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Title: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Curly on December 25, 2016, 07:25:27 PM: It would be cool to be able to take a slingshot along on a deer hunt and when you come across a grouse it would be cool to legally be able to shoot it with a slingshot.

:dunno:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM: For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: hunter399 on December 25, 2016, 07:34:43 PM: Just do it ,don't post it though,we don't want all these wounded ,run offs though, and make sure you don't use more than one rock that would be a high capacity mag. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM: Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:53:17 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)
.45 minimum size for projectile, lead free and no rocks
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:54:17 PM: Quote from: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)
.45 minimum size for projectile, lead free and no rocks

Your standard playing marble should work just fine.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:54:45 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:54:17 PM
Quote from: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)
.45 minimum size for projectile, lead free and no rocks

Your standard playing marble should work just fine.
No Glass EITHER!
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:57:16 PM: Quote from: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:54:45 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:54:17 PM
Quote from: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)
.45 minimum size for projectile, lead free and no rocks

Your standard playing marble should work just fine.
No Glass EITHER!

What does a spearchical piece of glass hurt, it's just shiney sand?
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:59:29 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:57:16 PM
Quote from: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:54:45 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:54:17 PM
Quote from: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 07:53:17 PM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)
.45 minimum size for projectile, lead free and no rocks

Your standard playing marble should work just fine.
No Glass EITHER!

What does a spearchical piece of glass hurt, it's just shiney sand?
I don't like it. chrome plated ball bearings ONLY!
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on December 25, 2016, 08:02:09 PM: No. Only ARs with 40 round mags and FMJs
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 08:08:37 PM: I don't like it. chrome plated ball bearings ONLY!

Too expensive.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: 257wbymagkiller on December 25, 2016, 08:10:19 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 08:08:37 PM
I don't like it. chrome plated ball bearings ONLY!

Too expensive.

Hahahahahahah maybe we should go back to the good old just hit it with the vehicle of your choice and call it road kill with a salvage permit :dunno:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: KFhunter on December 25, 2016, 08:11:00 PM: killed a ton of starlings with a wrist rocket, grouse wouldn't stand a chance.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: cbond3318 on December 25, 2016, 08:13:28 PM: It's not legal? Man , I can't count the amount of....

Never mind, carry on.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: jdb on December 25, 2016, 08:13:51 PM: .50 call round balls work pretty well
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 08:15:17 PM: My guess is that lots of grouse die to sling shots every year, people just don't talk about it. :twocents:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: ghosthunter on December 25, 2016, 08:24:51 PM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 08:15:17 PM
My guess is that lots of grouse die to sling shots every year, people just don't talk about it. :twocents:

:tup:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 25, 2016, 08:28:15 PM: Lots of folks don't have guns or bows, so this would open up hunting to more people. There are guys that would love to use slingshots or airguns. The organic, hippy crowd seems like they would get into hunting more if something like slingshots were allowed.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Special T on December 25, 2016, 08:29:26 PM: Or how about the flung chunk of stick? I know I've killed more with the front spokes on my dirt bike than I have hunting them. SLING AWAY!
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: cumminsbassguy on December 25, 2016, 08:39:20 PM: iron ore pellets worked really good for me growing up. The train tracks were LOADED with them
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 25, 2016, 08:44:49 PM: You will find that 1/4 inch nuts are aerodynamically amazing. Can't explain why but they do fly better than anything else.

I even to this day use a gravel shoot for convincing stray animals. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Curly on December 25, 2016, 09:03:56 PM: I know someone that got a limit of grouse in the pasayten several years ago. He wasn't aware that wrist rockets were illegal for grouse.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Reidus on December 25, 2016, 10:06:14 PM: Better get your multi-season and sling shot applications in by the 1st. Only $10 to apply and $150 if you draw. That early wrist wrocket season can be amazing. Cant beat the taste of a rock killed bird. No pellets to bite on either. Just be careful to use good judgement if you're close to private property. They could fly onto the private after you shoot. Your fault if they do that. Also dont forget to get your wrist rocket endorsement. You need a different one for state land and one for forest service. You can also get one for shooting from a vehicle if you're lucky enough to draw. Good luck!
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JJB11B on December 25, 2016, 10:13:14 PM: Doesn't Hancock sell wrist rocket permits
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: EmeraldBullet on December 25, 2016, 11:00:55 PM: I'd like to see sling shots legal for all small game personally. I used to make a few bucks in Oregon killing Nutria, the state would give you like $3 for each one you killed (because the are an invasive species that spreads disease and also causes massive amounts of river erosion.) With a steel marble and a well placed shot you'd have no issue taking down small game here in Wa. As it is, it's illegal so I wont do it. Seems silly though that as long as I have my deer tag I can legally shoot a grouse with my .308 but not a sling shot. Maybe just my opinion.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Oh Mah on December 26, 2016, 01:06:36 AM: Can you hunt non game animals with a slingshot, or air rifle in WA.?Coyotes,porkies,non game birds etc?
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: dreamunelk on December 26, 2016, 04:28:08 AM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)

Please explain?
Shooting a slingshot proficiently takes a lot of practice or some serious natural talent. What percentage would take the time to become consistent?
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Bob33 on December 26, 2016, 08:33:14 AM: Quote from: Oh Mah on December 26, 2016, 01:06:36 AM
Can you hunt non game animals with a slingshot, or air rifle in WA.?Coyotes,porkies,non game birds etc?
http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/356/I+heard+about+hunting+unclassified+wildlife.+What+do+I+need+to+purchase+and+what+type+of+weapons+can+I+use+to+hunt+them%3F (http://wdfw.wa.gov/help/questions/356/I+heard+about+hunting+unclassified+wildlife.+What+do+I+need+to+purchase+and+what+type+of+weapons+can+I+use+to+hunt+them%3F)
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 26, 2016, 09:45:50 AM: Quote from: dreamunelk on December 26, 2016, 04:28:08 AM
Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 25, 2016, 07:47:04 PM
Quote from: dreamunelk on December 25, 2016, 07:31:01 PM
For most the odds of hitting one and even wounding it let alone killing it are so low that I doubt harvest would be even double digits.

You my friend have no idea what your talking about. ;)

Please explain?
Shooting a slingshot proficiently takes a lot of practice or some serious natural talent. What percentage would take the time to become consistent?

I can hit a pop can at 20-30 yds all day long with a wrist rocket, some people just have skills. ;)
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: boneaddict on December 26, 2016, 10:23:36 AM: Those raised as kids in the country prior to 1980 probably had lots of practice. Those raised on Xbox and Nintendo might lack the experience. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: rasbo on December 26, 2016, 10:32:30 AM: heck we were real good with the old wire slingshots back in the day,sparrows,bluejays ammo was laying around everywhere,rocks..
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 26, 2016, 10:33:23 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 26, 2016, 10:23:36 AM
Those raised as kids in the country prior to 1980 probably had lots of practice. Those raised on Xbox and Nintendo might lack the experience. :rolleyes:
you mean you didn't shoot your first ducks with this?
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 26, 2016, 11:17:19 AM: Quote from: JimmyHoffa on December 26, 2016, 10:33:23 AM
Quote from: boneaddict on December 26, 2016, 10:23:36 AM
Those raised as kids in the country prior to 1980 probably had lots of practice. Those raised on Xbox and Nintendo might lack the experience. :rolleyes:
you mean you didn't shoot your first ducks with this?

Nope. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: cbond3318 on December 26, 2016, 11:30:19 AM: Quote from: Boss .300 winmag on December 26, 2016, 11:17:19 AM
Quote from: JimmyHoffa on December 26, 2016, 10:33:23 AM
Quote from: boneaddict on December 26, 2016, 10:23:36 AM
Those raised as kids in the country prior to 1980 probably had lots of practice. Those raised on Xbox and Nintendo might lack the experience. :rolleyes:
you mean you didn't shoot your first ducks with this?

Nope. :chuckle:

Hey! I shot my first ducks with that! I can also trim your mullet from 20 with the slingshot! :tup: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JJB11B on December 26, 2016, 12:18:01 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 26, 2016, 10:23:36 AM
Those raised as kids in the country prior to 1980 probably had lots of practice. Those raised on Xbox and Nintendo might lack the experience. :rolleyes:
i broke out the back window of my Dads 78 ford when I was a kid with one...I guess some firearms safety rules are universal to all projectile launching methods. "Be sure of your target and what lies beyond and around it"
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: RB on December 26, 2016, 12:19:07 PM: Quote from: rasbo on December 26, 2016, 10:32:30 AM
heck we were real good with the old wire slingshots back in the day,sparrows,bluejays ammo was laying around everywhere,rocks..

Yup and if a kid could get his hands on few 50 caliber lead balls they hit really hard! :chuckle:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: boneaddict on December 26, 2016, 12:22:57 PM: Steel out of ball bearings really zinged. Lots of rocks and an occasional marble.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: RB on December 26, 2016, 12:53:50 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on December 26, 2016, 12:22:57 PM
Steel out of ball bearings really zinged. Lots of rocks and an occasional marble.

:yeah:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: RadSav on December 26, 2016, 01:01:32 PM: As the moose camp cook my grandmother used to get dozens of grouse each year in Canada with a sling shot. She claimed the best ammo for grouse were old studs taken out of snow tires. But claimed that even green pinecones would work fine for grouse.

I can't even begin to count how many barn swallows we cleared from the calving barn back when the family had the dairy farm. We weren't allowed to use steel or lead in that barn so we used hazel nuts and a sling shot instead of our bb/pellet guns.

I'd love to see that rule change and allow the use of slingshots on grouse.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: trophyhunt on December 26, 2016, 01:03:56 PM: We used sling shots in Canada on our moose hunt to kill grouse, it works just fine.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: KFhunter on December 26, 2016, 01:25:17 PM: Ok, time for a cold band slingshot project, no walking in the projectiles.

Post your range, weather conditions, ammo of choice, band/s used and draw weight, prong spacing and handle type.

we'll have three classes

1) commercial slingshot with wrist stabilizing straps shooting ball bearings.
2) self made handles w/o wrist straps shooting formed commercial shot.
3) primitive Y sticks off a bush with rubber strap material shooting primitive ammo such as rocks or other non-produced shot.

PICS!
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: KFhunter on December 26, 2016, 01:37:47 PM: Who has a scar like this? :chuckle:
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: JJB11B on December 26, 2016, 02:19:42 PM: anyone watched any videos on youtube of the german guy? I think his channel is called "the sling shot channel" he seems like a pretty cool dude. Jacked himself up pretty good with a ricochet ball bearing in one video
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: Ridgeratt on December 26, 2016, 02:37:35 PM: Amazon :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:

https://www.amazon.com/Everydlife-Professional-Slingshots-Flashlight-Camouflage/dp/B01M4PQNYD/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482791553&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=slingshot&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Yusylvia-Stainless-Powerful-Athletics-Slingshot/dp/B01LJHWB5Y/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1482791553&sr=8-17&keywords=slingshot
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: pd on December 26, 2016, 03:16:47 PM: Quote from: Reidus on December 25, 2016, 10:06:14 PM
Better get your multi-season and sling shot applications in by the 1st. Only $10 to apply and $150 if you draw. That early wrist wrocket season can be amazing. Cant beat the taste of a rock killed bird. No pellets to bite on either. Just be careful to use good judgement if you're close to private property. They could fly onto the private after you shoot. Your fault if they do that. Also dont forget to get your wrist rocket endorsement. You need a different one for state land and one for forest service. You can also get one for shooting from a vehicle if you're lucky enough to draw. Good luck!

Winner, winner.
Title: Re: Should slingshots be allowed for grouse hunting?
Post by: rasbo on December 27, 2016, 03:39:25 AM