Glacier Peak Wilderness High Buck

[Skyvalhunter]

Most of the high hunters don't even remotely get as far as the outfitters take thier clients in. For alot of the guys that hire them its a way to get away from the people.

[Shed Stud]

Well after all this talk and all these pictures, I now know where all the cityits will be hunting. Thanks guys. Good luck, you will need it. When you can't find a place to park next year, you know who to blame.

[Miles]

This is a great thread, and I'm enjoying it. The pictures are just an added bonus.

Nwalpineguide,

Where would you suggest as a "jumping off point", to access some of this amazing country?

[haugenna]

Well after all this talk and all these pictures, I now know where all the cityits will be hunting. Thanks guys. Good luck, you will need it. When you can't find a place to park next year, you know who to blame.

 

[GEARHEAD]

I never knew this early high hunt existed, its absolutely beautiful out there, spoke abit with my buddies about it, and now we are all rearranging our plans. can't wait to get up there. can anyone tell me where to go? lol, jus jking, coudn't resist.

[Skyvalhunter]

Ohh yea hopefully everyone will give it a try this year and see just how there are deer behind every tree just waiting to be shot!!

[JackOfAllTrades]

Ohh yea hopefully everyone will give it a try this year and see just how there are deer behind every tree just waiting to be shot!!

Fact is.. Most hunters don't get one mile from the road/truck. Most hunters can't afford a guide. Most hunters don't leave their comfortable RV and the 4-12 guys in hunt camp. Most hunters don't have the gear to go for an extended DIY pack hunt. Most of them will shy away from what is a whole lot more work to hike/climb to areas that hold deer. Most hunters do realize that the early hunt is for those that have scouted and are in pretty damn good physical condition to go find deer that are a lot more spread out.

-Steve

[JimmyHoffa]

Most won't try a high hunt for some of the reasons you listed.  Seems the few I've ever seen have all been solo or small groups on horse, as well as usually young.  I think the high hunt is great and look forward to the next.  Most people I know aren't into the work required.
How is parking lot security for the GPW trailhead parking lots?  I've had issues at other places around the state and am wondering if that area is a better place to leave a car for a week or more.

[Skyvalhunter]

It depends on what side you choose to acces the GPW.

[nwalpineguide]

I agree that it depends on the side you choose to access.

Enjoy the images. They're from all sides!

[Antlerking]

I have gone on the high hunt 3 times and everytime I have had oportunities to harvest legel bucks. It is a fun hunt with no one else around. The year of 2004 A buddy and I went to glacier wilderness and in 4 days we saw at least 5 legel bucks with no shooters. The last day there was a 3 point 100 yards above our tent that would have been cake walk. You just dont go in 5 miles to shoot a little buck so we passed on em all. I cant talk to much thoe because last year I shot a dink but we were horse backed in so I did not have to pack it out 10 miles, that kinda changes things a little.

[wsucowboy]

I haven't done the high hunt but I am enjoying reading about it on here and seeing the pictures. Some pretty country.

[Skyvalhunter]

Nice pics NW. One has to go into the hunt not banking on a deer. If a person makes that their main concern then they should expect to be disappointed some years. It's all about the experience. Kind of like hiking your rear off to a high mountain lake expecting to catch fish when the lake might be dead. The effort, scenery is the cake and the taking of something is just the icing on the cake. So if you can't accept the chance for defeat don't try it.

[JackOfAllTrades]

The effort, scenery is the cake and the taking of something is just the icing on the cake.

Well said!  Last year during the high hunt I could have and maybe should have taken what might have been the Bear of my lifetime, but I was hunting Deer. The 20 minutes of watching him within range was priceless though. Hiking/hunting out a loop opposite from my camp, I came across probably one of the more shallow guided camps. I felt pretty comfortable that I was at least that deep in. There were a few camps that were more shallow that I. I'm trying to learn a new area in the Pasayten where yes, the trailhead had plenty of parked rigs, but with what I saw last year there is ample opportunity to get away from the crouds.

-Steve

[Shed Stud]

How come no one brings up the driving rain and the endless days of thick,wet,dense fog? The weather up there in september is hit or miss.... or misst.