also shaded dark green. The areas that are dark green are current County park/resource lands, the areas that still have the slash marks and triangle but aren't shaded are not current county lands but ones they want to acquire.

[nocklehead]

Okay, so he's got 6 acres to hunt coyotes on, with a bow. I guess if I was going to try it, I'd be baiting, and try to pattern them with a trail camera. Maybe set up a ground blind 30 yards or so from the bait. It won't be easy.

I was under the impression baiting for yotes is illegal? Am I wrong? I dont yote hunt much except during big game...

But he's getting his farm animals messed with so I should give it a shot either way, I do have a caller btw, not sure how happy the neighbors would be about it but 

[bigtex]

Okay, so he's got 6 acres to hunt coyotes on, with a bow. I guess if I was going to try it, I'd be baiting, and try to pattern them with a trail camera. Maybe set up a ground blind 30 yards or so from the bait. It won't be easy.

I was under the impression baiting for yotes is illegal? Am I wrong? I dont yote hunt much except during big game...

But he's getting his farm animals messed with so I should give it a shot either way, I do have a caller btw, not sure how happy the neighbors would be about it but 

The only thing you can't bait are bear and birds.

[Bofire]

  In many cities it is also illegal to discharge archery, air guns evven slingshots!!! You better check. A friend in Lakewood city limits got a ticket for shooting targrts in his back yard with his bow.
Carl

[h20hunter]

100% agree with the suggestions. Where I live I can not legally shoot my bow inside the city limits. Not that I need or want to. Just give a quick call to your local police....they should be albe to tell you pretty easily.

[bobcat]

Do a search for parcel 3421059017

Ya thats the one I was looking at. Still not owned by the county, they are simply wanting to purchase it.

Then why does it show up on the King County site that I'm looking at as being owned by the county?

Who owns it according to the map you're using?

Either way, if it is King County ownership, can it be legally hunted?

King County Parks and Natural Areas cannot be hunted. This would go to the Waters and Lands Resources Division which isn't subject to that no hunting policy.

Go to this imap site to see King County Parks and Natural Areas: http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/GIS/Maps/iMAP.aspx Click the parks option.

Back to your original question. Go to your "layers" section and select "King County Property Interests" which will now put blue triangles on some areas. If you zoom out to see the Green River area you will see the most of these areas are also shaded dark green. The areas that are dark green are current County park/resource lands, the areas that still have the slash marks and triangle but aren't shaded are not current county lands but ones they want to acquire.

Okay, I finally took the time to try out the "King County Property Interests" layer, and I see what you're saying- that parcel does show up as being one they're interested in. But, nevertheless, it also shows up as the owner being "KING COUNTY - WLRD."

And thanks, I didn't know what WLRD stood for, you say it's the Water and Land Resources Division, and if it's under them, it's not closed to hunting.

So I see this as a great opportunity for the original poster. Here's a 100 acre parcel that is public land, open to hunting, but it's landlocked. There's no legal access to it unless you are an adjacent property owner. I'd be hunting that if I çould, not necessarily for coyotes, but I'd scout it out for deer, bear, and elk.

Bigtex, you might try clicking on the "i" in the tool section, and then click on that parcel. Then click on "Get Assessor Report." That should get you the ownership info.

Doesn't this indicate its owned by King County:

[Curly]

I'd be hunting that if I çould, not necessarily for coyotes, but I'd scout it out for deer, bear, and elk.

Now, Bobcat, don't even think about poaching that spot from the OP.

[bobcat]

I'd be hunting that if I çould, not necessarily for coyotes, but I'd scout it out for deer, bear, and elk.

Now, Bobcat, don't even think about poaching that spot from the OP.

I sure as heck wouldn't drive north to hunt, when I can go south. The further from King County, the better, is how I see it.

[FALFire]

Now that WDFW have his full address, they will be out there watching for you watching for coyotes....good luck with that!!! 

[nocklehead]

I think if wdfw is reading this, they should be pretty happy someone did their homework to make sure everything was legal, hey I even got my multiple parking passes you need just to travel this state! 
 thanks for all your responses guys. 

[NoImpactNoIdea]

Any updates?