Chelan Deer Hunting

[Pazn25]

Hey guys,

Has anyone hunted the echo valley ridge area?  I have looked on the GMU map and I am having a hard time seeing what unit it is.  I have previously hunted western washington in the thick brush for blacktail deer so this will be a different type of hunting for me.  Is there any advice you guys can give me as far as tactics go getting these Mulies?

[muleracks]

Echo Ridge is between Chelan and Manson in GMU 243 MANSON.
Good luck up there.

[halflife65]

Pretty sure Manson isn't open early archery is it?  Unless you are referring to another hunt, of course...

I think Alta (242) is open.

[Bows4huntn]

Manson is open for early archery but echo valley is fairly low elevation. Wouldn't expect to see a lot of deer there at this time of year. Is also 3 point or better buck only. No does

[halflife65]

Yeah, you're right about 243, sorry about that.  3 point minimum but open.  That's what I get for trying to go from memory.

Also, sorry if you were hunting it and I just made you crap your pants.  Not my intention.

[Skyvalhunter]

Just got back from that area this weekend. Deer population is down and that area is more of a migration area but like any where else there are always a few local deer.

[JLOOMIS]

Pazn25,

   I'm going up there opening weekend. If your interested you can join me and my buddies and well show ya the ropes.

[spin05]

I used to hunt there for years.The deer on that side are way down in numbers.....You can even hunt the ski resort....

[Pazn25]

Yea of course the deer population is down. Thats what you tell the guy you dont want to hunt your area.  JLOOMIS yea i would love to join you out there, I have a 40 acre lot we can stay at if you want.

[JLOOMIS]

Sounds good Paz. My buddy I'm going with has about 120 acres too. Can't wait to meet ya bud. Pm me your info. Do you know my buddy he goes by quail man?

[Pazn25]

Yea JLOOMIS I do know him, I worked with him about 5 years ago and I remember him talking about that 120 acres where you go.  He showed me some nice looking trophy mulies you guys have taken off the land.  I cant wait to get out for a few days with you all.  I have my brother going with me so will this be a problem.  Also another member going with us, he goes by ALBINOWOODTIC if you want to check him out.  Good guy as long as he doesnt drink too much

[JLOOMIS]

Ya they can come as long as they can keep the stuff they see and learn to themselves. You too but I'm sure you figured that out. The albino woo tick?  Why is he called that?

[Pazn25]

Good question, we will have to find out when we are on our trip.  Ask him!!