Hunting in snohomish county

[ydeardorff]

I just got an offer to hunt on someones private land, with what they call nuisance deer and bear.
I dont know if I can hunt both at the same time, or not. But Im going to look into it as far as the bear goes. But 10 acres of private land with only me hunting on it sounds very tempting.

I think Id prefer using a buck bag, and just roughing it out. A quick call on the cell would result in some help if it got dark on me, since Im hunting locally.
I would think leaving a carcass or half of one alone wouldn't go unnoticed for long, and could bring some unwelcome guests to the event.

[jackmaster]

you wont have to worry about leavn an animal in the woods for the night, and a private 10 acres that holds deer and bear, need a partner  . and there is a part of bear season that goes hand in hand with deer season, i might have mentioned this but cabellas which i hate buying stuff from has a sweet game cart for pretty cheap, it will save your butt especiallyu if your gonna do any serious hiking and the cool thing about this cart it it goes through woods real nice, and it is light, its the one with 2 tires side by side on each side and it can handle alot of weight

[ydeardorff]

Thanks,
This person, was talked to by my wife, in order to talk her into it. So  I doubt me bringing a friend would fly. LOL
But its one hell of  a lot more convenient of a hunt than packing my self in 3 to 4 miles so I can pack myself out+ a deer/bear. LOL
AND the property is a mile from my house.

[Navyrep1]

Bro....having mastered and discarded the painful art of 2-3 mile drags a long time ago, I have since learned to pick up a knife and debone in the field.  A full pack beats a drag any day.  If you're in any decent shape whatsoever, there's no need for a second trip on a blacktail....nothing to leave in the woods except the guts, bones, and hide.  A 3 mile drag is just begging for a serious no *censored* hours long ass kicking.  If you've never done it, believe me, you'll be biting off more than you want to chew.  Right about the 1/2 mile point, you'll be asking yourself "What the F am I doing?"  Then there's the fact that by the time you do actually drag it three mile, it'll be damn near hairless, filthy, and bruised.  Stash a game cart or even a kids cheap plastic sled somewhere on the way to your spot, that'll make it even easier for the rest of the way back to your rig.  Just in case you get a mount-worthy buck, learn how to cape it in the field also......super easy.  I think there's probably still a post or two on here that tells you how to do it.  Don't sweat the bears....they'll be long gone as soon as they hear you huffing, puffing, and cussing.....especially if you insist on dragging out a whole animal for three miles.  Don't sweat the kitties either....carry a sidearm to defend yourself if you're that worried.

[ydeardorff]

Yeah I hear ya on that!
I was thinking the same thing. But if this 10 acre plot of private land bordering the national forest works out, my drag will be short.

[k88241]

Check out the Mountain Loop Highway between Darrington and Granite Falls. I used to hunt east of the road. Another option is FS (Forest Service) road #26.  I have not been to either area for some time but they both were good to me!