Question About Hunting Private Lake

[eddiebauzer]

I am new to duck hunting but was looking to get into it next fall/winter. My friend has property in Snohomish County that includes half ownership in the private lake. We looked at the map of Snohomish County for the No Shooting areas, and it is just North of one. So the property and the lake are clear to target shoot. Does that include hunting the lake for ducks? I know if we are using a boat, we have to be anchored to shoot. And having to be 500 ft from houses. Also probably need to talk to the other party that owns part of the lake, but plan to just stay on the side that my friend has ownership to. Is there anything else I need to check? Thanks for any insight.

[follow maggie]

The boat doesn’t have to be anchored. It just can’t be moving because of the motor & the motor has to be off.

[bigtex]

The boat doesn’t have to be anchored. It just can’t be moving because of the motor & the motor has to be off.

As far as being 500 feet from houses unless that's a county ordinance that's also false. There's no state law/reg that says you have to shoot a certain distance from a residence.

[HaydenHunter]

The boat doesn’t have to be anchored. It just can’t be moving because of the motor & the motor has to be off.

As far as being 500 feet from houses unless that's a county ordinance that's also false. There's no state law/reg that says you have to shoot a certain distance from a residence.

But it is good manners to not set up right in front of them.  Spoken as someone who hunts a lot of waterways with houses on them and also someone who lives on a huntable lake.

[eddiebauzer]

Thanks for all the clarification. I saw that you could not be under power when shooting, but looks like I read more into it thinking I need to be anchored.

[Bill W]

Thanks for all the clarification. I saw that you could not be under power when shooting, but looks like I read more into it thinking I need to be anchored.

Anchored is for the some of the bays around Camano Island.

[Samloffler]

If the lake is truly split down the middle for ownership, you aren't required to ask the other guy either. Its a neighborly thing to do but not required. hell, invite the neighbor to go.

[EWUeagles]

You're good to go on hunting. I would make sure I wasn't shooting in their direction. The sound of the gun scares more people than anything, even if the shot won't travel that far. I would also go over with a good bottle of whiskey to have the talk with the neighbors and after the season bring some duck jerky to them. Nothing beats having nice neighbors that appreciate you hunting there and if that happens it can become you're little honey hole. Don't over hunt the property though.

Boats don't need to be anchored or even not moving. Check out skull boating for ducks.

[HaydenHunter]

You're good to go on hunting. I would make sure I wasn't shooting in their direction. The sound of the gun scares more people than anything, even if the shot won't travel that far. I would also go over with a good bottle of whiskey to have the talk with the neighbors and aft

You're good to go on hunting. I would make sure I wasn't shooting in their direction. The sound of the gun scares more people than anything, even if the shot won't travel that far. I would also go over with a good bottle of whiskey to have the talk with the neighbors and after the season bring some duck jerky to them. Nothing beats having nice neighbors that appreciate you hunting there and if that happens it can become you're little honey hole. Don't over hunt the property though.

Boats don't need to be anchored or even not moving. Check out skull boating for ducks.

Boats don't need to be anchored or even not moving. Check out skull boating for ducks.

Oar or manually powered boats (scull boats, paddled kayaks /canoes) can be moving but if you are in a powered boat (gas or electric) all motion that was created by these methods of propulsion must be stopped before you shoot.

[EWUeagles]

You're good to go on hunting. I would make sure I wasn't shooting in their direction. The sound of the gun scares more people than anything, even if the shot won't travel that far. I would also go over with a good bottle of whiskey to have the talk with the neighbors and aft

You're good to go on hunting. I would make sure I wasn't shooting in their direction. The sound of the gun scares more people than anything, even if the shot won't travel that far. I would also go over with a good bottle of whiskey to have the talk with the neighbors and after the season bring some duck jerky to them. Nothing beats having nice neighbors that appreciate you hunting there and if that happens it can become you're little honey hole. Don't over hunt the property though.

Boats don't need to be anchored or even not moving. Check out skull boating for ducks.

Boats don't need to be anchored or even not moving. Check out skull boating for ducks.

Oar or manually powered boats (scull boats, paddled kayaks /canoes) can be moving but if you are in a powered boat (gas or electric) all motion that was created by these methods of propulsion must be stopped before you shoot.

Sorry I didn't mean for it to come off as you could be motor boating around blasting ducks. That's why I added look at skull boating. Floating rivers in boats is also another method people to do hunt ducks that the boat is in motion.

[theonlybfc]

Does anyone have any links about the written laws for hunting on rivers and lakes? I have been trying to find actual written laws for the past couple of months in preparation for next year and haven't been able to find anything. Any help is greatly appreciated.

[Bill W]

Does anyone have any links about the written laws for hunting on rivers and lakes? I have been trying to find actual written laws for the past couple of months in preparation for next year and haven't been able to find anything. Any help is greatly appreciated.

call the local police dept.