Pains me to say it..but I need help,swakane quality tag

[bone collector 12]

Dad has the rifle tag for swakane this year and we hunted the opener and a few days after that,hunted hard and only seen 2 bucks worth looking at. We have planned to head up the 16-20 to hopefully find a buck to do the tag justice,dad has waited 18 years for this tag. If anyone has any info or is willing to help it would be much appreciated

[coachcw]

Id be hunting the very west end looking for a mover . good luck

[scree]

I'm sure you know this but it is a very weather dependent hunt. My wife had the tag a few years back and the bucks did not show up until about the last three days of the season. Be patient and pray for weather.

[bone collector 12]

Thanks guys! I know weather is the big factor but looks like we're getting decent weather already!!

[luv2hunt]

I think what he means by weather is snow and cold, from what I've seen your not getting that.

[gutsnthegrass]

I had this tag a couple of years ago.  Like others have said, snow plays a huge factor with this hunt.  I didn't see a mature buck until the last couple days of the season.  Make sure you are hunting the west end of the unit and you might find a early migrator looking for doe's.  I hiked into alot of places because i have a hard time road hunting, I think this may have been a mistake.  If you find pockets of does, eventually a buck should show up to check on them.  Maybe covering alot of ground is the key with this hunt.  When I spoke with the bio, he said to cover as much ground as possible driving and checking doe's, I didn't because i don't like sitting, and prefer to get back away from the roads.  It is a fun hunt, but not an easy one if you want a mature buck.

[HntnFsh]

When it's wet out. Those roads suck. Be prepared for some pucker factor if it rains. I would also have chains. They help in the mud too!

[Rainier10]

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[WAcoueshunter]

There's snow (and bucks) in Chiwawa, so the bucks should be arriving in Swakane anytime.  Just keep after it.  I'd probably focus more up high on the west side of the unit.

[scree]

I think what he means by weather is snow and cold, from what I've seen your not getting that.

Yes when I say weather I mean bad weather, AKA snow.  should have been more clear.

[luv2hunt]

I think what he means by weather is snow and cold, from what I've seen your not getting that.

Yes when I say weather I mean bad weather, AKA snow.  should have been more clear.

No Worries Scree,
 I was referring to the OP's post when he said he was getting decent weather now.

[antlerking]

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[Euro mount]

PM sent give me a call anytime

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Looks like your on your way to getting a bigun! Don't forget chains for all fours and maybe a couple spare sets!! Can't go to equipped up in that country. Show us all what you gets??

[bone collector 12]

Wow guys this is leaving me speechless the countless PM's and the info I'm getting is spectacular! I really appreciate it. My dad just had back surgery 6 months ago and is looking at another operation in the next few months so to say he is limited is a understatement.but he is like all of us and his drive and will to hunt pushes him past his limits so I am trying to keep him close to the road as possible.and we are set on finding a nice 4x4 aka dads "dream buck".thank you again for all the info guys!