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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2015, 09:58:20 PM »
I know of at least 3 guys who have died doing the same thing at the same place!  They got out, got stuck and the tide slowly killed them.  DO NOT get out of your boat on the mud flats!

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2015, 10:15:55 PM »
Ive heard that port susan is the same way. Funny how the skagit isnt bad like that tho
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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2015, 11:00:42 PM »
Hopefully not a HW member although it seems like there has been a few posts recently about guys trying to learn how to hunt birds on the sound. And also a recent warning by a HW member for new hunters to always know the tides.

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2015, 06:02:58 AM »
Lucky guy!  It definitely takes a bit more planning when you are dealing with the ocean as opposed to just tramping around some farm pond.  As they say *#it happens.  Just glad everyone (hunter and Coast Guard members) came out unharmed. 

A big THANK YOU to the members of the US Coast Guard should not be missed here.  Those guys and gals are freaking top notch.  Wether you are a field or afloat they will come looking for you.

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2015, 06:13:57 AM »
I know of at least 3 guys who have died doing the same thing at the same place!  They got out, got stuck and the tide slowly killed them.  DO NOT get out of your boat on the mud flats!

Yep. A high school friends father made that mistake.




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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2015, 06:45:50 AM »
Lucky guy!  It definitely takes a bit more planning when you are dealing with the ocean as opposed to just tramping around some farm pond.  As they say *#it happens.  Just glad everyone (hunter and Coast Guard members) came out unharmed. 

A big THANK YOU to the members of the US Coast Guard should not be missed here.  Those guys and gals are freaking top notch.  Wether you are a field or afloat they will come looking for you.

Amen to that! :)

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2015, 08:01:03 AM »
Ive heard that port susan is the same way. Funny how the skagit isnt bad like that tho

I think the Skagit pumps a lot more sand into the bay.  As you can damn near walk from south fork to Camano on a negative tide.  "Not Recommended", as the tide comes back in, in a hurry.

It seems every year, someone is not prepared and sinks or flips a boat out there.
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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2015, 10:15:24 AM »
Out off the north fork public area I once chased a cripple a mile out into the bay in my waders! When I had to start hopping every 7th wave to keep from getting water over the top I decided the bird was lost.

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2015, 10:30:02 AM »
I'm wondering if the hunter will have to pay for the helicopter ride? Anyone know?

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2015, 10:51:12 AM »
I'm wondering if the hunter will have to pay for the helicopter ride? Anyone know?

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2015, 12:29:38 PM »
As someone who owned his own shellfish company for many years and spent thousands of hours in that type of mud, a tip.  If you do get stuck in the mud DO NOT panic or try to wiggle your way out.  It will only dig you deeper and crate more suction.  If you are stuck big time the best thing is to do is lay on your stomach flat on the mud and try to pull your feet out heel first, never straight up or toe first.  Sometimes you can slip out of your boots but you probably won't get them back. I have been stuck in tidal mud up to my groin and that is the best method to get out and usually you can save your boots as well.   :twocents:

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2015, 12:34:20 PM »
He's a lucky dude. I"m glad it worked out for him. Thanks for the tip polarbear

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Re: Coast guard rescue duck hunter at Nisqually.
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2015, 06:28:47 PM »
As someone who owned his own shellfish company for many years and spent thousands of hours in that type of mud, a tip.  If you do get stuck in the mud DO NOT panic or try to wiggle your way out.  It will only dig you deeper and crate more suction.  If you are stuck big time the best thing is to do is lay on your stomach flat on the mud and try to pull your feet out heel first, never straight up or toe first.  Sometimes you can slip out of your boots but you probably won't get them back. I have been stuck in tidal mud up to my groin and that is the best method to get out and usually you can save your boots as well.   :twocents:

Very good advice PB. I've had my fun out there over the last 30 yrs. We call it the Nisqually shuffle: Fall forward onto your shins and use your legs like snow shoes till you hit solid ground if not close to the boat. Better advice would be to always have a hand on your watercraft as you walk till you intimately know the area. Had a very close call w/Dad out there yrs ago mainly because he panic'd. Once I got him calmed down, he got out with my help. What a muddy mess.
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