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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: Sheller96 on March 03, 2020, 11:53:30 AM

Title: Where can I train in King County?
Post by: Sheller96 on March 03, 2020, 11:53:30 AM: Hi guys! I’m new to WA and also have a new black lab puppy. In the coming weeks I’ll be looking for a place to train my dog. Primarily as a duck dog. Shed hunting maybe later.

Back where I’m from, you could get a permit to use public land to train your dog. Shoot your shotgun, throw your bumper, etc.... and you’re good to go.

Does WA do that too?

Also, I live in Issaquah in King county. I don’t have a back yard big enough to be able to train my dog. Does anybody know of a good spot to be able to either shoot a shotgun or use the little bumper launcher that fires a .22 to replicate a duck being shot?

Looking for a good place to train.

Thanks your your help!

Also if anybody else lives nearby and might want to train together, let me know!
Title: Re: Where can I train in King County?
Post by: Colin on March 03, 2020, 12:03:46 PM: WDFW has a few state run sites that have recently been more widely opened than in recent years thru the hard work of some dedicated dogs folks, one of which is a HUNT WA member. Take a look at Stillwater and Cherry Valley Units.

There is also the Snoqualmie Valley Retriever Grounds in Carnation.

Also 2 local HRC clubs: Whistling Wings HRC and Cascade HRC that hold monthly training days and annual tests.

If you want more info I can provide it.
Title: Re: Where can I train in King County?
Post by: jackelope on March 03, 2020, 12:07:00 PM: There are multiple places along Hwy 203 between Fall City and Monroe. Stillwater, Cherry Valley, Crescent Lake to name a few. No permits necessary other than a Discover Pass or the parking pass that comes with your hunting license.

Also there's this place. I don't know anything about it other than it just changed hands. Formerly it was Pepper's Retriever Grounds. I assume it's a membership type place.
http://www.snoqualmievalleyretrievergrounds.com/
Title: Re: Where can I train in King County?
Post by: Colin on March 03, 2020, 12:56:16 PM: Quote from: jackelope on March 03, 2020, 12:07:00 PM
There are multiple places along Hwy 203 between Fall City and Monroe. Stillwater, Cherry Valley, Crescent Lake to name a few. No permits necessary other than a Discover Pass or the parking pass that comes with your hunting license.

Also there's this place. I don't know anything about it other than it just changed hands. Formerly it was Pepper's Retriever Grounds. I assume it's a membership type place.
http://www.snoqualmievalleyretrievergrounds.com/
You pay $15 per dog at the gate and sign the release form on the envelope.

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Title: Re: Where can I train in King County?
Post by: jagermiester on March 03, 2020, 03:08:45 PM: Cherry Valley is pretty nice. FYI don't have any lead shot in your vest or in your truck when you are out there.