Saw my first WDFW deer decoy

[Rem14]

Where I live we have trouble with road hunters every year! All the land is private and most of it is posted, although it does not have to be. Usually catch  one or two  every year, and of course some get away. Along with fines for shooting off the road, most get fines for trespassing also, along with loosing their rifles. This year for the first time wardens set up a decoy. They are very busy in Klickitat County don't have time to set and watch. Were here for a few hours , had a few rifles out the windows but no shots fired. Hope they can setup again in the future, their welcome anytime. 

[hayes202]

they also had one on Stuart Mtn last night. wonder if they got anyone. I told my Brother-in-law to let his daughter go pet in and take a pic of it

[Band]

I wonder how long it would take to bust someone around Enumclaw for "crimes against nature" with a deer decoy.

[Bob33]

Guess you learn something new everyday.  There is a sewage plant next to wherein hunt so they could have called me in for spot lighting.  Every night on my way home I shine my head lamp on the sides of the road in the brush to see where the deer are coming out from.  Didn't know it was illegal.  More just a scouting tactic for the morning.

Unless you have firearms in the vehicle it is not illegal. Shine away.

[Piscatory_5]

That's funny. They don't like it when you take selfies with the decoys either 

If like to see some of those.
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I wonder if you announced you were going to shoot the hell out of the decoy I unless you wardens come out of hiding. Then pump 3 rounds of 00 buckshot into it. Do they record everything during the sting operations?

Honestly, I do not see the point as to why you would want to shoot the decoy.  In my opinion you are being part of the problem when doing that.  It's just childish on a certain level.

It was meant to be tongue in cheek.

[Landowner]

I've had WDFW set up the decoys on my ground.  No lack of idiots driving around in pick-ups with guns.   

[hogslayer]

Guess you learn something new everyday.  There is a sewage plant next to wherein hunt so they could have called me in for spot lighting.  Every night on my way home I shine my head lamp on the sides of the road in the brush to see where the deer are coming out from.  Didn't know it was illegal.  More just a scouting tactic for the morning.

Unless you have firearms in the vehicle it is not illegal. Shine away.

I am sure they would count on the front of the ATV the same as being in a vehicle?

[bobcat]

I am sure they would count on the front of the ATV the same as being in a vehicle?

Yes, of course. You're in possession of a firearm and you're spotlighting, so that equals hunting with an artificial light (even if you're really not).

[Tom Tamer]

Came across a bear deke once in Matlock. Back before they quit selling bear tags during deer season. Was easy to figure it was fake for the bear never turned to look at our truck. Plus the White Ford Crummy sitting on the ridge above us was a dead giveaway. Only time I never had my bear tag, wish I did for I'd stepped off the logging road and shot it. then really piss them off.

[Falcon]

As funny as it all is, we complain everyday about poachers, and all they are trying to do is catch some.  I'm glad they are out there.

 

[muledeer78]

I've heard that you could spot light, just not during deer or elk seasons. You can hunt for coyotes at night?

[bobcat]

You can use a spotlight anytime. Just can't use a spotlight for hunting anything except bobcats and coyotes.

[Curly]

What about racoons?

[Bob33]

I've heard that you could spot light, just not during deer or elk seasons. You can hunt for coyotes at night?

You can spot light during deer and elk seasons.

[KFhunter]

This doesn't need to be so confusing

http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/78/Is+it+legal+to+spotlight+big+game+if+no+hunting+equipment+is+in+my+vehicle%3F+