This is my second year putting in for tags here in Washington, and got a 2nd deer tag for the North Spokane 1385 area. Last year was a bust for my brother and I (We are both originally from Texas, ranch-raised and respectable). Oh we went to a few public land spots, but it was just not to be.
So this year we decided to try the Muzzleloading season, I have hunted with a front stuffer a few times back on the old ranch, he has never hunted with one, but I sort of got him interested in the whole deal. So now we have a collection of a few rifles each and have been hitting the range with them. I have read some great suggestions on here on how to prep for hunting with a muzzle loader out this away and I tip my hat to Sabotloader and the many others here who have posted some fine and useful information on this site.
Which leads me to my original inspiration for posting here (sorry to meander about, guess it is a Southern thang). We were wanting to know where would be a good location for deer hunting with a muzzleloader in the North Spokane area and Eastern Washington in general? We are not looking for a trophy buck (though would not turn one down), but more along the lines of venison to put in the freezer and/or make jerky out of. As I mentioned earlier, as we were raised on a ranch, we know that if a gate is open or closed, it is for a reason, so leave it that way. What we pack in, we pack out. Roads are there for a reason also, so stay on them. Don't shoot towards the house or cattle, the usual stuff.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, have a great day and be careful out there.