Little Naches 346 scouting

[jcef]

I am looking to do some field scouting on foot in the 346 game unit, little Naches. I am looking for an area that will not be accessible by vehicle during hunting season. I have tired to spend some time studying maps and google earth. I would like to hike/backpack in on foot. I have already spent some time in the GU but there is lots of roads. If I try to get east of Norse Peak can anyone confirm will that get me away form 4x4 and ORV traffic when the season opens? Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you
John

[trophyhunt]

If you go east of Norse peak, you will not see quads.  If you do, put a bullet through the engine.

[rtspring]

Dont get to worked up about running into people, just get a mile or even less off tge roads and you will be alone for the most part. 

[PlateauNDN]

 

[LabChamp]

I would disagree 110% when i last drew that tag it was a ZOO even behind the gates, on horses, 2 to 3 miles in. I really couldnt believe it. Took some relocating to get away from all the people hunting in that area

[coachcw]

Just hike into the nasty canyons  and you will be happy .

[hunterofelk]

That area hasn't been logged much in recent years.  A lot of the clear cuts I hunted in twenty years ago are grown in.  Many roads have trees crowding out the road way.  Where ever there is a clearing a couple of hunters are watching it. There are a lot of elk in that unit, but getting a shot at one.....

[nw_bowhunter]

I had the archery tag last year and there were days when i never ran into  any hunters, we're seeing elk daily. Really depends on where you are at in the unit.

[Chukarhead]

Nothing wheeled or motorized allowed in the Norse Peak Wilderness.  Maps will show you the boundaries.

As others have posted, though, getting away from wheels and motors doesn't necessarily mean you'll be away from people.  Getting into rough terrain, on the other hand, will.  If you do run into folks in the steep, deep, and dark, you'll have mutual admiration.

[snake]

What weapon/season are you talking about hunting?

[jcef]

What weapon/season are you talking about hunting?

I am hunting modern rifle.

[scoutdog346]

Hunting for spikes right?

[johnsc6]

You will not get away form people during an OTC hunt  in this state. There are not any "remote" areas  here, wilderness or not. Someone will be there be it by wheel, foot or burrow. Just learn to deal with it.

[scoutdog346]

I agree that u will not get away from people in gmu 346 during modern FA.  I used to hunt 346 for spikes with MF and i had my best luck getting out of the truck at least 2 hours (at least) b4 legal hunting hours, walk at least 30min at a fast pace with read headlamp on and a flash light in my hand only to turn on at times i had to for 1 or 2 sec. and a gps so i can folliw my slug trail, get to a spot thats like a bottle neck or corridor that i have previously scouted and found and wait for the light to come. Then waite for the elk to come and the shooting to start. you will most likely see some cows and then following behind will be a spike.  In the evening have a few clear cuts in mind and sit the clear cut until legal hunting hours is over. Then in the middle of the day bust threw brush in an area far away from your morning and evening hunts and hope to jump a spike in its bed...lol.

[rtspring]

Some of you obviously need new spots 

 I hunt modern and rarely and thats maybe once a year see another hunter that is not in my group.. 

Those spots do exist..