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Site Supporter   Location: Allyn, WA Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2015 Posts: 164 Real Name: Cat 
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I was finally able to get up to Capital Forest today...I didn't have the map with me so I just kinda drove in the general direction from Waddell Creek Road up to Capital Peak Road, so I can't say for sure about specific spots, but I was dismayed to see that most places had no shooting signs. The one on the map that is the second to last towards the left (South) on the map, which is on a corner with a large open lot above, is not only no shooting but also has a watchman (shown in the pics with blue arrow). I almost stopped to ask him where I *could* shoot but decided to keep going. Not too far from there was a little road off to the right and down that ended fairly quickly in a ditch and stumps that I decided to try, since I saw no signs and it looked really safe, and someone else has been shooting there.
I really just wanted to practice accuracy with one hand and I'm happy to say I feel pretty comfy that way with my 9mm. I put a few magazines through her with all I had as targets (this was an impromptu "let's see what's up there"). So all I had was a couple of cans, a plastic bottle, and a tennis ball. Sorry to say the tennis ball is still up there in the bushes somewhere. ;-) The site was pretty clean but I did pick up what garbage was there as long with some shells and casings that someone else had left. I left the clay pieces...I hope that is alright, since I would have been there all day!  Anyway, had some fun but it's sad to see so many places off limits. Already a drive for me from Allyn, but an enjoyable road. I will still keep looking in Tahuya, but staying away from trails is difficult there. Cat The hole that is closed shown with blue arrow, the road I shot at shown with red:  The WA Guns map with the closed hole shown with blue arrow:   _________________ Ruger ec9s 9mm Mossberg 590 Shockwave in .410 NRA member Deadpool: I need guns. Weasel: Okay, which ones? Deadpool: I need all the guns! |
| Fri May 22, 2015 6:22 pm |
 
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Site Admin   Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38311 Real Name: Dan
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The upper pit "honey hole #1", is closed temporarily for a rock sale/mining. It's only for a couple of weeks.
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| Fri May 22, 2015 6:44 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Allyn, WA Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2015 Posts: 164 Real Name: Cat
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Massivedesign wrote: The upper pit "honey hole #1", is closed temporarily for a rock sale/mining. It's only for a couple of weeks. Oh, good to know, thanks! _________________ Ruger ec9s 9mm Mossberg 590 Shockwave in .410 NRA member Deadpool: I need guns. Weasel: Okay, which ones? Deadpool: I need all the guns! |
| Fri May 22, 2015 6:45 pm |
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Site Moderator / In Memoriam   Location: Ryderwood WA. Joined: Sun May 15, 2011 Posts: 5337
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It has been a couple of years since I was down to the " Triangle Pit". Is Frank, the guy who used to pick up there, still around?
cootduster _________________ Retired May 30th 2018, after 41years. I'm not old. I'm just no longer young !!! Last edited by cootduster on Sat May 23, 2015 8:12 am, edited 2 times in total. |
| Fri May 22, 2015 11:31 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: I-5 /512 Joined: Thu Dec 8, 2011 Posts: 15235 Real Name: chris
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cootduster wrote: I has been a couple of years since I was down to the " Triangle Pit". Is Frank, the guy who used to pick up, there still around? cootduster was wondering the same. last couple of time never saw him. _________________  |
| Sat May 23, 2015 4:19 am |
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Site Admin Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38311 Real Name: Dan
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cootduster wrote: I has been a couple of years since I was down to the " Triangle Pit". Is Frank, the guy who used to pick up, there still around? cootduster No, Frank got sick a few months ago and it is unlikely that he will be returning to volunteer service for DNR. That's one of the reasons DNR called me and asked me to get a clean up event scheduled.... Which we have, see here ----> viewforum.php?f=123 |
| Sat May 23, 2015 5:40 am |
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Location: Redmond Joined: Tue Jan 29, 2013 Posts: 601
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if you dont pick up clay pieces, then stomp on them and help grind them up so they degrade faster.
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| Fri May 29, 2015 8:17 pm |
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Site Supporter  Location: Bainbridge Island Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2013 Posts: 1684 Real Name: Matt
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usagi wrote: if you dont pick up clay pieces, then stomp on them and help grind them up so they degrade faster. On a much less serious note, any tweeker looking brass-picker-uppers may be dealt with in much the same manner! As to Tahuya, I have been up and around there on the moto, and have not seen any spots yet. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough. _________________ "Using my gun to see at night, and sleeping with my flashlight" - atmosphere |
| Fri May 29, 2015 9:30 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Allyn, WA Joined: Fri Apr 10, 2015 Posts: 164 Real Name: Cat
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FattyKrack wrote: usagi wrote: if you dont pick up clay pieces, then stomp on them and help grind them up so they degrade faster. On a much less serious note, any tweeker looking brass-picker-uppers may be dealt with in much the same manner! As to Tahuya, I have been up and around there on the moto, and have not seen any spots yet. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough. Ok, I will do what I can with the clay, those these were pretty well shot up. And good thing I don't look like a tweeker! I guess they sell the brass for $$? I have a friend who does reloads. _________________ Ruger ec9s 9mm Mossberg 590 Shockwave in .410 NRA member Deadpool: I need guns. Weasel: Okay, which ones? Deadpool: I need all the guns! |
| Sat May 30, 2015 12:28 pm |
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Site Supporter Location: Bainbridge Island Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2013 Posts: 1684 Real Name: Matt
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Sadly there have been some problems with the type yes. Interesting thread somewhere here, and have had my recent problems with folks myself :(
_________________ "Using my gun to see at night, and sleeping with my flashlight" - atmosphere |
| Sat May 30, 2015 12:47 pm |
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 Location: Tacoma Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 Posts: 80
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About a month ago we also noticed that Honey Hole #1 was being mined. Has anyone been up there since to see if it is open again?
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| Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:40 pm |
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Site Admin Location: Olympia, WA Joined: Fri Mar 11, 2011 Posts: 38311 Real Name: Dan
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nodott wrote: About a month ago we also noticed that Honey Hole #1 was being mined. Has anyone been up there since to see if it is open again? It'll be a few more weeks probably, then should be open. I'll reach out to my DNR guy and see what the schedule is looking like. |
| Mon Jul 13, 2015 5:49 am |
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Location: Tacoma Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 Posts: 80
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Thanks I appreciate you looking into it. I was hoping to go there this weekend.
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| Mon Jul 20, 2015 12:15 pm |
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Location: Tacoma Joined: Mon Apr 30, 2012 Posts: 80
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Wanted to see if anyone has been up there lately and seen if this pit is open again after the mining.
Lee |
| Sat Sep 12, 2015 11:17 am |
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Site Supporter  Location: Burien Joined: Wed Oct 5, 2011 Posts: 3308
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nodott wrote: Wanted to see if anyone has been up there lately and seen if this pit is open again after the mining. Lee Not a far drive for you to go looksee... _________________ Slow is smooth and smooth is fast. |
| Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:07 pm |
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