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I’m really hopeful that this committee approach with someone higher ranking can get the ball rolling towards a correction of the travesty that has been allowed at Wister. There are many hunters we all know that have hunted for years and have the knowledge of what can be once again. Choose...

Unbelievable ! Old Quack 49

Chessie, which blind was it ? Scares the crap out of me ! Old Quack 49

Good job ! I’d take that anytime . How did your gun “break” ? Old Quack 49

Way to go ! You are out hunting while we are “hoping” . Old Quack 49

Wister are tough. Just a few thoughts. Keep expectations real . Take mosquito repellent either Thermocell or deet spray. Or both . Don’t use your call much . Stay hidden. No walking the dikes jump shooting. No shooting at snow geese until November 7 I think ? Know what you are shooting at. Only...

Welcome to the site and duck hunting ! I’m a newbie to this site also but have hunted ducks here in SoCal for quite awhile. Tough place to hunt under any circumstances but especially this year . Not to discourage you but Sunday duck hunts at

I’m not sure if they stopped but didn’t like it or not but I saw a place nearby that was covered up in teal . I don’t think Wister holds the attraction to birds or hunters it used to . Old Quack 49

Nothing prepares a new hire for a Wister Opening Day but management could and should train them and have everyone available to process the guys . Lots of newbie hunters and counter guys is a recipe for long wait times and unhappy people. Not sure why management doesn’t anticipate that ...

That’s ‘cuse YOU were at “another SoCal “ refuge . . Old Quack 49

Wister is a different animal than San Jacinto. Generally you make your picks on your own . As it should be in my opinion . Tom is super helpful at San Jac, but his wildlife area is much smaller with half the blinds . A third of Wister was filled and all sites were huntable. I HAVE had a dry site...

Steve, and that’s the problem. As we sit 5 days from our Opener WE are looking at how few huntable sites there are. Where has the Supervisor been since last February looking at how he, and we , could improve the Refuge and increase opportunities ?? Without a strong plan and direction and...

As an old long time Wister addict I can say without a doubt that for me the lack of responsiveness and accountability to the guys who hunt AND pay for this desert gem has been appalling. When once The Friends of Wister eagerly helped with improvements and clean up days the interest to do so has...

I appreciate the welcome. I’m a deaf old guy with a grumpy lab that isn’t very social at the check stations due to my hearing. But I do think highly of several of the “OldGuys” ! Thanks for the site, Old Quack 49

Good to finally find where others had gone. Felt like an orphan. Family wise , my wife got a bad diagnosis of a rare lung cancer . Stage 4 . Never smoked. Our faith in God’s sovereignty helps keep us together . Looking forward to duck season although not sure how often I can get away ? My keeper...

Hey Matt, sorry to jump on your thread. I’m really lame when it comes to new internet stuff . Sorry ! But I was excited to see you had joined here . You are like a confidence decoy for me. If you are here it must be ok . Hope to see you this season, Old Quack 49

Like Matt I’m a little slow . Glad to find my friends ! I’m feet down and cupped up . Old Quack 49 aka Larry