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Title: mount spokane
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 29, 2012, 04:51:15 PM
so my friend drew the mount spokane cow moose tag and i was invited to go with him. i am trying to find out about camping in the area. he has a big 5th wheel and i have my small wall tent so just trying to find out where the best place to stay over there is.

thanks
Title: Re: 49* moose tag
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on August 29, 2012, 06:10:38 PM
There are dozens of awesome places to camp and be in moose right near your camp.  The FS allows dispersed camping and there are piles of great pull off areas to park the big camper and a tent- you shouldn't have any trouble at all finding moose or camping spots! 


Title: Re: 49* moose tag
Post by: benhuntin on August 29, 2012, 08:23:43 PM
The park in chewelah :tup:
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: wannabhntr on August 31, 2012, 12:08:17 AM
Google Sutton Bay Resort. It's on Newman lk. Talk to Smitty. He has guys stay ther every year. Thompson Creek is just right up the road. Get yourself an Inland Paper permit and you will be into the moose.
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 31, 2012, 07:35:19 AM
ya hes got his inland permit. ive heard lots of people say that it isnt a terribly tough tag to fill. just trying to get logistics nailed down.
we plan to go over the first friday in oct.
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: elkaholic on August 31, 2012, 07:37:09 AM
I have the tag also. Will not be tough. Seen cows 90% of my scouting trips
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 31, 2012, 07:42:54 AM
scouting trip will be in the next few weeks. he will be grabbing a motel for that until we get a solid campsite locked down
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: Miles on August 31, 2012, 07:43:49 AM
I have the tag also. Will not be tough. Seen cows 90% of my scouting trips

It'll be tough when that cow turns and runs straight downhill after the shot...  :chuckle:


When are you coming down?  I think I'm headed to the mountains on the 14th.
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 31, 2012, 08:11:12 AM
You can also ride ATVs on IEP land without any B.S.
I've got a permit too, just for that reason.
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 31, 2012, 08:29:10 AM
we dont have any atvs so will be hunting on foot as normal but we do have a friend about an hr away with quad and gator if necessary for recovery of the animal.
im not sure if i will be along for the scouting trips as high buck is just around the corner, i have to help my dad move next weekend, and then it will be hunt time.
we are planning for 10-4/5 - 10-8/9 and come back in november again w/some snow if that doesnt work out.
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: coachcw on September 12, 2012, 06:20:50 AM
my buddy has the spokane noth bull tag we will be heading over for the 1st !
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: benhuntin on September 12, 2012, 06:43:33 AM
my buddy has the spokane noth bull tag we will be heading over for the 1st !
lots of good bulls around this year, and a cow will be a fun hunt :tup:
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: rippinlips22 on September 12, 2012, 07:13:47 AM
You can also ride ATVs on IEP land without any B.S.
I've got a permit too, just for that reason.

Not on all IEPL! If it ids gated it is not legal to use atv's!!!!
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: fillthefreezer on September 12, 2012, 07:34:01 AM
so we shouldnt have any trouble finding places to camp without staying in a campground?
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: Reinsurance shooter on September 12, 2012, 10:54:11 AM
Fillthefreezer: my niece (11 years old) will be hunting the youth moose in S Spokane this year. I have put out some feelers on the more primitive camping availability as well because we are going with a wall tent and making it a true camp hunt for her and her brother with the family like we do for elk in western wa.

I will let you know what I find out.  Thanks for starting the post!
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: fillthefreezer on September 12, 2012, 10:58:47 AM
Fillthefreezer: my niece (11 years old) will be hunting the youth moose in S Spokane this year. I have put out some feelers on the more primitive camping availability as well because we are going with a wall tent and making it a true camp hunt for her and her brother with the family like we do for elk in western wa.

I will let you know what I find out.  Thanks for starting the post!
good luck to you up there, i look forward to hearing what you find. what are the dates for that hunt?
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: huntnnw on September 12, 2012, 10:23:37 PM
You can also ride ATVs on IEP land without any B.S.
I've got a permit too, just for that reason.

Not on all IEPL! If it ids gated it is not legal to use atv's!!!!

 :yeah:
Title: Re: 49* moose tag
Post by: huntnnw on September 12, 2012, 10:26:15 PM
There are dozens of awesome places to camp and be in moose right near your camp.  The FS allows dispersed camping and there are piles of great pull off areas to park the big camper and a tent- you shouldn't have any trouble at all finding moose or camping spots!

There is 0 ! FS in this unit..almost all IEP and they do NOT allow camping. I dont know of any campgrounds other than nearby lakes such as newman lk
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: Reinsurance shooter on September 12, 2012, 11:45:53 PM
Fillthefreezer: my niece (11 years old) will be hunting the youth moose in S Spokane this year. I have put out some feelers on the more primitive camping availability as well because we are going with a wall tent and making it a true camp hunt for her and her brother with the family like we do for elk in western wa.

I will let you know what I find out.  Thanks for starting the post!
good luck to you up there, i look forward to hearing what you find. what are the dates for that hunt?

We are heading up October 5th for the hunt. They are going to stick around for deer but me and grandpa will head out by the 12th. For their sake I hope they get a cow down before hand. While she is a crack shot she is only 60 pounds wet... So not too great at hauling meat just yet.
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: fillthefreezer on September 13, 2012, 06:10:49 AM
the friend i am going with is in his 50s so i will be along for keen eyes and strong back :chuckle:
Title: Re: mount spokane
Post by: pendoreilleadventures on September 13, 2012, 01:22:46 PM
There is a big chunk of DNR land close to Thompson creek.

 to get there head north on starr road about 3.7 miles.

Turn Right on east hauser lake road for about a mile

keep right at the fork in the road for another half mile

turn left on N. Koth road after about half mile its state land on either side of the road.

There is only a few roads and there all gated but when you get to the top where it flattens out there are a few place where you could setup a camp off the side of the road.



From there the easiest way to Thompson creek is drive back down to east hauser lake road  and take a right on Muzzy rd. that will take to the back side of the lake where Thompson creek road is.



Hope that helps.







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