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Title: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 25, 2012, 05:05:49 AM
Well ? I might be going on a road trip.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: grundy53 on July 25, 2012, 05:14:11 AM
More then likely somewhere in gmu 460 or 448.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 25, 2012, 05:35:28 AM
Been seeing any bear sign in those areas ?
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: rebal69972 on July 25, 2012, 05:39:08 AM
ill be on base. most likely ta 4
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: grundy53 on July 25, 2012, 05:39:25 AM
To be honest I haven't been up in those areas in awhile so I don't know about the sign. But I know the areas pretty good and know they hold bear. The places I've been scouting lately don't open until the 15th. I'm going to go check my spots for fresh sign this weekend.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: rasbo on July 25, 2012, 06:05:23 AM
dont hunt them this time of year...to hot
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: runamuk on July 25, 2012, 06:32:31 AM
gonna hit the hills nearby with a couple different people.....hope to find something other than sows with cubs ....
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: Fishing Fool on July 25, 2012, 06:37:45 AM
I'll be on the Clearwater bobber floppin' for Steelhead. FF
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: trophyhunt on July 25, 2012, 06:41:05 AM
dont hunt them this time of year...to hot
:yeah: Used to be out there on the first but not anymore, bugs, heat and the hides can be ugly sometimes. I will be fishing on the sound with the cuz.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: whackmaster on July 25, 2012, 06:47:35 AM
will be looking for a bear thats for sure up hwy 2 got my new S2 .257 mag cant wait  :yike:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 25, 2012, 06:47:39 AM
I met Predator Pro last year in Wenatchee. I went out in the morning up near Leavenworthless ( he was working ) and we went out in the evening. Nothing. We tried calling them with no luck. Westside might be better near the top of the Cascades..... :dunno:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: jackmaster on July 25, 2012, 06:48:55 AM
dont hunt them this time of year...to hot
:yeah: :yeah:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 25, 2012, 07:04:39 AM
Ill be hunting in the 448 unit not many bears in that unit but its close to home.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: bobcat on July 25, 2012, 07:20:24 AM
I'll be hitting a couple spots close to home, in the Lincoln unit (501).
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 25, 2012, 07:52:54 AM
Im not sure i can help myself I still might take Wednesday off.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: grundy53 on July 25, 2012, 08:09:56 AM
Im not sure i can help myself I still might take Wednesday off.

I am. I have to get as much hunting in as I can before the baby is born.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 25, 2012, 08:11:29 AM
Yeah i know how that works.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: fillthefreezer on July 25, 2012, 11:09:10 AM
im planning to be up around 364 scouting elk and maybe find a bear while doing that
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: hoytem on July 25, 2012, 11:17:23 AM
I'm going bear hunting on the opener
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: JimmyHoffa on July 25, 2012, 11:33:28 AM
Because of the heat, I'll be going to areas that are near roads so I can drag them out quickly and get the skin off.  Then go buy a some bags of ice.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 25, 2012, 12:48:18 PM
Just talked to a Border Partol Agent I know and he said he's seen 14 this year near my house.............grrrrrrrr !!!
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 25, 2012, 01:04:45 PM
I plan on being at the butcher by 2pm.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on July 25, 2012, 01:21:23 PM
Ill be out. Maybe illsee ya at the butcher d rock.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: bearmanric on July 25, 2012, 02:13:15 PM
I'll be leaving monday for the coast or north cascades. Will be calling only this is what i live for. Rick
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 25, 2012, 03:33:20 PM
I'll be leaving monday for the coast or north cascades. Will be calling only this is what i live for. Rick


Well good luck Mr. RRCALLS !!! I've been calling some with no results.. :dunno:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: xXLojackXx on July 25, 2012, 04:08:59 PM
I plan on being at the butcher by 2pm.


Which butcher?? Let's have a race :) oh wait. I still have 2 more weeks  :bash:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: 180-GRAIN on July 25, 2012, 07:09:26 PM
I will be out on wednesday. What time are we all meeting at the butchers? I should have one down by 6-7am. :tup:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on July 25, 2012, 08:37:19 PM
Yeah 180 lets do it. hope to be at del Fox by noon.but that's high hopes.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: seth30 on July 25, 2012, 08:39:04 PM
I will be out August 3rd :tup:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: swalker on July 25, 2012, 08:41:07 PM
patience boys wait for a nice one.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: seth30 on July 25, 2012, 08:44:50 PM
patience boys wait for a nice one.
I was born without patience :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: 180-GRAIN on July 25, 2012, 09:37:11 PM
That's why you get 2 tags. No patience for the first tag, if its a bear usually its down. First tag is a meat tag second is for the trophy. That's when my patience kick in.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: 6x6in6 on July 25, 2012, 09:41:29 PM
C Post   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: seth30 on July 25, 2012, 09:42:32 PM
Hey please dont go to C post. The ford guy will get mad that you are in his hot spot :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  If you dont know the area get with h20 hunter he is a guide for that area.  :tup:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: grundy53 on July 25, 2012, 10:02:18 PM
That's why you get 2 tags. No patience for the first tag, if its a bear usually its down. First tag is a meat tag second is for the trophy. That's when my patience kick in.
:yeah:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: 6x6in6 on July 25, 2012, 10:15:44 PM
Hey please dont go to C post. The ford guy will get mad that you are in his hot spot :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  If you dont know the area get with h20 hunter he is a guide for that area.  :tup:

 :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: jgoetz on July 26, 2012, 01:30:07 AM
Headed out for my first bear season.  I am way north here in the 418 (Nooksack).  Lots of bear up here.  Have a couple spots picked out to sit on while its warm.  Probally going higher as the season goes along via the use of some trails.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 26, 2012, 06:13:16 AM
I was surprised it took 3 pages before this tread went to c-post.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: h20hunter on July 26, 2012, 06:20:02 AM
And it wasnt me!
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 26, 2012, 06:22:28 AM
I thought about it back on page two but i wanted to see how long it would take.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 26, 2012, 06:24:27 AM
Anybody shot bears up Bacon Creek in the 418 unit ? Always heard that was a pretty good area. I hunted up there 30 years ago and haven't been back since.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: seth30 on July 26, 2012, 06:37:50 AM
Anybody shot bears up Bacon Creek in the 418 unit ? Always heard that was a pretty good area. I hunted up there 30 years ago and haven't been back since.
Campmeat if you do watch the fishing seasons.  It can either be a ghost town or packed house ;)
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 26, 2012, 07:11:21 AM
Anybody shot bears up Bacon Creek in the 418 unit ? Always heard that was a pretty good area. I hunted up there 30 years ago and haven't been back since.
Campmeat if you do watch the fishing seasons.  It can either be a ghost town or packed house ;)

Good advice for Fish and Chips then ????  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: seth30 on July 26, 2012, 07:13:14 AM
Anybody shot bears up Bacon Creek in the 418 unit ? Always heard that was a pretty good area. I hunted up there 30 years ago and haven't been back since.
Campmeat if you do watch the fishing seasons.  It can either be a ghost town or packed house ;)

Good advice for Fish and Chips then ????  :chuckle:
:chuckle:  I hear birdsview has some great food.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 26, 2012, 07:26:30 AM
Anybody shot bears up Bacon Creek in the 418 unit ? Always heard that was a pretty good area. I hunted up there 30 years ago and haven't been back since.
Campmeat if you do watch the fishing seasons.  It can either be a ghost town or packed house ;)

Good advice for Fish and Chips then ????  :chuckle:
:yike: :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :yeah:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: Jeremy S on July 26, 2012, 08:17:19 AM
Out bear hunting for sure.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 26, 2012, 09:06:58 AM
With a name lime bacon creek it has to be good.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: johnr060 on July 26, 2012, 10:45:40 AM
I will be hunting Gmu 624 and 621. Got a few big boys located for opening day. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 26, 2012, 11:30:09 AM
Anybody shot bears up Bacon Creek in the 418 unit ? Always heard that was a pretty good area. I hunted up there 30 years ago and haven't been back since.
Campmeat if you do watch the fishing seasons.  It can either be a ghost town or packed house ;)

Good advice for Fish and Chips then ????  :chuckle:
:chuckle:  I hear birdsview has some great food.

I hauled wood chips out of the mill in Birdsview if it's still there ? You must be talking about the store/gas station ?
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: 6x6in6 on July 26, 2012, 10:06:13 PM
And it wasnt me!
I figured you were busy with the Sanctuary and all.   :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 27, 2012, 07:48:17 AM
I couldn't take it any longer i took Wednesday off.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2012, 07:56:09 AM
Just a reminder: some So. WA units don't open until the 15th.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: h20hunter on July 27, 2012, 08:01:16 AM
Good point. Double check your regs folks.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: D-Rock425 on July 27, 2012, 08:03:03 AM
You guys and your regs.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 27, 2012, 08:05:18 AM
I have to wait till Sept 1st over over here.......... :'(
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 27, 2012, 08:10:57 AM
I have to wait till Sept 1st over over here.......... :'(
That is not a bad thing ...They will start getting big and fat and the hides will be getting nice and prime  :dunno: :tup:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on July 27, 2012, 08:22:32 AM
this is kinda funny ...should I take wednesday off or should'nt I .. I never used to miss opening day of bear when I used to get excited about it ...So I see where your coming from ...but there is a huge diffence in how many more bears I can find in September than I can find in August ...those 1st 15 days in September are prime time and this year may be a very good blueberry year....I have been walking a little trying to get in shape so I can hit some of my top spots ..Last time I was in there we packed the camera and everything we needed and that was a job ...So I will be a little more prepared this go around ....Good luck everyone and hope to see a few hit the dirt ..... :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 27, 2012, 08:32:59 AM
this is kinda funny ...should I take wednesday off or should'nt I .. I never used to miss opening day of bear when I used to get excited about it ...So I see where your coming from ...but there is a huge diffence in how many more bears I can find in September than I can find in August ...those 1st 15 days in September are prime time and this year may be a very good blueberry year....I have been walking a little trying to get in shape so I can hit some of my top spots ..Last time I was in there we packed the camera and everything we needed and that was a job ...So I will be a little more prepared this go around ....Good luck everyone and hope to see a few hit the dirt ..... :tup: :tup:

I feel sorry for somebody having to maybe take a Wednesday off or not.  :chuckle: I have all seasons off..... :tup:
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: pianoman9701 on July 27, 2012, 08:39:23 AM
I have to wait till Sept 1st over over here.......... :'(
That is not a bad thing ...They will start getting big and fat and the hides will be getting nice and prime  :dunno: :tup:

But, like past cougar restrictions, delaying the opener in most of these GMUs is contraindicated by population estimates. Most GMUs in So. WA are at or above carrying capacity for black bear.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: Kola16 on July 29, 2012, 11:53:24 AM
Well.......speaking about C-post.

While I was in Vegas on Wednesday my Uncle took my dog for a little walk up there. He said that she started barking a ton at something in the thick brush  :chuckle:  :o  True story. He never saw what it was.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 29, 2012, 12:43:30 PM
Any of you have info on unit 426 Diablo ?  Is it mostly if not all roadless. I'm really thinking about the Rockport/Marblemount and Darrington areas. I've been all over those areas years ago, but I don't keep up on those units for hunting any more. I'm gonna leave Wednesday morning and stay at the motel in Rockport for a few days.  ( I think )
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: notellumcreek on July 29, 2012, 04:28:34 PM
Gonna be heading out from crystal mountain to hunt east of the pac. crest trail in the cheese unit. Anyone ever had any sucess up there? Ive been up scouting/hiking a couple of times, didnt see any bear but I know they are around.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: Whitpirate on July 31, 2012, 09:35:31 PM
I'll be up in the Snoq Hancock in the early AM.

Hopefully I won't get smoked by the *censored* running the big white Kenworth flying down to the gate.
Title: Re: Who's going where for the August 1st opener
Post by: fisheral87 on August 01, 2012, 12:31:50 PM
Fished up on the Skagit in early June and saw some good sign just above Bacon Creek.

Plenty of eagle rafters to keep them fat and happy.  :tup:

The new 7mm is rarrin' to go!

But not until friday evening.  :'(

Best of luck

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