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Offline Rydonn

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Map Scouting
« on: August 23, 2014, 07:31:58 PM »
Howdy,

I've been studying a map of the Pasayten trying to pin-point where I would like to start scouting (late, I know, this is kind of a recent decision) for the High Buck. Here are a few things I have determined:
a) Trailhead to park at and launch from
b) Trail that I will travel
c) Approximate distance I will take this trail, and where I plan to go off of it

In focusing my efforts, and checking out the map, I quickly realized that I know nothing about what topography or features I should even be looking for. I was focusing on either a bowl, ridge line, or a saddle - ridge line and bowl for the vantage points, and saddle because I feel it will like it will be a natural funnel for deer. That's really all I've been going off of. In reading previous posts on the Pasayten, or any other area for that matter, others have said that I should look for a steep, nasty area off of an established trail to eliminate other hunters. This is also one of a few times I've gone after mulies. How critical is a creek, river, lake or other water source? That is the kind of info that I am after. Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks

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Re: Map Scouting
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2014, 01:16:01 PM »
In reading this your main focus should be a hunting partner for safety! After that just go, take notes, learn the area and explore.

You might also search Pasayten in the "Back Country" thread...lots of Pasayten topics in there! Good luck, be safe  :tup:
« Last Edit: August 25, 2014, 01:22:50 PM by bassquatch »
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« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2014, 03:56:13 PM »
Beautiful country up in the Pasayten
« Last Edit: August 25, 2014, 07:44:54 PM by grizzlyadams »
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Re: Map Scouting
« Reply #3 on: August 31, 2014, 09:56:41 PM »
Yes, I will have a hunting partner. Took the road up there today but was unable to go out an explore as the wife and puppy wanted to get home. In searching all of the high hunt posts, everyone says to just focus on having a good experience, and not expecting to see much of anything. A few years ago two friends and I hiked in Billy Goat for a few days. Saw one doe, one coyote (wolf?), no other hunters on foot, but plenty of guys on horses going in. All of the guys on horses said that they hadn't seen anything. I'll get in and get some milage on the boots and enjoy the scenery. Getting a buck would be a nice added benefit though!

 


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