Island help

[widgeonwacher]

So i got two buddies with there archery tags in there pocket and they want to go to orcas and i have no idea how to hunt out there so if I could get some info that would be great.

[fishnfur]

Use the search function and type in "Orcas" - here's a recent thread.  There are several older ones as well.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,201324.msg2676533.html#msg2676533

[lokidog]

I'm guessing it will be pretty tough to get a place to hunt this late in the season.  Most of these island folks are pretty tight on their access, let alone for hunting. A lot of landowners have problems with rabbits, I would think rabbit reduction could be a good "in" earlier in the year. The other thing to look for would be gardens or orchards, these are the folks that will likely have a dislike of large numbers of deer.  When approaching these people, I would emphasize the quality meat, local sourcing angle.

Good luck

[steeleywhopper]

If you get permission or you find some land to hunt make sure you stay out until the last legal second of shooting light. I have killed a lot of deer on San Juan Island in the last 5 minutes of shooting light and my morning magic time is 10am. For some reason or another 10am and last light seem to be my best times on the island.

[E35alex]

If you get permission or you find some land to hunt make sure you stay out until the last legal second of shooting light. I have killed a lot of deer on San Juan Island in the last 5 minutes of shooting light and my morning magic time is 10am. For some reason or another 10am and last light seem to be my best times on the island.

I have found the same to be true.


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