Committing to Washington once again

[RadSav]

When I started bowhunting Washington back in the 80's we had terrific elk bugling, fantastic late season muledeer buck areas, over the counter spring bear tags and every year the fall berry bushes were heavy with fat juicy huckleberries well into the first snow.  CL and I had great success as bowhunters in this state and dedicated each season to getting the most out of Washington.

When the state took our bulls away and took the hallowed ground late muledeer hunt away my interest in Washington state diminished.  We continued to kill our cows and small westside bulls and we put deer and bear in the freezer each year.  But, I rarely ever hunted hard.  And when I got married Washington State hunting became more about her success and much less about mine.

Well, with failing health and a busy business I have decided I'm not getting any younger or healthier.  So now is the time if I'm ever going to have one more run.  So I am officially claiming 2015 as the year I recommit to Washington State bowhunting!  I have yet to decide east or west for elk.  Yet to decide which deer species I want to put my tag on.  But plans are in the works to relive my youth and put some new heavy horns on the wall!  For the first time in about 20 years I'm actually getting excited about the upcoming season here at home!!

Anyone else making plans to put some Washington record book animals on the ground this year?  I'm even thinking about going after old mellon head and trying to break the state blackbear record   Who knows, with all the years of "Not Drawn" points built up, maybe I can even get drawn for something with horns 

Join me in re-committing to Washington state.  Let's make this year 1985 all over again!

[Watimberghost]

I dream of putting heavy washington horns on the ground on the daily! Count me in on making Washington state hunting in 2015 an incredible year to remember! Good luck Rad

[jackelope]

Join me in re-committing to Washington state.  Let's make this year 1985 all over again!

Should I get my mullet fired back up again? Business in the front, party in the back?

I'm always all about Washington hunting. Try to kill a big buck every year which is mostly why I don't kill a buck every year. I'm in.

[DIYARCHERYJUNKIE]

I have two five points that have eluded me for the last two years in wa.  I plan on killing at least a five point bull.  On the wetside.  But I was born in 84 so....  I will leave the state to hunt Idaho mulies, but that will only take a few days. 

[DoubleJ]

I dream of putting that big heavy antlered deer on the ground every year.  Then I shoot a doe

[Dhoey07]

I was born in 85' so hopefully we don't have to go back that far 

Washington still has great opportunities for OTC archery hunting.  I'll be hunting an any elk unit for almost 2 weeks and have a month and a half to shoot a whitetail.  No record book animals needed for me though, after an empty 2014, I'm looking to put some meat in the freezer 

[pianoman9701]

I'm in. My out-of-state hunt won't happen until 2016 at least.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

I'll hunt Idaho so you can have the whole state to yourself!

[D-Rock425]

1985 all over again.  Sweet another drock will be born.

[D-Rock425]

I'll tag along with you if you need a young guy to pack out all these monsters.

[bobcat]

It's great to see a positive post for a change in regards to hunting in Washington. I'm in the same boat, but can't decide between archery and muzzleloader. I really want to try for a good bull this year. We'll be doing a Wyoming "meat hunt" again so the temptation to kill a cow if the opportunity presents itself won't be quite as high. Still, if I do end up hunting the early archery season, perhaps I should choose a unit that is only open for bulls, because honestly I don't know if I could pass up a cow if I had one standing broadside at 25 yards. 

[vandeman17]

Unless I draw a permit, WA is all yours. That is not to say I won't be out and about with buddies but most likely just another set of eyes and hopefully another strong back to pack out a critter.

[Gringo31]

Rad,
I think I'm a few years behind ya.  I used to push and attempt to do it all.  It seems the busy factor of life has forced me to back off.  Throw in a few kids that are coming of age and the priority to hunt for me seems to drop down the list.  I'll root you on and hope that in a few years I too will recommit to enjoying all this state has to offer.

Best of Luck!

[Gobble Doc]

1985.  Hmm, just getting ready to graduate from college so wasn't doing much hunting at the time.  Maybe 2015 is it!  First I get that turkey with a bow and then I get my first buck. 

[bullfisher]

Thats the spirit rad! Im still guiding for my three kids, but every year gets more intense for them and thus for me. Life's what happens when you make plans, now is the time to commit for sure.