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Offline SHED HEAD

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #540 on: April 27, 2020, 02:55:42 PM »
May 5th..... hopefully you live near the turkey woods!!

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #541 on: April 27, 2020, 02:56:41 PM »
It's going to be a s show and Inslee will shut it down again. He wants day trips, hunt with people you live with bring your own food, if you can't meet these so called rules you money and points will be refunded.

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #542 on: April 27, 2020, 02:57:34 PM »
Yep, toms only. It’s officially open next Tuesday. I’ll be chasing the birds next weekend. Finally. It’s gonna be a bit tougher since to peak of breeding is over. Ambush tactics.

the turkey woods close to Seattle will be crowed. :yike: :yike: 
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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #543 on: April 27, 2020, 03:11:12 PM »
I'll be making a day trip about then.   ;)   Got some trees that need some love   :tree1:   :hunter: :camp: :brew:
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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #544 on: April 27, 2020, 03:17:04 PM »
WDFW plans to reopen some outdoor recreation in a phased approach following the state’s efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus.

The reopening will occur on Tuesday May 5, for local day-use only recreation.  It applies to all state-managed parks, wildlife areas, recreation land, and boat launches. However, it may take several days for all gates to be unlocked and sites to be serviced at remote areas due to limited staff capacity.

It includes most recreational fishing and hunting (per 2019-2020 license requirements and regulations – check your pamphlet):

All freshwater fisheries open, except Columbia River salmon will open as soon as we can get monitoring staff returned to regular field work, which is required under the federal Endangered Species Act as well as obtaining concurrency with Oregon – check our website.
Puget Sound (Marine Areas 5-13) open, except salmon, halibut, shrimp and intertidal shellfish will open as soon as we can get monitoring staff returned to regular field work, which is required under the federal Endangered Species Act and other agreements – check our website.
Coastal saltwater (Marine Areas 1-4) fishing and shellfish harvesting remains closed, after consultation with local health departments.
Local hunting for turkey and spring bear will reopen. Due to breeding behaviors and to protect newly hatched poults, the spring turkey season will close on May 31 and has not been extended. However, all spring bear seasons will be extended until June 30.
WDFW is asking hunters and anglers to enjoy these outdoor activities only if they can do so locally, while also practicing physical distancing.

The Department will not be hosting any formal opening day events for lowland lakes this year. WDFW hatchery staff have continued to stock lakes throughout the closure. Anglers are asked to practice appropriate physical distancing at a given location, and avoid crowding on banks or at boat ramps.

To help discourage travel, the department is temporarily suspending the sale of non-resident fishing licenses but will honor licenses already purchased.

Refund Policies will be flexible if no opportunity to fish or hunt occurred.  WDFW will also be looking at season extensions and bag limits.

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Check what’s open. While many state-managed land destinations are open for day-use, other local and federal land may still be closed.

Opt for day trips close to home. Please buy gear and supplies from stores within your own community and enjoy the outdoors with immediate household members only.

Travel prepared. Visitors may find reduced or limited restroom services as staff begin the process to reopen facilities at wildlife areas and water access sites. Bring your own soap, water, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper with you as well as a mask or bandana to cover your face.

Avoid large crowds. Be prepared to go somewhere else or come back another time if your destination looks crowded.

Please pack out what you pack in. Take any garbage with you, including disposable gloves and masks.

The Department is encouraging local county health department to stay in contact with WDFW regional management regarding any concerns; and notes that the Department may also act to close areas during localized future outbreaks to discourage travel or congestion-related spread of the virus.

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #545 on: April 27, 2020, 03:17:26 PM »
With a full tank of diesel, and enough coffee I can make a killer "day trip". There's still 24 hrs in a day right??  :chuckle:

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #546 on: April 27, 2020, 03:18:24 PM »
With a full tank of diesel, and enough coffee I can make a killer "day trip". There's still 24 hrs in a day right??  :chuckle:
That's the American spirit!!!!

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #547 on: April 27, 2020, 03:24:34 PM »
With a full tank of diesel, and enough coffee I can make a killer "day trip". There's still 24 hrs in a day right??  :chuckle:
That's the American spirit!!!!

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #548 on: April 27, 2020, 03:34:08 PM »
Why wait till the 5th? What’s wrong with right now..


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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #549 on: April 27, 2020, 03:38:07 PM »
Why wait till the 5th? What’s wrong with right now..


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Something about a light switch, you can turn it off quickly but it takes time to turn it back on.  My light switches work very differently, flip on, flip off, so I can't offer any more information on that.

I think it was something about needing time to get gates open, restrooms up, general maintenance at the many sites.  There is going to be a flood of people and I think they want all of the places somewhat ready.  City, county, there are plenty of places that will be impacted other than WDFW sites.

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #550 on: April 27, 2020, 03:38:43 PM »
Because the virus has agreed that after May 5th, it will not be as dangerous.

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #551 on: April 27, 2020, 03:55:52 PM »
Looks like I won't be turkey hunting this year then. I can't do day trips to any of my turkey hunting spots and where I camp is on state land granted there is no one else that would camp by me since the camping areas in these locations are only big enough for a single truck. I'm so bummed turkey hunting is my favorite  :'(

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #552 on: April 27, 2020, 05:01:49 PM »
My hunting area is in the Chief Joseph unit, and I'm in Puget Sound. Far too long a drive for a day trip. If I was to park very judiciously and backpack in to one of my places with a tent and bag (to ensure social distancing) what do you think my chances would be of WDFW enforcement issuing me a big fine?

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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #553 on: April 27, 2020, 05:51:37 PM »
My hunting area is in the Chief Joseph unit, and I'm in Puget Sound. Far too long a drive for a day trip. If I was to park very judiciously and backpack in to one of my places with a tent and bag (to ensure social distancing) what do you think my chances would be of WDFW enforcement issuing me a big fine?
Less than 1% chance


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Re: Turkey season shut down chances.
« Reply #554 on: April 27, 2020, 06:17:39 PM »
My hunting area is in the Chief Joseph unit, and I'm in Puget Sound. Far too long a drive for a day trip. If I was to park very judiciously and backpack in to one of my places with a tent and bag (to ensure social distancing) what do you think my chances would be of WDFW enforcement issuing me a big fine?
Less than 1% chance


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It’s actually 3-4% but with so many unknowns that number is likely below .01%
Just tend your own and live.

 


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