johnclif@cs.washington.edu (04/24/91)
Are there any other readers who live in WA or northern OR who are up on varmint hunting? I'd like to do something with my .223 varmint rifle besides wipe it down with a silicone cloth. When does the season start, and how does one go about finding a legal and varmint-rich place to shoot? Thanks, John Clifford Developer, Applications Microsoft Corporation Disclaimer: I speak for me, Bill speaks for Microsoft.
bill@mav.com (Bill Landsborough) (04/28/91)
In article <590@erb1.engr.wisc.edu> microsoft!johnclif@cs.washington.edu writes: >Are there any other readers who live in WA or northern OR who are up >on varmint hunting? >I'd like to do something with my .223 varmint rifle besides wipe it down >with a silicone cloth. When does the season start, and how does one >go about finding a legal and varmintrich place to shoot? >John Clifford You can hunt coyotes year around. Even at night but you better make sure that is the only game you intend to shoot. I use my Remingtion model LH .243 rifle with an 18 power fixed scope to hunt coyotes in eastern Washington. The farmers appreciate your safe and sane hunting of these predators but you should always ask the nearest farm house for location of the owner for permission. One of the more popular public places is the "Pot Holes Resevoir". I found very quickly that predator calls are useless with them. They are a smart pack of survivors. However I will let you in on a secret method which I have found that works well. (no one else is listening, right?) Take a stuffed Pheasant and put fresh Pheasant scent on it. Put it on a knoll where you can see it from some cover downwind at whatever distance you feel comfortable with and just wait. If they are not aware of your presence, the coyotes will circle around also downwind from the Pheasant and try to sneak up on it. Position yourself where you will get a shot while they are on the approach. Obviously, you must see them before they get to your stuffed bird or you will both be suprised! :) By the way, the hides right now are not worth $3 so it is not a profitable venture. Have fun, shot responsibly, support NRA. Bill Landsborough "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Hebrews 11:1