Recent content by Dave3006

Thanks NBK. I actually loved Wister and even SJ. Nothing about it was guaranteed. Some days were great. Some days we never fired our guns. I liked the fact that I had my own spot and I did not have to beg for it from a private party landowner. It was predictable and a great experience.

Thank you Chessie! Umatilla sounds like exactly what I am looking for! I will check this out. Do you know if they have assigned blinds like Wister?

Thanks. Are they very crowded? Are there any specific ones you would recommend for a person without a dog or boat?

No disrespect. But, don’t want to bother private individuals to hunt on their property. I would hate it if I owned property and people were constantly bugging me for access. Besides, as this area grows, I expect that fewer and fewer landowners will be willing to do this. So, it doesn’t seem...

Thanks. I live in Eagle near Boise. I have been to Ft. Boise, Montour WMA, CJ Strike WMA, and Payette WMA. Opening day, it is a nightmare getting a spot. And, after just 2 days, there really isn’t any birds. The water is deep. So, you need a dog in most spots. If you have no patience...

I moved from CA to ID two years ago. I used to hunt Wister and SJ constantly. As evil as CA is, I never knew how good I had it at Wister. I’m still glad I escaped Hellifornia. But, I do miss Wister and SJ. Quite frankly, duck hunting in ID sucks. We have WMAs. But, they are crowded and...

I moved from Southern CA to Boise, ID two years ago. I had no idea how good I had it hunting Wister and SJ. Even though I only got a few draws per year, I could always sweatline Wister on a Wednesday and get a spot. The beauty of the CA system is you always have a spot to yourself. Idaho has...

I escaped Kali too. Wister is literally the only thing I miss from that God forsaken hell hole.

Thanks. Sounds like something worth trying. It’s a 5 hour drive. That’s doable.

Thanks. I spoke to Utah DF&G. There is no reservation system.

Are there public duck hunting spots in Oregon or Utah that have a draw system similar to Wister or San Jacinto? I do not know much about these two states and am starting my research.

I have not seen CJ strike or Hagerman. I just moved to Eagle in June. I scouted Monitor, Payette, and Ft. Boise last weekend. It was very underwhelming. I was planning to drive to Hagerman this weekend. But, now I think my wisest bet will be to learn how to play pickleball (my sarcasm)...

100 yard shots. Now, you are reminding me of San Jacinto! Haha. I appreciate the straight talk even if it is not encouraging. What do you think of the duck hunting at CJ Strike and Hagerman? Is it any better there?

Man. 7 feet apart? If I didn’t know better, it seems like you are describing Niland dove on a WU field opening morning.

Thanks for all the great replies. That really helps. I'll check out Hagerman. Aeon, I agree. I have a healthy respect / fear of the snake river. Unfortunately, I don't own a boat. So, I think the rules out the snake for me. Wister was great. So many good memories. Physically, CA is...