Stillwater and Cherry Valley

[dmv9]

Do you need to shoot steel here or is lead okay? I can't seem to find any information on this but I remember seeing the steel requirement somewhere but of course, now I can't find it.

Thanks!

[sled]

Steel

[Cap.Silver]

 page 22 of regs

[jennyfell55]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/nontoxic_shot/ Nontox shot required on all pheasant release sites statewide according to this

[dmv9]

Ahh that was it. Pheasant release sites.

Has anyone hunted there for grouse?

Is 12ga 1oz 8shot good?

[jackelope]

Ive seen a grouse in the valley but not at either of the spots you mentioned. Don't know if there's a huntable population anywhere.

[AWS]

You will note that it says "Pheasant release sites" not pheasant hunting.  You need to use steel shot there no matter what your hunting with a shotgun.

[SpringerFan]

Never seen a grouse there. Seen some "hunters" that I avoid. Never seen people run to get out front......just crazy.

One word of advice on this release site. Avoid the 8:00am rush.

[BiggLuke]

Is 12ga 1oz 8shot good?

That will work just fine for grouse.... but being such a small shot size, you tend to end up with many more pellets in the meat.
I prefer #6. You can find 6's pretty easy in steel.... when you need them... but I like 6's for the fact they hit a lot harder, and I feel my confidence level goes way up at longer ranges knowing I have 6's.

[hntrspud]

Wouldnt waste my time there for grouse. Get up in the foothills, better population. #8 is good, but like mentioned #6 work better IMO. Good luck

[dmv9]

As a newbie grouse hunter, I just looked at nearby areas. I saw the two areas and thought I'd ask about it. I've dropped looking at Stillwater and Cherry valley. I've scouted some areas near Duvall with no real luck. I'm still looking for area suggestions. Preferably around the I-90 corridor.

[snowpack]

As a newbie grouse hunter, I just looked at nearby areas. I saw the two areas and thought I'd ask about it. I've dropped looking at Stillwater and Cherry valley. I've scouted some areas near Duvall with no real luck. I'm still looking for area suggestions. Preferably around the I-90 corridor.

Find some roads that are near water and overgrown.  A gate helps too.  The roads you can barely drive down because of the amount of cover seem best.  Water doesn't have to be much--low spot in the road that gets a big puddle works.  They seem to like the overgrown stuff because the hawks can't swoop down on them.

[BiggLuke]

Get up high. Find ANY forest service road that goes up. You'll find 'em.