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MtgHunter:
Hi everyone,

I'm new to the site and forum's in general.  Happened to hear about this site while doing some internet searches.

I was lucky enough to draw the late Swakane Rifle hunt, but I'm not familiar with it.  I've bought a topo map and know I'm going to be praying for early snow to increase my odds at a nice 4x4.  I don't expect any secret spots, but any and all info about the unit, deer herd etc is appreciated.

I prefer to spot and stalk and get off the road away from people although with the limited amount of tags I don't expect to see a ton of guys.  Would a snowmobile be handy or legal to use to navigate the roads?  Good spots to glass and look over lots of country?  Areas to focus on with or without snow?  Not sure how far I will have to travel so wondering if should plan to stay in a hotel or setup a camp?  Hunting solo at this point so not sure I want to setup a whole camp.  What caliber of buck is reasonable for the late hunt?  Never killed a big buck so hoping this might be my year.

Thanks to all in advance for your input.

jackelope:
have you been to the unit yet?

Nash:
pm sent

MtgHunter:
I've been to the unit once.  Drove up eagle creek side, stopped at french corral and come out in Peshastin.  Only had a couple hours.  Need to get over the end of the month and do some scouting so I'm more familiar with the roads.

luvz2hunt:
you will want chains for each tire!!!!!!!! its nasty.. as for the deer. my brother arrowed a 156 3/8in  27in wide  buck and i killed a run of the mill 3x2 on the last day,  genral late season.   good hunt, rough hunt

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