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My time has come . They keep taking my “go to” blinds . Now I settle for blinds I can get to . And out of . Pretty sad they keep doing the same things even with our concerns . Token gravel walk ways don’t change our concerns. Guess us long timers are being pushed out . Maybe it’s time ? Oldquack 49

Oldie but a goodie , Old Quack 49

Good luck tomorrow on our Opener all my SoCal Brother Duckers ! It’s going to be a hot one so shoot fast and accurately . Make sure to give those of us who can’t get out tomorrow all the good details . We live vicariously through you . Oldquack 49

Yes . Calling it “pathways” . Not sure how long before it sinks out but a nice help for us old farts . Maybe a reflective marker showing the path would help us stay on it ? Just a thought . Old Quack 49

Thank you Rick ! I’m driving down to check things out and get my dog excited but 112 temps remind me what the workers have to contend with to help us Desert Duckers . Old Quack 49

Thank you Steve ! I appreciate your report and involvement sharing hunter concerns at Wister . I have been open in my concerns about loss of hunting sites through access or overgrowth and feeling that our input has not been sought nor heard . Better communication and involvement through work...

Any reports from today’s online meeting ? I’m so computer illiterate that not only couldn’t I sit in on it but tried to leave my input with Duckfan with no success . Good thing I shoot better than my media skills . Old Quack 49

I guess we should be grateful for anything considering how little we get but this does NOT replace an open in person meeting that is well publicized in advance and gives input opportunities to plans . It feels like it’s a placating gesture to appear that requirements are being met . Sorry for...

I wasn’t trying to be critical of you as I believe you are a real asset to us SoCal duckers . What I was referring to was asking us to advocate for change in the way Wister is run . Many of us have advocated and encouraged a more active role in decision making by the hunters only to be ignored...

Duck fan , Rick , I’m about done with this whole situation . You are correct in all you say about what SHOULD take place and cite the success of the Grasslands and Sacramento refuges where meetings with plan sharing and hunter input take place as they were intended . However to imply the hunters...

Mud Pigeon, you’re right . I’m not only partially lame but my math skills have diminished . Trig you may be old but you are the exception to us old farts . Oldquack 49

I appreciate your perspective as one who hunted Wister for years and now hunts the North . When the Y15A and B panels were worked all 9 blinds became island sites . And yes the 100 yard rule applies unless there are 5 blinds then it’s 50yds. I guess the point is the reverse is true also and why...

Rick , I like the current staff under Chris but it’s my opinion that input from those who use Wister has been not sought nor open communication both ways implemented . The point Matt and I are making is that EVERY blind when reconstructed has been an island . After Y15A and B ponds were worked...

Thank you Matt for saying what I’ve been moaning about when it has become apparent that island blinds are completely taking over . As an older, long time Wister hunter with mobility issues island blinds cut me out . I would hope whoever is making the decisions would take us into consideration...

It’s NOT a dumb question . If you hunt Wister it is almost a must . Having said that it is almost like posting a favorite blind site . It doesn’t take much to wipe it out so sharing on this site should be frowned upon . Also like the hunting site you need to spend some time and scout . Anywhere...

Love the lab ! And your pond . Oldquack 49

Thanks ! I don’t want to add to his work nor open him up to nonstop harassment from disgruntled duck hunters but appreciate a point of contact. Oldquack 49

Thank you Rick ! I appreciate this . Since I wasn’t in the discussion I feel anything I would say should be kept to myself . I believe we should give Chris our support as he is doing a big job in a tough place . I drove the entire Refuge this morning and have some observation/questions . If...

Anyone record the meeting that might provide a link ? I scouted Wister this morning and planned to be home in time . One serious rain storm flooded the 10 with me on it In Beaumont . Couldn’t work the phone . Luckily Wister was dry until I got on the road . Looking at the radar I bet it got...

I’m technically challenged but IF I can figure it out I’m in ! Thank you for your pushing for this . I miss the regular physical meetings concerning our partnership at our refuges . Oldquack 49 AKA Larry Wise