Spenceville WA

[Nufo]

Looking into doing a little qual hunting in Spencville WA after christmas. Anyone hunt there?This is mostly going to be a scouting trip since I have never been there but figured I'd bring my 44 and look for some signs of pig while I'm at it. Suggestions are welcome

Mike

 

[Live2hunt]

Spenceville is shotgun only.

 

[Nufo]

I'm almost certain that it is not shotgun only. I'm calling down there tomarrow to find out for sure. 12,000 acres and shotgun only would make no sense at all. Plus they hunt deer there.

 

[Nufo]

(39) Spenceville Wildlife Area
Type C area 11,887 acres
Location and Access: Approximately fifteen
miles east of the town of Marysville. From
Marysville proceed about eighteen miles east
on Highway 20 to Smartsville Road. Proceed
south (right) on Smartsville Road about one
mile to area boundary. Turn left on Waldo
Road for about 1/4 mile to the shooting range.
From Wheatland proceed northeast to Camp
Far West Reservoir and then follow Long Ravine
Road about two miles north to area boundary.
Daily Hunter Capacity: No limit except during
the spring turkey season. For information call
(530) 538-2236.
(A) Hunt Days: Daily from September 1 through
January 31 during open seasons for authorized
species and during the spring turkey season.
(B) Authorized Species: All legal species.
© Camping and Trailers: Allowed in designated
campsites during the period September 1 through
the end of the spring turkey season.
(D) Special Restrictions: Pursuant to the
provisions of subsection 550(b), an entry permit,
issued by special drawing, is required for the first
9 days of the spring turkey season. During the first
nine days of the spring turkey season, the wildlife
area is closed to all public entry, except those
individuals possessing a special permit issued
by the department. Hunting is allowed only from
September 1 through January 31, and during
the spring turkey season, when only turkeys
may be hunted. Horseback riding and bicycle
riding shall be restricted to designated trails
and roads, and dog training shall be restricted
to designated areas. During the period from
March 16 through June 30, dog training shall
be prohibited. Fires are allowed only in portable
gas stoves at sites designated for camping by
the department. All legal firearms and archery
equipment may be possessed and discharged
at the designated target practice area, which is
open all year. Only paper and clay targets will
be allowed at the designated target practice
area and must be removed prior to leaving the
designated area. Use of the target practice
area is permitted only from sunrise to sunset.
The posted area surrounding the Spenceville
Mine will be closed to public entry all year. For
additional information about the closure, call
(916) 358-2900.

 

[CaliDuckPro]

I've hunted Spenceville quite a bit. Quail hunting is tough, especially if you don't have a dog. There's lots of berry brushes that they hide in, and don't want to budge. It is not shotgun only... you'll be alright with your .44. I've seen 2 pigs at Spenceville, late in winter. They were about 80 yards from me, just staring at me, but all I had was my shotgun, and no pig tags. You'll find some sign every now and then, but hardly every fresh. I say that it's worth the trip though, just to get out and know the area... you never know what you'll run into.

 

[Live2hunt]

The signs posted along the fence and at every entrance said "Shotgun with specific shots only". Good luck if you do take the .44 or a rifle.

 

[CaliDuckPro]

I could be wrong, but the only signs I recall are the ones that state the months hunting is prohibited and the wildlife area boundaries. I've seen quite a few deer hunters out there toting rifles. Definitely something you should check into before hand to be 110% positive.

 

[Nufo]

I called Tim the guy who runs the place and he said that hand guns and rifles are fine. Gonna bring a varmint call and see if we can kill a couple yotes while we're at it.

 

[CaliDuckPro]

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Gonna bring a varmint call and see if we can kill a couple yotes while we're at it.[/b]

good idea... last time I was there I saw 2.