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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: Bigshooter on September 19, 2008, 10:30:24 PM

Title: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: Bigshooter on September 19, 2008, 10:30:24 PM: Could anybody tell me of a place close to yakima to hunt pheasant and quail? I have hunted above naches a lot and got into a few quail but not many. And is there any place to hunt wild pheasant around there? PM me if you like.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: Rhinoron247 on September 20, 2008, 09:38:44 PM: Do you have a dog? How close are you thinking?
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: Bigshooter on September 20, 2008, 11:04:11 PM: Quote from: Rhinoron247 on September 20, 2008, 09:38:44 PM
Do you have a dog? How close are you thinking?

I have a gw pointer and my dad has a gw pointer. I live on the west side and it takes me about 2+ hours to get to yakima. But any where within an hour or so drive of yakima would be good.

Thanks
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2008, 04:34:12 PM: If you want to hunt near Yakima I think I would try the Yakama Indian Reservation. It is open for bird hunting, you just have to buy an access permit. Also if you don't mind released birds, Sunnyside Wildlife Area is probably a decent place to get your dog into some birds.
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: boneaddict on September 21, 2008, 05:55:16 PM: I would hit the rez for Pheasants. Chukars in the Yakima canyon and quail in the lower Lt murray.
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: Bigshooter on September 21, 2008, 07:52:47 PM: Are the pheasants on the rez wild or pen raised? Also is the hunting on the rez pretty good?

Thanks
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: shorthair-on-point on September 22, 2008, 08:17:19 AM: They are wild on the res. It can be tough hunting at times. Opening weekend and holidays can be a zoo but if you can hunt it during the week you should be able to find some birds.
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: missinmt on September 23, 2008, 06:06:58 AM: I am from Eburg and hunt the reservation all the time. Good stuff even in bad years.
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: boneaddict on September 23, 2008, 06:48:18 AM: I'm sure somebody supplements them as there are alot of birds, but they are nice looking birds.
Title: Re: Pheasant and Quail??????
Post by: Bigshooter on September 24, 2008, 06:26:33 PM: Thanks for the reply's guys can't wait to go.