How crowded during early archery?

[bigmike86]

Great, thanks! That clears things up a bit. I got scared when I thought the wildlife land was the only public land to hunt! Thanks for the tips. Anyone have any recommendations for good books or places to begin reading on Mule deer specific habitats/patterns and hunting? The internet seems to hold mostly short articles on high hunt mule deer tips and not any in depth teachings about how to find and hunt these suckers.

[bobcat]

I have this book and I think it would be helpful for you:

Mule Deer Hunting Tactics https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977883728/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_p6ICwbHF64KWV

[bigmike86]

Great, thanks! I will check it out.

Thanks again everyone for all the help. I really do appreciate it

[Eric M]

Although not specific to Washington, Mike Eastman's, "Hunting High Country Mule Deer" and Robby Denning's book on mule deer hunting are both worth a read.

[irish52084]

Don't know if you've made a decision on where you're hunting this season, but the okanogan GMU204 can be excellent if you have the time to scout and an open mind. Muleys are about half the deer population up there but there's a ton of whit tails and some serious trophy whitetails. Shoot me a PM and I can give you a few hints in the 204c especially with the big fires this summer.

[E35alex]

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[pianoman9701]

Other than Benning, where are you from on the east coast?

[mjustice79]

What brigade are you going to here in Lewis?


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[Bean Counter]

I've been out of WA for a few years, so I can't give up much up-to-date information. But wanted to stop in and say thanks for killing some of those savages

[muleracks]

There is no problem with other hunters during the September 1st opener.  You can hunt the Wilderness for 10 or more days in complete solitude before the High Hunt starts on the 15th.  Even areas with road access have little hunting pressure from archers in September but the high country is were most of the bucks area and it is beautiful up there.