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how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« on: June 12, 2012, 08:21:37 PM »
Just curious how many people are up there hunting mule deer.   

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2012, 08:27:38 PM »
I have hiked in there a bit and wouldn't waste my time. There are so many people that hike up there any deer would be scared off. The goats are quite used to people though. That October time frame is one of the most popular times for hikers to be in the Enchantments
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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2012, 08:44:23 PM »
Thanks for the advice what about labor day archery?  I know that sounds crazy but im pretty into hiking and archery.  Maybe i should try somewhere else  :dunno:

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2012, 08:48:12 PM »
Way too many people. Just drive to the parking lot on any weekend.

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2012, 10:11:43 AM »
Yes, lots of people on any weekend, and plenty during the week too.  I think you need a permit for all camping before October 15th and the permits are not easy to get.  You'll likely need to apply in the spring to get the good weeks. 

If you want to go to that area and avoid the crowds, try hiking in through the Rat Creek drainage.  Last time I checked there wasn't a formal trail, but rock climbers go up there occasionally (rarely).  Its not a trivial hike, but you'll be alone. 

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2012, 10:42:58 AM »
The Enchantments are closed to hunting.
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2012, 04:31:35 PM »
but their in the alpine lakes?  so how does that work? and the alpine lakes are open to hunt.  is their a magic buffer around the lakes? 

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2012, 05:01:45 PM »
I can't find anything written about that area being closed.  Its definately in GMU 249, which is open.  Its public land too, but not a park.  Can you point us to something printed?

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #8 on: June 17, 2012, 09:33:42 AM »
 I've done a lot of research on hunting the ALW and have never heard the enchantments are closed to hunting. But like mentioned earlier you are supposed to get a permit to camp. There are a few places close to there that I would hunt. Especially during archery

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Re: how many hunt enchantment lakes area?
« Reply #9 on: June 17, 2012, 04:20:13 PM »
To my knowledge it is not closed to hunting but if you plan on staying over night you will need a pass during archery season.. Which is not easy to do.  There are deer there  but I would reccomend getting a long way from the main trail.. One because all those tree huggers will bug the hell out of you and two the deer do not hang around to much.. Like someone said earlier There are some places around there that are great deer spots..
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