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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...

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 hunted Wister and San Jacinto for 15+ years. I just recently moved to Boise, Idaho. Can anyone help give me the big picture on how things work here? It seems like there isn’t anywhere really like a Wister with a reservation system and large number of ponds. Idaho has WMAs that seem to...

I have a reservation for Saturday. Is Davis Road driveable? I have a 4Runner. My understanding when it gets bad is to stay in the center and go SLOW. Question #2 - are the roads open to the blinds? I have walked from the check station once. It wasn't fun.

Do you think the hunt results are artificially low for San Jacinto? My reasoning is that San Jacinto doesn't typically shoot well in the afternoon. And, because it is so close, many people refill in the afternoon not getting many birds. My theory is that if you were to only calculate the...

I have shot the Benelli M2 for 15 years. Trap, skeet, upland, and duck hunting. I have 3 of them they all function near perfectly. EXCEPT, when I am shooting directly overhead straight up duck hunting. I get malfunctions about half the time. Anyone else experience this? 1. I clean and...

I have typically shot Kent Fasteel 3", #2, 1 1/4 ounce out of my Benelli M2 with an extended modified choke. I only hunt ducks. No geese. I am having a hard time finding Kent available. Macks Prairie Wings used to have good deals on cases of these shells. But, they are not stocking them...

Due to some odd circumstances, I will be a bachelor on Christmas Eve. and Christmas Day. I won't be able to travel to with my wife to see the kids. So that means DUCK HUNTING!!!!! Do you guys think the Saturday the 24th will be a busy day at Wister? I plan to sweatline. I would think most...

I have stayed there for years. I have always set my expectations extremely low. But, man. It seems WAY WAY worse than it used to be. I just stayed there last night, and it was clearly the grossest most filthy hotel I have ever stayed in. I fully expect to have some new STD and ebola as a...

When you are hunting Wister, you used to be able to buy arrow weed at the trailer. The trailer is gone now. Where do you guys get your blind material? Thanks. P.S. I know this is a dumb question. But, ...

I’m living vicariously through those lucky enough to hunt the opener. How was it? Crowds? Still wet from last weeks storm?

After 33 years of marriage, my wife has started going hunting with me. She has been to Wister and SJ. She had the time of her life both times. She doesn't shoot. She just goes as an observer. I don't see that changing in the near future. She just likes being out there. If I gave her a...

I shoot a 20g 28” Montefeltro with 7 shot steel shells at 1325fps. I want to compare my IC and M chokes. The gun will only be used for dove and quail. What distance would you do this at?

I have sweatline Wister dozens of times on a Wednesday. I have always got on and had so many great hunts. I have never sweatlined on a Saturday. Do most people get on who sweatline on Saturdays? -Dave

Hello. I have a great draw (mid teens) for this Saturday at San Jacinto. For the first time in my 15 years of duck hunting, I am taking my wife along as an observer. I got her a pair of waders so she is comfortable and dry. I know Tom is amazing and will steer us to a good spot. Saturday...

I have a #16 reservation for SJ on the 1st. For the first time ever (15 years), my wife wants to go along just to watch. Do I need a wildlife pass for her? Has anyone else ever done this? Any tips for an enjoyable experience? Thanks.

Let’s say you spot a covey of quail or chukar as you are driving a dirt road by a wash. You load up and start walking carefully towards them. They end up seeing you approach and start walking away. Not fast. But, fast enough to keep a safe distance away. Q: Do you continue to just walk...

In the past, I was told to watch the weather for Salt Lake City as an indicator birds might be migrating down to S California. I had a couple questions for the experts: 1. How cold does it have to get to make the birds migrate? Does it have to snow to get them to move? 2. Are there other...

With the megadrought in process, has anyone heard if water will be a problem for us at Wister? Even during a good year, fields can be less than ideal.

I have a #25 draw for SJ on 12/9. Wister is shooting better right now. Would you burn the SJ reservation to sweat line Wister if you were in my shoes?