Post by: BuckHunter23 on October 01, 2012, 07:11:07 PM
I'm also curious to hear your thoughts about someone just choosing an alternate area that they've never hunted before. Would you consider this idea something similar to a person putting in for a special permit for an area they've never scouted or hunted before? Would you be upset if your area saw an influx of hunters who chose to move units? With the current closure areas and the lack of forecasted weather, I think some of these areas will be shut down for the entire season. We could see tons of displaced hunters looking for a new spot to hunt this year. Hopefully most of us have a backup plan or old spots we can go back to, but there has to be a large number that don't and will just be heading in blind come the opener.
Let's hear your thoughts!
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Post by: BuckHunter23 on October 02, 2012, 03:51:00 PM
I would probably hunt the closest area. One choice does not make sense though. If your area is closed due to fires, how do you "Take my chances and hunt it anyway."
Meaning, if your area is closed due to fire danger, would you hunt it anyway and take the chance of getting caught by the authorities in the area. I'm sure there are those out there that would. Same principle behind those that drive behind closed gates or take their ATV into areas they are restricted from.
Things aren't looking good for anything getting reopened that has already been closed. And most other areas have burn bans in effect, eliminating the ability to have campfires or wood burning stoves for wall tents. Gonna be a year to remember for sure, and for all the wrong reasons. Just gonna have to make the most of what we have available to us.
Post by: bobcat on October 02, 2012, 03:53:07 PM
Post by: golfguy0912 on October 03, 2012, 07:40:59 AM
I would probably hunt the closest area. One choice does not make sense though. If your area is closed due to fires, how do you "Take my chances and hunt it anyway."
Meaning, if your area is closed due to fire danger, would you hunt it anyway and take the chance of getting caught by the authorities in the area. I'm sure there are those out there that would. Same principle behind those that drive behind closed gates or take their ATV into areas they are restricted from.
Things aren't looking good for anything getting reopened that has already been closed. And most other areas have burn bans in effect, eliminating the ability to have campfires or wood burning stoves for wall tents. Gonna be a year to remember for sure, and for all the wrong reasons. Just gonna have to make the most of what we have available to us.
I honestley didnt even think about that option. I would hope that people wouldnt do that but your right, they trespass all the time.
I know that in the Entiat areas that are closed, there are sandwich boards placed in the middle of the road blocking entrance to it with stop signs and state that the area is closed to fire danger. One thing that people probably dont think of is that the Game Department, Sherriff's office, and Forest Service Law Enforcement are behind the closure areas making sure people stay out. I know earlier in sepetember someone drove past a closure area near wenatchee, and the sherriff's office stated that they were filing charges for driving past a barricade on a closed road.
And I do agree, the late muzzleloader and archery tags might be good this year. Maybe it was a good thing that my dad and I both got late buck tags over here.
Post by: grundy53 on October 03, 2012, 07:48:18 AM
Should be a great year for late season archery and muzzleloader hunters.
:yeah: another perk of having the multi season tag.... flexability...