Post by: Wazzu on September 28, 2011, 11:37:52 PM
Since I was heading out to go hunting I had everything I needed in my car, except a shotgun. Given that this is a wildlife area primarily used for bird hunting my initial instinct was that I would need a shotgun and the appropriate shot to go after a deer in this area. A bird hunter was packing his things up so I mentioned what I had seen and he said I should go after the deer with my rifle. I also must have peaked his interest because I saw him take two or three laps up and down the road looking for the deer after I talked to him. I called a few friends and got their opinions as well,but since I was unsure about my situation I decided to pass on the deer and continue heading East.
- GMU 460 is any blacktail buck so this was a legal deer
- The firearm restriction boundary is for areas South of Highway 2 & West of Highway 203, Cherry Valley is South of Highway 2 but East of Highway 203
- The area is outside of Duvall city limits, so it shouldn't be subject to any city ordinances
- Per the map scudmaster posted (thanks) it does not fall within any King County No Shooting Zones King County
( http://your.kingcounty.gov/ftp/gis/Web/VMC/boundaries/NSArea_Map.pdf (http://your.kingcounty.gov/ftp/gis/Web/VMC/boundaries/NSArea_Map.pdf) ) - I looked at the WDFW webpage for the Cherry Valley Unit and didn't see anything specific about firearms usage or restrictions. The only thing that caught my attention is that they only list pheasant and waterfowl for "recreational hunting use", while pheasant, waterfowl, and deer are all listed under "viewing opportunities"
http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/snoqualmie/unit.php?searchby=unit&search=Cherry%20Valley (http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/snoqualmie/unit.php?searchby=unit&search=Cherry%20Valley)
To try and answer my own question, I am going to stop by next time I am in the area and read the posted signs to see if they provide any answers, or if I happen to see a Game Warden in the area I will run it by him.
In your opinion, would it have been legal to hunt this deer with my rifle in this area?
Post by: Hunterman on September 29, 2011, 08:07:09 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: xd2005 on September 29, 2011, 08:14:56 PM
B. No need to make stupid comments about the "Viewing Opportunities," comment, as upland birds and waterfowl are also listed under "Viewing Opportunities" but can be hunted there.
Post by: runamuk on September 29, 2011, 08:19:36 PM
Post by: Seabeckian on September 29, 2011, 09:49:14 PM
Post by: scudmaster on September 29, 2011, 11:12:15 PM
"12.68.030 Unincorporated King county where not designated as a "no shooting" area. In all areas of King County not designated by ordinance as "no shooting" areas, except when a person is on his own property or has written permission from the owner, and the discharge of such weapons and the trajectory of any projectile is restricted to said property, it is unlawful to discharge a firearm within five hundred feet of any building capable of being occupied by people or domestic animals or used for storage of flammable or combustible materials or trails used for hiking, biking, or horseback riding, and designated as such in the county comprehensive plan; provided, that the above-referenced distance shall not be less than two hundred fifty feet when the firearm being discharged is a shotgun. (Ord. 4691 § 1, 1980)."
If you watch your distance from the neighboring houses, my opinion, it would be legal. I would check the signage carefully, as well.
Post by: Wazzu on September 30, 2011, 09:26:00 AM
Quotecant say as I recall anyone hunting rifle in cherry valley release area it is surrounded by farm houses and a school up on the hill and rather populated, could see it being a firearms restriction area easily... :dunno:
I definitely would not seek the area out to rifle hunt, it would have been a one time opportunity (assuming it was legal & safe). And I aboslutely agree with the consideration of the surroundings. One of the people I called is a good friend who lives right across the river/hwy from Cherry Valley.QuoteI would like to offer kudos for passing on an unsure situation. Too many morons out there shoot first and ask questions later. Good job on making the right call in an unsure scene. :tup:
Thanks!
Post by: grizzlyadams on September 30, 2011, 11:37:04 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 30, 2011, 11:40:57 AM
I'm unsure of the area, but rather than making a smart arse comment as the first gentleman did, I would like to offer kudos for passing on an unsure situation. Too many morons out there shoot first and ask questions later. Good job on making the right call in an unsure scene. :tup::yeah: :yeah:
Post by: coachcw on September 30, 2011, 12:53:10 PM
Post by: wreckerman5357 on September 30, 2011, 10:23:12 PM
That said, I'm glad I don't have to deal with firearms restrictions nonsense over here in God's Country. I understand why they have these restrictions but I imagine it complicates hunting in those areas.
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Post by: bigtex on October 02, 2011, 07:46:12 PM
I am also wondering about rifles in cherry valley I tried to call the police dept. but got something that sounded like dial up internet :dunno:
The only "police dept" that has jurisdiction in that area is the King County Sheriff's Office.
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