Scouting wenaha wilderness, first timer

[Vmascorro89]

Hello everyone one, I'm new to the fourms.

Would like some insight on the wenaha wilderness this time a year and in to September. Planning on hunting there this fall. I'd like to head out tomorrow and start scouting for bear. Any one else hunt this area recently.

Thanks in advance.

[Bob33]

Try using "Search" for Wenaha. There are quite a few threads on it.

[Vmascorro89]

Ok, thanks

[Vmascorro89]

What does everyone use in their 7mm Remington mag?
What are some basic gear I should invest in for a back country hunt. Keep in mind I'm new to bear hunting

[Magnum_Willys]

What are some basic gear I should invest in .....

Membership at Snap Fitness.... s

[trophyhunt]

Howd your hunt go Magnum?? The Friends I know saw one but couldn't get on it.  They are done

[Magnum_Willys]

Howd your hunt go Magnum?? The Friends I know saw one but couldn't get on it.  They are done

Pm sent

[Skywagon_185]

Be prepared to pack UPHILL!!!!  Wenaha sucks for old men.
Sky

[Magnum_Willys]

Be prepared to pack UPHILL!!!!  Wenaha sucks for old men.
Sky

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[SilkOnTheDrySide]

You’re not starting small!  Have you ever backpack hunted?


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[ctwiggs1]

Here would be my top 3 "gear" investments:
1) Body - work out like crazy and eat very healthy.  I hunt tough terrain and the buddies I have that hunt Wenaha and know my area say I'm hunting a playground. 

2) Boots - get some decent boots and break them in.  Both are important criteria.  Make sure they are good.  Make sure you break them in.

3) Everything else. 

[Vmascorro89]

You’re not starting small!  Have you ever backpack hunted?

Not really.


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[Vmascorro89]

What size of a pack would be recommended? I have a 5.11 roush 24 pack that I've used but I know it ain't going to be enough for my bear hunt.

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

You’re not starting small!  Have you ever backpack hunted?

Not really.


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Boy are you in for an exciting trip.

Don’t let these old guy shake you.  They can barely get down the stairs every day.  They wouldn’t know steep if it hit them in the face!

Especially that magnum guy...

The Wenaha is rolling hills.


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[Timberstalker]

 

[Vmascorro89]

I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.

Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??

Would really appreciate it,

[SilkOnTheDrySide]

I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.

Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??

Would really appreciate it,

75% of backpack hunting is mental toughness.


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[stew pidasso]

I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.

Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??

Would really appreciate it,

I'll take you out this weekend of you want. Private message me your number and we can make something happen.

[Vmascorro89]

I have to work this weekend, I would be to see if I can get a weekend off, but I have Fridays off

[JWEBB]

Hope you have been using your gym membership a lot

[fillthefreezer]

This is old, and I've changed out some pieces since but it worked fine, clearly I didn't die and he had enough opportunities to miss multiple bears. Sorry, haven't posted anything new in awhile..

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,195635.0.html

[Vmascorro89]

This is old, and I've changed out some pieces since but it worked fine, clearly I didn't die and he had enough opportunities to miss multiple bears. Sorry, haven't posted anything new in awhile..

https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,195635.0.html

Thanks, this is helping me narrow some things down. Of course I expect to change things out here and there. Hoping to do a couple of over nighters b4 for season opens

[Shawn Ryan]

I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.

Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??

Would really appreciate it,

I'll take you out this weekend of you want. Private message me your number and we can make something happen.

The responses on this thread make me happy. This is what I think the forum should be about.

Vmascorro89, You may be more familiar with the Wenaha than my reply on this post addresses, but its a primer on accessing the Wenaha: https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,215513.msg2869026.html#msg2869026 .  For a first trip, assuming you still choose the Wenaha for your maiden voyage, I'd suggest using and staying near the Mt. Misery trail.  Its about as flat as it gets, you see a lot of country from it, and there is water all along it.

[Vmascorro89]

I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.

Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??

Would really appreciate it,

I'll take you out this weekend of you want. Private message me your number and we can make something happen.

The responses on this thread make me happy. This is what I think the forum should be about.

Vmascorro89, You may be more familiar with the Wenaha than my reply on this post addresses, but its a primer on accessing the Wenaha: https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,215513.msg2869026.html#msg2869026 .  For a first trip, assuming you still choose the Wenaha for your maiden voyage, I'd suggest using and staying near the Mt. Misery trail.  Its about as flat as it gets, you see a lot of country from it, and there is water all along it.

Sweet, thanks. I have set my mind on Wenaha so that's where I will go. I appreciate all the help everyone. I hunted up north the last 2 years (49°North) and was mainly a pack mule/ pusher for my dad and Grandpa. So alot of walking/hiking I am acustom to.

[fillthefreezer]

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Sweet, thanks. I have set my mind on Wenaha so that's where I will go. I appreciate all the help everyone. I hunted up north the last 2 years (49°North) and was mainly a pack mule/ pusher for my dad and Grandpa. So alot of walking/hiking I am acustom to.
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You'll figure it out once you're there, but the two units have zero in common, totally different terrain, food sources and ease of access. 

[Magnum_Willys]

A 7 year old girl beat me to my spot in the wenaha today - maybe the legs are starting to age? Heh.

[Vmascorro89]

A 7 year old girl beat me to my spot it the wenaha today - maybe the legs are starting to age? Heh.

Lol. Nice

[CaNINE]

It sure turned wet, cold and nasty in the Wenaha this weekend.  I packed into the Oregon Butte area Thursday night and came out in a hurry Saturday when the snow started to fly.  In spite of the weather, it was a beautiful trip.  The flowers are going strong and this rain will put them into overdrive.  Saw some fresh bear sign around the 4800' - 5000' level.