Locked Blind

[Da goat]

New to duck hunting. Went out to a blind on public land and it was locked up. I know the blind was built by the person who locks it up, just didn't think you could lock people out on public land. Is this legal? Like I said new to waterfowl hunting.

[dreamunelk]

Are you sure it is public land?

[Da goat]

Positive.

[Dan-o]

If I were 100% positive that it was on public land, I would feel free to unlock it and use it.

I'd do as little damage as possible, but I wouldn't hesitate to unlock and use it.

We all own that land in common.

[Da goat]

I may do that. I know it's on public land I also understand that this person took the time to build it and doesn't want it messed up.

[dreamunelk]

If it is on public lands contact the manager for that land.  Anyone who builds a blind and locks it on public land is not someone with a full deck IMO. 
Do you know who manages the land?

[winslow]

It's no different than a shelter on public land. Like Dan-o said, we all own that land in common.

[sakoshooter]

If you're sure it's public land, I'd call WDFW Enforcement. You shouldn't have to deal with unlocking a blind every time you want to use 'public' land.

[h2ofowlr]

If they are locked on public land they have a tendency to be removed or burned down.

[270Shooter]

Bolt cutters if you want to hunt it that bad. Locking a blind on public land is dumb, just asking for people to mess with it.

[birddogdad]

Is it a portable blind that was "placed there"? did this person bring it in or is it stick built and permanent? If it is a portable blind, would you grab a boat that was anchored on public land and use it? just saying... there is a fine line between private property left unattended on public  land and public property... step with caution....

[Dan-o]

Good point.

I read the original post as the blind being "built there".   Sounds like a structure, in which case I'd feel free to leave it there and use it.

Even if it's a temporary structure, it's on public land.    I'd have no problem using it.   Maybe I'm wrong???   

[cryfowl]

If it's a permanent blind, use it.  If it's a floating, moveable blind, then I would not use it.  Be like me saying your boats moored up on public water so I should get to use it since you aren't.

[cryfowl]

Guess I should gave read all the posts.......what birddogdad said....lol

[100 grain]

  naches sportsman that's hilarious!!! My opinion on the matter is "public land"- that's our blind no matter who built it. Treat it as if you spent the time building it though. Youd be pi$$ed if someone wrecked your blind. Then again who the he\\ locks things on public land of your not a manager or wdfw! Cut that lock and leave a note!