There is a short closure which I believe is in March for nesting. I'll shoot an email to Brian the area manager to see if they have the date set for 2014. Otherwise, as soon as hunting season is over it's pretty much open until next hunting season. The closure is short. You must use non-toxic shot to shoot pigeons. No shooting of small arms, archery, rifles or pistols is allowed at any time in the Snoqualmie Units. The areas are closed to big game and small game hunting. Only waterfowl and upland birds.
Bob Peppers retriever grounds are on West Snoqualmie valley road and Carlson's K-9 Country Club are both open to the public on a "pay per dog" basis for dog training. Bob Peppers is on West Snoqualmie Valley Road just south of the blue bridge. Carlson's is on Neal road in Fall City. Carlson's is closed to the public until after Hunting season. (Jan 31)
The Snoqualmie Wildlife areas are also available for club/professional trainer("Commercial Purposes") use by permit. Permits can be obtained from the Mill Creek Fish and Wildlife office. Otherwise, individuals must only have a parking pass. I've established a fund to pay for mowing at the Cherry Valley property which is intended to improve recreational opportunities for user groups. We will be trying to get the reed canary grass in check. This will benefit bird watchers, hunters, hikers, habitat and of course, dog trainers. We will begin mowing as soon as the ground is solid enough to operate a tractor/mower.
