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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: charlesbearden1 on August 06, 2011, 11:53:57 PM

Title: question about wetland buffers
Post by: charlesbearden1 on August 06, 2011, 11:53:57 PM: Can you hunt in a wetland buffer zone? Just curious.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on August 09, 2011, 06:51:52 PM: yes
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on August 09, 2011, 09:46:39 PM: I have cameras, and treestand in the ones around my place I dont think the county really has any way of knowing if you are hunting the wetlands. To be honest with the really wide definition of wetland these days I think allot of the public areas we hunt on the westside would qualify. At any rate they make good escapement areas I have seen some dandy bulls, and allot of deer using mine for bedding, travel, etc.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 09, 2011, 09:54:12 PM: Duck hunters hunt in wetlands.........
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: jess on August 10, 2011, 09:29:34 AM: lol.. Nice campmeat.. When i lived on the westside i used to hunt elk in the swamps alot... But a buffer zome? I know of a big buck that got killed across from boeing field in that buffer zone..
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: bobcat on August 10, 2011, 09:37:50 AM: What kind of wetland buffer are you talking about? It really depends on the ownership of that land. If an area is generally open for hunting, then normally if they have a wetland buffer, the buffer would be fine to hunt in.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 10, 2011, 04:55:41 PM: Quote from: jess on August 10, 2011, 09:29:34 AM
lol.. Nice campmeat.. When i lived on the westside i used to hunt elk in the swamps alot... But a buffer zome? I know of a big buck that got killed across from boeing field in that buffer zone..

It's the truth. Where have you been son ?
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: jess on August 10, 2011, 06:15:23 PM: I been around canpmeat i passed you yesterday right in curlew...
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 10, 2011, 07:30:20 PM: Quote from: jess on August 10, 2011, 06:15:23 PM
I been around canpmeat i passed you yesterday right in curlew...

Workin' undercover ?
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: Ridgeratt on August 10, 2011, 07:33:06 PM: Quote from: CAMPMEAT on August 10, 2011, 07:30:20 PM
Quote from: jess on August 10, 2011, 06:15:23 PM
I been around canpmeat i passed you yesterday right in curlew...

Workin' undercover ?

Or perhaps he has met you!! :sry:
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: Elkaholic daWg on August 10, 2011, 07:52:05 PM: Quote from: charlesbearden1 on August 06, 2011, 11:53:57 PM
Can you hunt in a wetland buffer zone? Just curious.

In pugetropolis you would probably be okay if you don't try to build a blind, or are in the city limits, or a no shooting zone. Libbies like creating those
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: jess on August 10, 2011, 08:10:46 PM: lol... Im in the same blue chevy truck im always in...
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: bigtex on August 10, 2011, 08:48:57 PM: Quote from: bobcat on August 10, 2011, 09:37:50 AM
What kind of wetland buffer are you talking about? It really depends on the ownership of that land. If an area is generally open for hunting, then normally if they have a wetland buffer, the buffer would be fine to hunt in.

:yeah:
These areas are mainly city/county owned/regulated so it depends on where you are. There aren't any state regs against it.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 10, 2011, 08:57:40 PM: Quote from: jess on August 10, 2011, 08:10:46 PM
lol... Im in the same blue chevy truck im always in...

I know, you swerved at me while I was looking at Tugboats....missed me.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: charlesbearden1 on August 10, 2011, 09:31:06 PM: well I believe it is state land because it has signs stating it is a wetland buffer. I know I cant discharge a firearm in city limits so id have to arrow one if it were legal. Ima try and put a picture of one of the bucks ive been watching out there. The spot is in a developed part of town and the deer have been safe im guesssing for quiet a while because there are 6 bucks that hang out together most everyday. Some days there will only be 2 but most days they all are just out there doing there thing.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: charlesbearden1 on August 10, 2011, 09:32:59 PM: another one of the bucks
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: charlesbearden1 on August 10, 2011, 09:35:54 PM: buck
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: 6x6in6 on August 10, 2011, 09:44:44 PM: Since you said buffer, it could be different than the actual designated wetland. Buffer's have different allowable uses than the wetland itself.
More than likely you are fine. You should verify with either the city or the county depending who has jurisdiction. Just ask them the generic question about foot access through the area. Then research if hunting is allowable.
You combine both of these questions to the tree hugger wetland clown, you may get the answer you don't want. If you do, tell him/her to prove it in writing.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: bobcat on August 10, 2011, 10:38:31 PM: Look it up on the county's GIS map, and find out who has ownership. If it's a city, I doubt you could legally hunt it. If county, then I don't know, but I would sure try to find someone with the county who could answer the question. It doesn't sound to me like something that would be state land, but if it were it would be either Fish & Wildlife or DNR, and if so, it would PROBABLY be legal to hunt. But as I said I would definitely find out first who actually owns it. If you can't figure out how to do it online, just go to the county courthouse and have someone there help you identify the land owner.
Title: Re: question about wetland buffers
Post by: Bean Counter on August 10, 2011, 10:58:03 PM: Quote from: Elkaholic daWg on August 10, 2011, 07:52:05 PM
Quote from: charlesbearden1 on August 06, 2011, 11:53:57 PM
Can you hunt in a wetland buffer zone? Just curious.

In pugetropolis you would probably be okay if you don't try to build a blind, or are in the city limits, or a no shooting zone. Libbies like creating those

Fortunately I found a Freecycle wetland buffer zone close to my house--so I can dump all my motor oil out there without paying a shop fee :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: