Post by: antlerking on October 28, 2012, 05:49:18 PM
Post by: jrebel on October 28, 2012, 06:25:50 PM
Post by: jstone on October 28, 2012, 07:18:51 PM
Post by: jrebel on October 28, 2012, 07:28:38 PM
Yep good luck. I am trying to decide if i even want to use my doe tag. i will hunt another unit for a buck but cause the deer might take a hit do i use my doe tag? I want to but ?? What antlerking said is the main reason its not as good as it used to be
You should absolutely use your doe tag....for the exact reason that is stated. The fire was devistating..yes, but there is still a lot of feed and deer will go where the feed is. The ones that don't will suffer and possibly die. Hunters should do their part and if you have a tag take a doe, you may actually stop a dieing deer that is otherwise going to waste feed you and your family. Stick her deep and don't worry about the fire.
Post by: huntergreg on October 28, 2012, 09:14:41 PM
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Post by: jrebel on October 29, 2012, 10:04:06 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 30, 2012, 08:51:33 AM
What do you guys think about the chiwawa? My son has the late deer tag and I have my fingers crossed for a big one. Can there be to much snow?
Too much snow can definately impact your hunt, making access very difficult in many areas. Chains for all four is a must. :twocents:
Post by: Bearhunter on October 30, 2012, 09:06:21 AM
Post by: antlerking on October 30, 2012, 09:08:59 AM
Like MtnMuley stated all 4 chained up is a must, Stehlico rd (spelling) is a death trap without good chains in nasty weather, be wise!!still closed road it will remain closed stiliko
Post by: Caseyd on October 30, 2012, 09:09:13 AM
Post by: johnsc6 on October 30, 2012, 11:54:43 AM
that road is not in the chiwawa unit anywayLike MtnMuley stated all 4 chained up is a must, Stehlico rd (spelling) is a death trap without good chains in nasty weather, be wise!!still closed road it will remain closed stiliko
Post by: bassquatch on October 30, 2012, 12:25:05 PM
Should be a great year for all the late tag holders. Everyone going over...make sure you have four wheel drive and chains for all 4 or you may be in for a surprise. Some of those roads can be down right scary when the snow and ice hit. Good Luck
:yeah: and be sure you get the OFF ROAD chains!!! Not the wimpy quick install highway chains! Les Schwab sells both kinds you just have to ask for the off road chains, trust me the difference is massive!
Post by: jstone on October 30, 2012, 12:30:20 PM
Post by: benhuntin on October 30, 2012, 05:42:21 PM
The Chiwawa hunt should be epic this year.....I have seen some bruisers and the weather is right. Make sure you have chains for all 4. Does he have the rifle or muzzy tag?Archery dec 1-9
Post by: muleracks2 on October 30, 2012, 06:33:58 PM
This week is going to melt most of the snow but carry chains.
Post by: jrebel on October 30, 2012, 07:09:36 PM
The Chiwawa hunt should be epic this year.....I have seen some bruisers and the weather is right. Make sure you have chains for all 4. Does he have the rifle or muzzy tag?Archery dec 1-9
That is a great hunt and time. I bow hunt and was pretty upset when they took away Dec 1-8th in the Swakane. With that being said the Chiwawa durring that time can be down right amazing......don't worry about the snow being to deep....all you have to do is move down the ridges. Has your son done any scouting, or does he know the area?
Post by: MtnMuley on October 31, 2012, 08:28:32 AM
I bow hunt and was pretty upset when they took away Dec 1-8th in the Swakane.
Gotta give and take a little. These deer will have been hammered on for the 2 months leading up to December. I bow hunt as well, and you get 10 days during some of the best time to hunt muleys in November. Remember, the rifle hunters get a shorter 9 day season with tough dates. The way I look at it is, just a few more deer to escape to make next years hunting season that much more promising. :twocents:
Post by: et1702 on October 31, 2012, 08:38:57 AM
I have late Archery tag in Entiat; Nov 21 thru the 30th. I already have one set of chains, need to go pick up another set for truck. Wish this warm weather would switch soon and snow level start to drop. But, three weeks is a long time (seems like it anyway...can't wait).
ET
Post by: antlerking on October 31, 2012, 09:00:51 AM
Post by: JLS on October 31, 2012, 09:02:21 AM
Ya and if you think you should put them on do it. Dont talk your self out of it.
Exactly, and remember that chains can be more important on the downhill than they can the uphill.
Post by: antlerking on October 31, 2012, 09:02:42 AM