2021 modern slide ridge permit

[Caseyd]

So looks like the whole unit is on fire. At what point do I throw in the towel and get points restored? Can't get into 90 percent of the unit as of today. Know it's a migration hunt but thinking if it hasn't greened up by Nov then deer won't hold in there. Thoughts?

I’d assume you’d see more.

You have up until 2 weeks before it starts. Wait

[Sutherland]

I would ho for it still. Could be a great opportunity  still.

[jrebel]

The whole unit is not on fire, matter of fact most of the unit didn't get touched....especially the side of the unit you need to hunt with that tag.  No way I would give that tag back this year. 

[blindluck]

Hold, you’ll have a great hunt November is special

[emac]

Wouldn't even think about turning it in.

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[actionshooter]

So looks like the whole unit is on fire. At what point do I throw in the towel and get points restored? Can't get into 90 percent of the unit as of today. Know it's a migration hunt but thinking if it hasn't greened up by Nov then deer won't hold in there. Thoughts?

A ton of deer move down in the winter and they don't know it has been on fire... keep your tag

[Romulus1297]

They don’t even care if it’s on fire and burnt to a crisp

[Edminsterquality]

Thanks for replies.  Just figures the year I draw can't even put boots on the ground to scout or learn the unit. Any pics of past successful permit holders?

[Romulus1297]

Page 111 last day buck and 2018 I had tag soup

[scoutdog346]

Make sure u have good glass set up.  If u can hit a paper plate at 600 yards u will have a better chance at getting a trophy buck then not getting a trophy buck. Even if ur a mt goat and very good shape I would still drive and glass until I see a 170+ minimum.  If u got at least 5 days and drive the roads with good glass and r a good shot u will get a nice buck for sure just hold out. Congratulations
 
 

[kenjo]

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7804/

This is the link for information on the Twentyfive Mile fire, which has daily updates. Also, you can see from the fire map how much of the unit is affected (and the roads). Fire activity should be done by mid October if normal wet weather comes in. That should give time for scouting before the season opens. Good luck.

[Edminsterquality]

Thinking about heading over to do alittle scouting.  Anyone know if the roads are still closed because of fire?
Thanks

[phildobaggins]

Thinking about heading over to do alittle scouting.  Anyone know if the roads are still closed because of fire?
Thanks

Pretty much all of the roads to access Slide Ridge are closed. I went up there to try and check a trail camera and talked to some of the guys working. They're doing tons of road work and have closed a lot of the roads with the fire as an excuse. They've got BIIIIIGGG trucks trafficking those roads and they're grading the roads. Don't be a dumb a$$ and drive around a sign, because they're all watching and radio'ing to each other of people ignoring the signs and you'll put yourself and a truck in a bad situation.

The guy said that they're always headed out around 5-6pm each night so you could theoretically get close to seeing some evening game.

He said they're planning on being done and opening up the North side of the Chelan mountains at the end of October. The fire is fully contained, but it's still burning, too. Rough timing, for sure. Take that info for whatever it's worth to ya.

[phildobaggins]

So?

[Sutherland]

We are all curious the outcome