mcnary closed?

[BIGINNER]

so is mcnary wildlife refuge in Burbank closed do to the shutdown?  or is it closed only to the permit hunts? are the areas that don't require permits closed too?

[steve04]

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[xd2005]

Maybe try giving the refuge a call. While they do not have a full staff, they should have at least the manager there (I know Ridgefield does). Ridgefield has a voicemail indicating they will call back when the shutdown ends, but I think the manager also checks it as they provided that phone number to my wife when calling to inform me the refuge (Ridgefield) will be closed opening day.

[92xj]

All land in the McNary wildlife refuge is closed.  Meaning all units run by McNary; Pennisula, Two Rivers, the fee unit and everything else.  All gates are locked and signs posted.  All websites are shut down as well it seems.
This is what I have been told.  Take it however you will.

There are going to be a ton of mad hunters come saturday morning.

[BIGINNER]

so what will happen if say,... someone I know hunts there?     

[tr122]

I work by the refuge and it is closed along with Two Rivers, Penisula Unit, Burbank Sloughs, etcetera.  There signs up and gates locked.

I tried to get answers on whether or not the Snake River Army Corps of Engineers HMU's were open or not, so I drove out and checked them out.  Big Flat and Lost Island were open, so we have that at least.

[tr122]

so what will happen if say,... someone I know hunts there?     

I don't know if state or county guys can cite/arrest you for trespassing on fed land or not.  I wouldn't risk it.

[92xj]

I have been told a number of different things, but not sure which is true or not.  Tresspass and closed hunting tickets to nothing at all.  It could be a realllllllly long walk around closed gates to get to the spots to be given a ticket and have to walk all the way back. 

[tr122]

Anyone know about areas around Finley?  I heard Toothaker burned up.  Anyone know about Hoover Park?

[92xj]

Toothaker is a barren wasteland from the fire this summer.
Hoover Park I am not to sure of at the moment.

[xd2005]

I have been told a number of different things, but not sure which is true or not.  Tresspass and closed hunting tickets to nothing at all.  It could be a realllllllly long walk around closed gates to get to the spots to be given a ticket and have to walk all the way back.

Wonder if they can confiscate the firearm as well? Think, at least for some citations, they technically can take your firearm and hold it as collateral until you pay the fine. And if that's the case, I wonder how long it would really be before you're able to get it back...

[92xj]

I have been told a number of different things, but not sure which is true or not.  Tresspass and closed hunting tickets to nothing at all.  It could be a realllllllly long walk around closed gates to get to the spots to be given a ticket and have to walk all the way back.

Wonder if they can confiscate the firearm as well? Think, at least for some citations, they technically can take your firearm and hold it as collateral until you pay the fine. And if that's the case, I wonder how long it would really be before you're able to get it back...

I would assume since thats always been the case/risk with any wildlife violation, especially fed stuff like migratory birds.  No telling what would actually happen this time with the shutdown, a risk some will take for sure and others won't. 

[tr122]

I have been told a number of different things, but not sure which is true or not.  Tresspass and closed hunting tickets to nothing at all.  It could be a realllllllly long walk around closed gates to get to the spots to be given a ticket and have to walk all the way back.

Wonder if they can confiscate the firearm as well? Think, at least for some citations, they technically can take your firearm and hold it as collateral until you pay the fine. And if that's the case, I wonder how long it would really be before you're able to get it back...

Ugh, not worth the risk.  I have some FFTH honey holes I'm going to have to use for duck until the fed opens back up.

[xd2005]

I have been told a number of different things, but not sure which is true or not.  Tresspass and closed hunting tickets to nothing at all.  It could be a realllllllly long walk around closed gates to get to the spots to be given a ticket and have to walk all the way back.

Wonder if they can confiscate the firearm as well? Think, at least for some citations, they technically can take your firearm and hold it as collateral until you pay the fine. And if that's the case, I wonder how long it would really be before you're able to get it back...

I would assume since thats always been the case/risk with any wildlife violation, especially fed stuff like migratory birds.  No telling what would actually happen this time with the shutdown, a risk some will take for sure and others won't.

Considering how painful this administration seems to want to make this shutdown on people, particularly those generally opposed to him, I don't think I would want to risk it...

[BIGINNER]

I live next to toothaker,.. and its burned up, and they're not releasing pheasants there anymore either because of the fire.
as far as hover goes,... I had no idea you could hunt there.