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Can't help out with the access questions. Weyco hotline is probably your most logical source.But I can tell you I don't think the snow level will make a hoot of difference. If permit holders are the only ones in there, pick a fat one slightly on the uphill side of the road where there is little brush or slash. Should be that easy.
Get into weyerhauser and glass clearcuts. Should be a fun easy hunt.
I think him and the misses are down there mixing it up.