Little Naches 346 scouting

[PlateauNDN]

  I can attest to that. I was in there during archery and modern at different locations. Both time frames I didn't come across anybody but the group more than a mile from the road.

[scoutdog346]

Modern FA?  346 is not that big.  Ur best bet to get away from people is get on the PCT/trail2000 and branch off down into one of them big 3 drainages. its a miracle that you not see one of them pumpkins walking around in 346 no matter where you go into 346. There not maby areas one can go.  Fifes peek trail from the 1920 road to PCT to norce peek to raves roost to little Nach road u r going to c people during MF unless u drop into one of them huge areas and spike up a camp cuz by the time walk down into one of the drainages its going to so loud u got to let it simmer b4 u hunt again. 

[jcef]

Thanks for all your input. Made my first trip out scouting this weekend. Tried to work my way over from White River GU on foot and got to about 1/4 mile of the Naches game unit but still to much snow where I was.

I have put in for all the special draws I can for 346. If I don't get picked I will just hunt general. I am planning at this point to pack in on foot a couple days before opening and set up a camp and work the basins. I will continue to scout this GU a couple of times a month to watch and see how they move when pressured. Lots of big county back there from what I can see. If I do run into a pumpkin or two I am good with it. I just don't want to deal with the ATVs and trucks. I think I am headed in the right direction. I do appreciate everyone's input as it is a new area for me and google earth doesn't do justice to a 1000' mountain you are about to climb when you are already standing at 6000' sucking wind.