Suiattle trail questions

[BB11b]

Hey y’all, I’m looking to go for a backcountry style mule/black tail/whitetail deer hunt. Looking at headed up the Suiattle trail heading towards the Entiats. Looking for any tips or advice on hunts and weather. Just trying to be prepared. Thanks a lot I appreciate it.


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[grade-creek-rd]

Well...almost 80 views and no replies should tell ya something...guess I'll be the nice one to say something first...if your asking about weather/trail conditions etc regarding the Suiattle to Entiat (Spider Meadows) route that tells me that maybe you haven't done a ton of "internet" research yet, so I suggest Googling the "Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) section K" that will give you some idea of the remoteness and planning needed for the hunt you thinking of.

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[jackelope]

Most folks won't speak openly about the locations and the information they've learned...in my opinion, what you're asking for is way too specific to get open answers posted on the web. Don't take it personally...first rule of the high hunt is to not speak about the high hunt.
 

[7mmfan]

I can't speak to that section of trail, but I can speak to weather conditions between September 15-25. You can sunny and 70, and you can have whiteout blizzard. This last year on the 2nd weekend of the high hunt it rained a foot, almost literally, in the area that we packed into. Have never been that wet.

Basically, you need to monitor the weather forecast in the days prior to your departure and be prepared for anything. That is deep, wild country and if you get in a pinch it could be bad.

[BB11b]

Most folks won't speak openly about the locations and the information they've learned...in my opinion, what you're asking for is way too specific to get open answers posted on the web. Don't take it personally...first rule of the high hunt is to not speak about the high hunt.
 

I’ll take that as I’m in the right area then haha. Thank you. I wasn’t looking for any specifics but just seeing as to what type of deer I will find more of.


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[jackelope]

Most folks won't speak openly about the locations and the information they've learned...in my opinion, what you're asking for is way too specific to get open answers posted on the web. Don't take it personally...first rule of the high hunt is to not speak about the high hunt.
 

I’ll take that as I’m in the right area then haha. Thank you. I wasn’t looking for any specifics but just seeing as to what type of deer I will find more of.


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Oh I wouldn't take anything I say as being worth a darn. I've never been there.

[Skyvalhunter]

Well I have been there. If your looking for trail conditions or reports go on NW Hikers and do a search. If you are looking for animal status, reports, places to hunt good luck there as that is privy info kept under ones hat.

[7mmfan]

You will find Blacktail on the westside with maybe a mule deer mixed in. Up on the Crest Trail, you'll find both, and the further east you head the more Mule Deer you'll encounter and less Blacktail. There are whitetail in the Entiat, but mostly way down near the Columbia, and very few of them.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

You will find Blacktail on the westside with maybe a mule deer mixed in. Up on the Crest Trail, you'll find both, and the further east you head the more Mule Deer you'll encounter and less Blacktail. There are whitetail in the Entiat, but mostly way down near the Columbia, and very few of them.

I would add Benchleg Deers as well.

[BB11b]

You will find Blacktail on the westside with maybe a mule deer mixed in. Up on the Crest Trail, you'll find both, and the further east you head the more Mule Deer you'll encounter and less Blacktail. There are whitetail in the Entiat, but mostly way down near the Columbia, and very few of them.

Awesome thank you. That’s mainly what I wanted to hear.


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[BB11b]

You will find Blacktail on the westside with maybe a mule deer mixed in. Up on the Crest Trail, you'll find both, and the further east you head the more Mule Deer you'll encounter and less Blacktail. There are whitetail in the Entiat, but mostly way down near the Columbia, and very few of them.

I would add Benchleg Deers as well.

What is a benchleg deer hahaha


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[Skyvalhunter]

No one in Wa state shoots benchleg blacktail.  That is unless it's a monster buck then it is instantly deemed benching.

[7mmfan]

A benchleg is dumpster fire of controversy thats what it is.

Technically it is a cross between a Mule Deer and a Blacktail. They're quite common in the Cascades. Anyone that kills a big blacktail is instantly scrutinized and called a liar, because obviously any large blacktail is a benchleg.

[BB11b]

A benchleg is dumpster fire of controversy thats what it is.

Technically it is a cross between a Mule Deer and a Blacktail. They're quite common in the Cascades. Anyone that kills a big blacktail is instantly scrutinized and called a liar, because obviously any large blacktail is a benchleg.

Well alrighty then. They’re legal to shoot too huh


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[7mmfan]