need help for muley hunt

[pjb3]

I'm mostly a trophy hunter so no meat hunting for me so with that said, where around Omak or Winthrop is a good area for muleys? I am going to do some scouting and need a place to start. I hunt different areas of the state every year and tired of going and NOTHING worth staying for .
No secret spots, just general areas, will do plenty of scouting myself.
Always looking for hunting partners too

Thanks in advance

[bucklucky]

Eastern Washington is a good place to start 

[boneaddict]

Most gov tag holders hunt Entiat/Wenatchee animals.  They migrate from somewhere.

[CavemantheHunter]

I don't know about Omak, but there are a few good areas around Winthrop/Twisp. Beaver Creek holds some nice muleys, but you have to fight hundreds of hunters there. Thomson Ridge is also known to have some monsters. There are a lot of big bucks everywhere over there, but the big bucks are usually way back in the hills. If there is an early snow then you're in luck, it pushes them into an early rut and down into the lower lands. We've gotten three nice bucks over there within the last four years, but have seen tons of trophies on the early snow years. For summer scouting, most of the bucks will be hanging low by the fields, so you should see plenty by just driving up Beaver Creek or Twisp River Road, but they will move back up once summer is over.

[Tbar]

Perrygin is a good starting point. Lotsa deer even more huntets and a couple trophies to be had.

[pjb3]

Thanks all, will take advice in good stride

[Deep Forks]

Most gov tag holders hunt Entiat/Wenatchee animals.  They migrate from somewhere.

Now Bone all this time I thought WDFW helied in a few at a time from B.C. to keep us interested.  Now I'm gonna have to change my strategy.     

[ICEMAN]

What areas have you already tried?

[BOWHUNTER45]

I don't know about Omak, but there are a few good areas around Winthrop/Twisp. Beaver Creek holds some nice muleys, but you have to fight hundreds of hunters there. Thomson Ridge is also known to have some monsters. There are a lot of big bucks everywhere over there, but the big bucks are usually way back in the hills. If there is an early snow then you're in luck, it pushes them into an early rut and down into the lower lands. We've gotten three nice bucks over there within the last four years, but have seen tons of trophies on the early snow years. For summer scouting, most of the bucks will be hanging low by the fields, so you should see plenty by just driving up Beaver Creek or Twisp River Road, but they will move back up once summer is over.

Caveman GOOSE DANG IT .. Thanks for giving out another one of my honey holes  if he lives around winthrop or twisp or in eastern washington period he should know these ares and if he is a trophy hunter then he may never kill a deer in washington 

[norsepete]

up the limebelt rd.

[muleracks2]

Probably no help but there aren't many spots where the non-migratoring muleys get a chance to reach trophy size.  If you are planning a General season hunt, scout the most remote, roughest country you can imagine (someplace where even the crazies won't go) and you might find a good buck.  There are not many spots like that in the heavily roaded Okanogan.  Keep putting in for the Special Permits and you might eventually get a draw where you can hunt the migrators.  You could also pack in for the High Hunt in the Pasayten or General season in the Sawtooths.

[furbearer365]

Kind of a catch 22 to ask for help for a spot to kill a trophy then say you don't want honey holes.  Dont you think that if there was an area open OTC with trophies all over, that it would probably considered someones honey hole.  Do yourself a favor and quit hunting this state for a so called trophy.  Make it easier on yourself and call them all trophies like they are, that way when you kill a fork-n-horn you can brag all day long about the "trophy" you shot. 

[JLS]

Think steep, rough, and roadless.  Or, BuckRun....

[CAMPMEAT]

up the limebelt rd.

We have a cabin up there. All I can say is sage brush, sage brush and sage brush. Most guys think you have to hunt in the thick, rugged stuff. Not true at all. There are some big boys in that sage brush.

[D-Rock425]

I think you would need to draw a special permit to have a good chance of killing a real good trophy Buck.  You could get lucky and find one on a general season hunt.  What size Buck are you looking for?

[MtnMuley]

A lot of private up there with very few trophies. Know your boundaries!

[Jburke]

I think you would need to draw a special permit to have a good chance of killing a real good trophy Buck.  You could get lucky and find one on a general season hunt.  What size Buck are you looking for?

I think it all depends on what he considers a trophy.  I don't personally think that you need a special permit to have a good chance at killing a trophy buck at all.  I know people that do it somewhat regularly.  I know the person that shot the WA state #10 muzzle loader mulie just a couple years ago and her husband shot a mulie that stretched 31.5 inches wide last year.  I'm no expert by any means and will never claim to be.  But in my opinion it all comes down to how much work you put into it.  If you put in the time and effort before the seasons start that increases your odds a lot. 
Now with that being said, it really depends on what his definition of a trophy is.  I am in the same boat so to speak.  I'm looking for a trophy mulie myself.  I have a multi season tag and two weeks of vacation scheduled for muzzle loader and early rifle already.  I'm not looking for a state record or anything just a good 4x4.  That's a trophy to me and anything better is just a bonus.  I can't even honestly say that I would pass up a 3 point yet.

[pjb3]

Kind of a catch 22 to ask for help for a spot to kill a trophy then say you don't want honey holes.  Dont you think that if there was an area open OTC with trophies all over, that it would probably considered someones honey hole.  Do yourself a favor and quit hunting this state for a so called trophy.  Make it easier on yourself and call them all trophies like they are, that way when you kill a fork-n-horn you can brag all day long about the "trophy" you shot.

Your funny dude

Anyway, yes, a trophy is in ones mind and I like them big. I used to live and guide for elk and deer in Colorado and of course can't compare to there but I'm sure there are  a few around.


Thanks for the "serious" input guys

[700xcr]

I'm mostly a trophy hunter so no meat hunting for me.

So you mean you want to shoot a heavy horned deer and leave the meat to waste? What are you planning on doing with the meat? Them horns are pretty tough to chew on you know!

[700xcr]

 

I used to live and guide for elk and deer in Colorado and of course can't compare to there but I'm sure there are  a few around.


Thanks for the "serious" input guys

Since you used to guide for deer and elk you now you have to do your homework and get out there and scout for them Big Horn Trophy Deer.

[pjb3]

I'm mostly a trophy hunter so no meat hunting for me.

So you mean you want to shoot a heavy horned deer and leave the meat to waste? What are you planning on doing with the meat? Them horns are pretty tough to chew on you know!

That means I don't just shoot a legal deer

[furbearer365]

Hey pjb3, these "stupid people that piss you off" are probably the ones who are killing these "trophy" bucks that you are looking for and asking about. Keep bragging about being in the books, trust me, there are a ton of guys on here that are crazy jealous. I know i am for sure   Being a big time from colorado does you no good here, but you will find that out soon enough. good luck to you

[grundy53]

Probably no help but there aren't many spots where the non-migratoring muleys get a chance to reach trophy size.  If you are planning a General season hunt, scout the most remote, roughest country you can imagine (someplace where even the crazies won't go) and you might find a good buck.  There are not many spots like that in the heavily roaded Okanogan.  Keep putting in for the Special Permits and you might eventually get a draw where you can hunt the migrators.  You could also pack in for the High Hunt in the Pasayten or General season in the Sawtooths.

There are some trophies out there that are huntable before the snow flies. Just have to put in your time and wear out some boot leather but they are there. I've seen several in September and October at "lower" elevations that would be consider trophies by most.

[greenhead_killer]

this forum is like one huge massive disfunctional family. squabble here and there. someone gets their feelings hurt...blah blah blah. just look at the threads and see where people are going for some of the bigger deer. it just takes time to scout and hope to get a break and find a hole that 99.9% of people dont know about. gl to you.

[CavemantheHunter]

Caveman GOOSE DANG IT .. Thanks for giving out another one of my honey holes  if he lives around winthrop or twisp or in eastern washington period he should know these ares and if he is a trophy hunter then he may never kill a deer in washington 

Sorry BOWHUNTER45, I tried to be as vague as possible while still giving some decent advice. I think there are definitely honeyholes when hunting for big mulies, but it definitely depends on what the snow is doing each year.

[coachcw]

not saying you can't kill a throphy in the low lands . But your best bet a a 170plus buck is gonna be deep in the wilderness or deep into slide ridge , plan on a backpack hunt 1-3 days in .good luck !