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Offline GrampaMike

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Whatcom County Hunting
« on: October 06, 2010, 04:14:36 PM »
Hi guys, I just found this site. I have lived in Bellingham all my life except while in the Navy. I have been hunting in the Okanogan area for the past 50+ years and just learned that this years trip is out. I have a 16 year old grandson who has been my hunting partner since he was 8. This year it it his little brother's turn to join us. Sadly, we are stuck in Whatcom county for this season. Can anyone point me to some accessible areas to take the boys? We hope to go out several times before the season ends so load me up with several starting points. I'm not looking for your secret spots, but I have no idea where to begin.

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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2010, 04:34:47 PM »
Get on the MT Baker Hwy and head east... Pretty country and bring yourHiking boots...  :twocents:
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2010, 04:38:23 PM »
Hello and welcome! I just started on this site as well. I used to live up there and hunted the twin lakes area and found it to be productive. Its accessible by 4X4 or at least it used to be. Haven't hunted there in years and I don't know if you still can hunt it or not but its worth checking in to. I think its paradise or Baker ranger station. Access off of MT Baker highway close to were the road starts up to the ski lodge. That's the best I can come up with for you. Sorry I don't have more info.
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2010, 05:31:01 PM »
Thanks for the responses, guys. I expected to be off the Mt Baker Hwy somewhere, but have never known where to turn off. Hiking is good. The only places I have found on my own have been very steep and seemed to be road only, I didn't see anywhere to park and hike. I know they are out there. Any other thoughts?

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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2010, 05:53:06 PM »
The twin lakes area is perfect for that. Park at the lakes and it remote and open with trails leading off to some old mines. Pretty easy hiking if I remember correctly. You just have to call the ranger and make sure it is still huntable. I'll look at my maps and see if I can be more specific for you. Post back in a sec.
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2010, 06:03:51 PM »
As is Church lake area.... also off of MT Baker highway.  Not sure if the road to the trailhead at CHurch lake is still open... if it is,  nice hike and great area... Twin Lakes take FS road 3065....
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2010, 07:21:23 PM »
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2010, 09:12:30 PM »
I'm right with ya G'pamike.  My 11 year old son completed his hunter's ed. this summer and I haven't hunted with a rifle in 11 years.  So I too have to find a place to take him in Whatcom Co.  Good luck!

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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2013, 12:36:06 PM »
can cougar be hunted up in there?
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2013, 12:38:02 PM »
yup
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Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2013, 01:17:44 PM »
FYI. I've hiked around twin lakes and never seen a deer. Could be just me but don't want you to waste your time. There's deer off every trail. Just hard to find in rifle season. I would try and stay within 30 min of Bellingham for more deer. There's also quite a few deer on pvt easy of town and if you ask it may be easier for the kid.
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2013, 01:31:32 PM »
Get some maps and head out Mosquito lake road has a lot of access roads
 Porter creek ,Canyon lake are all of the road a lot of hunting here just make sure you know what side of the road your on divides 418'407

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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2013, 03:26:04 PM »
The Dyke
Off Mosquito lake rd. near acme.
Sumas Mountain can be good too
Both spots can get crowded, mostly road hunter thou

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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2013, 08:43:09 AM »
If you're looking for a real trophy you should focus your efforts around Fairhaven, Lake Whatcom, Lakeway Dr.,  WWU Campus and Sudden Valley.....  Seriously though.  A hike into Boulder Creek opens up into a lot of nice country...
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2013, 09:21:30 AM »
Would thoses be good grouse areas too?

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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2013, 09:33:38 PM »
Hi guys, I just found this site. I have lived in Bellingham all my life except while in the Navy. I have been hunting in the Okanogan area for the past 50+ years and just learned that this years trip is out. I have a 16 year old grandson who has been my hunting partner since he was 8. This year it it his little brother's turn to join us. Sadly, we are stuck in Whatcom county for this season. Can anyone point me to some accessible areas to take the boys? We hope to go out several times before the season ends so load me up with several starting points. I'm not looking for your secret spots, but I have no idea where to begin.
           


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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2013, 09:36:39 PM »
 :yeah:   :chuckle:
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #17 on: March 14, 2013, 09:57:16 PM »
I was waiting for Grandpa Mike to respond :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2013, 10:18:45 PM »
Well, from one "grandpa" to another.....I'm tired of driving hundreds of miles East.  Don't know if the very few areas I'm look'in at are any good yet here close to home on the Wetside, but I started w/Blacktails in Northern Calif & I'm gonna try to stay closer to home & hunt a little smarter.
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Re: Whatcom County Hunting
« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2013, 10:43:55 AM »
why start a new thred if people are following and still talkin information is always good for everyone... ya know? my Gpa mike is dead no they might have a Gpa mike Jr or somthing now...  :dunno:
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