Re: Reasoning behind the John Day River waterfowl closure
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Originally Posted by Capin' Dan
I've wondered this for several years why they close this to hunting waterfowl. Especially with all the geese in that area that are resident geese. How could we as hunters request to get this area opened up for ducks and geese?
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I assume, Dan is talking about this section of the regulations.
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John Day Rvr Wildlife Refuge (Sherman
and Gilliam cos.) – Includes all
public and private land and water
within 1/4 mi of the John Day Rvr mean
high water line from the Columbia Rvr
upstream to Thirtymile Cr. The area
is open to hunting of upland game
birds during authorized seasons only
between Sep. 1 and Oct. 31, but closed
to all waterfowl hunting. Hunting of
big game is allowed during authorized
seasons. Hunting on private lands
within this refuge requires landowner
permission. STATE REFUGE CLOSURES
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Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing. -- John 21:3
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