Post by: magnanimous_j on February 14, 2013, 10:59:14 AM
I don’t have many friends who hunt, so getting location advice is really tough. I don’t want anyone’s honeyhole. I just want a place to start (I find the gohunt app extremely confusing). I live in Seattle and can drive a couple hours. I’ve got all summer to scout.
Any help will be appreciated.
Post by: Woodchuck on February 14, 2013, 11:02:02 AM
seriously though, define "a couple hours"
Post by: coachcw on February 14, 2013, 11:03:52 AM
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Post by: magnanimous_j on February 14, 2013, 11:42:18 AM
Do you care if it is a buck or just want a deer to break the ice? What weapon?
A break the ice deer, I like to eat em. I'm thinking 30-06 for rifle.
seriously though, define "a couple hours"
As close as possible and still have a decent chance. 100 miles from Seattle, but I'd go farther if I HAD to. I can scout on my motorcycle in the summer.
what tag/weapon do you get?
Modern rifle deer.
Post by: bobcat on February 14, 2013, 12:13:48 PM
The bad is it will cost an additional $70 for that tag, if you are drawn for one of those hunts. The good is that it will provide you with more opportunity to hunt.
If I had yet to kill a deer that's what I would do to maximize my chances.
When I get more time I will send a PM with more specific suggestions.
Post by: WSU on February 14, 2013, 12:15:08 PM
If you are able to muzzy hunt, everything around Olympia has plenty of deer, long seasons, and is open to killing any deer you see.
Post by: BowForElk on February 14, 2013, 03:14:16 PM
Its a must!
Post by: h20hunter on February 14, 2013, 03:21:14 PM
Post by: magnanimous_j on February 14, 2013, 03:42:06 PM
Have you considered bow last part of general season for a muley doe? Should be a drop in the bucket for that.
I broke my left elbow twice in the last couple years in the exact same place. I think drawing a bow would blow out my arm. I have to be really careful how I lift with it.
Post by: h20hunter on February 14, 2013, 03:43:50 PM
Post by: WSU on February 14, 2013, 03:51:27 PM
Post by: snowpack on February 14, 2013, 04:00:41 PM
Post by: magnanimous_j on February 14, 2013, 04:28:36 PM
100 miles by odometer or by crow?
It's not set in stone. I just don't think it would be feasible to take multiple trips much more than 2hrs away.
Yep....that would be tough. Good luck this coming season gettting it done. Lots of good ideas to help so far.
Most definitely some good leads. My biggest problem is understand where it's actually legal to hunt.
Post by: WSU on February 14, 2013, 04:33:39 PM
Post by: Button Nubbs on February 14, 2013, 04:54:18 PM
100 miles by odometer or by crow?
It's not set in stone. I just don't think it would be feasible to take multiple trips much more than 2hrs away.Yep....that would be tough. Good luck this coming season gettting it done. Lots of good ideas to help so far.
Most definitely some good leads. My biggest problem is understand where it's actually legal to hunt.
It can be a challenge driving for hours multiple trips but the more work you put in the better chance you will hve for success. I drive 2 hours each way every other week starting in april to Sept . In august its every 5 days or so. All to keep tabs on my animals and pull sd cards. Am I overboard? Sometimes I think so, but I have been very successful. It sounds like you want it bad. Go hard even when you don't want to. It'll all be worth it when you wrap your hands around the main beams.
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Post by: ICEMAN on March 07, 2013, 04:41:33 AM
100 miles by odometer or by crow?
It's not set in stone. I just don't think it would be feasible to take multiple trips much more than 2hrs away.Yep....that would be tough. Good luck this coming season gettting it done. Lots of good ideas to help so far.
Most definitely some good leads. My biggest problem is understand where it's actually legal to hunt.
If I were in your shoes, I would double or triple up with a few other members who have a similar desire. Split the cost with them.
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