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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: ChefEff on November 15, 2016, 01:25:51 PM

Title: Hunting high elevation?
Post by: ChefEff on November 15, 2016, 01:25:51 PM

Novice waterfowler here. While there are lowland lakes and ponds within an hours drive of me, there are also a few higher elevation lakes around my neck of the woods.  Can the high lakes be productive for ducks, or would it be just a waste of time?  Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Title: Re: Hunting high elevation?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 15, 2016, 01:30:45 PM

Its usually pretty rare you will see a duck in the High Elevation lakes, if they are there its usually just on their way thru

Title: Re: Hunting high elevation?
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 15, 2016, 01:34:28 PM

Mainly goldeneyes, broods rather than flocks.  I would think earlier would be best.  The best waterfowl hunting in or near Chelan Co. by far is the Columbia River.