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The area over there has been hit hard with wolves and the other predators. It’s beyond what it use to be. I know lots of people that have stopped going over there. Including myself. Good luck if you go. PB
The archery doe season has also had a big effect on that herd in my apinion
I would definitely head somewhere else, as the whole Methow Valley is but a shadow of what it used to be. Yes, there are still some pockets of deer, and if you live in the area and scout hard, you can find them. But for new hunters, who actually would like to see multiple deer, try Douglas County. Not a ton of state land, but quite a bit of permission land, that you can get into if you take the time to call and visit.It is a shame what WDFW has done to the mule deer in the Methow Valley, through mismanagement and not really caring. There should be ZERO doe seasons in that area, regardless of weapon. After the fire, the was many people asking to put up feed stations, some even did it on their own....despite WDFW saying no. Huge winter kill, too many doe tags, predators everywhere....and still WDFW doesn't care.
What about wolves in the valley?
There are deer to be had...Just got to hunt hard and long.... we been hunting it for 35 years and some years have been very slow in the past
Read your reply, your way off and if I had to drag that deer thru private property I would have to hike 10 miles towards Twisp and drop 3k in altitude but nice try:) I shot that 4 or 5 years ago but with all the wolves, cougars and bears there are still deer, just got to get your ass out of your truck...…:)) just having some fun.....
I used to hunt that area quite a bit and the deer numbers there just aren't what they use to be. Speaking of getting off your butt. Igor there's a thread calling your name.
Hey guys my turn I've been doing the search on here and mostly really old info and I know it's not even close to how it use to be.Quite a few years ago we hunted up behind perrygin We are taking my daughters friend out for her first hunt ever not expecting much on the hunt just mostly to get her out.I have some specific questions on some areas outside of twisp and looking for someone who wouldn't mind answering in pm's and if not no worries. Thank you