Post by: CP on August 23, 2017, 08:09:31 AM
Post by: Sandberm on August 23, 2017, 08:20:00 AM
Theres certain places that I drive by every day where usually the doves will be lined up on the powerlines. Not this year, very few birds.
Not very many quail either for that matter...and forget about pheasant, cant remember if I have seen one all summer.
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 23, 2017, 08:41:09 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 23, 2017, 08:49:29 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on August 23, 2017, 08:53:47 AM
Im inundated with them. Hundreds of Eurasian.Yeah, those are all over.
Post by: Timberstalker on August 23, 2017, 08:53:55 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 23, 2017, 08:54:59 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on August 23, 2017, 08:58:37 AM
can you shoot Eurasian on site, 365?
Yes- but you need a license.
Post by: cbond3318 on August 23, 2017, 09:22:48 AM
Post by: fethrduster on August 23, 2017, 09:47:12 AM
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on August 23, 2017, 10:48:08 AM
If I were to drive over from Tacoma, is there a public area one would recommend to have a good chance at seeing some doves? Do you just look for them on power lines and sit down in a field hoping they'll fly by? Or do you look for water, or? Not sure the best way to target them.
I scout and look where their water source is then I set up decoys in the area. Seems to work out pretty good for me.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 23, 2017, 11:55:41 AM
Post by: 92xj on August 23, 2017, 12:03:41 PM
Im inundated with them. Hundreds of Eurasian.
Kill em, eat em. repeat
I've been working towards Dayton, wow, this is as many as I've seen in years. Maybe 2000 or so was the last time I've seen this many. :tup:
Got permission to a field?
I cant freaking wait!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4375/35952021413_774ca99047_c.jpg)
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2017, 12:12:42 PM
Post by: ribka on August 23, 2017, 12:24:19 PM
Find water, roosting trees, feed
Set up in between and bring at least 2 boxes of shells
Kill all the eurasians. Invasive species that drive out native birds
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 23, 2017, 12:44:19 PM
Post by: emac on August 23, 2017, 01:11:26 PM
can you shoot Eurasian on site, 365?I think i read the other day that you can hunt them year round
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Post by: BJJandBULLETS on August 30, 2017, 03:40:45 PM
Post by: eastsidemallard74 on August 30, 2017, 04:14:31 PM
We're headed to Moses lake area for the first time. Usually go to Yakima but they closed the yakama nation campground so trying something new. Hopefully it's not all posted
they are around here, I walked out my door and about 30-40 of them flew off my driveway
Post by: Bill W on August 30, 2017, 04:59:02 PM
Post by: Fishnfowler on August 30, 2017, 11:45:17 PM
If I were to drive over from Tacoma, is there a public area one would recommend to have a good chance at seeing some doves? Do you just look for them on power lines and sit down in a field hoping they'll fly by? Or do you look for water, or? Not sure the best way to target them.
Dude, I sent you a PM.
Post by: boneaddict on August 31, 2017, 07:22:21 AM
We have Eurasian collared doves coming to our little pond everyday. Wife won't let me hunt and gather in the backyard though. We both like to watch them come in while we're sitting right there. They are a pretty bird.
Kind of where we were at until two pairs turned into 500-1000 birds.
A couple guys came out and contributed to the blasting. We have thinned them drastically.
Post by: Bob33 on August 31, 2017, 07:46:46 AM
They are considered a predatory bird. You do need a hunting license.can you shoot Eurasian on site, 365?I think i read the other day that you can hunt them year round
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http://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=220-400-030
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=220-416-040
Hunting predatory birds.
(1) HUNTING PREDATORY BIRDS:
(a) It is unlawful to hunt for or take predatory birds without a hunting license except as allowed under RCW 77.36.030.
(b) Crows and magpies: It is permissible to take crows during established hunting seasons and crows or magpies when found committing or about to commit depredations upon ornamental or shade trees, agricultural crops, livestock, or wildlife, or when concentrated in such numbers and manner as to constitute a health hazard or other nuisance provided that none of the birds, or their plumage, be offered for sale.
(c) All other predatory birds may be hunted throughout the year.
(2) SALE OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to sell starlings, house sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, and rock doves for the purposes of falconry and lawful to sell rock doves and Eurasian collared doves for the purposes of bird dog training.
(3) POSSESSION OF PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to take from the wild and possess live starlings, house sparrows, Eurasian collared doves, and rock doves for purposes of falconry and Eurasian collared doves and rock doves for purposes of bird dog training.
(4) RELEASE OF LIVE PREDATORY BIRDS: It is permissible to release Eurasian collared doves and rock doves for the purposes of bird dog training or falconry without a permit.
Post by: baldopepper on August 31, 2017, 07:48:48 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on August 31, 2017, 08:07:30 AM
Is it bad if I like the Eurasians better?
Post by: Bill W on September 01, 2017, 11:06:27 AM
Post by: Bigluke1981 on September 01, 2017, 08:25:53 PM
Post by: O. hemionus on September 01, 2017, 09:32:55 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 02, 2017, 06:24:54 PM
Post by: jagermiester on September 07, 2017, 05:42:52 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on September 07, 2017, 07:09:13 AM
Post by: spddmn6 on September 07, 2017, 01:06:19 PM
Post by: Bill W on September 07, 2017, 01:36:47 PM
Got the pup on a few dove. He is figuring it out.
if you have brush around where you are hunting, toss some of the dead ones in the brush and have the pup root them out. Or tie a string to a leg and lay a trail for the pup to nose out.
Post by: Bill W on September 07, 2017, 01:38:16 PM
First time hunter went to Moses Lake last Saturday and saw very few doves in the areas my "teacher" took me. He said it was the worst opening he had experienced for dove. I would very much like to continue hunting on the west side of the mountains where I live (Yelm area) so I don't have the travel vs. success scenario going on. Any successes or possible locations over here?
Friday had way more doves out than Saturday. I think the Friday shooting shifted them to a different nearby area.
Post by: Evil_EdwardO on September 07, 2017, 02:47:57 PM
Post by: spddmn6 on September 07, 2017, 02:50:49 PM
First time hunter went to Moses Lake last Saturday and saw very few doves in the areas my "teacher" took me. He said it was the worst opening he had experienced for dove. I would very much like to continue hunting on the west side of the mountains where I live (Yelm area) so I don't have the travel vs. success scenario going on. Any successes or possible locations over here?
Friday had way more doves out than Saturday. I think the Friday shooting shifted them to a different nearby area.
That was definitely a thought we had. While we were driving there were some widely dispersed and maybe like one or two were on the power lines. Tons of duck though. We were wondering if it was the extended hot weather, or maybe even the smoke. I might have to wait for other birds to open up to get some good action in. Sadly we have 2 pairs of eurasians eating up the bird seed from my wife's feeders. I saw the way they were laughing at me.
Post by: Fishnfowler on September 07, 2017, 06:37:54 PM
Post by: T-Bone on September 07, 2017, 07:49:16 PM
Hope all is well and nice to hear you had a good dove shoot prior to the shock of having to leave..
Post by: CP on September 08, 2017, 07:06:37 AM