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Looking to do some bow hunting of rabbits this last weekend of the season.  Can anyone tell me location of public land within about 4 hours of Seattle that has even semi decent rabbit opportunities?  Have been going to San Juan islands, lots of rabbits there, but there must be someplace cheaper in Washington to find lodging.  My wife and I went out for a cheeseburger last time we were at San Juan Island and it was fifty bucks.

Thanks for the help.

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2013, 09:56:37 PM »
I am interested in hunting rabbits within a few hours of Seattle also. Let me know if you found a good spot. More about me http://www.waguns.org/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=26324

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2013, 08:20:07 PM »
tiger mountain area has rabbits.the stae forest is legall to bow hunt.lots of hikers and dog walkers.last week i saw a pope and young rabbit near hobbart,must have been 7 or 8 pounds,it startled me it was so big.

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2013, 07:47:14 AM »
Think about going up to the Olympics. Last time we went up their for bear in late sept after early archer we seen lots of Washington hare and blue grouse.   

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2013, 11:12:29 AM »
Have been researching and believe Scatter Creek Wildlife Recreation Area might be a spot to checkout. Going to scout soon. Any others have feedback on that area?

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https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Scatter+Creek+Wildlife+Recreation+Area&hl=en&sll=47.181327,-122.687193&sspn=1.204046,2.38678&t=h&hq=Scatter+Creek+Wildlife+Recreation&z=14

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2013, 08:39:49 PM »
my parents lived down by  scatter creek I've seen a few on the road the parallels it. But once they start running dogs threw there they might be gone. I would try coyote calling in there too.

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2013, 09:10:58 PM »
Seen a couple of rabbits hiking up Taylor Mountain, where highway 18 intersects I-90

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2013, 10:43:09 PM »
Seen a couple of rabbits hiking up Taylor Mountain, where highway 18 intersects I-90

Is Taylor Mountain GMU 490? http://wdfw.wa.gov/webmaps/gohunt/gmu_pdf/GMU_490.pdf ?

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #8 on: August 21, 2013, 09:23:28 PM »
my parents lived down by  scatter creek I've seen a few on the road the parallels it. But once they start running dogs threw there they might be gone. I would try coyote calling in there too.

Trying to find the hunting reg for Scatter Creek. Anyone know?
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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2013, 11:56:39 PM »
Seen a couple of rabbits hiking up Taylor Mountain, where highway 18 intersects I-90
Part of it is, not where I'm talking about
Is Taylor Mountain GMU 490? http://wdfw.wa.gov/webmaps/gohunt/gmu_pdf/GMU_490.pdf ?

Thanks!
Craig

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Re: Any rabbit hunting (bow hunter) areas within 4 hours of Seattle?
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2013, 12:23:12 AM »
my parents lived down by  scatter creek I've seen a few on the road the parallels it. But once they start running dogs threw there they might be gone. I would try coyote calling in there too.

Trying to find the hunting reg for Scatter Creek. Anyone know?
Thanks!
Craig

http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/scatter_creek/

 


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