What time is shooting light in Washington State?

The “golden hour” may be an effective time for finding game, but as light diminishes, so does your ability to identify your target….Exceptions:

Dates (Inclusive) Western Washington Eastern Washington
Pacific Standard Time
Sun. Nov. 7 6:25 am – 5:20 pm 6:15 am – 5:05 pm

When can you hunt duck in Washington state?

Migratory Game Bird Seasons

Ducks, Coots, Snipe, Pigeon and Dove Seasons
Area Season Dates Possession Limit
Statewide Oct. 16-24 & Oct. 27 – Jan. 30 75
Statewide Oct. 16-24 & Oct. 27 – Jan. 30 24
Statewide Sept. 15-23 6

What time is shooting time for ducks?

Ducks. Migratory Game Birds include ducks. In general, California duck shooting hours are from one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise until sunset.

Is duck hunting in Wisconsin good?

It is not just the great duck hunting that makes the river so magnificent, but also the scenery and numerous types of wildlife and bird species that can be viewed. On the hunt you will have a great opportunity to view some of the thousands of tundra swans and bald eagles that use the Mississippi River.

Can I duck hunt on any lake in Wisconsin?

The reason open water hunting is restricted to only a few lakes and water bodies is to provide refuge for ducks to stay on that body of water. By not allowing open water hunting on every lake it provides a refuge area where ducks can avoid hunting pressure.

Can you hunt rabbits in Washington?

The Nuttall’s cottontail rabbit, Eastern cottontail rabbit, and snowshoe hare are classified as game animals. A hunting license and open season are required to hunt them. Copyright 2004 by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. In such cases, no permit is necessary for the use of live (cage) traps.

What is shooting light for ducks?

It means scouting to find ducks, then moving in and setting up quickly. It means using special, lightweight decoys and making a blind from whatever cover is available. In essence, hunting light is a fundamentalist approach to duck hunting – K.I.S.S. for quacks!

Is duck season open in Washington state?

In western Washington the duck season is open Oct. 17-25 and Oct. 28-Jan. 1, except that scaup is closed from Oct.

Can you shoot Goldeneye ducks?

You won’t shoot many of these ducks in a backwater pocket. While many hunters think of the goldeneye as a diver, it is technically a sea duck and prefers big, deep, open water. My buddy Tim and I shot a limit in 30 minutes one morning with gang-rigged decoys anchored in 25 feet of water.

When’s the last day of duck season?

2021-2022 Regulations

AREA SPECIES SEASONS
Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone Ducks only Oct 23 – Jan 31 & Feb 5 – 6, Feb 19 – 20, Feb 26 – 27
Southern California Zone Same as regular season Oct 23 – Jan 31 & Feb 5 – 6, Feb 19 – 20, Feb 26 – 27
Colorado River Zone Ducks only Oct 23 – Jan 31 & Feb 1 – 4

Does a junior hunter need a duck stamp?

All adult hunters must possess a California State Duck Stamp, a signed Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp), and an Upland Game Bird Stamp (if hunting pheasants). Junior hunters do not need to purchase a Type A Pass.