Morning, all. My name is Mo; for those who prefer newb intro’s, mine is below. If uninterested, feel free to skip to the post…
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INTRO:
Originally from the north shore of MA (no. of Boston), I grew up fishing more than hunting. My hunting has largely been relegated to picking off lots of varmints during 6 years in the desert. I’m presently in WA, and we’ll be moving to the Kitsap area.
I’ve been a military chaplain for 17 years, splitting my time evenly between Navy and Marine Corps. Two of my military buddies convinced me that bowhunting was the addiction of choice. However, being deployed the last two hunting seasons, I haven’t been able to jump in. This year, I will be here in WA and hope to harvest some deer/elk.
After buying a PSE Drive LT (looks like we bought the same sales pitch, Darren), my goal this year is to put some good meat in the freezer; don’t need to take any trophies. While I expect to be able to take a few days off here and there, I am looking both for mentoring and/or local advice that will help me make most efficient use out of the time I’ll have available. Not looking to steal anyone’s secret spot(s), but willing to listen -- and willing to do some legwork if someone is generous enough to offer to link up.
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1) ELK: I haven’t declared whether I’m going to hunt Eastern or Western WA yet, but likely going with Western WA since my free time will be limited due the nature of my job. Any suggestions are welcome. I’ve heard Williams Creek is a productive GMU. However, after talking with some locals down around Eatonville last week, it sounds like they have lots of elk out there up around Elbe Hills. Feel free to pm me if you have any guidance that would help.
2) DEER: Being blessed to get a ‘2nd Deer’ draw (6020, late archery), I’m wondering if anyone either knows folks in the Dungeness-Miller area -or- owns property in the area and would like some meat from any successful harvest. I’ve got some leads on private land owners/contacts in that area, but nothing solid yet.
Glad to be here and part of this bowhunting community. Thanks ahead of time for any help.
Best
mo
