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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: bonneylakebowman on September 11, 2010, 10:32:25 PM

Title: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: bonneylakebowman on September 11, 2010, 10:32:25 PM: In the regs it says that you can train at Scatter creek release sight year round but only in a certain area. Does anyone know what area this is? I got a good line on some birds for a good price just need to make sure i'm in the right spot to train.
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: bobcat on September 11, 2010, 10:47:12 PM: You can train anywhere out there as of August 1st.
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 13, 2010, 08:34:00 AM: Might be some closures for the early goose hunt?
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: bobcat on September 13, 2010, 08:35:40 AM: Quote from: Happy Gilmore on September 13, 2010, 08:34:00 AM
Might be some closures for the early goose hunt?

At Scatter Creek? Why, there's no geese there?
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: Happy Gilmore on September 13, 2010, 10:13:48 AM: Quote from: bobcat on September 13, 2010, 08:35:40 AM
Quote from: Happy Gilmore on September 13, 2010, 08:34:00 AM
Might be some closures for the early goose hunt?

At Scatter Creek? Why, there's no geese there?

Don't people go out there to duck hunt? I think there are some regional closures for dog training during the early goose season. I could be wrong, just thought someone was talking about it the other day?
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: SnowDog on September 13, 2010, 11:05:21 AM: I'd strongly recommend giving the WDFW a call to confirm before training on any of the state sites. Internet forum advice is helpful to get you pointed in the right direction, but not a replacement for a phone call to WDFW.

Call the region 6 office for confirmation regarding Scatter Creek. (360) 249-4628

Cheers!
SD
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: AWS on September 13, 2010, 01:42:17 PM: I would check on availibility as the state leases out areas of Scatter creek for hunt tests ant trials. Over Labor day weekend there was a big spanial test down there on friday thru monday.

AWS
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: bonneylakebowman on September 14, 2010, 05:24:19 PM: I called the WDFW today and the number 2 area which is the northern area is where you can train year round. All you need is a small game license to train on the wild birds that are there, but you can use your own birds too.
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: bonneylakebowman on September 14, 2010, 05:27:30 PM: I will be down there to train sunday if anyone wants to go. I will be gettin either chukars or pheasants not sure though so let me know if you want to go. I will be getting the birds friday morning so if you want birds let me know what you want and you can pay back sunday morning
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: bobcat on September 14, 2010, 05:29:09 PM: I sure wouldn't expect to find any wild birds there. However, in the summer I have often seen chukar that I assume are leftovers from the field trials.

There are wild pheasants around but mostly they are on the private property adjacent to the state land. (like in my backyard) :)
Title: Re: Scatter creek for training?
Post by: bonneylakebowman on September 15, 2010, 12:13:23 PM: I wouldnt really expect to find any wild birds either. Maybe a few left overs from when they release durring the fall.