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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: Ducknut97 on February 14, 2012, 06:42:19 PM

Title: Wood duck boxes
Post by: Ducknut97 on February 14, 2012, 06:42:19 PM

Just wondering if you can put up Wood duck boxes out in public land where I hunt? I'd like to make a couple and put 'em up but don't want to get in trouble for it. Thanks for any feedback :).

                                                                                  Ducknut97

Title: Re: Wood duck boxes
Post by: dreamunelk on February 14, 2012, 07:03:22 PM

Talk to your local chapter of Washington Waterfowl hunters.  They will likely help you.

Title: Re: Wood duck boxes
Post by: Ducknut97 on February 14, 2012, 07:15:53 PM

Thanks, where could I talk to them? Do I have to Be a member of WWA?

Title: Re: Wood duck boxes
Post by: dreamunelk on February 14, 2012, 07:24:24 PM

http://www.waduck.org/

Don't know about the membership.  Give them a call or email anyway.  They are a good organization that works hard for waterfowl and public access.

Title: Re: Wood duck boxes
Post by: Ducknut97 on February 14, 2012, 07:33:03 PM

All right I will give it a try.

Title: Re: Wood duck boxes
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 14, 2012, 08:59:20 PM

I don't think you should have any issues placing them on public lands.  As long as your not killing trees or cutting them down.  I have placed many wood duck boxes over the years on public and private lands.  If you decide to do, it make sure you get them placed this month or early next month.

Title: Re: Wood duck boxes
Post by: Ducknut97 on February 15, 2012, 08:46:39 PM

I am gonna try to get out and put some up the next weekend that isn't pooring down rain all day. Should I paint the houses or just leave the plain wood color on them?