Picking a side of the state for deer hunting

[grundy53]

I think It would reduce pressure across the board. Look how many guys hunt mule deer for a week then back to the west side for late oct. then whitetail late. If a guy were to choose he could t pressure all 3 in a season. 

Exactly. I don't see how there would be even more pressure on the mulies.

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[JimmyHoffa]

I think It would reduce pressure across the board. Look how many guys hunt mule deer for a week then back to the west side for late oct. then whitetail late. If a guy were to choose he could t pressure all 3 in a season. 

Exactly. I don't see how there would be even more pressure on the mulies.

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I would think that the guys that do the first week for mulies and last week for blacktails, if limited to only muleys would probably hunt it a little harder and be willing to take 'last day deer' more often.  Since they wouldn't have the option to shoot a meat deer during the blacktail half, they'll shoot whatever is legal for mulies.  Or maybe they'll just head out of state for mulies and keep after blacktail at home.  If you've already got a big trailer/wall tent, big truck, ATVs, etc; going three or four more hours east might not be that big of a deal.

[grundy53]

I think It would reduce pressure across the board. Look how many guys hunt mule deer for a week then back to the west side for late oct. then whitetail late. If a guy were to choose he could t pressure all 3 in a season. 

Exactly. I don't see how there would be even more pressure on the mulies.

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I would think that the guys that do the first week for mulies and last week for blacktails, if limited to only muleys would probably hunt it a little harder and be willing to take 'last day deer' more often.  Since they wouldn't have the option to shoot a meat deer during the blacktail half, they'll shoot whatever is legal for mulies.  Or maybe they'll just head out of state for mulies and keep after blacktail at home.  If you've already got a big trailer/wall tent, big truck, ATVs, etc; going three or four more hours east might not be that big of a deal.

I think most guys hunting mulies in eastern Washington are already doing that. I think if anything it would send them out of state like you suggested. Which would be good for our herd. Lol

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[fishngamereaper]

I would pick westside so I can hunt more...I prefer time in the woods..if I need a mulie / whitetail fix Id just go to Idaho.

[HoofsandWings]

If you can't decide, buy some raffle tickets for 3-deer.

[Jimmy33]

I have said for a while now that we should choose a species. Not just east/west. 

Preach on!


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[Buckhunter24]

 

[emac]

I think it should be east or westside, or pick your species. If you did either option imo it would put less pressure on all 3 species.  Maybe start out with east and west and if that doesnt make a significant difference than go to the species option.

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[fishngamereaper]

Side of state might have a chance, much like elk...species will never fly.  If the state had higher success rates and more game than maybe, but in it's current status not going to happen.

[ljsommer]

I am struggling to find any shred of hope/success for blacktails on public land on west side and I am asking myself if I should try for east side for mulies or whitetail. Mostly I am flailing around without a plan because all my plans suck

[SWHUNTER]

How about a blacktail/whitetail tag or a muley tag?
I don't really care either way, but if there was going to be a change, I think that would be a good option.

[hunter399]

How about a blacktail/whitetail tag or a muley tag?
I don't really care either way, but if there was going to be a change, I think that would be a good option.

No it's not a good option .
It needs to be choose side or species, need to spread hunters out a little bit .WDFW won't do it by setting seasons same all across the state..so really choose a species would be the best route .The hunting the East side then if I don't tag out I will go home and hunt blacktail is gotta stop.I think most hunters would hate it at first but love it after a few years with reduced hunters in there favorite spots.

[MtnMuley]

I think It would reduce pressure across the board. Look how many guys hunt mule deer for a week then back to the west side for late oct. then whitetail late. If a guy were to choose he could t pressure all 3 in a season. 

Very true. With that thought, we should eliminate or reduce the multi-season tags to 100.

[BULLBLASTER]

I think It would reduce pressure across the board. Look how many guys hunt mule deer for a week then back to the west side for late oct. then whitetail late. If a guy were to choose he could t pressure all 3 in a season. 

Very true. With that thought, we should eliminate or reduce the multi-season tags to 100.

Works for me.

[Bango skank]

I think It would reduce pressure across the board. Look how many guys hunt mule deer for a week then back to the west side for late oct. then whitetail late. If a guy were to choose he could t pressure all 3 in a season. 

Very true. With that thought, we should eliminate or reduce the multi-season tags to 100.

That would take about $120,000 from wdfw's pockets.  Not gonna happen.  Francine Madden might starve.