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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: viva_che1363 on March 14, 2013, 08:59:42 PM

Title: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: viva_che1363 on March 14, 2013, 08:59:42 PM: im thinking about focusing abound the sultan basin area for deer this season, and im just wondering if the area is a zoo come hunting season, or if ill be able to hike in a few miles and find some solitary areas to hunt. im thinking about hiking in and maybe setting up a mineral lick with a trail cam, and possible some corn and see what the area holds. im not looking for anyone honey holes or anything, but hoping someone may have more experience with the area and what its like during season.
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: bear hunter on March 14, 2013, 09:06:14 PM: I use to hunt around the lake. Killed a bear and seen very little deer. I know they are there but just hard to find at lease by the lake. Lots of bear though.
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: viva_che1363 on March 14, 2013, 10:22:34 PM: from what ive heard there plenty of bear in the area. im thinking a little lower down from the lake around recently logged area. my wife is due in june, so im planning on staying close to home this year just in case the baby or her need me, so im trying to figure this area out just in case we cant make it out to the east side.
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: bear hunter on March 14, 2013, 10:55:59 PM: Quote from: viva_che1363 on March 14, 2013, 10:22:34 PM
from what I've heard there plenty of bear in the area. I'm thinking a little lower down from the lake around recently logged area. my wife is due in June, so I'm planning on staying close to home this year just in case the baby or her need me, so I'm trying to figure this area out just in case we cant make it out to the east side.
I used to hunt Duval a lot. Seen lots of deer off cedar ponds road,gated roads off of Ben Howard rd,and stosal creek rd. Killed a few in there years ago. Pritty much all gated now. I was looking at Google earth and there is still a lot of logging going on miles in. I seen a few people mounting bike hunting. Lots of deer but miles in. I seen lots of big bucks before the gates. good luck.
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Post by: nearlycanada on March 15, 2013, 12:14:11 AM: When I lived on the westside in Monroe, I found the mountain bike very useful for exploring and hunting a few of the nooks and crannies in the Sultan Basin area... ;)
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: viva_che1363 on March 15, 2013, 09:10:36 AM: When I lived on the westside in Monroe, I found the mountain bike very useful for exploring and hunting a few of the nooks and crannies in the Sultan Basin area... ;)

ive considered this, especially if i do get a shot off , itll help a bit to pack everything out if im a few miles in.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 15, 2013, 09:22:49 AM: I saw a few small buck last year. Biggest one was s 3x4 but it was not deer season yet. A few 2 points as well.
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Post by: h20hunter on March 15, 2013, 09:24:05 AM: There is some deer and bear....yotes also. Just gotta explore and look out for the crazy nudists.
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 15, 2013, 09:28:54 AM: H20hunter is one of them so watch out.
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: viva_che1363 on March 15, 2013, 06:48:46 PM: ill take the nudists over the tweakers if you ask me
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Post by: jason stevens on March 15, 2013, 07:20:44 PM: Ive been hunting the basin for five years and weve taken four deer with a bow.pm me if your interested on some details, leave the corn its a waist of time
Title: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: Cascade_fisher on March 15, 2013, 07:57:14 PM: There is some really nice deer but they are further back in then most people want to go. Plenty of bears and cats too.
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Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: wt on March 15, 2013, 10:53:57 PM: Isn't that area Snoqualmie tree farm? and require a permit even for bike in?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 16, 2013, 07:10:14 AM: You keep posting stud bucks like that it will be a zoo.
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: viva_che1363 on March 16, 2013, 09:21:02 AM: cascade fisher those are some nice bucks, im pretty sure you had to work pretty hard to get those
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 16, 2013, 09:24:54 AM: Nice bucks indeed.
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Post by: wt on March 16, 2013, 10:18:34 AM: No input on tree farm question? Anyone.....?
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 16, 2013, 10:29:04 AM: No its nit the tree farm. Sultan basin is mostly state land and dnr.
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: Turner89 on March 16, 2013, 10:37:46 AM: Quote from: D-Rock425 on March 16, 2013, 07:10:14 AM
You keep posting stud bucks like that it will be a zoo.
:yeah: X2
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: pencilsketcher on March 16, 2013, 10:42:36 AM: Its already is a zoo!! during modern anyway, not a parking space to be found at any gate up there. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: Turner89 on March 16, 2013, 02:44:18 PM: Quote from: pencilsketcher on March 16, 2013, 10:42:36 AM
Its already is a zoo!! during modern anyway, not a parking space to be found at any gate up there. :chuckle: :chuckle:
:yeah: pretty crowded
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: viva_che1363 on March 16, 2013, 06:47:44 PM: Quote from: Turner89 on March 16, 2013, 02:44:18 PM
Quote from: pencilsketcher on March 16, 2013, 10:42:36 AM
Its already is a zoo!! during modern anyway, not a parking space to be found at any gate up there. :chuckle: :chuckle:
:yeah: pretty crowded

thats not what i wanted to hear :bash:
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: wt on March 16, 2013, 11:00:07 PM: Thanks Drock
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Post by: fishseeker on March 22, 2013, 08:00:13 PM: That buck in the last photo had to be an easyy one to get, it ain't got no front legs! :chuckle:
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Post by: JakeLand on March 24, 2013, 04:37:33 PM: I havent seen a deer or bear up there just hippies you need to go east of the mountains to find animals
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 24, 2013, 04:47:13 PM: Yep you are right ever things on the eastside.
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Post by: grundy53 on March 24, 2013, 08:20:44 PM: Those are some dandy bucks Cascade.
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 24, 2013, 08:28:14 PM: Now im torn between huntin the TRIPOD BURN for monster mulies or Sultan basin for monster Blacktails? :bash: :bash: :bash:
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: PNWsportsman on March 25, 2013, 08:24:43 PM: I worked in the area for a few years and saw two or three bruisers per year. If your lucky they get rutted up before the season closes. Lk Chaplin and the Startup area have a few deer as well.
Title: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: Cascade_fisher on March 25, 2013, 09:43:06 PM: I was just messing with you guys, those deer are from a entirely different unit far away from Sultan Basin. I recommend going east to Twisp or Republic.
Title: Re: sultan basin prospects.
Post by: JakeLand on March 26, 2013, 04:23:14 PM: yep told ya eastside is where its at
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Post by: D-Rock425 on March 26, 2013, 04:28:15 PM: :yeah: