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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: RockChuck on October 10, 2009, 01:57:38 PM

Title: Crp land??
Post by: RockChuck on October 10, 2009, 01:57:38 PM: I am somewhat new to the Tri cities, I was talking to a guy about places I could deer hunt, he said it is ok to hunt the crp land, I researched it but not sure exactly what it is, does someone has a picture of it or a good description of what it is. Thanks
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: BLUEBULLS on October 10, 2009, 02:07:00 PM: CRP is a program where landowners are payed to have natural grasses planted on their land. it makes great habitat but it can also be posted. There's a ton of it around here and some is feel free to hunt while other sections are posted. you might want to get out and check it out before the season.

god luck.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 10, 2009, 02:21:18 PM: :yeah: defiantly make sure you check because not all crp land is open to public it can vary on what it looks like because not all the seed blends are the same it depends on the program and the landowner choice of what he wants to throw into the required mix
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Post by: halflife65 on October 10, 2009, 02:28:37 PM: Also, sometimes it's opened to bird hunters and not deer...definitely talk to the landowner before hunting it.
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Post by: Gutpile on October 10, 2009, 05:05:57 PM: It doesn't need to have actual signs to be "no hunting" so your friend is incorrect. Get permission and you'll be good to go. Good luck
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: RockChuck on October 10, 2009, 07:50:02 PM: I figured he was incorrect in any crp land being ok to hunt, I think I have figured out what land is crp, it must be whole plots of land planted with whatever seed it is, I have found many plots around here that are feel free to hunt and have the same vegatation, they are all flat and dont appear to have anywhere to hold deer though.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: Dansk on October 10, 2009, 08:30:36 PM: Try the wdfw 'go hunt' interactive map. It will show green dots - many are feel free to hunt CRP areas. I know guys that do very well on CRP land for basket rack mulies and younger whitetails.

...I could be wrong, but I thought all CRP land was supposed to be accessible to the public for hunting... didn't think owners could post it :dunno:
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: BULLBLASTER on October 10, 2009, 08:41:21 PM: Quote from: RockChuck on October 10, 2009, 07:50:02 PM
I figured he was incorrect in any crp land being ok to hunt, I think I have figured out what land is crp, it must be whole plots of land planted with whatever seed it is, I have found many plots around here that are feel free to hunt and have the same vegatation, they are all flat and dont appear to have anywhere to hold deer though.

the farm that i hunt is all in CRP, and i thouht the same thing... it seems like the deer really like the tall gras. they will bed anywhere in it. and where i hunt they hold tight and then bust out from like 10 yards. and scare the poo out of me.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: bobcat on October 10, 2009, 08:44:58 PM: Land that is enrolled in the CRP (Conservation Reserve Program) is private land and you must have permission to hunt it. I'm not sure where people get the idea that it's open to the public for hunting ???
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: yelp on October 10, 2009, 08:55:37 PM: CRP is a federal subsidy program and there has always been the argument that taxpayers have the right to access such properties..however there are lots of pastures, grass fields, out ground that may look like CRP and aren't. The only way to know for sure is to visit the local FSA/NRCS office..they maybe able to provide answers. I feel it is better to find out who owns the ground and try and secure permission prior to entry anyways.

There are some CRP tracts that the WDFW required landowners to require public access for help with federal requirements to qualify for CRP..bird guzzler installation, tree/shrub planting...however most of these agreements are posted by WDFW as walk in only hunting or feel free to hunt.

IMO..CRP also comes in all shapes and sizes..different grass mixes will sometime provide little to no benefit to wildlife and some will provide lots of benefits.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: Gutpile on October 10, 2009, 09:09:29 PM: Quote from: Dansk on October 10, 2009, 08:30:36 PM
Try the wdfw 'go hunt' interactive map. It will show green dots - many are feel free to hunt CRP areas. I know guys that do very well on CRP land for basket rack mulies and younger whitetails.

...I could be wrong, but I thought all CRP land was supposed to be accessible to the public for hunting... didn't think owners could post it :dunno:

All CRP is not feel free to hunt guys. Believe me. I know many many crp plots in Whitman that are lease only or just plain closed. If it's feel free to hunt it'll have a green sign that says so. In washington private land DOES NOT NEED TO BE POSTED by the landowner. We can debate whether this should be allowed or not and I do have some opinions but don't want to air them. Just trust me, if the wrong landowner catches you on his land your may get a visit from a sheriff. :bdid:
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: denali on October 10, 2009, 11:39:57 PM: something else to consider is irrigated land along the Snake and Columbia, some farms are accessible to hunting but it's walk-in only and I believe you need too notify farm management as well.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: rjm5 on October 10, 2009, 11:42:57 PM: 100% agree with gutpile, have hunted whitman county my whole life for birds. Even if its CRP you still have to get permission and most of it is going to posted in that area anyways. If its not you should always ask before going on private property.
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Post by: Swiftkid on October 12, 2009, 08:18:14 AM: My family has alot of land that we use to farm wheat on but within the last couple years because of the cost of diesel we have let go to CRP, most of our land has been posted as "Walk in only hunting", reason for that is grass is pretty tall and hot mufflers can start fires quick. Some CRP is posted depending on the land owner and even if it isn't, that does not mean that the land is not private. Even if the land may be flat , if there are deer in the general area chances are there will be deer bedded down in it. Good luck.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: RockChuck on October 12, 2009, 05:33:39 PM: Thanks for all the info guys, I guess I will have to check some of these spots out, I have seen many of these plots around areas where ther a lot of deer.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 12, 2009, 05:55:25 PM: you got hte right idea rockchuck
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Post by: firefighter4607 on October 12, 2009, 06:18:52 PM: This is another site to find public lands. Most of these are School Land which is owned by the public. These lands are run by farmers who lease them, but you can still hunt them, the leases can determine if you can drive or walk in that area. They are legal to hunt and fish on.
Here is the link:http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/gis/maps/county/mpl/mplco.htm (http://www.ecy.wa.gov/services/gis/maps/county/mpl/mplco.htm)
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: RockChuck on October 13, 2009, 07:46:33 PM: Thanks for the link, looks like a helpful site. The map is not coming up on my screen, I will have to try again later.
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 13, 2009, 10:32:45 PM: firefighter4607 is right but remember not to go over private ground to get into them alot of hunters i know that hunt the school land sections think that it is ok but its not without permission
Title: Re: Crp land??
Post by: firefighter4607 on October 14, 2009, 05:38:01 AM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on October 13, 2009, 10:32:45 PM
firefighter4607 is right but remember not to go over private ground to get into them alot of hunters i know that hunt the school land sections think that it is ok but its not without permission
Most of the ones I know of you can access them off main roads, you will have to check the local areas thought, since I only know the school lands around Goldendale, and I know how to access them without crossing private land :chuckle: