Post by: Plainswalker on June 21, 2013, 08:30:29 AM
So this year we decided to try the Muzzleloading season, I have hunted with a front stuffer a few times back on the old ranch, he has never hunted with one, but I sort of got him interested in the whole deal. So now we have a collection of a few rifles each and have been hitting the range with them. I have read some great suggestions on here on how to prep for hunting with a muzzle loader out this away and I tip my hat to Sabotloader and the many others here who have posted some fine and useful information on this site.
Which leads me to my original inspiration for posting here (sorry to meander about, guess it is a Southern thang). We were wanting to know where would be a good location for deer hunting with a muzzleloader in the North Spokane area and Eastern Washington in general? We are not looking for a trophy buck (though would not turn one down), but more along the lines of venison to put in the freezer and/or make jerky out of. As I mentioned earlier, as we were raised on a ranch, we know that if a gate is open or closed, it is for a reason, so leave it that way. What we pack in, we pack out. Roads are there for a reason also, so stay on them. Don't shoot towards the house or cattle, the usual stuff.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, have a great day and be careful out there.
Post by: returnofsid on June 25, 2013, 08:43:23 AM
North of Newport, towards Metaline, both sides of the river. Keep in mind that each side of the river is a different GMU and have different rules. As an example, 117 is 4pt minimum for Modern while 118 is any buck...
Post by: Plainswalker on June 28, 2013, 10:41:59 AM
Guess we are just going to poke around in areas that we have the 2nd deer tags for and see what we can scrounge up. Last year, we went to an area that previously had been a good hunting area, only to find nothing. We learned later on that a cougar had moved into the area and there were reports of missing pets and such. We decided that the cat had also scared off the deer as well.
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 28, 2013, 11:44:32 AM
As an example, 117 is 4pt minimum for Modern while 118 is any buck...
108 is any buck :tup:
As far as North Spokane, it'd be worth it to get permission from at least one land owner. The public land gets raked over. I know it's just a 2nd deer tag but still.
Post by: dscubame on June 28, 2013, 01:20:42 PM
Post by: Plainswalker on July 01, 2013, 11:42:53 AM
Thanks Dsubame, will check that out as well. If nothing else, it is one more area to scout out.
Post by: bosshogg112 on July 16, 2013, 09:15:23 PM