Brian - I checked with my daughter and she said the bird was banded as a hatch year (young of the year) in 2024 at Butte Valley Wildlife Area which is about 20 air miles away from where she harvested it. This is not at all unusual - western Canada geese tend to be non migratory. I found some photos from a goose roundup that we did while I was still working - I will post them in the "Got any bird pics" thread.
Is that a Citori?
Nice shotgun...thanks for sharing.
If the truck runs, hold on to it. If it's white, you will fit right in with the locals. Upland bird season runs (depending on species) from Late September / Early October through mid January (or end of January for Chukkar). Your biggest issue will be getting over the pass in the event of snow. That's just a matter of watching the weather and typically doesn't become a concern until December (Typically). Eastern WA is dry, most of the time. Early morning frost or a snow event could be an issue, but if it's a season like this season, there has been no snow and very little ice on the roads. 2wd is fine for 98% of what you can get into. I've on put my truck in 4WD a couple of times, and that was just to get to a few places, that weren't a deal breaker. In WA, public hunting or private, open to hunting is very limited, compared to other nearby states. And, just because it's huntable, doesn't mean it's good for birds, so your options start to get smaller very quickly. As far as your truck is concerned, you can typically drive into most WA hunting areas on a dirt road and end up in a parking lot, or even just pull off to the side of the road. The rest is research.
That is awesome!
I've driven over Snoqualmie Pass many times in 2WD trucks, as @Replicant suggests: watch the weather. In years past, I had a Chevrolet S-10 2WD. I splurged and bought studded tires and had them mounted on winter rims (all four) which I changed out with the season. With a hundred pounds of sand bags centered over the rear axle, I never had a problem (unless chains were required). There's this action we as drivers can take that helps ensure we're getting where we need to go: SLOW DOWN when the weather is bad. I didn't take that truck offroad (nor do I take my 4WD Ram offroad).
Welcome! These guys have given you great advice. Watch the weather, carry chains.
I love the Prince of Wales grips on the Brownings…
I also have a 65, two barrel set 12/20 - They fit me like a glove, and I think they might make me a better shot than I really am.
My White Lightning in 16 bore. I also have a 625 in 12 and BPS in 16. You could say I like Brownings…I also have a 65, two barrel set 12/20 - They fit me like a glove, and I think they might make me a better shot than I really am.
Love those photos! I had a Browning Gold and a Remington 870 pump years ago. Did go upland (south of Vantage) and duck hunting one time with a friend! Love to go trap and skeet shooting, miss that. Time to get something again... Watching the dog work, my friend took me out with his son, was awesome!
16's are cool!
Last weekend of the season brought even more firsts for me and my boy!