Post by: coachcw on November 22, 2013, 10:27:05 AM
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 23, 2013, 09:12:55 PM
I just couldn't help myselfgood job ...I just about headed that way but to busy ....congrats :tup:
Post by: nw_bowhunter on November 23, 2013, 09:54:53 PM
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Post by: hunt6226 on November 25, 2013, 05:26:35 PM
are you part of tacoma land company?
Post by: JPhelps on November 25, 2013, 05:33:51 PM
Post by: Elkahlc87 on November 25, 2013, 08:34:52 PM
I just couldn't help myself
Good job!
Post by: PolarSea88 on November 25, 2013, 10:14:24 PM
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 25, 2013, 10:48:32 PM
Post by: coachcw on November 26, 2013, 06:31:52 AM
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Post by: Wild Bill on November 26, 2013, 08:15:46 AM
With no snow, every yahoo was out in full force driving every road.
The deer numbers were very low as well. I would assume mostly do to the snow conditions.
We encountered more dudes talking about their first yr up there than anything.
When we hit the loomis store we must have heard the following phrases 100 times. "Just driving around to get the lay of the land", or "usually hunt swakane, but wanted to give this one a try", then the normal..... "need more beer :chuckle:"
Just be prepared. :twocents:
WB
Post by: D-Rock425 on November 26, 2013, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: TylerMulie on November 26, 2013, 10:00:35 AM
On a Side note, There was more people hunting late season archery 215, than Methow valley during modern firearm. Saw 12 guys in 500 sqaure yds one morning. All 3 mornings I saw more people then I saw deer. like 5-20 people every morning
So frustrating.
Post by: TylerMulie on November 26, 2013, 10:43:49 AM
On a Side note, There was more people hunting late season archery 215, than Methow valley during modern firearm. Saw 12 guys in 500 sqaure yds one morning. All 3 mornings I saw more people then I saw deer. like 5-20 people every morning
So frustrating.
Post by: MtnMuley on November 26, 2013, 01:24:23 PM
Post by: mwhunter on November 26, 2013, 04:14:38 PM
Post by: JLS on November 26, 2013, 04:18:19 PM
I agree there is way to many hunters all units should be draw and just give out more tags 10 times more hunters then there is deer out there:DOH:
Post by: NoBark on November 26, 2013, 04:31:16 PM
I agree there is way to many hunters all units should be draw and just give out more tags 10 times more hunters then there is deer out there
I rather see them open up more units. If it's open for rifle, it should be open for Muzzy and archery. Whats the point of choosing a weapon to spread us out if they turn around and limit us to only a few units?
Also, would REALLY like to know how many of those HUNDREDS of hunters in the unit were there becasue they had a Multi-season tag in their pocket and didn't score rifle hunting.
Oh, by the way, if you go, practice out out to 90 so that 80 yard shot is a drop in the bucket for you. :bash: :bash:
By day two, almost every buck on the hill had been hit somewhere on it's body.
It ain't what it used to be.
Post by: mwhunter on November 26, 2013, 04:39:25 PM
Post by: time2hunt on November 26, 2013, 08:30:26 PM
Here's something caught my eye while up there this weekend :)
Post by: PolarSea88 on November 26, 2013, 09:16:20 PM
Practice shooting your bow on a regular basis to be comfortable with shooting distances. This topic is a ongoing argument. I practice at 50, 60, 70 and 80. I would take an 80 yard shot if conditions were right.
Thx TylerMulie, coachcw and bowhunterforever
Post by: coachcw on November 27, 2013, 06:25:11 AM
I agree , just like some guys shooting there rifles 500 yards , I shot my buck at 67 yards no wind , plenty of time for all the form checks and bubblinging up , set my sight and held pin in the spot . he went thirty yards and bedded for good . the one big thing is angle and wind that can really shorten up ones effective range .
Practice shooting your bow on a regular basis to be comfortable with shooting distances. This topic is a ongoing argument. I practice at 50, 60, 70 and 80. I would take an 80 yard shot if conditions were right.
Thx TylerMulie, coachcw and bowhunterforever
Post by: TylerMulie on November 27, 2013, 11:49:02 AM
Post by: Dr. Death on November 27, 2013, 12:02:30 PM
Post by: NoBark on November 27, 2013, 03:04:19 PM
I agree , just like some guys shooting there rifles 500 yards , I shot my buck at 67 yards no wind , plenty of time for all the form checks and bubblinging up , set my sight and held pin in the spot . he went thirty yards and bedded for good . the one big thing is angle and wind that can really shorten up ones effective range .
Practice shooting your bow on a regular basis to be comfortable with shooting distances. This topic is a ongoing argument. I practice at 50, 60, 70 and 80. I would take an 80 yard shot if conditions were right.
Thx TylerMulie, coachcw and bowhunterforever
I don't question anyones ability to shoot a small target at long distance. But, it's quite obvious to anyone that sees all the deer running around with arrows or wounds on the body outside the lung area that either A, people overestimate their ability B. Are desperate to but an arrow in something or C. the animal moved on the shot.
And even for the best 'C' can not be controlled.
That's all I'm sayin' .
Post by: Dr. Death on November 27, 2013, 03:16:34 PM
Its happens way too much in 215...lots of wounded critters running around....
Post by: JPhelps on November 27, 2013, 03:42:18 PM
Post by: Birdguy on November 27, 2013, 04:02:07 PM
We didn't see anyone up totes coulee. :o
That is because the terrain is steep and hunting is work up there :chuckle: :chuckle:. Hunting is much better on the flatter ground where you can drive around until you see one to stalk. This is all too bad :bash: I have never hunted there but I have watched deer there for almost 30 years, everytime I am over there I have to make the drive from Loomis to South Pine creek.
Post by: Limhangerslayer on November 27, 2013, 05:14:11 PM
There isn't a single unit open for general late rifle mule deer :dunno: Feel lucky you get one, I bet it won't always be that way.I agree there is way to many hunters all units should be draw and just give out more tags 10 times more hunters then there is deer out there
I rather see them open up more units. If it's open for rifle, it should be open for Muzzy and archery. Whats the point of choosing a weapon to spread us out if they turn around and limit us to only a few units?
Also, would REALLY like to know how many of those HUNDREDS of hunters in the unit were there becasue they had a Multi-season tag in their pocket and didn't score rifle hunting.
Oh, by the way, if you go, practice out out to 90 so that 80 yard shot is a drop in the bucket for you. :bash: :bash:
By day two, almost every buck on the hill had been hit somewhere on it's body.
It ain't what it used to be.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on November 27, 2013, 05:21:58 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F27%2Fdydevyma.jpg&hash=6d1b8eca2b53b196e6efee2577fc05da597b608f)(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F13%2F11%2F27%2Febezevu2.jpg&hash=65125aafa060f4549256c987057f038d4f7eb476)that's one badarz looking doe ... :tup: :tup:
Here's something caught my eye while up there this weekend :)
Post by: PolarSea88 on November 27, 2013, 07:35:52 PM
I will continue shooting animals at long range until I miss or wound without finding.
73 yards is my farthest kill. But won't hesitate at 80 because of practice
Chiwawa here I come!!!!!!
Post by: Slimdog350 on November 28, 2013, 09:38:17 AM
Post by: NoBark on November 28, 2013, 11:05:57 AM
There isn't a single unit open for general late rifle mule deer :dunno: Feel lucky you get one, I bet it won't always be that way.I agree there is way to many hunters all units should be draw and just give out more tags 10 times more hunters then there is deer out there
I rather see them open up more units. If it's open for rifle, it should be open for Muzzy and archery. Whats the point of choosing a weapon to spread us out if they turn around and limit us to only a few units?
Also, would REALLY like to know how many of those HUNDREDS of hunters in the unit were there becasue they had a Multi-season tag in their pocket and didn't score rifle hunting.
Oh, by the way, if you go, practice out out to 90 so that 80 yard shot is a drop in the bucket for you. :bash: :bash:
By day two, almost every buck on the hill had been hit somewhere on it's body.
It ain't what it used to be.
Believe me when I say I do feel lucky to have it! THAT is why I have to comment on the situation. The late season and archery in general may one day be in trouble because of some of what we are talking about in this thread.
Post by: spin05 on November 30, 2013, 10:34:04 PM
Post by: hunterdan on December 02, 2013, 09:51:21 AM
Post by: NoBark on December 02, 2013, 09:54:28 AM
Post by: hunterdan on December 02, 2013, 09:59:11 AM
Post by: DoubleJ on December 02, 2013, 10:23:44 AM
Way more peeps in 215 this year, was a zoo....Im going to put a snack shack on the main rd next year... :chuckle:
I want in on that action :chuckle:
Post by: Dr. Death on December 02, 2013, 01:38:47 PM
A natte latte shack and sausage hut! maybe a beer garden! :chuckle: