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Spring days are getting longer, weather milder and it seems that everything around here is growing at an exponential rate– particularly the forest understory and some early wildflowers. “Fairy slippers ” are a native calypso orchid that produces a single, … Continue reading →
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Glass Beach, Port Townsend is one of the best beaches in the country to find quality, “jewelry grade” beach glass. Historically the high bluffs around Port Townsend were used to dump trash including glass onto the surrounding beach and into … Continue reading →
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After sustaining an injury on a family vacation in Maui this past February ( long story ) I’ve been prescribed mandatory down time and decided to get some work done on a portion of the decoy rig. In particular, some well … Continue reading →
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We christened our new Bankes Revolution two man layout boat this past weekend on an action packed harlequin duck hunt. Repeat hunters Phil and Carolyn were game for the adventure, so in predawn light we set out in our tender fv … Continue reading →
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Last weekend marked the opening day of waterfowl for 2017 as we celebrate our 19th season guiding hunters on these spectacular ducks. Calm waters and brisk temps in the upper 30’s were presented to us on opening morning, so the … Continue reading →
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I’m a little late on the game getting our fishing season wrap up written. My apologies as we’ve been fervently getting the duck boats, dekes and gear ready for our waterfowl season that started last weekend. Briefly– ample freshwater runoff … Continue reading →
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This week wraps up the 2016 waterfowl season, a 107 day liberal framework season once again as we have been after them since mid-October. That’s a full season here in the Pacific Flyway ! Bird numbers were good this season with … Continue reading →
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The 2017 summer Dungeness crabbing season is in full swing now and it’s been a banner one so far. Those pinchered , delectable local crustaceans have been running larger than usual w/ a 7-8″ average in most of the areas … Continue reading →
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The majority of our guided duck hunts cater to collectors and hunters seeking that spectacular plumed drake destined for the taxidermist and ultimately a proud spot in their homes, offices and memories. All of us here at Peninsula Sportsman appreciate the challenges of these … Continue reading →
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Goldeneye ducks. Striking, beautiful black and white ducks that migrate into our waters from the Boreal forests of the North. We enjoy two species of them in the West– the Common or American and the Barrow’s Goldeneye. Common’s are plentiful … Continue reading →
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