Post by: CJ-5 on October 16, 2008, 07:24:04 PM
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Post by: Geno on October 17, 2008, 12:01:10 PM
I live about 10 minutes from the Sinlahekin.... It gets hunted really hard during the late hunt.. There are a ton of hunters in there... Even though I live so close, I dont even hunt it.. If I were you, I wouldnt waste my time.. But thats just me..
I hunted the rifle permit there last year. Three days before late archery started the whole valley filled up with archery guys, I think it has become a bit popular since that article in that magazine last year.
Post by: bowsandhose on October 17, 2008, 12:29:15 PM
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Post by: Schmalzfam on October 17, 2008, 02:23:29 PM
I was going to send you some places but, not publicly..lol
Can you PM me your e-mail?
Post by: RC3 on October 20, 2008, 07:33:33 PM
Post by: Chopaka81 on October 21, 2008, 02:44:59 PM
My alias gives away where I like to hunt... :)
I once did a fly over of the area during mid Nov, it was "very interesting."
Unfortunately access to the higher elevations is limited as winter comes on. I would be very careful taking a large RV up to Chopaka Lk as it may end up "wintering over."
Good Luck,
Post by: jae on October 21, 2008, 05:42:12 PM
local Biologist, Jeff. Tells me that deer numbers are way down and hunter numbers are way up. In the last three years fawn mortality has been extremely high. Not to many young bucks. Not to discourage anyone but that is the information I have.
John
Post by: huntnphool on October 21, 2008, 05:53:50 PM
Post by: spin05 on October 22, 2008, 11:16:01 AM
Chopaca81, I have wondered about your name. My Wife's Grandpa and His brother live on Palmer Lake. I have been up to Chopaca many times. What a beautiful place.
local Biologist, Jeff. Tells me that deer numbers are way down and hunter numbers are way up. In the last three years fawn mortality has been extremely high. Not to many young bucks. Not to discourage anyone but that is the information I have.
John
This i dont doubt.I now last year was pretty sparse.I did see small skulls around.Incedently that valley is one of the coldest dam places.For some reason it seems you get about an hour of sun on the valley floor.Last year it was 7deg. for 3 days.Ended up breaking my heater core in my truck. BBBRrrrrrrr
Post by: wastickslinger on October 22, 2008, 11:26:29 AM
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Post by: bowsandhose on October 22, 2008, 07:05:39 PM
Post by: Chopaka81 on October 24, 2008, 02:45:53 PM
Last year I shot a reasonable 4x4 on opening day of the bang-flop season, this year my brother shot one on opening day and I did not get mine until Tuesday (270 Win, 385 yds, 130 gr Sierra SBT). Towards the end of modern season the migration had begun and some nice bucks moved into the area. The Wannacut unit has been very productive too.
When we arrived the front stuffers were still hunting and had some decent deer hanging.
There have been some interesting developements over there. A major land holder that the locals call "Buzzard" has sold out. This is a very good thing. However he did retain his grazing rights and leases. This effects Grand View Mt.
In addition another land owner last name "Speer" is still causing alot of trouble for hunters over on Gold Hill. If you-all can figure out a way to hunt that hill, it is holding some very nice bucks. But be very mindful of tresspass rights, because if you are in the wrong - he will hang your butt out to dry. He does have hired hands patrolling his holdings on ATV's.
Up towards Cold Creek things were coming on very strong and there were a couple 250+ lb bucks taken off old abandoned clear cuts.
Good luck guys, I think you are in for a very good hunt myself. Do not forget to bring chains for "all four".
Don
Post by: spin05 on October 24, 2008, 03:39:30 PM
I have never gone spear chucking over there. However based upon things I have learned since I first went over there in 1981, I can assure you there is indeed a very valid reason why the Toates Coolie road gets packed out by the late hunt spear chuckers.
What do you mean packed out?????? Sorta of like packed house???as in everybody seems to be there???Also Sinlahekin is not open for muzzy.Thats one reason why i hunt there....209 is open thou
Post by: Chopaka81 on October 24, 2008, 06:20:17 PM
From what I have heard from the locals is that people are camping at every camping spot/pullout/ hole in the wall available, I remember when bang bang season was that way. Looks like alot of the guys took up bows to get better hunting. Not sure what Chopaka Lk is like that time of year - I suspect it is snowed in. Those pockets on the south face of Rattlesnake are well known producers.
Go get'em guys! :IBCOOL:
Don