New to Washington

[Bri54cal]

I just moved to Washington 4 months ago to the city of Covington. i just want to know what areas that are close by that i can hunt Deer with bow and muzzleloader.

[huntnphool]

I just moved to Washington 4 months ago to the city of Covington. i just want to know what areas that are close by that i can hunt Deer with bow and muzzleloader.

Welcome

By "close by" you are talking about how many minutes drive?

[BOWHUNTER45]

  Man you may want to make a few more posts before asking questions like that 

[washingtonmuley]

Man you may want to make a few more posts before asking questions like that 

Maybe a little intro of yourself and hunting background.

[Ghost Hunter]

Welcome to Washington.  1st stop should be to a sporting goods store and pick up the Game Regulations.  Might as well grab the fishing regs too.  If that doesn't discourage and confuse you, you are ready to start exploring.  You are not far from national forest on the west side and routes to the east side of the state.  WA muzzy regs are different than a lot of other states, make sure yours meets those.  good luck.

[buglin4bulls]

Hey there, Also live in covington. Pm me for some info

[billythekidrock]

Welcome to Washington.  1st stop should be to a sporting goods store and pick up the Game Regulations.  Might as well grab the fishing regs too.  If that doesn't discourage and confuse you, you are ready to start exploring.  You are not far from national forest on the west side and routes to the east side of the state. WA muzzy regs are different than a lot of other states, make sure yours meets those.  good luck.

 

Great point.
Make sure your muzzy is WA compliant and if...if by the off chance you can not hunt with a rifle for some leagal reason, you can't hunt with a muzzy in WA.

[Bri54cal]

Here is some info on me. Im from down south I hope that does not get be kicked from sight. Most of the hunting I did was coyote with rifle and bow, but not much luck with bow. I don't have a big history with Deer only about 7 seasons for Muleys on and off, but I want to change that, and i know i will be dealing with mostly BT. For bird it would mostly be Dove and Quail. I also have a back ground in Muzzleloading 100% traditional I am not to familiar with the modern Muzzleloaders. I am not really looking for trophies mustily meat. As for what was in my area I was thinking with in 20 miles less than that would be nice.

[buglin4bulls]

Not much out there within 20 miles dude. Mostly private.  Little patches get hit hard. Try heading east of snoqualmie. 1 hour can get you into good Mulie country.

[CAMPMEAT]

Here is some info on me. Im from down south I hope that does not get be kicked from sight. Most of the hunting I did was coyote with rifle and bow, but not much luck with bow. I don't have a big history with Deer only about 7 seasons for Muleys on and off, but I want to change that, and i know i will be dealing with mostly BT. For bird it would mostly be Dove and Quail. I also have a back ground in Muzzleloading 100% traditional I am not to familiar with the modern Muzzleloaders. I am not really looking for trophies mustily meat. As for what was in my area I was thinking with in 20 miles less than that would be nice.
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Snoqualmie National Forest is 20 minutes from Covington. Thousands of acres of land to hunt. Also, you can buy private timber company access permits for your area too.

[Bri54cal]

So what about Black tail, would I have any luck in the area. If I have to go more than 20 miles I will. I was just hopping to get something close to home. The private timber permits sound like a good option, so who do i contact about getting one.

[CAMPMEAT]

So what about Black tail, would I have any luck in the area. If I have to go more than 20 miles I will. I was just hopping to get something close to home. The private timber permits sound like a good option, so who do i contact about getting one.

I don't know if it's still Hancock Timber Company or not. Weyerhuaser used to sell them too. Google them would be the best way.