Anyone willing to give a guy a lead

[SemperFidelis97]

You will find you will get back what you contribute on a forum like this, and unfortunately for you posts do show how much time you are on the site hopefully at some point contributing.  Many people on here have families, and jobs as well the ones who are successful regularly take time away from their families to research areas to become successful.  This time of year there are tons of posts just like yours that are met with some skepticism, and they all seem to have a reason why they couldn't do the legwork to locate their intended target. I wish you success in your hunt, and hopefully this isn't the last we see of you.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

look at wdfw harvest statistics, find a unit that has a decent harvest, go and PARK, GET OUT OF TRUCK, hunt.
I went out to with a newb just to pick chantrelles (I am a bowhunter, he had his first modern tag), and pretend I knew something about deer hunting.
We drove in DNR land near Doty, behind 3 trucks in the early morning.
I had him park at a rock-pit, we got out and walked top edge of clearcut, found a good trail.
Followed trail along top of clearcut and watched trucks drive by on road at bottom, and a doe enter treeline.
As I investigated a few rubs, I noticed an overpowering smell of deer.
I told him (the newb) that there was definitely a buck around.
We left, but the next morning my friend went back to that spot, and missed a 4X4 in that exact spot.
Now I have to teach the newb that "sighting" in a rifle is more than hitting high at 35 yards with an /06 on a paper plate. 
My point is, I saw AT LEAST 10 trucks drive past our spot, but nobody stopped and got out...
Deer are everywhere !!

[turkeyfeather]

Scarred away not so much!!!! I jus tget pretty busy with my wife three kids and full time job to spend all day on the hunt washington forum! 

If it offends you that i post questions on an open public forum well get over it that is what these are for. As for my limited posts i use this PUBLIC OPEN forum for what i use it for not for your pleasure....

With that being said i guess i was very vague in what i am looking for. I am hunting modern firearm. I am looking to maybe find a good spot down in the southwest GMU's I ve never been down there and would like to mill around a bit. If you don't want to help me figure this out that's fine I will find a spot just looking for a lead. life is full of questions we don't get answers to what we don't ask. If you don't like me for asking this. God Bless You! Jesus died for all of us eve the grumpy selfish ones.

Thank you!

And with a response like that you should get lots of help and information. Some advice, it's not really a public forum, it's privately owned and operated. You had to be approved to be a member. Also, we all like to share info here about hunting g spots, family, etc. This site is truly like one gigantic disfunctional family. We may not always get along, but I for one don't ever hold a grudge or ill feelings towards someone I may vehemently disagree with. Good hunting spots are like finding a pot of gold, your not going to share that with anyone that hasn't done you a favor or your not close with.

[deltaops]

I learned my lesson the hard way when I first started posting. I know it's nothing personal against me, but I had exhausted myself searching the internet for answers to questions I had. Like you and many others on the forums, we have kids and full time jobs as well.

I have lived in WA State most of my life but never hunted here, I had no clue what it would be like. When I did decide to hunt, I decided to head over to Eastern WA. I have hunted White Tail before in MO and I figured I would have better luck with them than Black Tails. 2012 was an expensive hunt for me. I did not fill my tag in WA. Went to Idaho and got lucky, but I paid the price with the tags and gas.

When I posted on the forums looking for help, I knew what I was getting into, just had no idea that some people are a holes about it. Now I totally understand them but I will do what I can to help someone out as some on these forums will as well. I am trying to put in my time and get to know some folks. So far it has been working out good.

I am still on the outside looking in and one day I hope that the door opens and someone lets me in, until then I will continue to know my place and take the scraps when they are fed to me. 

[bracer40]

 

look at wdfw harvest statistics, find a unit that has a decent harvest, go and PARK, GET OUT OF TRUCK, hunt.
I went out to with a newb just to pick chantrelles (I am a bowhunter, he had his first modern tag), and pretend I knew something about deer hunting.
We drove in DNR land near Doty, behind 3 trucks in the early morning.
I had him park at a rock-pit, we got out and walked top edge of clearcut, found a good trail.
Followed trail along top of clearcut and watched trucks drive by on road at bottom, and a doe enter treeline.
As I investigated a few rubs, I noticed an overpowering smell of deer.
I told him (the newb) that there was definitely a buck around.
We left, but the next morning my friend went back to that spot, and missed a 4X4 in that exact spot.
Now I have to teach the newb that "sighting" in a rifle is more than hitting high at 35 yards with an /06 on a paper plate. 
My point is, I saw AT LEAST 10 trucks drive past our spot, but nobody stopped and got out...
Deer are everywhere !!

[AKBowman]

Scarred away not so much!!!! I jus tget pretty busy with my wife three kids and full time job to spend all day on the hunt washington forum! 

If it offends you that i post questions on an open public forum well get over it that is what these are for. As for my limited posts i use this PUBLIC OPEN forum for what i use it for not for your pleasure....

With that being said i guess i was very vague in what i am looking for. I am hunting modern firearm. I am looking to maybe find a good spot down in the southwest GMU's I ve never been down there and would like to mill around a bit. If you don't want tohelp me figure this out that's fine I will find a spot just looking for a lead. life is full of questions we don't get answers to what we don't ask. If you don't like me for asking this. God Bless You! Jesus died for all of us eve the grumpy selfish ones.

Thank you!

I would plan on the Pe El tree farm. You'll be surprised by how much access you'll have to good deer hunting on the Pe El tree farm. No need to plan just head over!

[elk247]

I'd suggest you learn a few honey holes close to home. And i mean close.  i saw a few bucks in your zip code today. Hunt all day after a good rain.

[DoubleJ]

I learned my lesson the hard way when I first started posting. I know it's nothing personal against me, but I had exhausted myself searching the internet for answers to questions I had. Like you and many others on the forums, we have kids and full time jobs as well.

I have lived in WA State most of my life but never hunted here, I had no clue what it would be like. When I did decide to hunt, I decided to head over to Eastern WA. I have hunted White Tail before in MO and I figured I would have better luck with them than Black Tails. 2012 was an expensive hunt for me. I did not fill my tag in WA. Went to Idaho and got lucky, but I paid the price with the tags and gas.

When I posted on the forums looking for help, I knew what I was getting into, just had no idea that some people are a holes about it. Now I totally understand them but I will do what I can to help someone out as some on these forums will as well. I am trying to put in my time and get to know some folks. So far it has been working out good.

I am still on the outside looking in and one day I hope that the door opens and someone lets me in, until then I will continue to know my place and take the scraps when they are fed to me. 

I've read a lot of your posts and I do like you.  I had no idea you were having a hard time.  If I did, I would have offered help.  I'm nowhere near your area but, if you're ever interested in hunting Mason County area, PM me.  I'll get you to some areas that hold deer.

[bmonti76]

Sooooooo I stand before you all a humble man!!! I get it gentleman nobody wants to feed the lazy dog a bone and I truly do appreciate your integrity and pride to your forum! I do however think that it is somewhat ironic that I am now getting lots of response from many after I whined a little louder. I truly appreciate the help so far guys. I am not looking for a gimmie just some general direction. The west side is vast and dense, I was hoping to just compare some harvest reports to some suggestions from you all. I will google earth on top of go hunt topo maps to isolate a good starting point.

As for me personally I am 37 years old UW alumni GO DAWGS!!!! I am a Registered Nurse at Pacific Medical Center I work in the Marketing department. I am the manager of team called the Living Well Alliance. I go out into the community and perform health risk assessments, provide educational presentations and help design wellness programs. I love my job thankfully as I commute from Arlington to Downtown Seattle every day. As mentioned before I am married with three children at home and one out on her own. I am a Christian. I attend church every Sunday except for when I am in the hills and on those days I worship in a gods country. I also attend functions at my church twice during the week. I coach my 5 year old sons soccer, help with my 9 year olds softball. I love my family they are the most important part of my life.

Gentlemen thank you for your help so far. I will try and participate more I do want to be a part of the club, and I get it outsiders should have to earn their way 

[et1702]

Late season is best time.  I saw a big Blackie Buck on my way home last night.  Definitely starting to rut, as he had his head down sniffing for tail that crossed the road just before he did.  Sorry, it was private property near Duvall (and not mine...LOL).  So, I can't be much help.  Plus, I don't really know the Arlington area.

Good Luck.

ET

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Sooooooo I stand before you all a humble man!!! I get it gentleman nobody wants to feed the lazy dog a bone and I truly do appreciate your integrity and pride to your forum! I do however think that it is somewhat ironic that I am now getting lots of response from many after I whined a little louder. I truly appreciate the help so far guys. I am not looking for a gimmie just some general direction. The west side is vast and dense, I was hoping to just compare some harvest reports to some suggestions from you all. I will google earth on top of go hunt topo maps to isolate a good starting point.

As for me personally I am 37 years old UW alumni GO DAWGS!!!! I am a Registered Nurse at Pacific Medical Center I work in the Marketing department. I am the manager of team called the Living Well Alliance. I go out into the community and perform health risk assessments, provide educational presentations and help design wellness programs. I love my job thankfully as I commute from Arlington to Downtown Seattle every day. As mentioned before I am married with three children at home and one out on her own. I am a Christian. I attend church every Sunday except for when I am in the hills and on those days I worship in a gods country. I also attend functions at my church twice during the week. I coach my 5 year old sons soccer, help with my 9 year olds softball. I love my family they are the most important part of my life.

Gentlemen thank you for your help so far. I will try and participate more I do want to be a part of the club, and I get it outsiders should have to earn their way 

Very well stated! Welcome to the site!!!!!

[turkeyfeather]

Sooooooo I stand before you all a humble man!!! I get it gentleman nobody wants to feed the lazy dog a bone and I truly do appreciate your integrity and pride to your forum! I do however think that it is somewhat ironic that I am now getting lots of response from many after I whined a little louder. I truly appreciate the help so far guys. I am not looking for a gimmie just some general direction. The west side is vast and dense, I was hoping to just compare some harvest reports to some suggestions from you all. I will google earth on top of go hunt topo maps to isolate a good starting point.

As for me personally I am 37 years old UW alumni GO DAWGS!!!! I am a Registered Nurse at Pacific Medical Center I work in the Marketing department. I am the manager of team called the Living Well Alliance. I go out into the community and perform health risk assessments, provide educational presentations and help design wellness programs. I love my job thankfully as I commute from Arlington to Downtown Seattle every day. As mentioned before I am married with three children at home and one out on her own. I am a Christian. I attend church every Sunday except for when I am in the hills and on those days I worship in a gods country. I also attend functions at my church twice during the week. I coach my 5 year old sons soccer, help with my 9 year olds softball. I love my family they are the most important part of my life.

Gentlemen thank you for your help so far. I will try and participate more I do want to be a part of the club, and I get it outsiders should have to earn their way 

Awesome, welcome aboard. 

[Elkrunner]

I haven't hunted the late rifle hunt in ions but we hunted around darrington.  May want to check out that area if the unit is open.

[h20hunter]

Cpost....not kidding either. If it open maybe the new gate and whacko that is the sworn protector might make it worth a look.

Don't tell to many people but the key is taped to the lock in the gate....its always open as long as the Keyn is there

Im not really sure what this means CPost whacko?

Last time we had a serious discussion about C-Post it involved a person that lives fairly close to the new gate. I understand that they are a little less than inviting...kinda crazy.

Hope you get on some area.

[Southpole]

unit 437 & 448 closed Oct. 31 for mod. firearm and no late hunts in these units either (unless you're a special permit holder). It's either islands, SW WA or way northeast WA.