October 2014 WWA NEWSLETTER

VOICE OF THE WATERFOWLER
Washington Waterfowl Assoc.
HUNTERSFORCONSERVATION
501(c)(3) tax exempt
ESTABLISHED1945
Find us @ washingtonwaterfowl.org & www.waduck.org
Volume 23, Issue 10
October 16, 2014
9792EdmondsWay
Suite161
Edmonds,WA98020
etter from the President
HeyY’all—
CORPORATE OFFICERS
Rone Brewer, President
Dave Farley, Vice Pres.
Earl Mikkelson, Secretary
John Arrabito, Treasurer
(206) 595-7481
(425) 691-6414
(253) 862-4509
(425) 894-4080
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Abel Cortina (YAK)
Bruce Feagan, (ML)
Larry Gordon, (SEA)
Howard Hicks, (SW)
Terry Satre (SW)
Thor Ostrom (TRI)
Gary Talbert (NW)
Neco Villella (SEA)
Vacant Board Pos. #9
(509) 786-9196
(206) 714-8020
(425) 483-8855
(253) 847-6274
(253) 845-2398
(509) 220-0144
(360) 679-2398
(206) 313-8871
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Gary Talbert (NW)
(360) 679-2067
CHAPTER CONTACTS
Grays Harbor Chapter
Chair
Kurt Snyder
(360) 485-9353
Kitsap Peninsula Chapter
Chair
Les Hollister
(210) 410-3037
Lower Columbia Chapter
Chair
Rick Scott
(360) 921-0190
Moses Lake Chapter
Co-Chair Robin Hickok,
Proj. Coord. Dick Price
(509) 765-3541
(509) 762-9027
Northwest Chapter
Chair
Reb Broker
(760) 859-7442
Seattle Chapter
Chair
John Arrabito
(425) 894-4080
Southwest Chapter
Chair
Bruce Burns
(253) 961-8802
Spokane Chapter
Chair
Vacant
Tri-Cities Chapter
Chair
Thor Ostrom
(509) 220-0144
Whatcom Chapter
Chair
Scott O’Day
(360) 966-4112
Yakima Valley Chapter
Chair
Abel Cortina
(509) 786-9196
Hereweare,atthelastnewsleƩeroftheyear,asduckseasonisupon
us.Firsttobusiness,IhopeyougetachancetolookatthefactsofIniƟaƟves
591and594.OneofmyhunƟngbuddiesreadIͲ594carefullyacoupleweeks
agoandcalledmeinexasperaƟonbecausetheproposedrulescouldeasily
makeuscriminalsifwegivegunstoourfriendsorrelaƟves.Itevenseemsto
bringintoquesƟonthehandingofaguntoanotherpersonwhiletarget
pracƟcingorcrossingafencewhilehunƟng.
Makenomistake,IͲ594isananƟͲguniniƟaƟveandshouldbevoted
down.Itisnotsimplyclosingthe“gunshowloophole”.HoweverIrealizeI’m
preachingtothechoirasfarasthemajoritywhoreceivethisNewsleƩer.
WhatisvitallyimportantisthateachoneofuseducateournonͲhunƟngand
nonͲshooƟngneighborsastowhytheyshouldVoteNOonIͲ594andVoteYES
onIͲ591!Sometalkingpointsforyourargumentofpersuasionarecontained
onPages12,13,14,15,17,&18ofthisNewsleƩer.
NowontohunƟng…
Ihadastellaropeningdaywiththree(3)friendsoutonSkagitBay.Seemed
tobefewerhunƟngparƟesouttherethanpastyears,butmoreducksthan
thepastfourorĮveyears.Maybetheducks(andlackofhunters)wasrelated
totheweather,whichturnedpreƩynastyforawhilewithlightning,thunder,
fairlyhighwindgusts,andpelƟngrain.ButaŌerthesquallspassedthrough,
thesuncameoutforabitforourboatridehome.AŌercleaningapileof
ducksandeaƟngabigbowlofhomemadechilifordinner,weallagreeditwas
apreƩyspectacularday.
TheWWAYearinReview
LookingbackithasbeenabuildingyearforWWA.Buildingournew
membershipdatabase,buildingourmerchandising,buildingourmembership,
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October 16, 2014
Page 2
EVENTS CALENDAR
(See Page One for Contact Phone Numbers)
Saturday, Oct 18
2nd Opener of the 2014-2015
Waterfowl Hunting Season.
See Page 23.
Wednesday, Oct 22 Seattle Chapter Meeting; 5:30
p.m. @ Kenmore Gun Club, in
Bothell.
FREE Round of Trap or
5-Stand for ALL members of ALL
CHAPTERS!
Contact John Arrabito.
Saturday, Oct 25
Youth Hunt Day at Ridgefield
National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
See Lower Columbia Chapter
News on Page 5.
Tuesday, Oct 28
Southwest Chapter Meeting;
7 p.m. @ Tacoma Sportsmen’s
Club. Contact Bruce Burns.
Thursday, Oct 30
Lower Columbia Chapter Meeting
7 p.m. @ Vancouver Trap Club.
Contact Rick Scott.
Tuesday, Nov 4
Whatcom County Chapter
Meeting
5-7 p.m. @ Tenant Lake
Interpretive Center, Ferndale.
Contact Scott O’Day.
Tuesday, Nov 4
ELECTION DAY
Vote For I-591 and Against I-594
to protect your Second
Amendment right to protect your
family with a firearm.
Inform you non-hunting and nonshooting neighbors to do the
same. Use the information and
talking points provided in this
Newsletter on Pages 12, 13, 14,
15, 17, and 18.
Wednesday, Nov 5
Kitsap County Chapter Meeting
Bremerton Trap and Skeet
Contact Les Hollister.
Thursday, Nov 6
WWA Corp Board of Directors
Meeting 6:30 p.m., @ Canyon Park
Denny’s.
All WWA members always
welcome.
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
(President’s Letter Continued from Page 1)
buildingnewandrenewedindividualandcorporate
memberrelaƟonships,andconducƟngtheWWA
Corporate(state)Banquet.ThoughnottheĮnancial
successthatwehadhoped,itwasasteepand
rewardinglearningcurveforthoseofusthathadnever
putonafundraisingbanquetbefore.
Thankstoallthememberswhohavedonated
thousandsofvolunteerhoursovertheyearandtoour
corporatesponsorswhomakeoureventsrewarding.
Pleasecheckoutthesponsorslistedthroughoutthe
NewsleƩerandrealizethesefolksaresupporƟngyour
publicwaterfowlingexperienceallyearlong.
NextyearmyfocuswillconƟnuetobe
connecƟngwithcurrentandnewmembersandĮnancial
growthacrossallchapters.Also,wehavesomenew
ideasandopƟonsforiniƟaƟngtheHeritageLands
Program,wejustneedthemoneytomakeithappen.
Ilookforwardtothechallenge.
So,here’stoagoodseason,birdsinthe
decoys,andatallcooloneattheendofthedaywith
yourhunƟngpartnersandfamilies.Besafe,staywarm.
For the Resource,
Rone Brewer
Sound
Ecological
Endeavors
LLC
Wetland Delineation & Creation
Environmental Permitting
Fish and Wildlife Surveys
Endangered Species
Rone Brewer M.S.
President / Senior Ecologist
193253 32nd Avenue N.W.
Stanwood, WA 98292-9029
Phone: (206) 595-7481
E-mail: nwducks@frontier.com
Field Sampling/Remote Site
Access
Ecological Risk Assessment at
Hazardous Waste Sites
SEE RESULTS
October 16, 2014
Page 3
Moses Lake Chapter News
By Dick Price
CombinedWWA/DU/NRAYouthEvent
OnSeptember20thinconjuncƟonwithMosesLake
DU,MosesLakeFriendsoftheNRA,andMosesLakeWWA
putonaneventforyouthtogoalongwiththeYouthHunt
weekend.
Col.TomO’Dellboughtorgotdonatedmerchandise
sothateveryyouthreceivedaCabela’sblindbag;aWise
duckbucket;acamobeanieandneckgaiter;aRealAvidgun
tool;anLEDŇashlightandkeychain;Camoearmuīsand
camonetheadset;aNRAcamohat;aWWAhat;andaDU
Haydelduckcall.ItwaslikeChristmasinSeptember.
WAStateDUwasrepresentedbyimmediatepast
statechairmanMikeHutchinsandcurrentGreenwingand
Ladieschairperson,JoanneKeller.EasternWADUFieldRep
GarreƩCoussenswasalsothere.
FriendsoftheNRAFieldRepJimWindremalso
showeduptohelp.MosesLakeDUandWWAmembersCol.
TomO’Dell,ErinO’Dell,MarvinLeyda,FrankBosnitch,Dave
Helms,TroyWiley,AaronRobertson,CalebStredwick,and
DickPricealsohelpedout.
SpecialthanksgotoAbelCorƟnafromtheYakima
WWAChapterforshowingupandgivingthekidsalessonon
howtousetheirnewcalls.Thekidsreallypaidclose
aƩenƟontothe2012WAStateDuckCallingChampion,and
somewerepreƩygoodaŌeronlyafewminutesof
instrucƟon.Ofcoursewetoldallthekidstobesureand
pracƟceinthecarontheirwayhome!!!!
Thecostforallofthedonated“swag”andlunchof
hamburgersandhotdogswasonly$5foryouthsand$10for
adultsbecauseallofthefoodwasdonatedbycurrentDU
StateChairmanMikeNilsen’sbuddyfromIdahowhoowns
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
severalSuper1FoodStoresinIdaho.Notonlydidhedonate
thefood,buthealsodeliveredittoMarDon’sResortforus.
AlsothankstoMarDon’sfortheuseoftheirfacility
toputonthiseventforthesecondyearinarow.Weare
alreadylookingforwardtodoingitagainnextyear.
Allinall,wehad38adultsand41youthsaƩendthe
event,andpartofthemhadalreadygonehunƟngthat
morningand/orwereplanningtogooutthataŌernoon.
Whiletheweatherwasgreatfortheeventitwasnotreally
goodhunƟngweather—89andsunny!!!
WaterfowlProspects Thereshouldbelotsofopenwateravailable.
PotholesReservoirisaddingaboutone(1)footperdaythe
last10daysastheirrigaƟonseasonwindsdown.Accessto
thebackbaysandpotholesshouldbecomeeasier.Ifyou
boatondeeperwaterpleaseuseyourpersonalŇoataƟon
devices(PFD’s,akaLifeJackets).Unfortunatelywehavehad
two(2)unnecessarydrowningsonPotholesthisyearbecause
thefolkswerenotwearingPFD’s.
TheweatherintheareaissƟllhotandsunnywitha
fullmoonatnightsoĮeldhunƟngwillprobablybepreƩy
slowwiththebirdsfeedingearlyandlateintheday.
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Whatcom Chapter News
ManythankstoBradOƩoandtheQualityHunt
SupervisorforjoiningusatourOctober7thChaptermeeƟng
andeducaƟngallofusonthemanyavailablesitestohunt
thisseason.
NextMeeƟng
OurnextmeeƟngwillbeTuesday,November4th,@
7pmattheTennantLakeInterpreƟveCenter.
October 16, 2014
Page 4
Lower Columbia Chapter News
By Doug Hargin
GuestSpeakerforOctoberMeeƟng
KellyWarrenCEOofWildSpiritResourceswillbe
ourspeakerattheOctober30thmeeƟng.Hiscompany
focusesonnaturephotographyandresource
documentaƟon.HecollaboratedwiththeOregonand
WashingtonWildlifeDepartmentstoproducethe
“IdenƟĮcaƟonFieldGuidetotheGeeseoftheWillameƩe
ValleyandLowerColumbiaRiver.”
BanquetaSuccess
Thankstothehardworkofourmembers,generous
donorsandgreatsupportfromourbanquetaƩendees,we
hadanothersuccessfulfundraiser!Ournetproceedswere
$10,393.10onagrossof$20,075.99.ThankstoSteve
PagelfordonaƟnghisaucƟoneeringtalents.PioneerPest
ManagementownersBruceHeadandMikeAdamsonfor
theirdonaƟonoftheWinchesterSX3.PresidentRick
ScoƩ’sInnovaƟveControlSoluƟonsforhiscashdonaƟon
aswellasemceeingtheevent.Sportsman’sWarehouse
fordonaƟngaBeavertail“FinalAƩack”boatandMike
theirhunƟngmanagerforbringingthecardcutgun.Thank
youtoourhardworkingmembers,whoshowedupearly
setuptheroom,andacquiredandmadedonaƟonsover
thepreviouscoupleofmonths.Youreīortsaremuch
appreciated.ThanksĮnallytoeveryoneformakingita
prioritytoshowupandparƟcipate.Wethankyouall!
RidgeĮeldNaƟonalWildlifeRefuge(NWR)WorkParty
OnSaturdaySeptember27thhuntercheckstaƟon
volunteerDaveLescalleetandwifeCindy,alongwiththe
USFWSParkRangerJosieFinleygreetedthevolunteersfor
adayofblindcleaningandrefurbishing.DaveisareƟred
federalwildlifeenforcementoĸceranddonateshisƟme
runningthehuntercheckstaƟonatRidgeĮeld.With23
willingworkersthegroupsetouttopreparetheRefugefor
thenewhuntseason.
WereplacedthehunƟngstoolsinthenewpitblind
#12thatwedonatedlastyear.Thesmallerstoolswillallow
moremobilityintheblindandshouldbeabeƩerĮtforthe
hunters.Thelidsonpitblind#5hadrustedoutandwere
replacedwithlidsfabricatedbyKirkBensonforhissenior
highschoolshopproject.Wewereabletoquicklycamo
theboxblindswithRealGrasspanels.EricAndersonand
otherRefugestaīhavekeptthereplacementpumps
runningduringhighƟdeforthelastseveralweeks.They
havehadtostartandshutdowntheauxiliarypumpsystem
atallhoursofthedayandnight.Theirworktoprovide
waterinspiteoftheundergroundpowerlinefailurehas
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
ensuredplentyofwaterforopeningday.BobTaylorwill
setoutthedirecƟonalsignagefortheblindspriortothe
opener.ThanksBob!
Thankstothefollowingmemberswhowereableto
makeitforthisworkparty:JerryPiazza,MichaelAndrioƫ,
Dave&RyanWeston,DanWeston,DaveChavez,Rick
ScoƩ,DougHargin,ArlanHackeƩ,AlO’Connor,Michael&
SusanEllisandDarenHauswald.Thankyouallforyour
eīorts!
Before and After Pictures of Blind #13 at the
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge (NWR)
ShillapooWorkParty
OnSaturdayOctober4thagoodturnoutofChapter
membersinstalledandbrushedupblindsattheShillapoo
WildlifeArea.WildlifeAreaManagerDarenHauswald
andhisassistantTylerwereonhandtohelpthegroup
placetheblinds.Theydidagreatjob,andtheblindsreally
lookgood.AllweneednowisalotofraintoĮllthe
wetlands!Thankyoutothefollowingmembersfortheir
(ConƟnuedonPage5)
October 16, 2014
Page 5
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
(Lower Columbia Chapter News Continued from Page 4)
Ɵmeandeīorts:TedBlade,Dan
Hafenbrack,DaveHerbenson,
JackWhitney,BobEspertoand
ArlanHackeƩ.
Birdfest2014
BirdfestandBluegrass
CelebraƟonwasthemain
aƩracƟonintheCityof
RidgeĮeldonOctober4thand5th.
AlO’ConnorsetuptheWWA
trailertorepresentourgroupat
theevent.ThankstoAlforhis
eīortsonthisbusyweekend.
RidgeĮeldNWRefugeYouth
HuntonSaturday,October25th
Wewillhavedecoys,
callsandprovideprizesforthe
younghunters.ABBQforthe
youthandtheadults
accompanyingthemwillbe
provided.Therefugewillopen
upgeneralhunƟngatnoonforthosedesiringtotake
availableblinds.
(Above L - R) WWA-LC Chapter Members, Bob
Esperto, Dan Hafenbrack, Tyler with WDFW, Jack
Whitney, Dave Herbenson and Arlan Hackett.
(L to R) LC Chapter members and guests at an early October Work Party at the Ridgefield National
Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Al O’Conner, Dave Chavez, Chapter President Rick Scott, Greg Ellyson,
Dave Lescalleet, Dylan Olive, Cliff Nichols, Cindy Lescalleet, and Gary Piazza.
October 16, 2014
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WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
News for the Flock
2014
WWA Membership Drive
RAFFLE WINNERS !!!
14. Case of 12 gauge, 2 ¾ inch magnum
1. Winchester SX3, Camo, 3 ½ inch, 12 gauge
shot shells.
or $1,000 cash.
David Bean, WWA-Seattle Chapter
Bob Boldman, WWA-Seattle Chapter
15. Case of 12 gauge, 2 ¾ inch shotshells.
2. Moses Lake Hosted Duck or Goose Hunt for
Jessica Dunn, WWA-Seattle Chapter
2 & $100 travel money.
16. $100 Gift Certificate at a business of your
Jim Goldsmith, WWA-Grays Harbor
choice.
Chapter
Ed Whitford, WWA-NW Chapter
3. Hosted Brant Hunt for 2 @ Samish Island
17. Case of Clay Pigeons & Case of 12 gauge
Brant Club & $100 travel money.
trap load shotshells.
Claudean Talbert, WWA-NW Chapter
Jessica Dunn, WWA-Seattle Chapter
4. Guided Goose Hunt for 2 with Burbank
Guide Service & $100 travel money.
18. Ammo Can with 4 boxes of 12 gauge,
Brendan Osburn, WWA-NW Chapter
Hevi-Metal shotshells.
5. WWA Sustaining Life Membership, Life
John Arrabito, WWA-Seattle Chapter
Member jacket, plaque, a $750 value.
19. Ammo Can with 4 boxes of 12 gauge,
William Dunlap, WWA-Lower Columbia
Hevi-Metal shotshells.
Chapter
Timon Gasowski, WWA-Seattle Chapter
6. WWA Regular Life Membership, WWA
20. Two (2) tickets to the 2015 WWAbelt buckle, plaque, a $500 value.
Corporate Banquet.
Jessica Dunn, WWA-Seattle Chapter
John Burk, Sr., WWA-NW Chapter
7. Remington Express Super Mag, 3 1/2 inch,
Drawing conducted October 7th by WWA
12 gauge.
Newsletter Publishers, Andrew and Cheryl
Dave Farley, WWA-Seattle Chapter
Koeppen, at the Offices of Hot Off the Press.
8. $200 Gift Certificate at a business of your
The Drive brought in 102 new members, 14 of
choice.
the 20 of which were Raffle winners!
Matthew Klope, WWA-NW Chapter
To make arrangements to receive your prize,
9. Case of 12 gauge Hevi-Metal Shotgun
please contact WWA Membership Director,
Shells.
Gary Talbert at (360) 679-2067 or Treasurer
Ren Dike, WWA-Seattle Chapter
10. Mossberg Youth 20 gauge pump shotgun.
John Arrabito at jarrabito@comcast.net
Gary Talbert, WWA-NW Chapter
Note
11. 2014 WA Duck Stamp Print, framed and
All Firearm transfers to be taken care of by
matted.
AMS GUNS, 18144 Woodinville-Snohomish Road,
Bonnie Pullman, WWA-NW Chapter
Woodinville, WA. 98072. (425) 483-8855.
12. Case of 12 gauge, 3 ½ inch magnum
Hours: Tues thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 to 2 p.m.
Firearms must be picked up by October 31, 2014.
shotshells.
John Smith, Spokane
NOTICE – FIREARMS WILL BE RELEASED ONLY
TO THE ITEM WINNER. IF THE APPLICANT IS
13. Case of 12 gauge, 3 inch magnum
DECLINED ON THE MANDATORY FEDERAL
shot shells.
BACKGROUND CHECK, THE FIREARM RETURNS TO
John Hanson, WWA-Seattle Chapter
WWA OWNERSHIP.
October 16, 2014
Page 7
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
News for the Flock
WELCOME
NEW& RETURNING
WWA MEMBERS !!!!
CHAPTER
LAST NAME FIRST CITY
KC
Abrahamson
Richard Port Ludlow
NW
Bahr Brandon
Oak Harbor
LC
Barnum Bruce
Vancouver
SEA
Bean David
Monroe
SEA
Bean Jonathan
Monroe
NW
Benson Kurt
Stanwood
NW
Black Brian
Bow
SEA
Boldman, Bob
Edmonds
SP
Bornholdt, Richard
Spokane
NW
Bridges Joe
Arlington
NW
Broker Ron
Craigmont, ID
LC
Buckley Wayne
Vancouver
NW
Burk, Miriam
Oak Harbor
NW
Burk, Sr., John
Oak Harbor
NW
Churchill, Todd
Arlington
NW
Cicero David
Oak Harbor
SEA
Cochran, Shaunie
Snohomish
GH
Davis Joshua
Tenino
NW
Davis Lou Ann
Mt. Vernon
LC
DeLone Alan
Vancouver
SEA
Dike
Ren
Seattle
NW
Dobbs James
Burlington
NW
Dunkin Michael
Snohomish
LC
Dunlap Barbara
Longview
SEA
Dunn Jessica
Kirkland
SW
Ehnat Tom
Tacoma
SEA
Farley Dave
Snohomish
SW
Finley Wade
Graham
WH
Flint
Greg
Lynden
SW
Gallo Frank
Puyallup
NW
Gerardt, Robert B.
Burlington
NW
Gibson William
Arlington
GH
Goldsmith, William
Olympia
SEA
Goodenough, Ryan
Sammamish
NW
Gray Kyle
Marysville
NW
Griep Matthew
Arlington
SEA
Harris Josh
Lynnwood
NW
Hobbs Jim
Burlington
NW
Holt
Tony
LaConner
NW
Huggins Greg
Tulalip
NW
Ingals Steven
Marysville
NW
Janicki Peter
Sedro Woolley
NW
Jeffreys Simon
Puyallup
NW
Kendall Lee
Superior, CO
NW
Klope Matthew
Oak Harbor
GH
Lane Troy
LaCenter
WH
Lausier Fredric
Blaine
YEAR
2014-S*
2014*
2014*
2014-J*
2014-J*
2014*
2014*
2014*
2014*
2014*
2014*
2014*
2014-F
2014-S*
2014*
2014-F*
LIFE*
2014*
2014-S
2014*
2014*
2015*
2014*
2014-F*
LIFE*
2014*
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2014
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CHAPTER
LAST NAME FIRST CITY YEAR
WH
Lausier Fredric
Blaine
2016*
NW
LeVan Duke
Lake Stevens
2014*
SW
Lisowski, Brady
Spanaway
2014-S*
SEA
Long Chris
Redmond
2014*
SEA
Long Chris
Redmond
2014*
LC
Lowrey Mike
Ridgefield
2014-F*
NW
Masonholder, Brian
Mt. Vernon
2014-F*
SE
McGovern, Jacob
Lynnwood
2014-J*
SE
McGovern, Paul
Lynnwood
2014*
LC
McPhee James
Columbia City, OR 2014*
LC
Meyer James
Ridgefield
2014*
LC
Mirza Iurie
Ridgefield
2014*
NW
Montoya, David
Marysville
2014*
NW
Moody Thomas
Sedro Woolley 2014-F
NW
Moore Frank
Bridgeport, WA 2014*
SEA
Morgan Jeff
Everett
2014-F*
SEA
Mosko Lawrence
Seattle
2014*
SEA
Muldowney, Doug
Sammamish
2014*
LC
Murray Quinn
Camas
2014*
NW
Nelson Larry
Clear Lake
2014-S
SEA
Nelson Stan
Shoreline
2014-S
WH
Newton Mark
Sumas
2014*
SE
Nicholson, Jim
Sammamish
2014*
NW
Osburn Brendan
Stanwood
2014*
NW
Painter Mike
Anacortes
2014*
SEA
Patty Gerald
Seattle
2014-F*
NW
Perkes Cody
Oak Harbor
2014
KC
Petersen, Larry
Port Ludlow
2014-S*
NW
Peterson, Sean
Sedro Woolley 2014*
LC
Piazza M.J.
Brush Prairie 2014-S
SEA
Pierce Rick
Bothell
2014*
NW
Pullman, Bonnie
Sedro Woolley 2014-F
SEA
Reed Isaac
Snohomish
2014*
KC
Reginato, John
Gig Harbor
2014*
NW
Reid
Tyler
Burlington
2014
SE
Reyes Miguel
Seattle
2014*
GH
Roberts Hunter
Tumwater
2014-J
SEA
Rooney Patrick
Snoqualmie
2014-F*
NW
Rosemore, Eric
Oak Harbor
2014*
SEA
Roskelley, Robert
Anchorage
2014-S*
SEA
Rossen Shane
Mill Creek
2014-F*
SEA
Russell Adam
Seattle
2014*
SEA
Russell Matt
Seattle
2014*
SEA
Sandifer, John
Seattle
2014-S*
SW
Satre Tim
Puyallup
2014*
NW
Schroeder, Kenneth
Arlington
2015*
(More on Page 8)
October 16, 2014
Page 8
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
Welcome New Members Continued Northwest Chapter News
CHAPTER
LAST NAME
SW
Schulz Matthew
LC
Scott Doug
NW
Sebens Kenneth
LC
Sherwood, Craig
SEA
Skoglund, Paul
GH
Small Jason
SP
Smtih John
LC
Snider Timothy
SW
Spero Howard
LC
Spring Rick
ML
Stanford, Doug
KC
Stevick Paul
SW
Stock Bill
NW
Talbert Claudean
GH
Taylor Allen
SW
Taylor Troy
NW
Tholstrip, Brian
TRI
Trimble, Tom
NW
Trueman, Richard
LC
Venema, Dale
LC
Vsixteen Development
NW
Walsh Jon
ML
Waltz Jeff
LC
Weston Daniel
NW
Whitford, Ed
KC
Wilson James
FIRST CITY
Puyallup
Vancouver
Oak Harbor
Camas
Medina
Olympia
Spokane
Vancouver
Puyallup
Vancouver
Moses Lake
Bremerton
Puyallup
Oak Harbor
Rainier
Puyallup
Sedro Woolley
Kennewick
Mt. Vernon
Battle Ground
Vancouver
Oak Harbor
Othello
Vancouver
Arlington
Paulsbo
YEAR
2014*
2014*
2014-S*
2014*
2014-S*
2014-F*
2014*
2014*
2014*
2014
2015*
2014-S*
2015*
LIFE*
2014*
2014*
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2014-F*
2014-S
2014-S*
2014*
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By Reb Broker
WellthereIwasaweekoutandchompingatthe
bit.Thedogwasalltunedupandexcitedtoputallofour
workoverthepastfewmonthsintobirdsinthemouth.So
withstarƟngoutanewseasonIthoughthatitwouldmake
sensetowrapuptheoldone.
ACleverWaytoEncourageSpentShellPickup
TheNorthWestChapterhadabusyyear.ThroughͲ
outlastseasonweempƟedoutshellreceptacleatthree(3)
diīerentlocaƟonseveryweekduringtheseason.Aspecial
thankstoArtKendallforallofhisworkingeƫngthesebuilt
andbeingtheonethatplaced,checkedthemonaregular
basis,andremovedthemattheendoftheseason.
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Tri-Cities Chapter News
NoNewsThisMonth
InFebruarywegottogethertobuildWoodDuck
NesƟngBoxes.Six(6)ofusputourheadsdownandbanged
outoveradozenoftheseboxes.Thenwentinthehouse
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andenjoysomegoodeatsandsomecoolrefreshments.
ThankstoRoneBrewerforhosƟngthisevent.Ifanyoneis
interestedingeƫngaboxgivemeacallandwecangetone
inyourhands.(ConƟnuedonPage9)
Grays Harbor Chapter News
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Yakima Valley Chapter News
NoNewsThisMonth
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….AndYouthHunts
Likemanychapters,theNorthwestwasableto
conductourYouthHuntontheYouthOnlyWeekendofSept
BlindBuilding….
20th&21st.ThanksagaintoTheNatureConservancy
ThelastweekendinAprilandĮrstweekendinMay
(TNC)forallowingustousetheirsiteatthemouthofthe
theChapterwenttotheFarmedIslandoftheSkagitWildlife
SƟllaguamishRiver.
AreaandbuiltĮve(5)blindsthiswasagreateventaswe
IalsowanttoespeciallythankRickSkibaforallof
wereabletonotonlybuildtheblindsbutwewereableto
hisworkinpuƫngtogetherthehuntsthisyearworking
familiarizesomehunterswithnewarea’stohunt.Hopefully
withTNCandprovidingsupportfortheirsite.Noneofthis
itwillpayoīforthemthisseason.
wouldcometogetherwithouthiseīorts.Wehadseven(7)
diīerentgroupsoutoverthatweekendandeveryonegot
someshooƟngin.WaskindofslowontheshooƟngbutwe
wereallabletoworkonourtans!Hopingtobeableto
haveanotherlateseasonhuntforthekidsagain.Stay
tunedfordetails!
(NW Chapter News Continued from Page 8)
ChapterReceivedaStateDuckStampGrant
TheChapteralsosubmiƩedandwasapprovedfora
StateDuckStampGrant.Thisgrantwastomow
blackberries,repairtheAmericanswithDisabiliƟesAct
(ADA)Blind,andcutdownalargeareaofdoghaircoƩonͲ
woodstoopenupaŇoodedƟmberarea.Alladding
addiƟonalhunƟngacresforWaterfowlers.
Itallcametogetheron27Septemberaswehad16
volunteersandmembersshowuptogotowork.Alsohad
thepleasureofworkingwiththeHostsandCrewfromTV’s
WaterFowlEvoluƟon.Notonlyweretheyhardworkers
andgotrightin,theyreallyhelpedoutinmovingthe
chipperaroundandgeƫngtrucksunstuck!Iwon’tsayany
namesnow,butifitsurvivestheediƟngroomyouwillbe
abletoseeitinanepisodestarƟnginJanuary2015onthe
PursuitChannel.
Onasidenote,anyonethathasn’tgoƩentoruna
largechipperneedsto!IputoneonmyChristmaswishlist.
AnotherADABlind
LastbutnotleastArtKendallandIwereoutat
SkagitHQrecentlytoworkonanotherADAblindand
cuƫngcaƩailstoopenupaspotforbirdstoland.Witha
fewƟdalŇows,thisareawillbeopenedupandreadyfor
waterfowlers.
OneChapter—274HoursofVolunteerEīort
SoaŌerIgothroughtheseprojects,andIknowthat
ourmembershadevenmorethingsthattheyspentƟmeon.
IhadtoƟpmyhatforover274hoursofvolunteerƟme“For
theResource.”SowhenaskedwhatWWAdoesforthe
sport,hereisjustonechapter’seīorts!Thanksagaintoall
ofourmembersandtheirfamilyforthesupport!
ThelastthingthatIwilladdisthatIsawabout
3,000to4,000SnowGeesethatwerestarƟngtohitthe
Įelds.GoodluckandhaveasafeandplenƟfulseason!Give
meacallifyouhaveanyquesƟonsabouthunƟngthisarea!
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Kitsap County Chapter News
By Les Hollister
WWA-Kitsap County Chapter members James
Marron and Krista O’Connor are refurbishing one
of the floating (and chain anchored) salt water
blinds at Lynch Cove before brushing it up for the
waterfowling season.
KitsapWWAhashadabusymonth!Thanksto
allofourvolunteersandaspecialthankyoutoWDFW
RegionalBiologist,JeīreySkriletzforgivingusa
chancetohelpout!
WedidacheckontheLynchCoveblindsand
reͲbrushedthewalkinblind,aswellascleanedthe
trashfromtheŇoaƟngblinds.Wealsoconducted
maintenanceontheexciƟngblindsandalsobuiltan
AmericanswithDisabiliƟesAct(ADA)wheelchairacͲ
cessibleblindatTheShortsFarm.
Duckseasonhasbegunandourhardworkhas
paidoīforsomequalitypublichunƟnginKitsap
County.
JustaremindertheWWAͲKitsapChapter
meetsattheBremertonTrapandSkeetClubtheĮrst
Wednesdayofeverymonthat6pm!Comebringa
shotgunandjoinus!AnyquesƟonscallLesHollister
210Ͳ410Ͳ3037.
New Lower Price for WWA
Members Only — $259.00!!!
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Seattle Chapter News
By John Arrabito
LastFREERoundofShooƟngbeforetheSeason
Wellproposeddualprogramhosts—Six(6)Ɵme
WAStateDuckCallingChampion,ShaneRossen,and
WDFWRegion4Director,BobEveriƩbothhadschedule
conŇictsonourWednesday,October22nd,meeƟngnight,
sowe’lljustoīerupanotherFREEroundofTrapor5ͲStand
toALLWWAmembersofALLChapterswhoseduesarecurͲ
rent!Grabyourshotgunandcomeoutandjoinus.
There’sANewSheriīInTown
Theysayonevotecanmakeallthediīerence.Well
onesinglebrokenclaypigeonwasallthatseparatedthe
new“FerdNist”ShooƟngChampionfromaformermulƟͲ
yearwinneroftheevent.InashooƟngcompeƟƟonheld
overtwo(2)monthsinthree(3)diīerentshooƟng
disciplines—regulartrap,doubles,andaslider—David
HansonwonbraggingrightsasthebestWWAShotgunner
for2014byshooƟngonemoreclaybirdthansix(6)Ɵme
FerdNistChampion,GaryWebster.
TheannualcompeƟƟonisnamedinhonorofoneof
thefoundersandmainbenefactorsofWWAin1945[then
knownasWashingtonDuckHunters,Inc.].CongratulaƟons
Dave!Hisnamenowjoinshisuncle,JohnHanson,onthe
travelingtrophy.Johnwontheeventin1992.
BJBrownShootDonaƟonstoWWAtop$10,500
JennyandMikeLutzhavedonatedanother$1,545
fromthenetsproceedsoftheAnnualBJBrownMemorial
ShotgunShootheldannuallyinAugustinhonoroftheirson,
BJ,whodiedtragicallyin2006inanautomobileaccident
whenhewasjust18yearsofage.Intheireight(8)yearsof
hosƟngthisevent,JennyandMikehavedonatedsome
$10,545toWWA!
BecauseofaspecialraŋeforaBrowningSporƟng
ClayssemiautomaƟc12gaugeshotguninconjuncƟonwith
thisyear’sshoot,another$1,035wasdonatedtothe
NorthshoreScholarshipFoundaƟon,whichawardsa$2,000
collegescholarshiptoaBothellHighSchoolgraduateeach
ofthelasteight(8)years.
Allproceedsoftheeventaredonatedassnacks,
trophies,andacateredBBQlunchareallpaidforbyBJ’s
family.
“BJwasanavidwaterfowlhunter,atrapboy[atthe
KenmoreShotgunRangewheretheeventisheld],agiŌed
snowboarder,abrightyoungmanwholovedpeopleand
adventure.Thiseventhelpsustorememberhisspirit;his
energy;hisloveoflife.Heissodeeplymissed,saysJenny.
Jennywishedtothankthemanyvolunteerswho
helpsheandMikeputontheannualshoot.Accordingto
Jenny,theeventwouldnotbepossiblewithoutthehelp
andsupportofPatriciaandGaryWebster,andthe
generousraŋedonaƟonsofKathyandLarryGordonof
AMSGunsinWoodinville.
Hersimplegoal:ToseeeveryChapterofWWAput
togetherashooƟngsquadtocompeteagainsteachotherin
thiseventinthefuture.
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WealsohadagreatĮnancialsponsorship
supporƟngtheevent.BigTHANKYOU’Sto;Cedarville
By Kurt Snyder
Farms,TanglefreeWaterfowlingProducts,andafewofour
membersthatdonatedgiŌstogiveasprizes.Thankyouto
Hiall.
GregFulwiderforthat.
Thegeesearehereinmyneckofthewoodsnow.
Welookforwardtopuƫngthiseventonagainfor
EverydaylargeŇocksŇyovermyhousewaveaŌerwave.
2015!
MostlySpecklebellies,butlotsoflargehonkerstoo.They
frequentthegravelpitpondsthatsurroundmyplacetothe
CedarvilleHuntRaŋeWinners
south.IthinksomeonemaybeshooƟngthemnearby.
CongratulaƟonstoMikeNesbiƩandJake
Countryman,thetwowinnersofourCedarvilleHuntfor
TheduckacƟonhasbeenslowaroundherebut
TwoRaŋe.JakewasanentryintheYouthShooƟngEvent,
shouldpickupwiththecomingofnastyweather.Fingers
andwearehappytoreportthatthiswillbehisĮrst
crossed.
waterfowlhuntever!Ahh,Irememberitwell….
YouthShooƟngEventaSuccess
Manythankstoallthatboughtandsoldtheseraŋe
OurChapterhostedit’sThirdAnnualYouth
Ɵckets.Ifanyofyouwouldliketoseetheraŋereport,an
th
ShooƟngeventonthe13 ofSeptember,andweconsiderit
oĸcialGraysHarborChapterrecord,justletmeknow,andI
asuccess.WehadmoreshootersandLOTSofvolunteer
willsupplyittoanyWWAmemberingoodstanding
support!Theeventwasconsideredasuccessbecausewe
(meaningduespaidcurrent).
exceededourgoalstohaveafuncƟonsetupjustforthe
youngershootersandintroducehunƟnginasafeandfun
IwishyouALLaveryproducƟve,funandsafe
way.
waterfowlseasonandhopetoseesomeofyou“outthere!”
Ihaveatonofthankyou’stoputoutsoIwillstart
withallthosethatvolunteeredtostaītheevent.Wecould
KurtSnyder,
notdothisstuīwithoutyouall.YouhavegivenunƟlit
Chairman,
hurtsinsomecases.Thankyouall!
WWAͲGraysHarborChapter,
Grays Harbor Chapter News
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WWA News Briefs….
The Ultra Rich With Their Own Armed Security
Want to Prohibit You From Arming Yourselves
IniƟaƟveContribuƟonsandSpendingforWashingtonState
2014GeneralElecƟon(fromWAPublicDisclosureComm.
asreportedonOctober15,2014).
IͲ594BackgroundChecksforGunSalesandTransfers
ContribuƟonsͲͲ
$8,899,733
ExpendituresͲͲ
$7,313,235
IͲ594AgainstBackgroundChecks
ContribuƟonsͲͲ
ExpendituresͲͲ
$432,597
$373,704
Majorcontributorstodate
IͲ594ForBackgroundChecksforGunSalesandTransfers
NicolasHanauer,SeaƩle,WA
$1,385,000
LenoreM.Hanauer,SeaƩleWA $100,000
EveryTownforGunSafety,NewYork,NY $1,650,000
(akaformerNYMayor,MichaelBloomberg)
ConnieBalmerBellevue,WA
$575,000
SteveBalmerBellevue,WA $500,000
WilliamGates,IIIKirkland,WA
$525,000
$525,000
MelindaGatesKirkland,WA
PaulAllenSeaƩle,WA
$500,000
AnnP.Wyckoī,Shoreline,WA
$375.000
EveryTownforGunSafetyAcƟonFundforIͲ594
ContribuƟonsͲͲ
$648,241
ExpendituresͲͲ
$645,633
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
AccordingtoTheStranger,supportofIͲ591is
limitedto“ahandfulofprivatearmsdealers”and“isput
forwardbygunnuts”beforegoingontodescribesupportͲ
ersas“abunchofcowardlyarmsdealers.”
Neveronetomissachancetoactouttheroleof
mouthpieceoftheSeaƩleliberalelite,TheStrangeropposes
IͲ591whilecarefullyneglecƟngtomenƟonthatitissupportͲ
edbytheWashingtonCouncilofPoliceandSheriīs
(WACOPS)andtheWashingtonStateLawEnforcement
FirearmsInstructorsAssociaƟon(WSLEFIA)–twoofthe
largestandmostĮrearmsͲknowledgeablelawenforcement
organizaƟonsinthestate.
Apparentlythe“oneͲpercent,”whilegenerally
nefariousIlluminaƟ,aresuddenlyfarwiserthanfolkswho
actuallydealwithfolkswhodealwithgunsandlaw
enforcement(andlawenforcementresourceallocaƟon)on
adailybasisforaliving.
OritcouldbesuchfolksarejustoldͲfashioned
hypocrites.
Federal Mandates Undermine State Wildlife Mgmt.
(From Biggameforever.org)
Thereisanewthreatthatputspreviouseīortsto
shame.ApeƟƟonisbeforetheObamaadministraƟonthat
willrestrictaccesson165Macresofprimedeerandupland
birdhunƟngareasintheWesternUnitedStatesbylisƟng
theGreaterSageͲGrouseontheEndangeredSpeciesList.
Thisboldnewmovethreatensnotonlyourrightsashunters,
buttensofbillionsineconomicproducƟvity,hundredsof
thousandsofjobs,andhundredsofmillionsinEducaƟon
FundingfromSchoolTrustLands
Majorcontributorstodate
EveryTownforGunSafety,NewYork,NY $215,920
(akaformerNYMayor,MichaelBloomberg)
YoumightrecalltheresultsofdramaƟcfederal
mandateswhenitcametowolvesandspoƩedowls,and
youunderstandthekindoflasƟngdamagethiskindofa
lisƟngcanhave.
YouarethefrontͲlinesofthismajorbaƩleforthe
westernstates,soweneedyoutosignourpeƟƟonright
away,andsharethiswithyourlikeͲmindedfriendsand
neighbors!HeadtohƩp://biggameforever.org/sageͲ
grouse/sportsmennowtomakeyourvoiceheard.
Isthisabigdealforyou?Absolutely.LisƟngGreater
SageͲGrouseas“threatened”undertheEndangeredSpecies
Actwillallowpowerfulspecialinterestgroupstostop
balanceduseofournaturalresourcesandblockaccessto
America’sgreatpubliclands.Togetherwecanstopthis
dangerousagenda.SignthepeƟƟonaskingCongressto
keepthesagegrouseoītheEndangeredSpeciesList.
FederaloĸcialsinWashingtonD.C.areaskingusto
trusttheminsteadofsupporƟngprogramsthatareworking
inourownbackyards.Ourtaxdollarsshouldn'tbewasted
byanothermassiveregulatorydecisionoutofWADC.
IͲ591ProtectOurGunRights
ContribuƟonsͲͲ
ExpendituresͲͲ
$1,230,031
$1,060,652
Majorcontributorstodate
WashingtonArmsCollectors
CiƟzensCommfortheRighttoKeep&
BearArms GunOwnersAcƟonLeague $502,544
$305,000
$100,000
What Seattle Liberals Think of Us “Gun Nuts”
(From WA Arms Collectors.org)
SeaƩle’sbestsourceofbirdcageliner,TheStranger,
can–ifnaughtelse–becountedontorevealhowtheselfͲ
appointedliberalelitesofSeaƩlereallyviewyouandthe
worldingeneralwhentheydon’tthinkfolksofother
viewpointsmightbelistening.
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ciƟzenswhowanttoexercisetheirSecondAmendment
In A Nutshell…. (CompiledfrommulƟplenewssources) rightstopossessaĮrearm.
“GiŌs”vs.“Transfers”ConfuseVoters
UnderIͲ594youwouldsƟllbeableto“giŌ”a
Įrearmtoanimmediatefamilymemberwithoutgoing
throughabackgroundcheck.
IniƟaƟve591,theoppositeofIͲ594,wouldforbid
Howeverinvirtuallyallothercases,youwouldbe
thegovernmentfromrequiringbackgroundchecksunlessa commiƫngagrossmisdemeanorifyouweretosimplyhand
uniformnaƟonalstandardisrequired.Itwouldalsomakeit aĮrearmtoanimmediatefamilymemberorclose,personal
unlawfulforanygovernmentagencytoconĮscategunsor
friend.Thisisbecauseinreality,IͲ594regulatesallĮrearm
otherĮrearmsfromciƟzenswithoutdueprocess.
“transfers”andtheexempƟonsaresonarrowandlimited
Thinkaboutit.IfasproponentsofIͲ594argue,itis that,inmostcases,theywillnotapply.
onlya“universalbackgroundcheck”measure,thenwhy
IͲ594deĮnes“transfer”as“theintendeddeliveryof
doesittake18pagestodescribetheIniƟaƟve?
aĮrearmtoanotherpersonwithoutconsideraƟonof
IniƟaƟve594wouldextendcriminalbackground
checkstoallgunsalesortransfers.Backgroundchecks
wouldnotberequiredforgiŌsbetweenimmediatefamily
membersorforanƟques.
ThoseopposedtoIͲ594arguethatitisreallya
universalhandgunregistraƟonschemebeingpushedbya
verywealthygroupofanƟͲguneliƟsts.
Thereason:Buriedinthe18pages,underIͲ594everyƟme
ahandgunistransferred,thepersonreceivingthehandgun
willhavetheirnameaddedtoadatabasebeingmaintained
bytheWAStateDepartmentofLicensing.Inotherwords,
IͲ594wouldcreateagovernmentrecordofalllawfully
transferredĮrearmsinWashington,whichcouldbeusedto
facilitatetheirfutureconĮscaƟon.
TheWashingtonAllianceforGunResponsibility
(WAGR)talksalotabouthowIͲ594willkeepgunsoutofthe
handsofcriminals.ButIͲ594isnotaimedatcriminalswho,
bydeĮniƟon,donotobeythelaw.
TherealityisthatcriminalswillsƟllacquireĮrearms
wheretheydonow:theblackmarket,strawpurchasers,
theŌandillicitsourcessuchasdrugdealers.
IͲ594willnotbeaneīecƟvecrimedeterrent.Itwill
onlyimposeheavyburdensandlegalhurdlesforlawͲabiding
paymentorpromiseofpaymentincluding,butnotlimited
to,giŌsandloans.”AfewminutesspentwithadicƟonary
willclarifythat“intended”means“intenƟonal,”and
“deliver”means“tohandover.”
Soafathercould“giŌ”ashotguntohisson.Butif
Dadwantedtoborrowtheshotgunbackfromhissontouse
foraweekendhunƟngtrip,that“transfer”wouldbesubject
totheIͲ594bureaucracy—i.e.,
x completethegovernmentpaperwork;
x paythefees;
x subjectthetransfertoWashingtonStateUseTax,and;
x inthecaseofhandguns,havethetransfereeaddedto
thestateregistraƟondatabaseoflawͲabidinghandgun
owners.
And,forDadtoreturntheshotguntohisson,that’s
another“transfer”andsoit’sbacktothedealertogo
throughthewholeprocessagain!
It’scompletelunacythatwon’taīectcriminals,who
againbydeĮniƟon,donotobeythelawinanyevent.
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News for the Flock
TREASURERS.REPORT(10Ͳ2Ͳ2014)
CorporateChecking
$25,583.01
Chapter(LC,ML&SEA]
TrustMoniesforGoose
SatelliteTransmiƩers
ForWDFW
$8,250.00
JayKoetjeTrustfor
SkagitFarmedIsland $1,250.00
CorporateC.D.
$17,594.98
CorporateTotal
$53,157.99
CHAPTERFINANCES
GHChecking
$1,618.19
KitsapChapter
(ToBeFunded)
LCChecking
$28,673.10
MLChecking
$8,186.22
NWChecking
$2,342.16
OPChecking
$Closed3/25/2013
SEAChecking
$26,136.51
SEACDAmount
$9,747.19
SEARobertHickokFund $1,316.61
SPOChecking
$Closed5/19/2014
SWChecking
$4,602.38
$300.00
TriͲCiƟesChecking
(OriginalSeedMoney)
WHChecking
$6,789.27
YVChecking$1,423.15
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(360) 679-3441
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JOHN T. ARRABITO, P.C.
John T. Arrabito
SendusyourhunƟngdog’sphotofor
publicaƟon
Attorney at Law
19303—44th Avenue W.
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 894-4080
FAX (425) 775-8016
E-mail: jarrabito@comcast.net
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Donations
.
TheWWAisbasedonvolunteereīortsanddonaƟonsfromfolksthatcareaboutthewaterfowlhunƟngheritage.
Oursuccessridesontheshouldersofthesevolunteersandgenerousbenefactors.BelowisalisƟngofrecentcontribuƟons
sincethepublicaƟonoftheWWASeptemberNewsleƩertothesix(6)primaryfundsestablishedbytheWWA.
WWAYouthFund—$1,345
WWALegalFund—$17,457
KenPackardforLequeIsland—$1,000
WWAHabitatFund—$580
PaulSkogland—$85
WWAJayKoetjeMemorialFundforSkagitFarmedIsland—$1,875
GuyeƩe&Deeter,Inc.—$500
GaryandClaudeanTalbert—$50
Mr.andMrs.WilliamM.Summers—$25
WWAHeritageLandsFund—$6,256
JoelMeeteer—$65
StanNelson—$85
WWAGeneralFund—$128
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Selected (and Incomplete) Summary of 2014-2015
Migratory Waterfowl Seasons (Significant Changes in Red)
SPECIES
AREA
Ducks
Statewide
(b) Bag Limits:
Statewide
Western WA
(b) Season Limit
(b) Possession Limits Statewide
SEASON DATES (inclusive)
DAILY
BAG LIMIT
September 20-21, 2014 (Youth Hunt Only (a)
7 (b)
Oct. 11-15, 2014 and Oct. 18, 2014— Jan. 25, 2015 7 (b)
EXCEPT Scaup closed Oct. 11 — Oct 31, 2014
3 (b)
7 ducks to include not more than 2 hen mallards;
2 pintail; 3 scaup; 1 canvasback, and 2 redhead;
To include not more than 1 harlequin; 2 scoter,
2 long tailed duck; and 2 goldeneye
1 harlequin in Western WA
6 pintail; 9 scaup; 3 canvasback; 6 redhead & 6 hen mallards
6 scoter; 6 long tailed duck; & 6 goldeneye in Western WA
Coots, and
25
Snipe
8
POSSESSION
LIMIT
14 (b)
21 (b)
9 (b)
75
24
AUTHORIZATION & HARVEST RECORD CARD REQUIRED TO HUNT SEA DUCKS, BRANT & SNOW GEESE
Geese (except
Brant & Aleutian)
Goose Mgmt.
Area 1
Goose Mgmt.
Area 2A
Goose Mgmt.
Area 2B
(e) Aleutian Geese in Area 2B
(e) Season Limit
Brant
(see authorization requirements
on p. 4 of 2014-2015
regulations pamphlet)
EDITOR’S NOTE:
Early Season — Sept. 10-15, 2014;
Oct. 11-23 & Nov 1 2014 thru Jan 25, 2015
EXCEPT snow, Ross, or blue geese can
be taken Oct 11, 2014 thru Jan. 25, 2015(d)
5(c)
4
15(c)
12
4
12
Early Season — Sept. 10-15, 2014;
3(c)
8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Nov. 8—30 & Dec 10—Jan 25
4(e)
Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays Only
(EXCEPT Ridgefield NWR)
Ridgefield NWR open 8 a.m.—4 p.m.
4(e)
Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays Only
Nov. 8-29, 2014 & Dec 11—Jan 24, 2015
EXCEPT CLOSED Nov 11, 27, Dec 25 & Jan 1, 2015
9(c)
12(e)
Early Season — Sept. 1-15, 2014;
8 a.m.– 4 p.m. Saturdays & Wednesdays Only
Oct. 11-25 & Nov 1, 2014—Jan., 17, 2015
15(c)
4(e)
45(c)
12(e)
1(e)
3(e)
12(e)
1 dusky Canada goose
Goose Mgmt.
Area 3
Early Season — Sept. 10-15, 2014;
Oct. 11-23 and Nov. 1, 2014—Jan. 26, 2015
5(c)
4
15(c)
12
Goose Mgmt.
Area 4
Early Season — Sept. 13-14, 2014;
Sat, Sun, & Weds, only, Oct. 11— Jan 18, 2015
Nov 11, 27, and 28; Dec 25, 26, 29, & 30, 2014;
Jan 1; and every day Jan 19-25, 2015.
3(c)
4
6(c)
12
Goose Mgmt.
Area 5
Early Season — Sept. 13-14, 2014;
Oct. 11-13, & Oct 18, 2014—Jan 25, 2015
3(c)
4
6(c)
12
Pacific County
Skagit County
Jan. 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 & 18, 2015
Jan. 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, & 25, 2015
2
2
Skagit County
If the pre-season wintering population in
Skagit County is below 6000 (as determined
by the early January survey) the brant season in
Skagit County will be canceled.
6
6
CHECK THE COMPLETE 2014-2015 REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFICS NOT PRINTED HERE.
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WASHINGTON
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ASSOC.
News for the
Flock
WWA MEMBER FREE CLASSIFIEDS
FOR SALE — German Shorthair Puppies
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ASSOC.
2014 Washington Migratory Bird Stamp Print
Order Form
The Washington Waterfowl Association is please to present the 2014
Washington State Migratory Bird Stamp and
Limited Edition Print
Revenue received through this program will be used by the Washington Waterfowl
Association and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, to improve
habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds in Washington.
This year’s artwork, a pair of redheads afloat on the water,
was created by Ms. Cynthie Fisher.
Double Down for the Ducks
Please consider ordering two stamps or prints to increase finances available
for waterfowl and other
migratory birds.
To order your print[s] and accompanying stamps, please
complete the application on the other side of this sheet.
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2014 Washington Migratory Bird Stamp Print
Order Form
Please send me:
1 2 3 4 (circle one) or more _____: unframed print(s)
1 2 3 4 (circle one) or more _____: unframed print(s) and stamp(s)
1 2 3 4 (circle one) or more_____: framed print(s) and stamp(s)
If available, the edition number(s) I would like are:___________
____________________________________________________
Please Ship Prints to:
Name__________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________
Email Address______________________ Phone_______________________
I have included $55* for each unframed print for a total of
$______.00
I have included $70* for each unframed print & stamp for a total of $______.00
I have included $120* for each framed print/stamp for a total of
$______.00
*(Prices include shipping and handling)
Total Amount:
$
.00 Mail a check for the total amount to:
Washington Waterfowl Association
PO Box 2131
Auburn, WA 98071-2131
Order/Pay Online with PayPal: http://www.waduck.org/WWA_Duck_Stamps.htm
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WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
Business Directory
Support the Merchants that support us!
Environmental Consulting
Dentistry
Sound Ecological Endeavors
206-595-7481
Wetlands Restoration/Permitting
Stanwood, WA
rbrewer@soundeco.net
Gary Berner, DDS, PLLC
General Dentistry
Oak Harbor, WA
Guns & Ammunition
360-679-3441
YOUR LISTING HERE
Skagit Arms
895 Nevitt Road
Burlington, WA
360-588-4672
www.skagitarms.com
Hearing Protection
AMS Guns
Buy-Sell-Trade-Consign
Woodinville, WA
425-483-8855
Since 1975
amsguns.bizland.com
Custom Fit Hearing Protection
206-783-9994
Insta-Mold Ear Plugs
Patricia Webster
Seattle, WA
patonpost1@msn.com
Hunting & Outdoor Clothing
Hunting Guide Services
Burbank Guide Service
509-545-8000
Washington’s Premier Guide Service Since 1977
Burbank, WA
www.burbankgoose.com
Duck Taxi on Potholes Reservoir 509-346-2651
Meseberg Adventures
Mike Meseberg
Since 1972
www.ducktaxi.com
Filson
Free Catalogue — 800-624-0201
Better Outdoor Clothing Since 1897
Headquarters in Seattle, WA
Cedarville Farms Waterfowl Club
Oakville, WA
www.cedarvillefarms@aol.com
Cook Canyon Hunt Club
Birds-Guided Hunts-Dog Training
www,cookcanyon.com
Insurance
State Farm
Keith Sorestad, Agent
Sedro Woolley, WA
Hunting Supplies
Flight Cancelled Lanyards
509-860-3422
Call n’ Haul
Aaron Tanis, Owner
www.flightcancelledlanyards.com
HEVI-Shot
Sweet Home, Oregon
www.hevishot.com
888-857-5074
Ellensburg, WA
360-855-1833
www.ksorestad.com
Lodging
Bayside Tillamook Bay Lodge
Greg Hublou, Owner
(503) 730-8628
P.O. Box 3500
Bay City, OR 97107
www.baysideoregon.com
Kennels/Pets/Dog Training
East Harbor Gun Dogs
360-861-8385
Quality Labrador Retrievers
McCleary, WA
www.eastharborgundogs.com
OR HERE
Pets
Von Waldberg Kennels
Everything German Shepherds
Snohomish, WA
425-402-8899
Lawyers
John T. Arrabito
Attorney at Law
Lynnwood, WA
425-894-4080
(FAX) 425-775-8016
jarrabito@comcast.net
Whole Pet Shop
Woodinville
360-668-6556
www.mtpet.com
Renton 425-687-7731
425-481-5684
www.wholepetshop.com
Photography
Shooting Ranges
Old Skagit Gun Club
Trap and 5-Stand
Burlington, WA
MT Pet—All About Dogs
Premier Pet Foods
Snohomish, WA
360-757-4326
Geddes Photography
360-982-2474
Family & Business, Studio, Outdoor
Anacortes, WA
www.geddesphotograpy.com
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WWA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name:
Address:
City:
___, State:
, Zip:
WASHINGTON WATERFOWL ASSOC.
A few facts about the WWA:
x Established in 1945
x Non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
x 10 chapters throughout Washington
x We spend all of our resources within Washington State
Our projects include:
x Working on behalf of Hunter’s Rights issues to keep
Email Address:
public access open and available
Best Phone Contact: (
x Administration of the WA Migratory Bird Stamp and
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Membership Type:
] Family (immediate family
up to age 18) —
$ 35.00
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$ 30.00
[
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$ 500.00
[
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$ 750.00
[
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[
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[
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$ 50.00
[
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$ 60.00
(2-year memberships not available online)
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Grays Harbor/Chehalis Valley Chapter
meets the 1st Thursday of the month
(Feb – Oct) at the Evergreen Sportsmen’s
Club, 12736 Marksman Road, SW, Olympia.
Kitsap Peninsula Chapter meets the 1st Wednesday of
the month (Feb – Oct) at Bremerton Skeet & Trap Club.
Lower Columbia Chapter meets the last Thursday
of the month (Jan – Oct) at the Vancouver Trap
Club, 11100 NE 76th Street in Vancouver.
Moses Lake Chapter – Dates and places TBD.
Northwest Chapter meets the 2nd Tuesday
of the month at the Conway Fire Hall.
Seattle Chapter meets the 4th Wednesday of the
month (Jan – Oct) at Kenmore Shotgun Range,1031 –
228th Street SW, Bothell.
Southwest Chapter meets on the last Tuesday of
the month (Jan – Oct) at the Tacoma Sportsman’s
Club, 16409 Canyon Road E, Puyallup.
Spokane Chapter – Vacant
Tri Cities Chapter meets the 2nd Monday of the
month (Feb – Oct) at the PUD Auditorium, corner of
10th Avenue & HWY 395, Kennewick.
Whatcom County Chapter meets the 1st
Tuesday of the of the month (Jan – Nov.) at
the Tenant Lake Interpretive Center.
Yakima Valley Chapter meets the 2nd Thursday of the
month (Feb – Sept) alternating between Café Villa in
Prosser or El Ranchito, in Zillah. See Page 2 for this
month’s meeting location.
Pay with a credit card from our website:
www.waduck.org
or
Mail with a check to: WWA,
9792 Edmonds Way
Suite 161
Edmonds, WA 98020
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Hosting and sponsoring the Washington State Duck
Calling Championships
Wood Duck Nest Box & Mallard Nest Tube, Goose Nest
Pot & platform construction, installation, & maintenance
Working with the Boy Scouts of America on Eagle Scout
projects
Hosting Youth Mentor shotgun shooting one-on-one
instruction events
Conducting NRA sanctioned Hunter Education classes for
Youth & donation of funds to offset WDFW printing
costs for youth gun safety classes
Donation of funds to support high school shooting teams
in Washington
Teaching adults and youth decoy carving arts
Working with thousands of children at Sportsman’s Show
painting decoys, and with seriously ill youngsters on a
decoy painting project
Providing scholarships for boys and girls to attend a
week at Youth Conservation Camp on Orcas Island, WA
Working with the WDFW in the creation of premium
quality hunt waterfowling areas
Building and rehabilitating blinds in public hunting areas
Distribution and planting of thousands of pounds of
donated corn seed for waterfowl consumption
Working with the Yakama Tribe in banding upland birds
and waterfowl, and building duck “blinds” on tribal lands
Goose and duck nest counts and banding of both with the
WDFW and USFWS
Working with the WDFW on dove counts & planting
WDFW food plots in Eastern WA with WWA owned
tractor and farming implements
Sponsoring of the Annual NW Decoy Collector’s Show
Participating in multiple Sportsman’s shows annually
Donation of funds and volunteer man hours for Swan
Mortality Mitigation Studies
Donation of funds and man hours to WDFW for goose
banding and satellite tracking
Litter pickup projects at public hunting areas, boat ramps,
and along highways; and conducting multiple fund raising
banquets annually to pay for all of these “hands on”
conservation projects.