Glacier Peak Wilderness High Buck

[actionshooter]

I think the funniest thing I have seen in this thread is, that there are actually people who think there are places that people have never set foot before.
 The whole high buck hunt in Wa has turned into the ultimate joke.
 20+ years ago when I hunted the 1st time was (in my opinion) already close to the end of quality high buck hunts.

[bobcat]

Maybe they should make it a permit only hunt like it is in Oregon?

[JackOfAllTrades]

Everett:

I've heard guys say that following the people is a good way to find out where the deer are, but I'd prefer to head in the opposite direction.

That there sir, would be me! You might call it corney, but I will duck away when I see someone. They never know where I was, and if they did happen to catch a glimpse, It'll be of my backside.

-Steve

[Alpine Mojo]

Maybe they should make it a permit only hunt like it is in Oregon?

The state already has a 3 point minimum in place to cut back on the number of hunters.  How many more restrictions do you think are necessary?  The WDFW is F*'d up enough as it is, they don't need any encouragement.

[bobcat]

Maybe they should make it a permit only hunt like it is in Oregon?

The state already has a 3 point minimum in place to cut back on the number of hunters.  How many more restrictions do you think are necessary?  The WDFW is F*'d up enough as it is, they don't need any encouragement.

I don't know how many restrictions are necessary. It wasn't me that said the high hunt was a joke. Just a suggestion, as Oregon has a similar hunt, but it's permit only. It seems to work for them. As far as I know it's a fairly easy draw. When I have hunted the high hunt, it wasn't bad at all. Where we hunted we would always run into one other guy. Every time I've been in there, the same guy is there. But that's it. One other person is our only competition. And this is only about a 4 mile hike in from the trailhead. Oh and by the way, I doubt if the 3 point minimum has any effect on the number of people that hunt the high hunt.

[Alpine Mojo]

I doubt if the 3 point minimum has any effect on the number of people that hunt the high hunt.

Unfortunately, the state sees it differently...

http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19850901&id=nvERAAAAIBAJ&sjid=au8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4518,223619

"Three years ago (that would be 1982, as the article is dated from 1985) the Washington Game Department adopted the rule that hunters could kill only bucks with three points or more during the early season.  Biologists say there was no biological reason for the regulation, but rather a move to make the hunt less appealing to less-than-serious hunters."

[bobcat]

That's for mule deer in all of eastern Washington. I can believe it might reduce the number of hunters somewhat for the regular season. But for the early "high" hunt, I doubt many people were hunting in the wilderness for little bucks anyway. Would you?

[Everett]

Bobcat Quote:   

"But for the early "high" hunt, I doubt many people were hunting in the wilderness for little bucks anyway. Would you?"

Yeah, no kidding.  I don't see many people crawling up the side of a cliff for a spike.  At least, I never have.  It just amazes me that there are so many people hunting the wilderness areas, to where it would have to be a permit hunt for everyone to be able to hunt comfortably.  I guess it is 2011, but come on.

[high country]

In the last 5 years I have seen one group packed in, the nimrod crew, and one boot hunter. Give up the trailhead.....hint.

[Vek]

I guarantee that I could move back down there and hunt an area that is flat-out not hunted right now, next year.  In either the GPW or the Pasayten. 

[MtnMuley]

I guarantee that I could move back down there and hunt an area that is flat-out not hunted right now, next year.  In either the GPW or the Pasayten. 

[Lowedog]

I guarantee that I could move back down there and hunt an area that is flat-out not hunted right now, next year.  In either the GPW or the Pasayten. 

Dude, after seeing your posts on your AK hunts I believe 100% that you could!!!   

[JackOfAllTrades]

Well sure.. I know several areas that aren't hunted in both of those wildernesses. But when I've been there, there also wasn't a plethora of game either. Maybe not devoid, but not what most hunters dream of.   

-Steve

[Shed Stud]

Bobcat Quote:   

"But for the early "high" hunt, I doubt many people were hunting in the wilderness for little bucks anyway. Would you?"

Yeah, no kidding.  I don't see many people crawling up the side of a cliff for a spike.  At least, I never have.  It just amazes me that there are so many people hunting the wilderness areas, to where it would have to be a permit hunt for everyone to be able to hunt comfortably.  I guess it is 2011, but come on.

I am definatley not going to shoot a small buck in september. My old lady would think my deer hunting season is over. I'll shoot a three during the N.E. late season, that way I set up 3 deer camps insead of 1.

[Vek]

I'm pretty good about making sure there are animals to hunt where I hunt.  Wouldn't be much point, otherwise. 

Well sure.. I know several areas that aren't hunted in both of those wildernesses. But when I've been there, there also wasn't a plethora of game either. Maybe not devoid, but not what most hunters dream of.   

-Steve