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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: pjt3s on September 24, 2014, 07:02:15 AM

Title: Darrington and Oso
Post by: pjt3s on September 24, 2014, 07:02:15 AM: Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has had any luck out in Darrington and Oso area. I went bear hinting up there and saw 3 doe in the 2 days I was there. Just wondering if anyone has seen any Bucks up there. We were up by texas pond. Probably gonna be in that area.
Title: Re: Darrington and Oso
Post by: ROCKWHEELER on September 24, 2014, 09:30:52 PM: There are bucks in the area saw a couple small bears this year to.
Title: Re: Darrington and Oso
Post by: Bullets_n_Octane on September 24, 2014, 10:47:01 PM: I have spent all of my Wetside hunting days in the 448-437 units. I legit have seen NOTHING but a few grouse and a Mountain Beaver. Nothing but old bear scat, and a few older deer prints. An absolute dismal year for this side. To top it off, nearly every road that was open last year is now closed or has signs saying "No Motor Vehicles, No Walk in. violators will be prosecuted". NW Washington has become a joke.

Just for s**ts and giggles I drove over Deer Creek Pass (Finney Creek to Swede Heaven)... I've always read how people say this area is useless for hunting. Well, 2 grouse, miles and miles of walk in hunting and 8 hours later, I now know I never have to take that drive again. 448 unit and North, is an absolute waste of time if your hoping to AT LEAST see fresh sign. :bash:
Title: Re: Darrington and Oso
Post by: pjt3s on September 25, 2014, 12:19:21 AM: I really hope I can find some bucks up there, wouldnt mind a bear also :). I live in stanwood/warm beach area. So that's a good spot for me up there. Any ideas where else to go around the area?
Title: Re: Darrington and Oso
Post by: Bullets_n_Octane on September 25, 2014, 12:46:17 AM: I woulda normally said Cavanaugh, but only one road is open now. All others are leased/owned by timber companies and they don't even allow walk in.
Title: Re: Darrington and Oso
Post by: pjt3s on September 25, 2014, 03:18:28 AM: Well hopefully I get one this year. Just cant wait for the season to start for modern firearm.
Title: Re: Darrington and Oso
Post by: pjt3s on September 25, 2014, 04:09:55 AM: Anyone have any luck in granite falls? If so would you mind sharing .
Title: Re: Darrington and Oso
Post by: Goldy79 on September 25, 2014, 09:12:24 AM: Quote from: Bullets_n_Octane on September 24, 2014, 10:47:01 PM
I have spent all of my Wetside hunting days in the 448-437 units. I legit have seen NOTHING but a few grouse and a Mountain Beaver. Nothing but old bear scat, and a few older deer prints. An absolute dismal year for this side. To top it off, nearly every road that was open last year is now closed or has signs saying "No Motor Vehicles, No Walk in. violators will be prosecuted". NW Washington has become a joke.

Just for s**ts and giggles I drove over Deer Creek Pass (Finney Creek to Swede Heaven)... I've always read how people say this area is useless for hunting. Well, 2 grouse, miles and miles of walk in hunting and 8 hours later, I now know I never have to take that drive again. 448 unit and North, is an absolute waste of time if your hoping to AT LEAST see fresh sign. :bash:

I've been hunting the 437 for 4 years and have seen TONS of blacktail... now getting close is another story. Was able to at least take a shot last year but missed by inches. Saw an awesome 3X3 last year as well but could not close the distance. I like this unit because it's relatively close to home and not too overpopulated with hunters. I went out last weekend to do some scouting, and wife avoidance, with my son and I can't be more disappointed. 2 of the 3 areas I typically hunt have great big "No Hunting/trapping" signs now which will push us into hunting with the crowds... I was really looking forward to November but now I'm thinking it might be a good idea to head east......