Duck Hunting (Snoqualmie Valley)

[h2ofowlr]

I ran across this ad.  Some were looking for a spot to lease.
Duck Hunting (Snoqualmie Valley)


We are offering waterfowl hunting memberships on 277 acres of dry and flooded pasture , cut and standing corn in the Snoqualmie valley. There are several ponds and lots of ditches. There are two resting ponds that are not are not hunted. Lots of late season flooded fields and sheet water across the property.There are five permanent blinds in place and many opportunities for more. Plenty of spots for temporary or layout blinds.
This is a great opportunity for hunting waterfowl within a close distance to the greater Seattle area at a reasonable cost. Why spend the time and money traveling to hunt. Do the math.
This is a maximum 10 man property at $1000.00 PER GUN
FOR THE 10/11 HUNTING SEASON TWO OPENINGS AVAILABLE
Responsible and ethical hunters only.

Below are two partial ariel views of the property


PLEASE Call only if you are TRULY interested in this opportunity.
For more information and a tour of the property call,

AARON 360-794-0787

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/for/1817886583.html

[CP]

He ran that ad a lot last season.  I thought about it but 10 guns, 277 acres – if everyone brings a friend or two it would be as crowded as a pheasant release site on a Saturday.

[1morebuck]

 

[Meats]

He ran that ad a lot last season.  I thought about it but 10 guns, 277 acres – if everyone brings a friend or two it would be as crowded as a pheasant release site on a Saturday.

The add says "MAXIMUM" 10 man property. How could that be crowded???
Sounds like a members only deal to me.No guest allowed would be my guess and why should there be in a PRIVATE club.

[Malardman]

His hunting area sucks, His dad actually runs the place for him his name is Al Erickson, They leave there dekes out all year. It's on the road where they use to board the jail birds to work on the farm. I've grown up in the valley and almost all the waterfoul sucks out here IMO.

[WDFW-SUX]

 

[atfulldraw]

You can't find a good place out there anymore because of all the pay to play guys leasing all the good land.

[h2ofowlr]

Talk to the farmer now to plant corn or milet.  It would be good hunting.

[Malardman]

Yep, then the Feds come out and call it baiting and it's all down hill from there. Been there, We were hunting a cornfield in Carnation and the Federal Game and Fish came out and said we were baiting I said WTF are  you talking about? he's like there is still some corn cobs on the ground and that's baiting I said is it possible for the machine to get'em all cause I'm not gonna pick'em up, He then pointed at a piece of corn in a puddle of water, the puddle was a rut that the tractor made when it was harvesting, Then a state WDFW showed up and me and my buddy were like oh SHEEET! He turned out to be super cool told the Feds he hunted here last year and he was comin to see how we did. They checked all our lisc, and ammo, plugs, birds and the Feds left, The WDFW officer returned to hunt with us the next day. Not all WDFW officers are POS! I don't rememberd why I posted this now, But hope you enjoy

[h2ofowlr]

We leave ours standing, so no worries.

[banannaclip]

if you suspect the area is baited you are supposed to abandon the area,as it is said per  waterfowl  regs, i have hunted a couple public land areas and there is  food all over,grain,corn thats why am there to hunt its a feild the birds are using,kinda goofy  oh well

[Malardman]

The whole waterfoul (baiting) is a very grey line area, It just depends on the warden! If you look at example Eagle Lakes Outfitters they flood areas of there cornfields I personally would call that baiting. Did not mean to get off the thread topic sorry.

[h2ofowlr]

The whole waterfoul (baiting) is a very grey line area, It just depends on the warden! If you look at example Eagle Lakes Outfitters they flood areas of there cornfields I personally would call that baiting. Did not mean to get off the thread topic sorry.

If you don't manipulate the crop or spread it you are good to go.  If it is harvested under standard harvest methods it is considered baited for a period of time or until all the crop is removed from the harvested portion.  If you flood it, then knock it down it may be considered baited for the season and is technically off limits to hunting for the season.
Grow it, flood it and don't manipulate it and you won't have any issues. 

[Spuddieselwwu]

His hunting area sucks, His dad actually runs the place for him his name is Al Erickson, They leave there dekes out all year. It's on the road where they use to board the jail birds to work on the farm. I've grown up in the valley and almost all the waterfoul sucks out here IMO.

This couldn't be farther from the truth.  I am a member here - not at all true.  Been a member for 5 years.

[fast60eddie]

His hunting area sucks, His dad actually runs the place for him his name is Al Erickson, They leave there dekes out all year. It's on the road where they use to board the jail birds to work on the farm. I've grown up in the valley and almost all the waterfoul sucks out here IMO.

This couldn't be farther from the truth.  I am a member here - not at all true.  Been a member for 5 years.

Is this Eagles Perch?

[lokidog]

The whole waterfoul (baiting) is a very grey line area, It just depends on the warden! If you look at example Eagle Lakes Outfitters they flood areas of there cornfields I personally would call that baiting. Did not mean to get off the thread topic sorry.

If you don't manipulate the crop or spread it you are good to go.  If it is harvested under standard harvest methods it is considered baited for a period of time or until all the crop is removed from the harvested portion.  If you flood it, then knock it down it may be considered baited for the season and is technically off limits to hunting for the season.
Grow it, flood it and don't manipulate it and you won't have any issues.

I'm pretty sure you can legally hunt any crop that is harvested/spilled/left in a manner normal to that crop.  In fact, on page 34 of the waterfowl regs under What Is Illegal?, fourth paragraph it says you cannot hunt "where grain is present and stored...  ...because they have exposed grain not related to normal agricultural planting, harvest or post-harvest manipulation..."  Bold is my emphasis which indicates that if it is there due to normal practices, which would include missed ears or spilled grain at harvest transfer points, it is perfectly legal to hunt and is not considered baited.   

[Spuddieselwwu]

His hunting area sucks, His dad actually runs the place for him his name is Al Erickson, They leave there dekes out all year. It's on the road where they use to board the jail birds to work on the farm. I've grown up in the valley and almost all the waterfoul sucks out here IMO.

This couldn't be farther from the truth.  I am a member here - not at all true.  Been a member for 5 years.

Is this Eagles Perch?

No sir.

[hntrspud]

His hunting area sucks, His dad actually runs the place for him his name is Al Erickson, They leave there dekes out all year. It's on the road where they use to board the jail birds to work on the farm. I've grown up in the valley and almost all the waterfoul sucks out here IMO.

 
Been trying in the valley to get private access to anything, ANYTHING, impossible. The birds in the valley go to the reserve and stay there. You may be able to get a good hunt in if the weather turns bad, i.e. major snow, wind. Other than that, its gone to heck. The sad thing is, its all about the dollar. I personally cannot afford to be a member of a hunt club, yet they are buying up all the land piece by piece. Sad.

[Spuddieselwwu]

Just got back from the property - limited pressure around, heard a few shots.  Was able to bag 5 (all mallards).  Need some weather.  Hntrspud- PM me later this season, we're allowed to bring a guest towards the end of the season, I'll take you out for a hunt. 

[hntrspud]

Much appreciated. I will do that.