Post by: paulf919 on August 21, 2013, 09:32:41 PM
I live over here on the westside.
This is my first year hunting and will be headed over to the east side. My cousin has a cabin that is about 15 minutes west of Leavenworth right off of hwy 2 and lives in Wenatchee. Not needing perfect spots or anything. Just got some questions.
Would we be better to stay in Wenatchee or out in Leavenworth?
I've been a few miles down swakane rd and saw nothin but a few magpies. We will be there sept 2-7 and am always willing to try something out.
I've also been up icicle creek rd on hwy and saw nothing clambered all around the forest and some hiking trails too. Didn't see or hear anything.
Maybe forest service roads on 97? Deeper down swakane? Drive to okanogan? Near ellensburg?
Thanks in advance.
Paul
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Post by: sled on August 21, 2013, 09:39:51 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on August 21, 2013, 09:42:15 PM
Alder Creek and FS 6208. Big Meadow Creek and FS 6300. Chikamin Ridge and FS 6210.
Get off these main roads and you should bump into enough ruff's to have a good time.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 21, 2013, 09:46:40 PM
As stated, you can find grouse pretty much anywhere north and east of Hwy 2 in that vicinity. Good time of year to be there, the grouse will be in the gravel roads in the morning and evening. Just drive. Derby Canyon, Eagle Creek (if the fire gets put out), Van Creek, Second Creek, Little Chumstick, all the mentioned places around Lake Wenatchee...there's grouse in all of them, you just need to put in some miles.
Post by: paulf919 on August 21, 2013, 09:50:28 PM
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Post by: sled on August 21, 2013, 09:57:49 PM
Thank you gentlemen kindly. Not necessary to post so publicly! We will make sure to hit all these areas!!Trying To Help out :tup:
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Post by: 6x6in6 on August 21, 2013, 10:05:57 PM
:yeah:Thank you gentlemen kindly. Not necessary to post so publicly! We will make sure to hit all these areas!!Trying To Help out :tup:
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It's all good. There's more than enough elbow room for others chasing timber chickens too.
Post by: paulf919 on August 21, 2013, 10:07:35 PM
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Post by: 6x6in6 on August 21, 2013, 10:11:15 PM
Well if I see anyone out there I'llake sure to say hi and introduce myself. I'll be the dude with the big goofy grin because I limited out so fast. Har har...Will you be wearing a like hat and glasses as your avatar?
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Just want to put a name to the face ya know. :chuckle:
Post by: paulf919 on August 22, 2013, 08:17:31 PM
Well if I see anyone out there I'llake sure to say hi and introduce myself. I'll be the dude with the big goofy grin because I limited out so fast. Har har...Will you be wearing a like hat and glasses as your avatar?
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Just want to put a name to the face ya know. :chuckle:
Well that is a picture of me! So now you know.
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Post by: KB88 on August 22, 2013, 08:44:23 PM
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Post by: paulf919 on August 27, 2013, 05:38:59 PM
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Post by: paulf919 on August 28, 2013, 02:02:02 AM
Since I will heading out sept 2-7 will I be able to use my 10/22? Or will it be out since it is not modern firearm season. Got my non toxic steel shells today. Almost ready to roll.(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F08%2F28%2Fbyrana9e.jpg&hash=197b25c71ff379826e52873a0139f4312bcabf43)
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Never mind. Thanks.
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Post by: RadSav on August 28, 2013, 03:01:46 AM
Not necessary to shoot nontox on grouse unless some rule has changed I don't know about. Cheap #7.5 light load target rounds should be plenty good.
Post by: paulf919 on August 28, 2013, 03:04:02 AM
Grouse all over that area. If you are not seeing them picking up gravel in the morning and evenings look for elder berries. Won't be hard as they are everywhere over there. Get out and spend some time doing circles 40 yards around the berry bushes. Going to be tough with a .22 if they are in the bush. But, sometimes you can get them to flush and then watch where they land. If shooting a grouse out of a tree with a .22 try to line up where the tree makes a safe back drop. Going to be a lot of archers and granola crunchers out there so be careful where those bullets end up.
Not necessary to shoot nontox on grouse unless some rule has changed I don't know about. Cheap #7.5 light load target rounds should be plenty good.
Thanks for the response. I've got a Winchester 1300 12 ga for the primary weapon but if I catch one on a road at a distance I've got my little tack driver available.(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F08%2F28%2Fu4a8uja6.jpg&hash=fbbc87b7b0d51e949635523f368cfbc0c0d4b46c)
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Post by: RadSav on August 28, 2013, 03:05:17 AM
Been a few reports of grizzly sightings there as well. Not sure if those are real griz or people that get excited about a large color phase black bear. But either way make sure you identify what bear before you pull the trigger in that area.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on August 28, 2013, 05:36:28 AM
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