Scatter creek for training?

[bonneylakebowman]

In the regs it says that you can train at Scatter creek release sight year round but only in a certain area.  Does anyone know what area this is?  I got a good line on some birds for a good price just need to make sure i'm in the right spot to train.

[bobcat]

You can train anywhere out there as of August 1st.

[Happy Gilmore]

Might be some closures for the early goose hunt?

[bobcat]

Might be some closures for the early goose hunt?

At Scatter Creek?  Why, there's no geese there? 

[Happy Gilmore]

Might be some closures for the early goose hunt?

At Scatter Creek?  Why, there's no geese there? 

Don't people go out there to duck hunt? I think there are some regional closures for dog training during the early goose season. I could be wrong, just thought someone was talking about it the other day?

[SnowDog]

I'd strongly recommend giving the WDFW a call to confirm before training on any of the state sites. Internet forum advice is helpful to get you pointed in the right direction, but not a replacement for a phone call to WDFW.

Call the region 6 office for confirmation regarding Scatter Creek. (360) 249-4628

Cheers!
SD

[AWS]

I would check on availibility as the state leases out areas of Scatter creek for hunt tests ant trials.  Over Labor day weekend there was a big spanial test down there on friday thru monday.

AWS

[bonneylakebowman]

I called the WDFW today and the number 2 area which is the northern area is where you can train year round.  All you  need is a small game license to train on the wild birds that are there, but you can use your own birds too. 

[bonneylakebowman]

I will be down there to train sunday if anyone wants to go.  I will be gettin either chukars or pheasants not sure though so let me know if you want to go.  I will be getting the birds friday morning so if you want birds let me know what you want and you can pay back sunday morning

[bobcat]

I sure wouldn't expect to find any wild birds there. However, in the summer I have often seen chukar that I assume are leftovers from the field trials.

There are wild pheasants around but mostly they are on the private property adjacent to the state land. (like in my backyard)    

[bonneylakebowman]

I wouldnt really expect to find any wild birds either. Maybe a few left overs from when they release durring the fall.