Varmint Hunting - Locations?

[Glock Jock]

I was talking to my brother today and we both decided we would like to do some varmint hunting and he suggested we try to find someone with property that would like some help with pest problems but neither of us really know anyone with property like this. Does anyone have any leads or suggestions on how to go about finding people with property like this or is this just not something people would do? We are in the SW Portland area and could travel for the right situation. Any leads or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ahead of time!

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[Joe13]

No ones going to give you that info. Not to be nasty but just blunt.

These threads pop up about 12 times a year.

Best advice I've seen is to drive eats for a few hours and find a feed store. Bring a bottle of something good and ask around of the customers if they could use something like varment shooters on their land. Sell yourself and you might find someone willing to take the risk of having you on their property.


Best of Luck

 

[clearconscience]

Yeah guys that do know someone keep those as close gaurded secrets.

Your better off asking for someone's ol' lady

 

[Glock Jock]

worth a try. I don't know enough people with property and that is pretty much that.

 

[DirectDrive]

I was talking to my brother today and we both decided we would like to do some varmint hunting and he suggested we try to find someone with property that would like some help with pest problems but neither of us really know anyone with property like this. Does anyone have any leads or suggestions on how to go about finding people with property like this or is this just not something people would do? We are in the SW Portland area and could travel for the right situation. Any leads or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks ahead of time!

Best opportunities are due East of your location.
Before driving and knocking on doors cold turkey, try making a few calls first.
Here are the ODFW Field office numbers :
(Of course, know how far you want to drive first)
ODFW Local Offices

Also, look up the local gun shops on the East Side and make some calls.
If you get some good advice/contacts be sure to stop by the shop and buy something.

Ranchers fear their livestock getting shot and their irrigation pipes getting shot up so be sure to represent yourself as a safe, careful hunter.


Good luck

 

[Glock Jock]

I can certainly understand that. We are both almost 40 with good jobs and no criminal record so I don't expect any issues, but property owners don't know that. We aren't looking to kill everything is sight either, just honest shooting that can possibly help someone out.

 

[DirectDrive]

Hunting good places on the East Side is sometimes all about developing good relationships with landowners.
Especially for birds and varmints.
I know guys that have certain ranchers on their Christmas lists.

Then there's always public land and Pay-to-Play.
Building a friendship with a rancher is much more rewarding, though.

 

[Glock Jock]

I would prefer to get to know people with property than anything else. I don't mind just driving around and finding spots either but if we can meet new folks and do some good that would be ideal.

 

[Glock Jock]

I have another question regarding varmint hunting. is there public land where we can go or is that not okay? If so can you help me understand what is legal? Thanks!

 

[Joe13]

I have another question regarding varmint hunting. is there public land where we can go or is that not okay? If so can you help me understand what is legal? Thanks!

Check out the OR hunting site and look though the hunting regs.

It will tell you what you need a license for, what's legal and illegal.

 

[Glock Jock]

Thanks

 

[DirectDrive]

Thanks

Better hurry before those rats start using their cloaking devices.

 

[Glock Jock]

Seems I need a hunting license for hunting varmints but I don't see what land is legal/illegal? My brother thought BLM land is the only public land you can hunt varmints.

 

[Joe13]

Seems I need a hunting license for hunting varmints but I don't see what land is legal/illegal? My brother thought BLM land is the only public land you can hunt varmints.

National/State forests or private land mostly

 

[11Charlie]

Yeah guys that do know someone keep those as close gaurded secrets.

Your better off asking for someone's ol' lady

I'm not giving up either one! just sayin

 

[DirectDrive]

Seems I need a hunting license for hunting varmints but I don't see what land is legal/illegal? My brother thought BLM land is the only public land you can hunt varmints.

Re-group and go back to post #5
Then make a few calls tomorrow.

 

[Glock Jock]

we're in no hurry. brother still has to sight in his rifle so I'm just trolling around gather info.

 

[Glock Jock]

Here's one way of doing it.
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