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Offline EscapeFrom206

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Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« on: October 21, 2013, 09:25:14 AM »
The gate was open on Saturday, but I showed up this morning and it was locked.  Anybody know the story?  Only open on weekends?

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2013, 09:34:06 AM »
Is this the one on the right....long gravel road leading in with a shooting pit just at the Y on the left?

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2013, 09:44:36 AM »
If it was the big gate first one on the left past the nudist there was probly workers in there wouldn't drive that one if it was me.

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2013, 09:48:21 AM »
I'm with Jason....I've only seen gates open during active logging or equipment moving....as far as I know all gates are for non motorized use...I wouldn't be driving past them without some form of written permission and your own key.

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2013, 11:13:17 AM »
Yup, dont drive past it. Workers only, unless you have a spring bear permit... :tup:

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2013, 11:16:54 AM »
A locked gate like this on DNR land, left open usually means log or gravel trucks are running/in out. I'm pretty sure they're logging up there (I think you're talking about the Marsh Creek mainline). Time is money for these guys and they're not going to mess around opening/closing a gate when they're working.  That's why you leave it open if you find it that way.

The sign that says "no-motor vehicle access" still applies, you risk getting a ticket; or worse getting locked in.

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2013, 11:23:12 AM »
Wouldn't waste your time out there anyway nothing to see.

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #7 on: October 21, 2013, 01:36:36 PM »
Thanks guys, that's about what I figured.  If it's worth shooting then I guess it's worth an 8-mile walk.

Wouldn't waste your time out there anyway nothing to see.

I don't know if this is genuine or trying to lead me off the scent, but I did almost hit a good-sized buck on the way back into town this morning.

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2013, 01:40:12 PM »
Throw you off the scent? What? D-Rock? Never! He has hunted up there for ever and knows whats 'sup!

Nope....no critters other than nudists!

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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2013, 02:09:15 PM »
I spotted this monster buck in that area last spring.   He's probably a solid spike by now:


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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2013, 02:10:09 PM »
Okay....okay....so there is one critter.


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Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2013, 02:11:30 PM »
I only see bare's in there ! I believe the gate has to do with PUD usage .

 


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