New to PNW! Wanted to say hello and ask some questions.

[724wd]

Awesome info guys...

So it seems like I really need to get my hands on some maps of BLM, DNR, WDFW, etc lands. Make some calls to them as well and figure out where the public lands are located at.

If I want to hunt for bear, elk, and blacktail then I'm located on the correct side of the mountains. I will need to travel over the mountains to the East side to hunt for Whitetails specifically.  (Wife has family in Ellensburg so if there is any public land around that area then that may not be a bad idea)

I can pretty much go to any of the National Forests, DNR, BLM, etc lands park then scout, and hunt. BUT I need to study the rules of the specific GMU that location may be located in.

I CAN'T go to the store and buy a hunting license to do general hunting (small game, upland, etc.) and then buy my bow, muzzle-loader, and rifle tags for deer season. I need to actually specify what animal and what weapon? If I were to buy multiseason, will that cover me for everything during deer right? I can get a deer each season as well right? Of course I would have to specify when buying my tag what species I'm hunting i'm sure.

Yes, you can go to the store (sporting good store) and buy licenses and tags.  You are only allowed to purchase one deer tag per year (unless you're drawn for a 2nd, for which the deadline has passed.)  No shooting multiple deer like in other areas of the country.  The multiseason permit allows you to hunt your one deer with archery, muzzleloader, and modern rifle, but still only one deer.  if you shoot a deer in early archery, you're done.   

Limitations on muzzle-loader prevent me from using my TC, and I will have to use my older rifle. (Open primer & iron sites)

I moved here in March so I guess I'm technically a resident this month. (for hunting license purposes)

LOL, and all this is just for big game. I still need to learn small game, upland, turkey, etc. THEN start learning the fishing rules, areas, etc.

I guess in a couple years I may be able to join yall out in the woods or on the water once I learn everything. 

[ELKBURGER]

Welcome to the site!
You are in the right place. Lots of good advice and folks to help you through the red tape. Keep asking questions, you'll be on critters here in no time!

[j_casteel]

Welcome! Take I-5 north and take battle ground exit, take a left at the intersection of Main Street and 503, follow 503 north and you'll find it pretty easily my man


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks....I live right off 503/117th

[j_casteel]

Awesome info guys...

So it seems like I really need to get my hands on some maps of BLM, DNR, WDFW, etc lands. Make some calls to them as well and figure out where the public lands are located at.

If I want to hunt for bear, elk, and blacktail then I'm located on the correct side of the mountains. I will need to travel over the mountains to the East side to hunt for Whitetails specifically.  (Wife has family in Ellensburg so if there is any public land around that area then that may not be a bad idea)

I can pretty much go to any of the National Forests, DNR, BLM, etc lands park then scout, and hunt. BUT I need to study the rules of the specific GMU that location may be located in.

I CAN'T go to the store and buy a hunting license to do general hunting (small game, upland, etc.) and then buy my bow, muzzle-loader, and rifle tags for deer season. I need to actually specify what animal and what weapon? If I were to buy multiseason, will that cover me for everything during deer right? I can get a deer each season as well right? Of course I would have to specify when buying my tag what species I'm hunting i'm sure.

Yes, you can go to the store (sporting good store) and buy licenses and tags.  You are only allowed to purchase one deer tag per year (unless you're drawn for a 2nd, for which the deadline has passed.)  No shooting multiple deer like in other areas of the country.  The multiseason permit allows you to hunt your one deer with archery, muzzleloader, and modern rifle, but still only one deer.  if you shoot a deer in early archery, you're done.   

Limitations on muzzle-loader prevent me from using my TC, and I will have to use my older rifle. (Open primer & iron sites)

I moved here in March so I guess I'm technically a resident this month. (for hunting license purposes)

LOL, and all this is just for big game. I still need to learn small game, upland, turkey, etc. THEN start learning the fishing rules, areas, etc.

I guess in a couple years I may be able to join yall out in the woods or on the water once I learn everything. 

that stinks...back in Oklahoma you could get 5 to 6 deer per year if you hunted the extra doe days in December.

[j_casteel]

Boyd Iverson Blacktail trophy tactics. READ THIS BOOK!
It applies to Black tail but aslo to mule deer to some extent. this guy hunts near the area you live.

http://www.amazon.com/Blacktail-Trophy-Tactics-Boyd-Iverson/dp/0963040510/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411675366&sr=1-2-fkmr0&keywords=Byod+Iverson+blacktail+trophy+tactics

cool, thanks!

[coyotecrazy]

Welcome to Washington. If you have any questions give me a pm and I will help you as much as I can. Again welcome.

[Bean Counter]

   welcome to the PNW!!

  

[Bean Counter]

Lastly, and this could really help me, could yall recommend some bow and/or hunting shops in or around the Vancouver area.

I believe Cory at xXx Archery is in that neck of the woods. He's awesome and on this forum.

[HillSlick]

Welcome! Take I-5 north and take battle ground exit, take a left at the intersection of Main Street and 503, follow 503 north and you'll find it pretty easily my man


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks....I live right off 503/117th

Sweet, I used to live off of 389th just before you hit Amboy off of 503


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[hughjorgan]

Awesome info guys...

So it seems like I really need to get my hands on some maps of BLM, DNR, WDFW, etc lands. Make some calls to them as well and figure out where the public lands are located.

If you have a gps you might want to invest in getting a chip for it from http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com it will help you delineate all the public and private land throughout the whole state.

If I want to hunt for bear, elk, and blacktail then I'm located on the correct side of the mountains. I will need to travel over the mountains to the East side to hunt for Whitetails specifically.  (Wife has family in Ellensburg so if there is any public land around that area then that may not be a bad idea)

I can pretty much go to any of the National Forests, DNR, BLM, etc lands park then scout, and hunt. BUT I need to study the rules of the specific GMU that location may be located in.

I CAN'T go to the store and buy a hunting license to do general hunting (small game, upland, etc.) and then buy my bow, muzzle-loader, and rifle tags for deer season. I need to actually specify what animal and what weapon? If I were to buy multiseason, will that cover me for everything during deer right? I can get a deer each season as well right? Of course I would have to specify when buying my tag what species I'm hunting i'm sure.

Limitations on muzzle-loader prevent me from using my TC, and I will have to use my older rifle. (Open primer & iron sites)

I moved here in March so I guess I'm technically a resident this month. (for hunting license purposes)

LOL, and all this is just for big game. I still need to learn small game, upland, turkey, etc. THEN start learning the fishing rules, areas, etc.

I guess in a couple years I may be able to join yall out in the woods or on the water once I learn everything. 

[j_casteel]

Awesome info guys...

So it seems like I really need to get my hands on some maps of BLM, DNR, WDFW, etc lands. Make some calls to them as well and figure out where the public lands are located.

If you have a gps you might want to invest in getting a chip for it from http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com it will help you delineate all the public and private land throughout the whole state.

If I want to hunt for bear, elk, and blacktail then I'm located on the correct side of the mountains. I will need to travel over the mountains to the East side to hunt for Whitetails specifically.  (Wife has family in Ellensburg so if there is any public land around that area then that may not be a bad idea)

I can pretty much go to any of the National Forests, DNR, BLM, etc lands park then scout, and hunt. BUT I need to study the rules of the specific GMU that location may be located in.

I CAN'T go to the store and buy a hunting license to do general hunting (small game, upland, etc.) and then buy my bow, muzzle-loader, and rifle tags for deer season. I need to actually specify what animal and what weapon? If I were to buy multiseason, will that cover me for everything during deer right? I can get a deer each season as well right? Of course I would have to specify when buying my tag what species I'm hunting i'm sure.

Limitations on muzzle-loader prevent me from using my TC, and I will have to use my older rifle. (Open primer & iron sites)

I moved here in March so I guess I'm technically a resident this month. (for hunting license purposes)

LOL, and all this is just for big game. I still need to learn small game, upland, turkey, etc. THEN start learning the fishing rules, areas, etc.

I guess in a couple years I may be able to join yall out in the woods or on the water once I learn everything. 

will any gps unit work?

[Hunting7mm]

Welcome 

[hughjorgan]

Awesome info guys...

So it seems like I really need to get my hands on some maps of BLM, DNR, WDFW, etc lands. Make some calls to them as well and figure out where the public lands are located.

If you have a gps you might want to invest in getting a chip for it from http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com it will help you delineate all the public and private land throughout the whole state.

If I want to hunt for bear, elk, and blacktail then I'm located on the correct side of the mountains. I will need to travel over the mountains to the East side to hunt for Whitetails specifically.  (Wife has family in Ellensburg so if there is any public land around that area then that may not be a bad idea)

I can pretty much go to any of the National Forests, DNR, BLM, etc lands park then scout, and hunt. BUT I need to study the rules of the specific GMU that location may be located in.

I CAN'T go to the store and buy a hunting license to do general hunting (small game, upland, etc.) and then buy my bow, muzzle-loader, and rifle tags for deer season. I need to actually specify what animal and what weapon? If I were to buy multiseason, will that cover me for everything during deer right? I can get a deer each season as well right? Of course I would have to specify when buying my tag what species I'm hunting i'm sure.

Limitations on muzzle-loader prevent me from using my TC, and I will have to use my older rifle. (Open primer & iron sites)

I moved here in March so I guess I'm technically a resident this month. (for hunting license purposes)

LOL, and all this is just for big game. I still need to learn small game, upland, turkey, etc. THEN start learning the fishing rules, areas, etc.

I guess in a couple years I may be able to join yall out in the woods or on the water once I learn everything. 

will any gps unit work?

Your gps must be able to use a SD Card or mini SD card. Not any gps is compatible. Here is a link to units that will work with their chip http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/gps-compatibility

If you don't have a GPS that is compatible you can get it on your smart phone....

http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/store/hunt-mobile-apps

Nice tool to have to figuring out new areas.

[pianoman9701]

Awesome info guys...

So it seems like I really need to get my hands on some maps of BLM, DNR, WDFW, etc lands. Make some calls to them as well and figure out where the public lands are located.

If you have a gps you might want to invest in getting a chip for it from http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com it will help you delineate all the public and private land throughout the whole state.

If I want to hunt for bear, elk, and blacktail then I'm located on the correct side of the mountains. I will need to travel over the mountains to the East side to hunt for Whitetails specifically.  (Wife has family in Ellensburg so if there is any public land around that area then that may not be a bad idea)

I can pretty much go to any of the National Forests, DNR, BLM, etc lands park then scout, and hunt. BUT I need to study the rules of the specific GMU that location may be located in.

I CAN'T go to the store and buy a hunting license to do general hunting (small game, upland, etc.) and then buy my bow, muzzle-loader, and rifle tags for deer season. I need to actually specify what animal and what weapon? If I were to buy multiseason, will that cover me for everything during deer right? I can get a deer each season as well right? Of course I would have to specify when buying my tag what species I'm hunting i'm sure.

Limitations on muzzle-loader prevent me from using my TC, and I will have to use my older rifle. (Open primer & iron sites)

I moved here in March so I guess I'm technically a resident this month. (for hunting license purposes)

LOL, and all this is just for big game. I still need to learn small game, upland, turkey, etc. THEN start learning the fishing rules, areas, etc.

I guess in a couple years I may be able to join yall out in the woods or on the water once I learn everything. 

will any gps unit work?

Your gps must be able to use a SD Card or mini SD card. Not any gps is compatible. Here is a link to units that will work with their chip http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/gps-compatibility

If you don't have a GPS that is compatible you can get it on your smart phone....

http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/store/hunt-mobile-apps

Nice tool to have to figuring out new areas.

This is not completely accurate. If you own a Garmin with big enough internal storage and it has a USB which enables synching, you can download Garmin's free mapping program (Basecamp) to your desktop, and then download OnXMaps to the desktop and put it on  your handheld device. The OnXMaps  download and accompanying compatibility with the handheld cost a total of $110. Other GPSs may have this capability, too.  I found their customer service very helpful on the phone. You might call them to find out what they have for your GPS.

[j_casteel]

awesome thanks guys!