Drew Pogue Quality

[Pathfinder101]

Well ladies and gentlemen; I think I might have to stop complaining about how much WDFW hates me.  After 24 years in the draw, and not drawing a quality tag since I started putting in when the Army moved me back here to Washington in 2001, last year I finally drew a Quality Bull Tag, and this year I finally drew a Quality Buck Tag. 
So, I am starting a thread for folks to keep up with my quest this year, and also (since a lot of you know the unit much better than me) letting all-y'all know that I don't mind a kick in the right direction if anyone wants to give it..
A little background; I live in SE Washington.  I will be able to get up to the unit to scout this summer.  I have hunted the unit before, but it has been a pretty long time.  For reference, I have not been in the unit since all of the fires. I know they have changed some stuff.
I have a couple of buddies that live in the unit, and I know I will be relying on them for a lot of help.  I also know this is generally a "pray for weather" hunt, and that the deer like to congregate on private property.
So... If anyone has any ideas to kickstart my scouting (or my hunt) and you don't want them on the web, please feel free to PM me.  Also, if there are any "obvious" tips or hints that "everyone" already knows, please throw 'em out there.  Like I said, it's been a while since I hunted up there...

[trophyhunt]

Glad they quit hating on you, I think they took the hate and added it on to me.   I've heard that's a good hunt, never been there but sounds like you will have plenty of help, congrats!! 

[Boss .300 winmag]

Good hunting to you.

[JDArms1240]

Congrats pathfinder, can wait to see the toad you end up taking a grip and grin with

[Ridgerunner]

That can be a good hunt for either a big migratory muley or whitetail. 

[waoutdoorsman]

Thats a great tag to have! Looking forward to following this post, grew up hunting 224 but spent some time in the pogue

[no.cen.wa]

No, No, the WDFW doesn't hate you! I'm pretty sure they hate me and my hunting buddies. The three of us now EACH have 28 points! Thought the draw was pretty good deal when it started, now at 76 years old I think it's , well, not so good. My brother-in-Law is 76 also, my son is 55.
  Kinda sucks

[Pathfinder101]

Thanks all for the well wishes and a few of you that PM’ed me some places to get started. First scouting trip next week. I don’t really expect to find deer, mostly just looking to get reacquainted with the unit, learn the roads and mark potential glassing points. I’ll post if I find anything interesting. 

[Pathfinder101]

No, No, the WDFW doesn't hate you! I'm pretty sure they hate me and my hunting buddies. The three of us now EACH have 28 points! Thought the draw was pretty good deal when it started, now at 76 years old I think it's , well, not so good. My brother-in-Law is 76 also, my son is 55.
  Kinda sucks

Hang in there guys. When it finally happens, it’s all worth it.
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,289018.0.html

[Schmalzfam]

Congratulations!! Your tag holds some amazing country. I drew the Chewuch Quality tag. If I had your tag, I know exactly where I would start my hunt. You're lucky to have friends in the area. They will be the most help. I'm excited for you and wish you the best of luck!

[actionshooter]

Have fun scouting... learning new country is always fun!~

[Pathfinder101]

Well, my tag started today and I am stuck here at work.


Who thinks I should just quit my job...?

[trophyhunt]

You were looking for a job when you found that one!!  go hunt!!

[X-Force]

I’m sitting at work in the same boat.

A buddy is over hunting, fog got in the way for a while today.

[Pathfinder101]

I’m sitting at work in the same boat.

A buddy is over hunting, fog got in the way for a while today.

Those are the reports I'm getting too.  Live cams up on Loup Loup Ski Bowl are pretty fogged in too.

[teanawayslayer]

Well, my tag started today and I am stuck here at work.


Who thinks I should just quit my job...?

I wouldn’t go that far. Maybe a sabbatical???

[Gentrys]

Quit or call in sick

[redi]

Better hunting next week.

[Ridgeratt]

I'd use the mental health excuse.

[MADMAX]

Yea tell your boss your in crisis
🥴

[MikeC]

The deer are relaxing waiting on ya...

[no.cen.wa]

  Our group hunted both sides of the road from ski bowl east and west. One guy hunted south side from above Finley Canyon to Cook Mountain, saw a handful of deer in 1st week. Of course we hope that the weather will bring them down and give you a chance at a BIG one!
We did see a lot of movement when it snowed one day but no legal bucks. I spend My time on foot, put in many hours walking and glassing. Maybe when I put in for the 29th time next year I'll get that tag!
 
Did see quite a few Wolf tracks on south side, that might mean there are animals here

[Transam2340]

  Our group hunted both sides of the road from ski bowl east and west. One guy hunted south side from above Finley Canyon to Cook Mountain, saw a handful of deer in 1st week. Of course we hope that the weather will bring them down and give you a chance at a BIG one!
We did see a lot of movement when it snowed one day but no legal bucks. I spend My time on foot, put in many hours walking and glassing. Maybe when I put in for the 29th time next year I'll get that tag!
 
Did see quite a few Wolf tracks on south side, that might mean there are animals here

Theyre definitely there. I have trail cam vids of a wolf in february and august in the chilliwist unit.

[Pathfinder101]

  Our group hunted both sides of the road from ski bowl east and west. One guy hunted south side from above Finley Canyon to Cook Mountain, saw a handful of deer in 1st week. Of course we hope that the weather will bring them down and give you a chance at a BIG one!
We did see a lot of movement when it snowed one day but no legal bucks. I spend My time on foot, put in many hours walking and glassing. Maybe when I put in for the 29th time next year I'll get that tag!
 
Did see quite a few Wolf tracks on south side, that might mean there are animals here

Thanks for the intel guys.   
Do you guys get the feeling that there's been enough snow in the Tiffanies to push the mountain bucks down into the unit yet?  Had a couple of buddies tell me they saw rutting bucks the last couple of days.  I wonder if those are local deer, or if they're migrators...?