Duck hunting the coast

ColumbiaKid · 11-25-2003, 08:44 PM

Hey. Does anyone know how I can find out about locating legal public land along the coast/bays to go duck hunting? Where do I look? Are the bays open to hunt? Do I have to be out of a boat?
~ColumbiaKid

Capin' Dan · 11-25-2003, 08:49 PM

Hey CK it is customary to start out with a story. So lets here it then maybe we can get some answers out to you.

Most of the bays are open to waterfowl. Be careful on the geese though because most if not all coatal areas are closed to protect the alution (sp). I personally feel boats are a must. Remember we have some big tide swings herein the northwest and they can come up on you fast.

Dan!

ColumbiaKid · 11-25-2003, 09:30 PM

Story - I'm a long time duck hunter (since I was 7). I have hunted just about every where in the state, except the coastal bays and ocean beaches. I've been wanting to hunt there - I want to bag a scoter or two. I do my own bird taxidermy. I seriosly need to drop some birds.

Capin' Dan · 11-26-2003, 01:35 AM

Reply CK that is a brief bio. Tells us a tale. A tale of the big monster buck that you tagged. Or the bear you had to fight off bare handed over your peanut butter and jelly sandwich. tell us a story about how much trouble you had doing the taxidermy (For free) on Capn Dan's monster pintail drake. Yea! Yea! tell us that one.

With these things said CK you need to just get together with me and take a trip out to the L & C. These trips normally cost a lot as most of my fellow hunting partners will attest.

You Must:

Listen to Jokes I mean really bad ones, not just once but usually many times over.

I have a habit of removing your ammo from your gun when you are not paying attention. Just can't help it.

I normally do not except gas money but I do try and take your PBJ, clam fritters (that reminds me Lives to fish when are we getting out again), Barley pops, elk, smoked duck and whatever else I can get out of you.

I usually can be counted on for a couple of good laughs either by taking that early morning swim or falling in the mud.

What else guys come on post up. Get your shots in now. Rememeber to try and keep them above the belt.

On the serious side I am hard core and belive in complete concelment, being still, sitting instead of standing and someone besides me parking he boat and then paddleing the sneak boat back to the blind, Good dogs, good conversation. close in shots. Ducks right in our face. These make for unforgettable trips and friends.

Dan

[ 11-26-2003, 02:38 AM: Message edited by: Capin' Dan ]

Jennie@ifish · 11-26-2003, 04:35 AM

I received an alert that this should be on the hunting board. I have opted to leave it. Lots of times Bill and I are fishing, and discover places that we wished we were hunting. :smile:

Most hunting topics should go on the hunting board, however.
Thanks!
Jen