Permission to Hunt - Southeastern WA

[silverdalesauer]

Just wondering if there are any land owners on this site that would be willing to give me and my two hunting buddies permission to hunt your property this fall when we make the trek to Southeastern, WA for our annual hunting trip?

We've done our scouting for public land access and know where we can and most likely will go if we can't find permission from private land owners, but we're also looking for someone to help us find success.

A little background about our group:

  I'm a Christian and have been a pastor for 14 years and now serve as a missionary for a non-profit ministry called Children of the Nations, www.cotni.org, that rescues orphans in Africa and the Caribbean. I love to hunt and am waiting to finally get my first buck in WA state.

  My hunting buddies are also Christians.

  One is in the military who recently returned from serving in Afghanistan for 9 months with NATO. He missed all last year's hunting season. He has never shot a deer - as I was able to introduce him to hunting just 3 years ago. I really want him to have success this year.

  The other works in Seattle for an insurance provider. His wife works with me at COTN.

Honestly, we're expecting that we will end up hunting public access lands that we've hunted in the past, but if a land owner in the Pomeroy, Tucannon, Dayton, or other nearby region would consider giving us permission - we would really appreciate your kindness.

Send me a PM if interested.

Thanks for listening.

[tgatherer11]

Very well written ....  I do all my hunting in that area on private property, although most of the owners are family or family friends.  I will do some asking around to see what I can do for you guys.  Hopefully, someone gets back to you.

Good luck!!!

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

A lot of landowners down there post their contact info on the signs of they are willing to give permission.  Might be a good place to start.

[dvolmer]

there is a lot of places over there on the west side where you live that you could hunt.  Maybe somebody in you congregation will let you on there land.  Good luck!

[borntoslay]

 

[silverdalesauer]

there is a lot of places over there on the west side where you live that you could hunt.  Maybe somebody in you congregation will let you on there land.  Good luck!

Thanks for the suggestion.

Part of the reason why we travel to your side of the state is because we want a reason to get away from our responsibilities and live "wild at heart".  If we stayed in Western, WA we'd be more likely to stay at our homes, get distracted by emails and "to do lists" at home. Whereas, when we visit Eastern, WA we simply relax, enjoy the beauty of that region, and admire the opportunity to hunt Mulies and Whitetails. 

I've got no problem hunting Blackies over here... but growing up in Maine and hunting Whitetails with my father... yeah, I'd rather drive 7 hours to Eastern, WA for a week of just remembering those days.

[Woodchuck]

Do you guys do any pre-season scouting? Are you hunting modern?

[silverdalesauer]

Do you guys do any pre-season scouting? Are you hunting modern?

We scouted out there 2 years ago and last year. This year has been too tough for us to get out as my job has changed in the organization I'm in, so I'm required to be available a lot more these days. If I had someone offer me some place to check out, I'd probably take a weekend off to go.

Yes, hunting Mod Firearm.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

there is a lot of places over there on the west side where you live that you could hunt.  Maybe somebody in you congregation will let you on there land.  Good luck!

Thanks for the suggestion.

Part of the reason why we travel to your side of the state is because we want a reason to get away from our responsibilities and live "wild at heart".  If we stayed in Western, WA we'd be more likely to stay at our homes, get distracted by emails and "to do lists" at home. Whereas, when we visit Eastern, WA we simply relax, enjoy the beauty of that region, and admire the opportunity to hunt Mulies and Whitetails. 

I've got no problem hunting Blackies over here... but growing up in Maine and hunting Whitetails with my father... yeah, I'd rather drive 7 hours to Eastern, WA for a week of just remembering those days.

I didn't mean stay on your side of the state, just that lots of guys post their numbers so it's easy to get into
Contact with people.  Also the windmills have changed the way to get permission to hunt that land, so google the last resort, its a koa camp in the tucannon and you will be told how to get permission to hunt that land.    Good luck.  Honestly if you wanna be experience the wild, go into the national forest and hunt, probably won't see as much, but it's beautiful.

[mainer78]

Good Luck with looking for permission.  A lot of people on here are protective of their spots.  I moved here from Rumford Maine and still and looking for someone to give me private access..

[SemperFidelis97]

I would check out the windmill option honestly unless you want to drive over a couple weekends after the harvest, and to some calling.  There are some great folks over their, but they get allot of people from the westside that don't respect their private property allong with the Seattle politics westies aren't all that popular.  You may think about hunting the public land this year write down some numbers, and offer to do some stuff around their property in exchange for access.  These are small communities once you get to know a few folks you would be suprised how many doors open up, just keep in mind they have countless people bothering them once season starts so that is not a good time to be knocking on doors.

[silverdalesauer]

Yeah, I already know about the windmill options. Been doing that for the last 2 years and the people at the Last Resort are great. They've really done a great job giving hunters more options.

But I'm definitely looking for more options than that. Just ready for some success.

[silverdalesauer]

Good Luck with looking for permission.  A lot of people on here are protective of their spots.  I moved here from Rumford Maine and still and looking for someone to give me private access..

Welcome to Washington, my fellow Mainer. I grew up in Millinocket, Maine - near Baxter State Park.  How long have you been out here? What brought you to the Pacific Northwest?

[silverdalesauer]

I would check out the windmill option honestly unless you want to drive over a couple weekends after the harvest, and to some calling.  There are some great folks over their, but they get allot of people from the westside that don't respect their private property allong with the Seattle politics westies aren't all that popular.  You may think about hunting the public land this year write down some numbers, and offer to do some stuff around their property in exchange for access.  These are small communities once you get to know a few folks you would be suprised how many doors open up, just keep in mind they have countless people bothering them once season starts so that is not a good time to be knocking on doors.

Great options. I guess the question is: what does a Westie have to offer someone that owns land over there and do people over there trust us. Believe me, I ain't no liberal from Seattle... Conservative Republican through and through.  But I just don't know what I could offer to someone that would really help them out. Suggestions?

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Work on their property, or just spend lots of time up there.  We got permission just being there and chatting with landowners when we ran across them.  Start up a conversation and see where I goes. 

[SemperFidelis97]

Work on their property, or just spend lots of time up there.  We got permission just being there and chatting with landowners when we ran across them.  Start up a conversation and see where I goes.

This is correct many landowners post contact info on fences call them several months before season, and ask them if there is anything you can do to help out around the place to earn access.  The communities around there are small once you get to know a couple of families most others will be allot more open to allowing you to access their property.  Another thing to keep in mind allot of the farms around there are in stubble during rifle season meaning allot of the property is holding very little animals you may want to talk to the folks with CRP on their property, or some nasty canyons that will hold animals.  Our family has killed most of our animals in the nastiest gorges, and canyons we can find out there.  Good luck we will be around the area for rifle season in a tan dodge 2500 diesel maybe we will see you around.

[Mxracer532]

Maybe it has worked for you in the past, but IMO I would loose the im a christian slogan. Not that thats a bad thing, but ALOT of people use that to screw people. I myself got screwed by a guy who told me that not long ago on a $6,000 purchase. From that point on when I hear "im a christian man" I WILL run.

[canyelk48]

Myself and my other firefighter buddy hunted the river's edge near Central Ferry last year and did well.  I lost my boat, along with my garage in the Ellensburg fire, so that option is out this year.  We noticed some "Hunting allowed with Written Permission" signs last year, but could never get anyone to answer the phone numbers listed on the signs, or, we were in areas with no cell phone coverage, so couldn't call them.  I could definitely use some inputs on hunting options too (between Central Ferry and South of Pomeroy), if anyone has suggestions.  Thanks in advance.

[silverdalesauer]

Maybe it has worked for you in the past, but IMO I would loose the im a christian slogan. Not that thats a bad thing, but ALOT of people use that to screw people. I myself got screwed by a guy who told me that not long ago on a $6,000 purchase. From that point on when I hear "im a christian man" I WILL run.

Totally sad to hear that Mxracer532.  There definitely are people out there that label themselves "Christians," but in today's world it can be used very loosely. Unfortunately, I can't speak for other people and how they define their faith, but I'm not afraid to put mine out there on the forum and speak up for ethical and reliable hunting practices.

Total bummer that someone sold you something for $6,000 and it turned out a crappy deal. I get that because it's happened to me before and I've had to say to myself - what was I thinking? 

That's where I think that people who say "I'm a Christian" ought to walk the walk - not just talk the talk. If this guy didn't disclose the problems you've had with this $6,000 purchase, he ought to pay you back and give you an extra $1000 for his dishonesty. If it was an honest mistake on his part, then he still ought to reach out to you and offer to give it back.

I apologize on behalf of those of us who really do want to live as followers of Jesus Christ, as our focus should always come down to 2 things:
 
  - Love God and Love Others

  - If you truly love God, then you will love others (and that means with integrity, honesty, patience, kindness, etc...)

[Three_Oh_Eight]

Try calling the regional biologist and see what public land options are available.  There is actually quite a bit of Army Corps of Engineers land that is open to hunt.  Several large state land areas as well.  Nisqually John Canyon has put out some really nice bucks and its public land.

[grizzlyadams]

Maybe it has worked for you in the past, but IMO I would loose the im a christian slogan. Not that thats a bad thing, but ALOT of people use that to screw people. I myself got screwed by a guy who told me that not long ago on a $6,000 purchase. From that point on when I hear "im a christian man" I WILL run.

Totally sad to hear that Mxracer532.  There definitely are people out there that label themselves "Christians," but in today's world it can be used very loosely. Unfortunately, I can't speak for other people and how they define their faith, but I'm not afraid to put mine out there on the forum and speak up for ethical and reliable hunting practices.

Total bummer that someone sold you something for $6,000 and it turned out a crappy deal. I get that because it's happened to me before and I've had to say to myself - what was I thinking? 

That's where I think that people who say "I'm a Christian" ought to walk the walk - not just talk the talk. If this guy didn't disclose the problems you've had with this $6,000 purchase, he ought to pay you back and give you an extra $1000 for his dishonesty. If it was an honest mistake on his part, then he still ought to reach out to you and offer to give it back.

I apologize on behalf of those of us who really do want to live as followers of Jesus Christ, as our focus should always come down to 2 things:
 
  - Love God and Love Others

  - If you truly love God, then you will love others (and that means with integrity, honesty, patience, kindness, etc...)

 

 

Ok sorry...back on topic now.....
I have been in search of the same thing silverdalesauer . I've been looking for a few years and have been willing to trade my construction, farm experience, and heavy equipment experience each summer for some hunt time on private land in eastern WA. I've made alot of calls to those posted numbers with not one response. I can't afford much but have always been willing  to pay $100 p/day, thats all I can afford. Still havent found any takers. 

[B Mo]

A fair amount of feel free to hunt signs out that way and lots of Corps of Engineers land, you just gotta spend some time cruising the backroads and climbing some hills on foot.  The only advice I can give is that the GoHunt! application on the WDFW's website is a good place to start, but for a lot of hunting options you just gotta spend some time on the ground scouting the area.  And as a side note, good people are good people and  bad people are bad people...they come in all shapes, colors, and religions; your spiritual views, at least in my opinion, are irrelevent to your character.  Good luck this season!

[grizzlyadams]

A fair amount of feel free to hunt signs out that way and lots of Corps of Engineers land

All the feel free to hunt land that I have seen is just as crowded with hunters as public land.