Post by: b.oneill on February 22, 2013, 01:43:35 PM
Anyhow, I'm keen to do some turkey hunting out here this spring. I grew up hunting Eastern's in SE Minnesota, and I'm stoked to have a chance to hunt some Merriam's. I did some legwork yesterday in the Klickitat Wildlife Area. From my initial scouting, I like what I see. However, I'm used to hunting Eastern's so I'm not sure what exactly to look for (habitat wise) for Merriam's. I found some areas that looked good, but found zero turkey sign.
-I've read some articles, but am curious what type of habitat you folks would recommend focusing on?
- How hard does that area get hunted for turkeys? From the looks of it, it gets POUNDED for deer hunting (I've never seen so much marker tape in all my life).
-Do they open the gates on Soda Spring Road in time for turkey season? Google earth showed some promising area's, but was short on time to get there.
-How likely are residents in the area to allow hunting? I know this is a very subjective question, but overall would you say people are willing to let you hunt?
-How do I find private property to hunt with written permission? I've looked at the Gohunt! maps and they state Klick county has thousands of acres of private land you can hunt, but I'm only able to find one thousand acre parcel near Goldendale.
I would really appreciate any knowledge you guys/gals are willing to share with me. Cheers!
Post by: jackmaster on February 22, 2013, 01:49:18 PM
Post by: Curly on February 22, 2013, 01:51:32 PM
Post by: motg9_6 on February 22, 2013, 01:56:20 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 22, 2013, 02:22:09 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on February 22, 2013, 02:23:35 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on February 22, 2013, 10:25:16 PM
Post by: Wazukie on February 22, 2013, 10:32:29 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 22, 2013, 10:36:59 PM
Post by: Jerbear on February 22, 2013, 10:38:40 PM
There are a lot of turkeys on the wildlife area. WE are the second house in on Soda Springs Road. That is the road you took to get intto the area. Stick built house, red barn. Stop in the next time you are in the area. 773-6039.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on February 22, 2013, 11:36:59 PM
The wildlife area is 16,000 acres. All open. They unlock the gates the day before turkey season. The tape is mostly from when the GF&WL people were doing a 13 year study on Westernn Grey Squirrels. Don't get me started on that waste of money project.
There are a lot of turkeys on the wildlife area. WE are the second house in on Soda Springs Road. That is the road you took to get intto the area. Stick built house, red barn. Stop in the next time you are in the area. 773-6039.
We always stayed at the game land east of you. I loved seeing the biologists trying to trap the squirrels with two walnuts in the traps.
Post by: Deer slayer on February 23, 2013, 06:05:30 PM
I live in the area also. If you want turkey's, they are real easy to find on the refuge in Glenwood :chuckle: but unfortunately, can't hunt them. Lots of private land east of the Klickitat grade but I don't hunt anything east of the river anyway. Lot's of good hunting both east and west but I think I can say that I probably wouldn't hunt here if I didnt live here. By the way, I think I live in the greatest town Klickitat County has to offer :tup:You must live in Goldendale. Lol.
Post by: blacktail luv on February 24, 2013, 08:15:56 PM
Post by: Simcoe hunter on February 24, 2013, 08:41:04 PM
Post by: logger on February 24, 2013, 09:15:24 PM
I live in the area also. If you want turkey's, they are real easy to find on the refuge in Glenwood :chuckle: but unfortunately, can't hunt them. Lots of private land east of the Klickitat grade but I don't hunt anything east of the river anyway. Lot's of good hunting both east and west but I think I can say that I probably wouldn't hunt here if I didnt live here. By the way, I think I live in the greatest town Klickitat County has to offer :tup:have to agree with wazukie, he does live in the best town! lucky for me I have lottsa private to hunt, but still some good areas close to white salmon, and welcome to the klick!
Post by: b.oneill on March 01, 2013, 01:20:01 PM
Post by: Simcoe hunter on March 02, 2013, 09:50:25 AM
Do you work for KPUD?
Post by: Deer slayer on March 02, 2013, 11:37:38 AM
Welcome. You could come hunt my backyard if I wasn't in town. You need to PM me and I will try to find the link to the counties website for you that lists all property owners. The timberland between Hwy 97 and the big Klickitat is still open to hunting. At least for another year or two. The darned game department keeps putting articles in the Yakima Herald about all of the great hunting available in Klickitat County. It is no where near what it used to be. The woods north of G'dale were half orange opening day of 2011. So I went somewhere else 2012. There are still some good public access areas, but being the cynic I am I see more of the state becoming pay to play. But welcome to one of the best places on the planet.Your back yard looks familiar. Goldendale?
Post by: Greenhorn on March 02, 2013, 12:36:40 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on March 02, 2013, 01:40:04 PM
Post by: Greenhorn on March 02, 2013, 03:55:15 PM
Post by: Wazukie on March 02, 2013, 04:05:25 PM
Post by: Deer slayer on March 02, 2013, 05:29:43 PM
Post by: Greenhorn on March 02, 2013, 07:09:08 PM
Post by: Wazukie on March 02, 2013, 07:31:27 PM
Post by: Greenhorn on March 02, 2013, 09:25:38 PM
Post by: Wazukie on March 02, 2013, 09:32:06 PM
Post by: Limhangerslayer on March 02, 2013, 10:39:20 PM
Post by: Greenhorn on March 02, 2013, 11:46:38 PM
Sorry to hijack your thread b.oneill, but welcome to small town USA. I think we all enjoy living in Klickitat County.
Post by: motg9_6 on March 03, 2013, 07:26:23 AM
Post by: Deer slayer on March 03, 2013, 10:20:55 AM
Post by: Simcoe hunter on March 03, 2013, 12:56:17 PM
Post by: b.oneill on March 05, 2013, 01:02:10 PM
B.oneill,
Do you work for KPUD?
I do not. Why?
Post by: Simcoe hunter on March 05, 2013, 07:41:47 PM
Post by: NWTFhunter on March 08, 2013, 10:34:12 PM