Swakane? where to go

[muleyslayer#1]

Can you guys tell me a good area to hunt at in the swakane?

[Machias]

I picked A.   

[boneaddict]

Somewhere between the top and the bottom.

[270Shooter]

I picked A.   

Me too

[Skillet]

I dunno, guys - "B" seems pretty good this year.

[wastickslinger]

I guess I will go with A. Seems like the big ones all come from there.

[Holg3107]

most of my success has general come when I was right between A and B, can I get some more options, maybe an all of the above? and Ive seen some monsters up near C, not sure why thats not an option?

[MuleySniper]

You guys are crazy. The big bucks hang out in B. Don't let these guys fool you by going to A.
MS

[509er]

definitely go with "B".  Everyone knows about "A" and it gets crowded.   

[wastickslinger]

I just hope no one finds out about C. That is where I go.

[shootnblanks]

You may want to recheck the regs. I think B is CLOSED.

[Antlerking]

You guys crack me up

 I would go with B its got more holes

[high country]

given the timing, I would rely on the edge type habitat between A and B

[boonerboy]

 

[Blsum]

 

[Wanttohuntmore]

I can't believe the "Y" isn't a choice...  The big bruisers always hang out near the Y.

[Wanttohuntmore]

Or was it the "T"?....  I'm confused....

[shedcrazy]

You all are way off, the big ones always move into z, geez guys come on!!

[CountryslickR]

Id hit the Mission unit personally.......

[huntergreg]

I would head over to the Blues!!

[lewy]

How many points did you waste on that tag?

[jrebel]

I picked "B"  because I will be in "A" and I don't want people hunting around me......

[muleyslayer#1]

I meant where is a good place to go in swakane

[PolarBear]

Swakane creek.  Or B.

[CountryslickR]

Altho there are not many if any secret spots....you may not get toooo many tips for exact locations....you'll see deer thats no doubt..and if your patient, probly a hawg...good luck..

[muleyslayer#1]

I just want to know cause I'm only 15 and my dream is to get a nice mule deer buck and if I get one my mom and dad will get a shoulder mount on it

[stickslinger]

anywhere in the swakane unit away from the crowds has a good potential of getting a great buck, this time of year there is no perfect place to be other than out beating the brush..good luck to you though

[Machias]

I just want to know cause I'm only 15 and my dream is to get a nice mule deer buck and if I get one my mom and dad will get a shoulder mount on it

Sorry about all the teasing, welcome aboard young man!  Good luck!   

[halflife65]

I actually have done quite a bit of scouting up there and I've been seeing more bucks in B.  You should probably check that area out.

[muleyslayer#1]

I just can't wait it is my second year for archery and I want to get a biggin hopefully my mathews won't let me down

[boonerboy]

the best place to go in swakane is right in front of me. seriously, if we get some weather it shouldn't really matter where you go. Just be patient and don't worry about the crowds of people. Sit in a good spot and stay put, eventually some bozo will push something your way. Good luck! 

[DOUBLELUNG]

Any steep terrain between 2000-3500' elevation, out of sight of an open road.  Open ponderosa pines, brush fields, old burns with deciduous regeneration.   

[shedcrazy]

the best place to go in swakane is right in front of me. seriously, if we get some weather it shouldn't really matter where you go. Just be patient and don't worry about the crowds of people. Sit in a good spot and stay put, eventually some bozo will push something your way. Good luck! 

   

[halflife65]

Guess who that bozo will likely be!  Yeah, that's right.  Me.

Well, I have a decent camera, so I'll take some pictures of you and your nice buck and post them for you.  Oh, I just bought a new pack and I'm looking forward to getting some weight in it, so I'll help you pack it out.

By the way, I'm only half kidding...

[boonerboy]

since your only half kidding, I'm only gonna let you pack half my deer out for me.

[halflife65]

Well, that might be the part I was kidding about  (although if someone needed the help I would definitely pitch in.)

It was a zoo and I was a little annoyed last year (I wasn't packing a bow, though, because I'd already gotten a buck - just along for the ride.)  However, I was annoyed at the situation and not any individuals.  Everyone that I ended up talking to seemed like alright guys.

I have a couple of other spots - one an old standby and another kind of a new one that I want to check out - so I may or may not be in the Swakane.  Assuming that this snow holds, it'll be hard not go there, though.

[teal101]

Any steep terrain between 2000-3500' elevation, out of sight of an open road.  Open ponderosa pines, brush fields, old burns with deciduous regeneration.   

This guy knows what he is talking about.  The lower burned areas are going to be POUNDED this year by everyone looking for deer they can see.  Get away from the roads.  It was a zoo up there last year, even way up high in the snow where chains were a MUST!  Seen a few rigs stuck and almost got myself into a hairy situation on a hill.  Carry spare underwear.

[jstone]

Hey teal101!! dont tell the people to bring extra underwear. I have a underwear stand at the bottom of every steep grade. Sell them really cheep.

[teal101]

Where the hell were ya last year?   I needed a new pair after coming down from up top without chains   Thank god for ruts and the ditch.

[Tman]

Looks like the odds are almost 50/50 between A and B..

[halflife65]

Where the hell were ya last year?   I needed a new pair after coming down from up top without chains   Thank god for ruts and the ditch.

You went up there without chains?  I'm surprised you're still alive to post here.  I didn't put all 4 on last year, but the fronts were chained up.  I wouldn't have wanted to be up there without them...

[teal101]

Where the hell were ya last year?   I needed a new pair after coming down from up top without chains   Thank god for ruts and the ditch.

You went up there without chains?  I'm surprised you're still alive to post here.  I didn't put all 4 on last year, but the fronts were chained up.  I wouldn't have wanted to be up there without them...

Yeah I've driven those hills all my life and know when to stop before I get in too much trouble   There was one hill I couldnt get up and neither could another rig that was right in front of me.  They were in a olive colored Chevy Avalanche.  I helped them chain all 4 up and they gave me a ride up about a mile or so and dropped me off so I could hunt my way around and back to my truck.  Very nice people.

I went up the Friday after Thanksgiving so there wasn't a whole lot of snow, enough to make your butt pucker though.  I trust my Cummins