Official 2013-2014 WFF West Coast Traveler

[grizz18]

If that dirty West side bitch of a decoy so much as flaps it wings like its going to cross east of the red line I'm gonna shoot it down.

[3legged_lab]

Samsquantch says what?

[Tomkat]

I'm in

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I am in, but will probably end up hutning with it when Jarbo has it.

Wouldnt it make a great photo perched on top of Big Orange?

[Redbeard]

If that dirty West side bitch of a decoy so much as flaps it wings like its going to cross east of the red line I'm gonna shoot it down.

you'll miss

[sws002]

I'm in. I can take it anywhere from early/mid-October through the end of the December, save for about a week at the end of October when I'm in NoDak. I'd probably prefer last week in November or first week in December, could probably arrange it for me to bring it on the NCH.

[grizz18]

If that dirty West side bitch of a decoy so much as flaps it wings like its going to cross east of the red line I'm gonna shoot it down.

you'll miss

I always swing hard in case I make contact.

[GadwallGetter530]

I wanna play. Sign me up.

[The Duck Hammer]

When do we get to pick dates for this?

[Olly]

When do we get to pick dates for this?

probably gonna start next few weeks. Still waiting on season dates.

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[rebelp74]

When do we get to pick dates for this?

We should try to get them at the same time and plan a hunt together since we are only a few hours apart.

[The Duck Hammer]

When do we get to pick dates for this?

We should try to get them at the same time and plan a hunt together since we are only a few hours apart.

We'll see.

[3legged_lab]

When do we get to pick dates for this?

You're last. We'll let you know when you can take it. Lol

[The Duck Hammer]

When do we get to pick dates for this?

You're last. We'll let you know when you can take it. Lol

That'll work too. Just wantin to know.

[3legged_lab]

Haha. We usually wait til its a little closer, most people's plans change if its organized too early.

[QH's Paw]

When do we get to pick dates for this?

probably gonna start next few weeks. Still waiting on season dates.

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If you wait for that, then it won't be until August. The feds framework dates and season options for Pacific flyway are not scheduled to happen until July 26, 2013, in Reno Nevada. From that point, each state will set there season dates.
I will say, the indications are the seasons will be identical to last years with no season changed(in Pacflyway). I don't follow the Central Flyway, so I have no idea. Generally, you can glean the info you need from your flyway meeting agendas.
Here is what I will guess for the available timeframe from the projected Pac Flyway framework Sept 21, 2013 through Jan. 25, 2014. Those will be the available dates for states to run their 107 days for ducks. In Oregon, we will likely start our East zone on Oct. 5, 2013 and our west will start on Oct. 12, 2013. California and Washington will be relatively close, if not exactly same as Oregon, for ducks. Usually Idaho, Montana and Wy are opening dates on the first or second week available in timeframe(for Pac Flyway portion of those states). I don't follow the other Pac Flyway states because I don't ever hunt them.
As for geese, it is a smorgasbog that starts from Sept 1 and runs to the end of Mar. That is not to say that all Pac flyway states have goose time available in thise timeframes.

The only three bif things on the USFWS hit list this year I saw were:
1. Change possession limits to 3 days.
2. End possession limits at Domicile. (end rediculous law that actually requires you to gift your birds to family members etc) Basically once you are home the possession limit does not apply. This permits you to legally have a freezer full of legal birds.
3. Allow gunning(discharge of firearms) to dispatch crippled birds while boat is under power. Current federal law does not allow this.
The above 3 issues are points they are working on and does not necessarily mean they will pass or be a changed this season.

[GadwallGetter530]

Heeeeellllll YEEAAAHHH!!!! I made the list

[RickC]

He's just about ready, just needs a keel and counter weight.
Have we got a list yet?

[Redbeard]

It's a beaut Rick. I'll talk with Olly bout startin the list

[Olly]

Going to start the official dates on the first.

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[3geese4me]

Our season starts on August 15th fyi

[Feelin' Fowl]

Looks great Rick!

[RickC]

Looks great Rick!

Thanks! I hope everyone that gets to hunt it enjoys having it in their rig. After everyone has hunted it I am planning on raffling it off plus I'll make the winner a decoy of their choice to go along with that decoy. All of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

[Olly]

I have updated the first post with dates now. If you're on the list or would like to join in for the West Coast Travler pick a date and your name will be added to the list. Redbeard will be taking over adminstation for this travler from here on out, any questions about it can be directed to him.

The list is not full yet! If you want to get in on this travler now is the time to do so!

[Redbeard]

Looks great Rick!

Thanks! I hope everyone that gets to hunt it enjoys having it in their rig. After everyone has hunted it I am planning on raffling it off plus I'll make the winner a decoy of their choice to go along with that decoy. All of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

good stuff

[Redbeard]

I have updated the first post with dates now. If you're on the list or would like to join in for the West Coast Travler pick a date and your name will be added to the list. Redbeard will be taking over adminstation for this travler from here on out, any questions about it can be directed to him.

The list is not full yet! If you want to get in on this travler now is the time to do so!

Hey boys I'm gonna ask that anyone interested PM me their preferred dates.

[sws002]

Still waiting on solid season dates, but can't wait to have the Rambler (Emperor Part Deux) in our spread!

[3legged_lab]

Decoy looks great rickc!

[RickC]

Decoy looks great rickc!

Thanks brother, just hoping it does well and doesn't flare any birds lol

[jarbo03]

Decoy looks great rickc!

Hell yea it does, excited to put some birds down over it.

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[3legged_lab]

Decoy looks great rickc!

Thanks brother, just hoping it does well and doesn't flare any birds lol

Won't hear any complaints from me, I'm the tard that decided to start the shenanigans of using a goofy decoy for the traveller by picking the surf scoter.

Hell, anybody can shoot birds over mallard decoys.