Post by: Northwest Sportsman on October 15, 2008, 09:41:03 AM
Here's the news:
Hunter numbers at the Chewuch Check Station suggest hunter pressure in the Okanogan is very similar to last year and remains modest compared to the ten year average. Hunter success declined about 35% compared to 2007. The lack of 3 ½ year-old bucks in the harvest appears to account for most of the reduction. This is likely attributable to the poor fawn recruitment during the 2005-2006 winter. On the bright side, many of the animals harvested have been prime animals with well developed antlers, large body size, and good fat reserves. At least one trophy sized animal with a purported 32 inch antler spread was also taken. The weather forecast for the week is suggesting the possibility of moisture by late in the week, which could improve prospects for the final weekend of the season.
Post by: huntnphool on October 15, 2008, 09:47:34 AM
Post by: Bean Counter on October 15, 2008, 09:53:31 AM
Post by: Northwest Sportsman on October 16, 2008, 09:40:45 AM
Just talked with WDFW biologist Jeff Heinlen, who was manning the Chewuch game check last weekend (and to whom I spoke with when Dad and I drove out of the hills on Sunday). Jeff says that a gentleman drove to the check on Sunday with a photograph of a large buck that he said someone in his campground had shot in the 30 Mile Burn country. The gentleman told Jeff he'd measured the rack himself at 32 inches.
Jeff doesn't doubt that the 30 Mile burn, and its good forage, could produce such a buck -- and he calls it "probably not" a bad idea for this weekend, hint, hint, guys. (Or consider it for 2009.)
But he (and I) still have questions about the reality of the buck. It's a photograph, where was it actually taken, when, etc.
If anyone can help out, please email me at andy@nwsportsmanmag.com. Would love to see the pic and hear the tale.
Andy Walgamott
NWS
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2008, 09:46:14 AM
Post by: Firing Pin on October 16, 2008, 12:29:21 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 16, 2008, 12:35:03 PM
Don't know if it is the 1 your talking about but there is a picture in the Antler Inn of a real wide 2x3 that was taken opening weekend.
Do you mean Antlers Tavern in Twisp?
Post by: Firing Pin on October 16, 2008, 12:43:36 PM
Post by: Northwest Sportsman on October 16, 2008, 04:49:12 PM
AW
NWS
Post by: bucklucky on October 16, 2008, 04:50:34 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2008, 05:02:06 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 16, 2008, 06:37:58 PM
I've wished the antelrs was an inn once in awhile..... :chuckle: That and maybe Three finger Jacks
I have talked to Jim and Robin about that before, Robin says it would be way too much work.
Post by: mossback91 on October 16, 2008, 10:00:16 PM
Post by: Leeroi on October 17, 2008, 05:59:00 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on October 17, 2008, 08:01:14 PM
this pic?
Post by: Leeroi on October 17, 2008, 08:02:18 PM
Post by: bowsandhose on October 17, 2008, 08:04:19 PM
here is a link on how to
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,200.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,200.0.html)
Post by: HuntingFanatic on October 17, 2008, 08:18:24 PM
I've wished the antelrs was an inn once in awhile..... :chuckle: That and maybe Three finger JacksYou and many others bone! I keep seeing the same people year after year in there!
Post by: bowsandhose on October 17, 2008, 08:28:15 PM
Post by: WaMuleySniper on October 17, 2008, 09:27:16 PM
I am the one who took that pic. The Buck was taken on opening morning and we measured him at 32 1/2 inches. I myself took a 28 1/2 wide 6x5 muley, by far my biggest muley to date I will attach pics of today in the garage and more tomorrow when i can figure out how to post pictures. Can anyone help me post pics that i have saved to my desktop?? Thanks Dan
Post by: bowsandhose on October 17, 2008, 09:38:49 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,2592.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,2592.0.html)
Post by: prophet on October 18, 2008, 07:48:36 PM
Post by: spin05 on October 18, 2008, 07:57:52 PM
Post by: Schmalzfam on October 19, 2008, 09:47:02 AM
Post by: bowsandhose on October 19, 2008, 09:52:28 AM
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I'm going to asume that where the photo was taken wasn't were the deer was shot.no I'm sure the deer was laying in the truck when he shot it :chuckle:
Post by: popeshawnpaul on October 19, 2008, 10:03:30 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 19, 2008, 01:30:34 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 19, 2008, 01:33:45 PM
Post by: Schmalzfam on October 19, 2008, 07:55:41 PM
QuoteI'm going to asume that where the photo was taken wasn't were the deer was shot.no I'm sure the deer was laying in the truck when he shot it :chuckle:
Yeah that is totally what I meant! The area where the PICTURE was taken looks like loop loop.
Post by: Alchase on October 20, 2008, 09:02:50 AM
That does not mean there is not some monster buck prowling around though. After seeing so little sign we went else where....maybe we should have stayed, lol.
I did get some pics of the Fire Fighter Memorial I will post later in a new thread.