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Other Hunting => Upland Birds => Topic started by: dmv9 on August 19, 2013, 12:18:24 PM

Title: LT Murray
Post by: dmv9 on August 19, 2013, 12:18:24 PM: Is this worth scouting for grouse/quail?
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: D-Rock425 on August 19, 2013, 12:20:28 PM: Maybe grouse
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: bracer40 on August 19, 2013, 12:27:02 PM: When I was younger and ignorant, I spent a number of years rifle hunting deer & elk here. Burned a lot of boot leather and rarely saw or heard grouse. I did find a few covies of quail just inside (and out) of the gated entrance near Hunters Rd. Far better places to go for both birds.
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: lostbackpacker on August 19, 2013, 12:41:47 PM: Quote from: dmv9 on August 19, 2013, 12:18:24 PM
Is this worth scouting for grouse/quail?

seen some grouse in the area. although I dont target them, i do see them from time to time. mostly down low by the feed station(watts canyon)
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: boneaddict on August 19, 2013, 12:44:37 PM: I've noted lots of quail and some chukar, but rarely any grouse.....suppose it depends on what portion of the LT you are talking about.
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: dmv9 on August 19, 2013, 01:06:45 PM: Any upland bird would be good. I'm still just trying to scout out general areas.

So their are quail, awesome.

Thanks.
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: jason stevens on August 19, 2013, 01:32:38 PM: Lots of grouse up around peoh point
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: Fishnfowler on August 19, 2013, 09:42:28 PM: I've got a grouse hotspot there, but it is good because I keep it a secret.
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: 270Shooter on August 19, 2013, 09:50:09 PM: It's a big area, in the timber there are some grouse, in the range/sage you have quail and the occasional pen raised pheasant, in the steep rocky areas there are some chukar.
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: GreyIC on August 19, 2013, 10:06:04 PM: So, I've dialed this in to "somewhere around Cle Elum" but what does LT Murray mean or where is it?
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: sled on August 19, 2013, 10:10:59 PM: Quote from: boneaddict on August 19, 2013, 12:44:37 PM
I've noted lots of quail and some chukar, but rarely any grouse.....suppose it depends on what portion of the LT you are talking about.
IM The Opposite. See Lots Of.grouse
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: bobcat on August 19, 2013, 10:13:01 PM: http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/lt_murray/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/lt_murray/)
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: GreyIC on August 19, 2013, 10:16:33 PM: Quote from: bobcat on August 19, 2013, 10:13:01 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/lt_murray/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/lt_murray/)

Man...internet search fail. Thanks bobcat!
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: Angus on August 19, 2013, 10:56:15 PM: Its been years since I've hunted LT (miss it) but never had much trouble finding grouse. Spent a lot of time around Hutchins Canyon, Robinson Canyon and Joe Watt. Put the hurt on a lot of yotes there as well.
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: dmv9 on August 20, 2013, 06:16:31 PM: Quote from: sled on August 19, 2013, 10:10:59 PM
Quote from: boneaddict on August 19, 2013, 12:44:37 PM
I've noted lots of quail and some chukar, but rarely any grouse.....suppose it depends on what portion of the LT you are talking about.
IM The Opposite. See Lots Of.grouse

Anywhere in particular? No, no not the GPS coordinates, in what kind of habitat?
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: amosmoses on August 25, 2013, 04:27:40 PM: Lots of snakes in Robinson canyon this time of year. Bee careful!
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: stevemiller on August 26, 2013, 11:03:43 PM: i there gonna be any hunting on the lt murray or is it gonna still be closed? :dunno:
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: sled on August 26, 2013, 11:35:43 PM: Quote from: stevemiller on August 26, 2013, 11:03:43 PM
i there gonna be any hunting on the lt murray or is it gonna still be closed? :dunno:
Didn't Know It Was Closed? Is It? :dunno:
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: stevemiller on August 27, 2013, 12:35:13 AM: well i guess i dont know,they closed the shooting range down in the beginning of fire danger at 11 am,then they shut down shooting completely at the range.is all hunting down also or is it still open to hunt just no shooting at the range? :dunno: i dont know i couldnt get a straight answer from anyone on the subject kept getting a we will have to get back to you on that
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: Dave Workman on August 30, 2013, 09:43:31 AM: Quote from: Fishnfowler on August 19, 2013, 09:42:28 PM
I've got a grouse hotspot there, but it is good because I keep it a secret.

Yeah, only you and maybe a thousand other people know about it..

:chuckle: :IBCOOL:

Good hunting!
Title: Re: LT Murray
Post by: stevemiller on August 30, 2013, 01:28:32 PM: :bumpin: :bumpin:
Quote from: stevemiller on August 27, 2013, 12:35:13 AM
well i guess i dont know,they closed the shooting range down in the beginning of fire danger at 11 am,then they shut down shooting completely at the range.is all hunting down also or is it still open to hunt just no shooting at the range? :dunno: i dont know i couldnt get a straight answer from anyone on the subject kept getting a we will have to get back to you on that
:bumpin: