Post by: skagit on September 23, 2010, 08:01:29 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 23, 2010, 08:07:12 PM
Post by: washelkhntr on September 23, 2010, 08:21:21 PM
Should I wear a flack jacket? :hunter:
Definately if your gonna try the island. I had my first and last Phesant hunt last year on one of the sites here on the island. The worst day ever. To many people and a bunch of TOOLS at that! If that is what Phesant hunting is all about, I want nothing to do with it.
:twocents:
Post by: NWWABOWHNTR on September 23, 2010, 08:45:38 PM
Post by: dawei on September 23, 2010, 09:55:59 PM
I have never tried the pheasant release sites but I am considering trying out the sites in Skagit and on Whibey Island. I hear some of the release sites down south are a circus, is it the same up North? Any tips on release site etiquette? Should I wear a flack jacket? :hunter:THE BEST Pheasant Release Sites are those operated on Ft. Lewis which is open to the public. The reason they are the best....................
Every Saturday & Sunday there are two releases per site
• 30 Hunters MAX per site.
• They release the morning of the hunt, not the night before.
• They allow AM hunting from 0800-1100.
• Site is closed 1100-1300 while they release more birds.
• They allow PM hunters from 1300-1600.
On Holidays & Wednesdays
• One release per day.
• 30 Hunters MAX per site.
Illegal & unethical behavior is not tolerated! ALL WA Game Laws are strictly enforced. If you violate ANY game laws you receive a Federal violation and your vehicle & guns are confiscated.
These sites are the safest Pheasant Release Sites in the state!
Post by: CP on September 24, 2010, 07:19:44 AM
Any tips on release site etiquette? :
Here’s a list of actions that I have witnessed that you should probably not do:
1. Load your gun in the parking lot and throw it over your shoulder so the muzzle covers everyone behind you.
2. Tromp through the fields before 8:00am.
3. Run your dogs through the fields before 8:00am.
4. Yell at and throw rocks at the duck hunters because they got there before 8:00am
5. When you see someone working on a bird, run over there to get a shot first
6. Follow someone else’s dog
7. Flank other hunters and shoot at birds that they flush
8. Shoot birds in the parking lot
9. Shoot at swans that fly over
I’m sure that I’ve missed a few but you get the idea. Actually it’s only a few jerks that screw it up for others. Most people are courteous and respectful of other hunters and the rules.
Post by: Stilly bay on September 24, 2010, 09:19:10 AM
when parking, back in so the windshield of your truck is facing AWAY from the field.
if you have a dog get an orange vest for it. the vest won't save its life but it might slow down some pellets.
the night before its always a good Idea to practice giving the middle finger so you don't strain yourself the next morning when your hunting, good physical conditioning regimens like that are essential to a western washington pheasant hunt. :twocents:
the sad thing is im serious
Post by: bobcat on September 24, 2010, 09:22:25 AM
Post by: MP123 on September 24, 2010, 09:29:40 AM
Just don't hunt at 8:00 in the morning. Go in the afternoon and it's not too bad. I won't be buying the western Wa. pheasant license anymore now that it's $90, but I would think the number of people should be significantly reduced just by that alone. And as I said, go in the afternoons on the weekends, and also try Monday through Friday. The release sites are practically empty during the week.
Good advice. Weekend mornings are crazy, that's why you have to pick odd or even numbered days to hunt when you get your license. During the week or afternoons it's not bad at all and there's usually still some birds around. The release sites in Whatcom and Skagit at least release on Tues, Fri, and Sat nights for hunts the next day but not all the birds get shot and you can usually find some later on.
I'd probably suggest avoiding the Welts unit in Skagit once waterfowl opens up. It's a Pheasant release site but also heavily used for ducks and there's often friction between the two groups.
Post by: CP on September 24, 2010, 09:31:25 AM
Post by: thinkingman on September 24, 2010, 11:59:55 AM
Wednesdays are worse than weekends, avoid Weds mornings.Spoken like a retiree who like to hunt on Wednesdays! ;)
Post by: skagit on September 24, 2010, 10:30:39 PM
Post by: skagit on September 24, 2010, 10:35:07 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 24, 2010, 10:46:46 PM
Wow.... That seriously makes me question buying a pheasant release license. I may go watch the circus before I shell out $90.
In my opinion, it's only worth it if that's all you're going to do all hunting season. Or, I suppose if you are retired and have lots of free time. But for me, I like to hunt deer, elk, coyotes, etc. and just don't feel it's worth $90 to hunt non-wild pheasants for 1 day. Even though it is just across the street from my house. If I had the time and money I'd rather take a week and go to eastern Washington and hunt wild birds.
Post by: sled on September 26, 2010, 05:09:03 PM
Post by: hunter12 on September 27, 2010, 07:00:17 PM
Post by: Dustin07 on September 28, 2010, 11:52:31 AM
I personally haven't bothered. like mentioned, the $90 for 2 birds is a bit much. especially in the scenarios listed above.
Post by: singleshot12 on September 29, 2010, 06:14:57 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 30, 2010, 08:06:16 PM