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Has anyone heard anything official whether there will be staff to run the refuges if the government is still shut down?

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...

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...

That is sad. I escaped from Hellifornia 3 months ago. I feel bad for you guys. Wister was one of the very very few things I will miss. It is sad to see them destroy that too. If we are honest, Wister has not been good for several years. I remember the mid 2000’s. It was amazing back then...

Yep. You decoyed right into the governments spread. You should have known better. If you don't get aggressive cancer, die in your sleep, or have heart inflammation, the next pandemic will get your compromised immune system. You screwed up bad.

His renegotiation of NAFTA was great, and his America First ideology I believe has taken root on both the left and the right. President Trump didn't get us into any wars...bless him for that. 100% agree! They got rid of him because he would not give them their Ukraine War. Obama, Biden, and...