Duck Hunting Whatcom County

[jpoolman]

I'm new to the Bellingham area and would love some idea of where to start duck hunting. I'm not asking for peoples secret places, just a point in the right direction and where is at least decent/worthwhile.
Thanks

[ghosthunter]

You have some good areas there if you have a small boat.
Check out the Lake Terrell area up there.
Also lots of Pheasant release sites up there.

[ghosthunter]

Address
5975 Lake Terrell Road
Ferndale , WA 98248
384-4723 Hours
Every day Dawn - Dusk
Review
The 1,500-acre Lake Terrell Wildlife area was established in 1947 by the Department of Game for the purpose of producing and harvesting wild game. It is now managed by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Due to the area's location within he Pacific Flyway, wildlife found in the area includes a wide variety of waterfowl. You’ll also enjoy the many non-game birds species like Bald Eagles and loons and furry critters that are present. The area is popular for fishing with several locations to put your boat in or fish from a dock. The lake is best known for its rainbow and cutthroat trout as well as bass and spiny-ray fish. Boats are prohibited on the lake from October to January and other areas are closed to wildlife viewing from September to March due to hunting season. Pen raised pheasants are released periodically during the season for hunting and there are several duck blinds to take advantage of when hunting or just observing the waterfowl.

There are a few non-maintained access roads that provide short walks into the area for wildlife viewing or exploring the varied habitats which include marshlands, grasslands and upland deciduous/coniferous mixed forest. Lake Terrell is also an operating farm, with between 80 and 100 acres farmed annually to produce winter food for waterfowl and upland game.

So whether you’re after the one that got a way the last time you went fishing, hunting that ever elusive snipe or just out to bird watch, you’re not going to be disappointed when visiting Lake Terrell Wildlife Area.

NOTE: Before visiting the Lake Terrell Wildlife Area, be sure to visit your local Department of Fish and Wildlife office and pick up an Access Stewardship Decal (parking permit) so you can park and enjoy the area. These are available anywhere hunting or fishing licenses are sold.

[BOWHUNTER45]

If you love sky busting - shooting early - freezing your butt off for nothen go ahead and hunt these places like Skagit & Whatcom ... all your see lots of birds ...Fying off 

[CP]

There are lots of good spots around Whatcom C.  But anything mentioned on a forum such as this wouldn’t be good spot for very long.  Scout around, check out public land around the area; better yet find some private land that the owner is willing to let you hunt on.  Look for water and food, find water and food and there will be ducks.

[h2ofowlr]

Do some scouting.  There are plenty of spots available in the area.  If they have any of the quality fields again you can also hit those.

[Crispy]

I've hunted Lake Terrell a couple of times and haven't enjoyed myself too much. I saw a ton of sky busting and the blinds are just too close together. Almost saw a fight as a result of both of the previously mentioned flaws..

Still better than a Saturday morning not hunting, I guess 

[h2ofowlr]

I've hunted Lake Terrell a couple of times and haven't enjoyed myself too much. I saw a ton of sky busting and the blinds are just too close together. Almost saw a fight as a result of both of the previously mentioned flaws..

Still better than a Saturday morning not hunting, I guess 

Those blinds are great at Terrell as well.  I think they are about 60 yards appart.   

[Special T]

NOW is the time to start scouting public land to get a feel for the hunting area. nothing is wors thatn Elmer Fudding through the dark trying to find a good spot to hunt.  I spent one summer just driving to and walking the areas with my dog to get a better feel for how to hunt many pieces of public land... It also gives you an idea as to what private land you should try and get permission on...

[ducksdoom12]

I've hunted Lake Terrell a couple of times and haven't enjoyed myself too much. I saw a ton of sky busting and the blinds are just too close together. Almost saw a fight as a result of both of the previously mentioned flaws..

Still better than a Saturday morning not hunting, I guess 

Those blinds are great at Terrell as well.  I think they are about 60 yards appart.   

If you know how to hunt Terrell you can do pretty well there...at least I have had good success there with my secret strategies