Utter beginner looking for hunters to partner/learn with

[Hatchjaw]

Hello all,

I'm an utter novice--never hunted before but have recently got the hankering to learn the basics and get a firm foundation. I'm looking for any willing hunters of any stripe that'd be willing to take me along and help me get some experience, beginning with scouting and tracking any time in the spring. I can hang in and slog with the best of them, so I'd not be a burden, more like an apprentice!

I'm in Snohomish County, primarily interested in deer/elk but open to anything. PM me if you're willing to take me along or can at least point me in the right direction. Thanks!

[pianoman9701]

Welcome to the site. You have passed Hunter Education, right? Which hunting method would you be using?

[h20hunter]

Hmmm. Sounds like its time for a local gathering!

[Hatchjaw]

I'm finishing Hunter Ed this week, and want to focus on rifle hunting. Sorry, should have put that in the original post!

[h20hunter]

I remember being a late 20s adult in hunters ed. Me and a bunch of 12 year olds! Good times.

[Hatchjaw]

Ha, yes, the class has a good mix, a lot of kids but adults, too. Better late than never!

[Special T]

If your gona hunt black tail buy the book Blacktail Trophy Tactics 2 by Boyd Iverson. Read it asap and get out in the woods now!

After season is a great time to get out because deer are still acting like they do in late season and the woods look similar.  Rifle hunting means you need to go find big timber to hunt so up in the woods for scouting.

[pianoman9701]

Hmmm. Sounds like its time for a local gathering!

Hatchjaw, be careful, be very careful! If he sets you outside with a burlap sack and a couple of rocks to bang together, don't go! 

[PNWJimbo]

Thanks for the reading suggestion, T. As my thread also says, I'm in the same General area and would love to get together with a bunch of local hunters to pick up a few pointers about hunting in Snohomish.

Cheers,
Jim

[Thenewguy]

Thanks for the reading suggestion, T. As my thread also says, I'm in the same General area and would love to get together with a bunch of local hunters to pick up a few pointers about hunting in Snohomish.

Cheers,
Jim

The first thing to know about hunting in snohomish... is not to hunt is snohomish. You want to go further from town down hwy 9 or 2. Go either way until you stop seeing people. Then get out and walk a couple miles from the road. Do this early in the morning and right before dark until you start seeing Deer (find vantage points to look, walk very slow and silent etc.). Rinse and repeat until hunting season. If you start seeing Deer, watch a youtube video on how to clean it. Good luck!

[h20hunter]

I don't know....a few years ago I saw a pic of a buck a guy arrowed pretty close to town. It was a hog for sure. Now....is there plenty of area to find not that far away...yes. Just gotta find a nook or two. OP and I are scheduled for a brew soon....now that my go to banging rock method is blown I'll have to go to plan B.

[DaveMonti]

Hmmm. Sounds like its time for a local gathering!

I think it was about this time last year that I planned a local gathering.  When the date rolled around, I had the flu. If you're planning something h20, let me know!  I missed out last year (I think it was a Snohomish County bowhunter gathering, not that it matters!)

[pd]

Hatch Jaw, some friendly words of advice for you: Don't be frustrated, either by the people you meet or the experiences your receive.  Hunting is a lifelong endeavor, truly 10 or 20 or 30 years in the making.  Take your time, enjoy yourself, learn from whomever/whenever you can.  Sincere wishes for a safe and happy hunting future!

[Hatchjaw]

Thanks for all the enthusiastic comments! And for all those wanting to arrange a local meet-up, I'd be in for that as well.
I'm based in Snohomish county, but would be willing to hunt anywhere, I'm not tied down to one spot.

[Skyvalhunter]

You have some great blacktail areas in your backyard in the Granite Fall/Arlington area.

[kselkhunter]

If you're still looking for hunting partners come the fall, PM me.  I am a wilderness hunter, so a bit of hiking.  But I do scouting trips in the summer into Alpine Lakes and William O Douglass.  Sometimes up north near Methow Valley.  I hunt all weapons, all seasons (love the multi-season tag).  I run out of hunting partners that have the time to put into the woods, so am open to adding others. 

[pianoman9701]

I don't know....a few years ago I saw a pic of a buck a guy arrowed pretty close to town. It was a hog for sure. Now....is there plenty of area to find not that far away...yes. Just gotta find a nook or two. OP and I are scheduled for a brew soon....now that my go to banging rock method is blown I'll have to go to plan B.

[Eric M]

If your gona hunt black tail buy the book Blacktail Trophy Tactics 2 by Boyd Iverson. Read it asap and get out in the woods now!

After season is a great time to get out because deer are still acting like they do in late season and the woods look similar.  Rifle hunting means you need to go find big timber to hunt so up in the woods for scouting.

Boyd Iverson has 2 good books. Also one by Scott Haugen is pretty good. If you get some fresh snow and can get out, find some tracks and follow them. See what it's doing, where it's going, and try to figure out why. Blacktail are fun but the bucks can be really nocturnal in some areas. Spend all your free time in the woods. Good luck.

[DaveMonti]

I don't know....a few years ago I saw a pic of a buck a guy arrowed pretty close to town. It was a hog for sure. Now....is there plenty of area to find not that far away...yes. Just gotta find a nook or two. OP and I are scheduled for a brew soon....now that my go to banging rock method is blown I'll have to go to plan B.

Did you guys ever meet up for a beer?  Any interest in planning a get together in a few weeks for the folks in Snohomish/Everett areas?  I've got a month or so before the garden will take up my weekends!

[Highmountaindan]

Did anything come of this? Meet up and talk shop? It would be nice, we could meet up at the Ram restaurant in tulalip if that works for folks. If it does I will throw a date out there and whoever shows up shows  up.

[h20hunter]

I'm in....busy month for me but let's get it going.

[DaveMonti]

Just post a date, time, and location.  People will show.

[Stein]

I'm going to be heading east for deer this year, ping me if you are up for a drive.  The goal will be to harvest something and set up a hunt that can be replicated every year.  We won't be looking for B&C animals, but for a quality hunt on something legal.

I'm also up for a beer if someone wants to schedule it.  Ram, Skookum, wherever.

[CP]

When I draw my Quality bull permit you're welcome to tag along.  I'll be needing help with the calling and packing.

 

[Highmountaindan]

Wednesday the 10th at the ram in tulalip. Try to meet up by 6:00?

[SteelheadTed]

Thanks for the reading suggestion, T. As my thread also says, I'm in the same General area and would love to get together with a bunch of local hunters to pick up a few pointers about hunting in Snohomish.

Cheers,
Jim

The first thing to know about hunting in snohomish... is not to hunt is snohomish. You want to go further from town down hwy 9 or 2. Go either way until you stop seeing people. Then get out and walk a couple miles from the road. Do this early in the morning and right before dark until you start seeing Deer (find vantage points to look, walk very slow and silent etc.). Rinse and repeat until hunting season. If you start seeing Deer, watch a youtube video on how to clean it. Good luck!

If you think you are walking slow, walk slower, and then slower again.  You'll be amazed at how quietly a deer can jump from their bed and run off.  It makes a certain sound and once you recognize it you'll realize how many deer are out there.

[Highmountaindan]

Looks like three guys are commited? Am I right?

[Skyvalhunter]

That's funny that the beginning topic starts with "Utter beginner"

[DaveMonti]

I'm 90% positive that I can make it.
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