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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: marella31 on March 03, 2013, 12:34:20 PM

Title: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: marella31 on March 03, 2013, 12:34:20 PM: I'm new to seattle and was wondering if there are any areas nearby that produce deer? not looking for secret spots just some advice to a newcomer to the area!! :)
Title: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: ldjbuff on March 04, 2013, 06:15:42 AM: Snoqualmie, Fall City, North Bend
Title: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: Wildsau on March 05, 2013, 08:59:41 AM: JBLM - Archery
Title: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: asl20bball on March 05, 2013, 01:58:41 PM: Yup, but you're better off driving an extra hour east to extend your range. And many of the areas close to seattle are firearm restricted anyway (bowhunting only).
Title: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: Bean Counter on March 05, 2013, 02:16:30 PM: If you're looking to save money on gas, you're getting into the wrong sport.
Title: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: YoterHunter on March 05, 2013, 02:59:55 PM: I don't know how meany times i have tell you all. that there is know deer. on JBLM
Title: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: coachcw on March 09, 2013, 08:29:49 PM: there's some good bucks close to town . finding huntible land is tough . door knocking and studying timber company land is a good bet . expect many to turn you down just stay polite and persistant along with knowing boundrys and where you can and cant travell on easments . good luck.
Title: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: jackelope on March 16, 2013, 04:16:42 PM: Quote from: asl20bball on March 05, 2013, 01:58:41 PM
Yup, but you're better off driving an extra hour east to extend your range. And many of the areas close to seattle are firearm restricted anyway (bowhunting only).
Firearms restricted, yes....bow hunting only, no.
Title: Re: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: BsB on March 16, 2013, 04:23:39 PM: Quote from: asl20bball on March 05, 2013, 01:58:41 PM
Yup, but you're better off driving an extra hour east to extend your range. And many of the areas close to seattle are firearm restricted anyway (bowhunting only).

You can use shotgun or a revolver with 4" barrel or longer in 454. If I read the regs right you can use a crossbow during modern deer season in restricted units also.

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Title: Re: anyone hunt deer around seattle area? king county?
Post by: jaymark6655 on March 16, 2013, 06:07:50 PM: Hancock Snoqualmie if you want to spend some money for access. The National Forest, just take some time to get away from all the heavily used trails.