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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: EscapeFrom206 on October 21, 2013, 09:25:14 AM

Title: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: EscapeFrom206 on October 21, 2013, 09:25:14 AM: The gate was open on Saturday, but I showed up this morning and it was locked. Anybody know the story? Only open on weekends?
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: h20hunter on October 21, 2013, 09:34:06 AM: Is this the one on the right....long gravel road leading in with a shooting pit just at the Y on the left?
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: jason stevens on October 21, 2013, 09:44:36 AM: If it was the big gate first one on the left past the nudist there was probly workers in there wouldn't drive that one if it was me.
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: h20hunter on October 21, 2013, 09:48:21 AM: I'm with Jason....I've only seen gates open during active logging or equipment moving....as far as I know all gates are for non motorized use...I wouldn't be driving past them without some form of written permission and your own key.
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: saylean on October 21, 2013, 11:13:17 AM: Yup, dont drive past it. Workers only, unless you have a spring bear permit... :tup:
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: eldplanko on October 21, 2013, 11:16:54 AM: A locked gate like this on DNR land, left open usually means log or gravel trucks are running/in out. I'm pretty sure they're logging up there (I think you're talking about the Marsh Creek mainline). Time is money for these guys and they're not going to mess around opening/closing a gate when they're working. That's why you leave it open if you find it that way.

The sign that says "no-motor vehicle access" still applies, you risk getting a ticket; or worse getting locked in.
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 21, 2013, 11:23:12 AM: Wouldn't waste your time out there anyway nothing to see.
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: EscapeFrom206 on October 21, 2013, 01:36:36 PM: Thanks guys, that's about what I figured. If it's worth shooting then I guess it's worth an 8-mile walk.

Quote from: D-Rock425 on October 21, 2013, 11:23:12 AM
Wouldn't waste your time out there anyway nothing to see.

I don't know if this is genuine or trying to lead me off the scent, but I did almost hit a good-sized buck on the way back into town this morning.
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: h20hunter on October 21, 2013, 01:40:12 PM: Throw you off the scent? What? D-Rock? Never! He has hunted up there for ever and knows whats 'sup!

Nope....no critters other than nudists!

:chuckle:
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: CP on October 21, 2013, 02:09:15 PM: I spotted this monster buck in that area last spring. He's probably a solid spike by now:
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: h20hunter on October 21, 2013, 02:10:09 PM: Okay....okay....so there is one critter.
Title: Re: Locked gate on Sultan Basin Rd (just past the nudist camp)
Post by: coachcw on October 21, 2013, 02:11:30 PM: I only see bare's in there ! I believe the gate has to do with PUD usage .