Chewuch Quality Buck Tag

[7mmfan]

I've been applying for this tag for 15 years, and finally got see "Selected" on my screen this year. I know the area isn't what it used to be as far as quality and deer numbers, but I'm convinced there are always big ones running around over there, you just have to cross paths with them. I'm familiar with the area, it's been our family's primary WA state mule deer hunting area since before I was born, so I'm not looking for spots (although I certainly won't turn down hot tips  ), just enjoying the ride up to my hunt dates and reviewing my maps for a couple of focused scouting trips.

My plan at this time is to arrive on the 9th or 10th and hunt until the end. We will have our wall tent setup somewhere in the area and way to much firewood cut so we can enjoy those long November nights the right way. I'll update with our camp location as the time approaches and anyone in the area is not only welcome, but encouraged to stop by and have a campfire chat. We will not be in camp during daylight hours, that is for sure. Anyway, just wanted to share my good fortune, it was nice to draw a tag after striking out in ID, MT and WY this year.

Rory

[MADMAX]

Good luck
My buddies kid got drawn for same tag
We will be there as well
👍

[mp.hunter]

My brother got this as well see you there👍🏻


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[Mtnwalker]

Should be an awesome time no matter what. Just the opportunity to be up there in November with hardly anybody else in the woods will be well worth the draw, and knowing that there's a shot at killing a great buck even if they aren't behind every tree like the "glory days" is enough to keep the fire burning. Looking forward to following along with this one, November mule deer in a wall tent is about as good as it gets. Congrats on pulling the tag!

[7mmfan]

Should be an awesome time no matter what. Just the opportunity to be up there in November with hardly anybody else in the woods will be well worth the draw, and knowing that there's a shot at killing a great buck even if they aren't behind every tree like the "glory days" is enough to keep the fire burning. Looking forward to following along with this one, November mule deer in a wall tent is about as good as it gets. Congrats on pulling the tag!

This. This is what I'm really excited about. Spending a week with my Dad hunting Mule Deer, hopefully with snow on the ground and big camp fires every night. Doesn't get much better.

[cbond3318]

Well that's a dang good consolation to the Idaho situation!!!

That is going to be an awesome time and I'm sure you'll turn up what you're after in there. 

[7mmfan]

Well that's a dang good consolation to the Idaho situation!!!

That is going to be an awesome time and I'm sure you'll turn up what you're after in there. 

My standards are fairly high for this hunt. I'll have time, and I have flexibility as to how to use it. I know what kind of deer roam those hills, but I am a realist and understand that it will take a lot of effort and luck to find them. I fully intend on hunting the whole season looking for the buck I want, and then maybe killing a meat buck on the way out if it presents itself. I would be ok if I didn't kill anything looking for the right one.

[Timberstalker]

Good luck, what an awesome opportunity!

[huntnphool]

 Still plenty of quality bucks in there, great tag to have this season.

[Brushbuster]

Congrats to all the successful hunters on drawing this tag!! Eagerly looking forward to your hunting stories. 

[tgray]

Had that tag a few years back, awesome fun hunt. Good luck 

[blindluck]

Had that tag a few years back, awesome fun hunt. Good luck 

How did your hunt go, Any pictures?

[tgray]

Had that tag a few years back, awesome fun hunt. Good luck 

How did your hunt, Any pictures?

seen lots of smaller bucks, I shot a decent buck with a couple days left in the season, probably should have waited

[blindluck]

Nothing wrong with him, nice buck

[OutHouse]

That's a great buck Tgray. I spend a fair amount of time in that unit. That would be a shooter all day in my opinion, I know I couldn't hold out. I knew an old timer up there who ran a little store in Winthrop. He had tons of pictures of massive bucks taken in that unit and neighboring units. I've seen some big ones come out of the Rendezvous area.