Another Methow Trip

[Wea300mag]

I took the kids to E WA for the weekend so I decided to spend some time in the Methow looking for critters, sheds, etc. While I did not find any sheds I did find this one I call "As they lay"



This little turd had the nerve sit and then lay down 50 yards from me, staring at me the whole time.







Overall, I was surprised to see good numbers of deer considering the amount of snow and other negative reports from that area. I wish I had a wider angle lens, this string of deer was over 45 in number.



There were good numbers around every corner I traveled. The problem is that this time of year they all look the same.

[smdave]

Nice pictures I really like the binoculars, I think they are mine. The ones addicted lost, no they were smaller. 

Dave

[boneaddict]

Good to hear 300.  You should have shot that little bastage.

The only problem is that herd of 45 is usually about 200 this time of year.  I remember going out one day counting over 1000 deer.  You have to remember that the entire deer population for all those mountains in the background winter right in that basin.  You are right...it is more fun when you see bones on thse heads.  Won't be long though and the nubs will be growing. 

[zackmioli]

id really like to travel up to methow sometime this spring for a weekend. any suggestions, ive never been there before.

[boneaddict]

to camp...to drive through.......what are you after?

[zackmioli]

would probably do a drive thru first just to kinda get a little lay of the land. but i would like to go camp up there and explore the area.

[boneaddict]

First of all drive over Washington pass as soon as they open it.  Its impressive and in a big snow year AWESOME.   They usually try to open it before fishing season starts, but I don't think its done or open yet.  It will be impressive this year.

[alecvg]

Ive heard they might have it open by early may, though im not going to get over there till Memorial Day weekend, most of the snow is gone by then.

[mkcj]

Yesterday they were in the process of clearing the 50 FOOT piles of snow below liberty bell mountain  that's alot of snow so I don't think it will be ready by fishing They have daily update on the D.O.T web page with photo's and a video on you tube

[Hunting Cowboy]

Nice find Dan! Bet the kids had fun.

I hope the pass is open before Mothers day because we hope to come over for 49er Days. I have a wedding to go to on that Saturday so we'll be leaving around 4am on Sunday for the outfitters breakfast, packers competition, and then the auction. If the pass is open. that is....If any of you have never been over for that event, your missin a good time and some great food!

[boneaddict]

keep an eye out for Idabooner.   He rarely misses the event, and he is almost Royalty now.....not for the parade, but being one of the only real locals left.

[mkcj]

Hey bone do you know if he knew Bill ohms or dick Mcscott

[boneaddict]

I don't but he might.

[Hunting Cowboy]

keep an eye out for Idabooner.   He rarely misses the event, and he is almost Royalty now.....not for the parade, but being one of the only real locals left.

I'll have to keep my eye out for him. A friend of a friend use to help Steve Darwood a few years ago.  I wonder if Idaboomer would know him?

[boneaddict]

Most likely.

[Slider]

Those binocs aren't Bones?

[Idabooner]

Hey bone do you know if he knew Bill ohms or dick Mcscott

The name Bill Ohms sounds familiar, can't place him this early in the morning though.

Cowboy, I have a couple real good friends that worked for Darwood, give me a clue.  If I can figure out who you are I would be pleased to meet you at the breakfast. There's only a couple dozen fellers that wear black stetsons, would one be you?

[Alchase]

id really like to travel up to methow sometime this spring for a weekend. any suggestions, ive never been there before.

There are tons of places to either camp (with amenities or without) or lodge. We have stayed at most places (cabins and motels) up the methow from Pateros to Mazama. As Bone asked give a little more info on what you are looking for (and price range) and we can help. I believe Idabooner lives in Carlton if I am not mistaken?

Here is a good start for lodging
http://www.methownet.com/lodging.html

Campgrounds are to numerous to list until we here what you are looking for.

[Alchase]

Wea300mag, thanks for the picks. What "general" area were you in? I am not asking for your honey holes, LOL.
I was hoping to get up into the Volsted creek drainage in the next few weeks if possible. We have some one on here that hit the Twisp area. It would be nice to get a big picture by putting all these scout trips together of how well the deer through out the Methow/Okanogan valleys have held up.

[Wea300mag]

Wea300mag, thanks for the picks. What "general" area were you in? I am not asking for your honey holes, LOL.
I was hoping to get up into the Volsted creek drainage in the next few weeks if possible. We have some one on here that hit the Twisp area. It would be nice to get a big picture by putting all these scout trips together of how well the deer through out the Methow/Okanogan valleys have held up.

I was above the rifle range outside Winthrop. When I was there, even the shaded areas down low had big snow. The rifle range road was only open about 1/4 mile past the switchback. I went up the Twisp river road to Little Bridge Cr. There were two road kill deer in the ditch but I was there in the middle of the day and didn't see much alive.

[Hunting Cowboy]

Idaboomer- I sent ya a PM!

Wea300mag- Ever been up to "Merv's Knob?" as Jim use to call it? I love it up there. A bit of a hike but some of my best hunting memories are from up there in that part of the world. Just doesn't seem like there are as many deer up there as there use to be. A lot of two points.