Post by: singleshot12 on July 22, 2009, 12:54:15 PM
I smell B.S.
Anybody know what the deal is?
Post by: jackelope on July 22, 2009, 12:55:45 PM
haven't heard of any closures though. there's a thread or 3 on here re: the new fees and surcharges that take effect 7/26.
Post by: Shannon on July 22, 2009, 02:11:07 PM
Post by: huntingfool7 on July 22, 2009, 04:01:21 PM
Post by: FISHBOY on July 31, 2009, 07:15:12 AM
Post by: JBR on August 31, 2009, 01:33:18 PM
Post by: Sportfury on August 31, 2009, 07:46:10 PM
My son is stoked about the upcoming season, but I told him I didn't know if it was worth it, especially after last year. Lots of people, multiple runners (guys who beat feet to be the first one across the field), multiple early starters (some 5 minutes or more), and the first time I got shot rained on me while standing in clear sight looking for a downed bird. Going to eastside might cost me a little more, but could be very well worth it.
Post by: singleshot12 on September 01, 2009, 06:09:21 AM
The main intent of that program was to introduce kids into hunting and training for the dog. The average Joe with kids these days will have a hard time affording it anymore. I guess I'll have to break the news to the kid and lab we're not doing it this year :(
Post by: bobcat on September 01, 2009, 07:32:05 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 01, 2009, 07:42:45 AM
Post by: JBR on September 16, 2009, 03:58:25 PM
WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Print Version
NEWS RELEASE
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
September 16, 2009
Contact: Lora Leschner, (425) 775-1311 ext. 121
WDFW to release pheasants on the
Skagit Wildlife Area’s Samish Unit
OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will release pheasants this fall at the Skagit Wildlife Area’s Samish Unit rather than the Headquarters Unit, where a substantial portion of land is no longer suitable for pheasant hunting.
WDFW is temporarily moving its pheasant release program to the Samish Unit because an estuary restoration project has returned portions of recreational land on the Headquarters Unit to intertidal habitat for fish and wildlife. In the past, pheasants were released on the Headquarters Unit during the general hunting season.
“This is a stopgap solution for this year to address the loss of suitable pheasant release sites at Headquarters,” said Lora Leschner, regional wildlife program manager for WDFW. “We will continue to work toward securing alternative sites in the region where we can permanently relocate our pheasant release operations.”
Pheasants will be released several days a week on the Samish Unit from Sept. 25 to Nov. 7.
Hunters who plan to hunt the Samish Unit during the hours of 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the weekends must choose to hunt on odd- or even-numbered weekend days when purchasing a license. All pheasant hunters may hunt the unit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week during the hunting season.
The general westside pheasant hunting season runs from Oct. 3 through Nov. 30. For more information on upland bird hunting seasons, visit WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/water/water.htm.
Meanwhile, delays in an estuary restoration project on the Skagit Wildlife Area’s Leque Island Unit will likely allow WDFW to release pheasants there this fall. For updates on pheasant releases at the Leque Island Unit, hunters can check WDFW’s website at http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/skagit/unit.php?searchby=unit&search=Leque%20Island.
Restoration projects on the Skagit Wildlife Area are intended to restore important habitat for wildlife and fish, particularly salmon, Leschner said. WDFW owns and manages the entire 16,700-acre Skagit Wildlife Area to preserve habitat for fish and wildlife, and provide a site for outdoor recreation.
Post by: road.kill on September 19, 2009, 10:24:15 PM
Post by: go4itlab on September 19, 2009, 11:56:46 PM