Post by: CoyoteCowboy on March 15, 2013, 08:48:35 AM
hey WHF,
I drew a spring bear tag in GMU 121 (Huckleberry) after 3x years and am really excited about this hunt. I'll be coming from the westside and due to the 300 miles that separates me from this GMU I am trying to do as much online scouting as possible. I am in the preliminary stages of planning this hunt and right now just trying to figure out what weekends I can make it over, who can join me and and GENERAL areas that I should be looking into (NOTE: not looking for your honey holes unless you want to share!). I have hunted deer in this area before but that was in the fall and in different types of terrain.
Any help, advise or words of wisdom would be appreciated. I have reached out to a few members who have graciously provided some insight already; so thank you.
Here is what I am looking for specifically:
2. timing? given the mild winter and snow melting on the south slopes already do you think that bears will be out early?
3. bear patterns and activities in early spring?
5. names of private land owners who might be open to someone eradicating bears on their land?
7. affordable lodging options? right now i am planning on just camping out...
Thank you!
Post by: bear hunter on March 20, 2013, 11:58:55 PM
Post by: huntnnw on March 21, 2013, 06:27:28 AM
Post by: CoyoteCowboy on March 21, 2013, 02:34:03 PM
Huntnnw PM sent...
Post by: CoyoteCowboy on March 27, 2013, 08:15:35 PM
heard snow level is high and snow is melting...
thanks!
Post by: coyotecrazy on March 27, 2013, 08:24:20 PM
Post by: KFhunter on March 27, 2013, 08:24:38 PM
don't let it deter you though, hunt lower down
Post by: CoyoteCowboy on March 27, 2013, 10:15:47 PM
i got a DNR map for the unit and have been looking hard at it. if land is not DNR, state or federal is it to be assumed that it is private? it sure looks like a a lot of "private" land if that is the case.
Post by: Gutpile on March 28, 2013, 06:20:29 AM
Took the Springdale hunters highway on Sunday and still lots of snow on the summit. Found a big ,, borderline huge,,fresh pile of grass filled scat at my parents cabin that borders the 1310. Some bears are already out.
:tup:
I was wondering if they'll be out early this year. I need to get up there and check things out asap
Post by: BuckHunter23 on March 29, 2013, 11:58:19 AM
Post by: iusmc2002 on March 29, 2013, 12:09:11 PM
great! not deterring this guy.
i got a DNR map for the unit and have been looking hard at it. if land is not DNR, state or federal is it to be assumed that it is private? it sure looks like a a lot of "private" land if that is the case.
http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/ (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/)
This is an AWESOME aid to finding private and gov. land!. It's $40 for WA, but has been the best $40 I've spent in a long time! It can be sent to you on an SD card or straight downloaded to your computer and use Giggle Earth like an overlay. This will help you a lot!
If I knew for sure when you were going to be here, you could put your trailer or wall tent or whatever in my front field. I don't have sewer hookups, so you'd have to dig a slit trench :chuckle: Could probably even put you up for a night if you come over to do some scouting. I would be more than happy to let you check out the gpsmaps thingy on my computer before you decide to buy it, just to see if it would help you. PM me if there is anything I can do. I live west of 395, and I have friends that live on the west side of these hills near Fruitland. I've seen several bear on their acreage. They might be willing to point you in the right direction
Post by: bear hunter on March 29, 2013, 12:43:02 PM
I was thinking of pulling my trailer over, but I don't know where to camp in the woods. I have to spring permit for huckleberry. I just didn't want to drive the trailer all over the woods trying to find a good camping spot. Doe's the offer good for me to? :chuckle: Do you have water I can fill two 15 gal. barrels. I can pay you for the water. I can bring you some elk meat for letting me camp. :chuckle:great! not deterring this guy.
i got a DNR map for the unit and have been looking hard at it. if land is not DNR, state or federal is it to be assumed that it is private? it sure looks like a a lot of "private" land if that is the case.
http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/ (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/)
This is an AWESOME aid to finding private and gov. land!. It's $40 for WA, but has been the best $40 I've spent in a long time! It can be sent to you on an SD card or straight downloaded to your computer and use Giggle Earth like an overlay. This will help you a lot!
If I knew for sure when you were going to be here, you could put your trailer or wall tent or whatever in my front field. I don't have sewer hookups, so you'd have to dig a slit trench :chuckle: Could probably even put you up for a night if you come over to do some scouting. I would be more than happy to let you check out the gpsmaps thingy on my computer before you decide to buy it, just to see if it would help you. PM me if there is anything I can do. I live west of 395, and I have friends that live on the west side of these hills near Fruitland. I've seen several bear on their acreage. They might be willing to point you in the right direction
Post by: dscubame on March 29, 2013, 02:15:39 PM
Post by: CoyoteCowboy on March 31, 2013, 08:25:34 PM
Everyone on this site has been great and given be a ton of help and generous offers.
Looking forward to posting pics of the hunt; and of a big boar down. :tup:
Now let's keep this weather warm so the bears are out and snow keeps melting!
Post by: CoyoteCowboy on April 15, 2013, 03:40:18 PM
no bear (yet) and no sign. it snowed on us Saturday PM.
got into a few moose and turkey.
looking forward to getting back out with the bossman let's me!