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Hunting around SEA?
« on: November 25, 2015, 09:00:20 PM »
Looking to take my fiance duck/goose hunting for the first time. I usually hunt in Eastern WA around Spokane so I am clueless when it comes to Western WA. Is there anywhere within an hour drive or so from Seattle that we could hunt without a boat? We both have chest waders so a little water wouldn't be an issue.

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2015, 09:19:47 PM »
Up toward Skagit or down toward Nisqually I think are about your only choices other than a pond or two to jump shoot that I'm not aware of. Good luck to ya.
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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2015, 09:53:56 PM »
How did you find hunting spots in spokane? It's no different on this side. Expect public land to be an s show on weekends.

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2015, 09:54:07 PM »
Smith farms just east of Stanwood. You would have to be there around 2am to get a blind though. Honestly going to eastern WA would most likely make it a better experience then dealing with sky busters and people that want to set up fifty yards from you.

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2015, 05:16:02 PM »
I see your point. I looked into Nisqually but it is saltwater, right?

Anyone ever been to Stillwater? I'm thinking about trying it on Saturday.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/snoqualmie/Stillwater/

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2015, 05:30:33 PM »


Anyone ever been to Stillwater? I'm thinking about trying it on Saturday.

Dang son, life's an adventure, go find/make one  :tup:

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2015, 05:40:36 PM »


Anyone ever been to Stillwater? I'm thinking about trying it on Saturday.

Dang son, life's an adventure, go find/make one  :tup:

That's the plan. I'd just rather get some tips before I go in. That's what this forum is for, right?  ;)

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2015, 06:01:59 PM »


Anyone ever been to Stillwater? I'm thinking about trying it on Saturday.

Dang son, life's an adventure, go find/make one  :tup:

That's the plan. I'd just rather get some tips before I go in. That's what this forum is for, right?  ;)
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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2015, 06:29:55 PM »


Anyone ever been to Stillwater? I'm thinking about trying it on Saturday.

Dang son, life's an adventure, go find/make one  :tup:

That's the plan. I'd just rather get some tips before I go in. That's what this forum is for, right?  ;)

No!

Good waterfowl hunting spots are all a closely guarded secret.  Once they are posted on the internet those spots very quickly become not so good.

Stillwater sucks … because it way too well known, same for most other spots that are mentioned in public forums.

So what folks have been trying politely to tell you is, go find your own spots and then keep them closely guarded.

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2015, 07:08:38 PM »


Anyone ever been to Stillwater? I'm thinking about trying it on Saturday.

Dang son, life's an adventure, go find/make one  :tup:

That's the plan. I'd just rather get some tips before I go in. That's what this forum is for, right?  ;)

No!

Good waterfowl hunting spots are all a closely guarded secret.  Once they are posted on the internet those spots very quickly become not so good.

Stillwater sucks … because it way too well known, same for most other spots that are mentioned in public forums.

So what folks have been trying politely to tell you is, go find your own spots and then keep them closely guarded.

Haha I suppose you're right.

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2015, 07:19:06 PM »
It's been 35 years since I hunted the valley. My dad use to call Cherry valley and Still water going to the dog fight. Even that long ago it was a zoo!
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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #11 on: January 09, 2016, 12:16:36 AM »
Okay CP & Pnwrider -- I admit it. I've learned a valuable Westside lesson. Don't share good duck hunting spots. Touche...

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2016, 01:05:41 PM »
Can you elaborate on that? 

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2016, 02:39:29 PM »
There is also ebey island. Not sure how good it is, and could be quite the hike in... since its near everett its the only other place that fits the bill.
As other have said scouting is key to duck hunting. With your parameters your going to spend more time looking for a spot than hunting in one...
It would be pretty sweet to do a sea duck hunt in layout boats off alki point tho!

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2016, 05:36:56 PM »
Try Spencer Island, just north of Everett.  The north half is owned by DFW.  15 shell limit.  Easy access...

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2016, 07:14:20 PM »
Not a duck hunter, but have seen guys out at Stillwater when it is flooded.

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2016, 08:26:15 AM »
Honestly I think this website is more for people to complain about the government and how screwed up our country is..and life's armchair quarterbacks and expert hunters. :o Spencer is an option but can be hard without a dog. I have never hunted Stillwater. Ebey is not really holding birds right now. There are some dikes to walk north...and there are some public access slots that at least make for nice walk in the morning in beautiful surroundings...and maybe pop a bird or two. If I was gonna be around I would take you myself...best if luck to you.

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Re: Hunting around SEA?
« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2016, 12:18:57 PM »
Go to the Region 4 Office and ask questions:

http://wdfw.wa.gov/about/regions/region4/

A number of these areas offer walk-in wadeable saltwater marsh hunting for migratory puddle ducks, BUT get used to water that MOVES and NEVER wade into water without knowing the bottom; that murky water maybe concealing a tidal ditch…Get a tide book and always know the time of high tide.

If you need any further info., PM me. Like many here I've been burned by the "No Thanks Given"/ "All For Me" crowd of lazy internet surfers who are expecting a lot of info. for minimal effort.

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