Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Dana Lynam on October 26, 2014, 07:46:07 PM


Advertise Here
Title: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Dana Lynam on October 26, 2014, 07:46:07 PM
First Time with the GMU 215 Late Whitetail tag, Nov 1 - 20.   I have scouted the wildlife area and some of the other public land at higher elevations.
Anyone hunted this before?  Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Smokepole on October 26, 2014, 07:47:34 PM
I have hunted the valley before.  Seen some nice whiteys.  Good luck!
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Payne on October 26, 2014, 07:49:31 PM
Awesome can't wait to hear how you do!
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: donimator on October 27, 2014, 09:49:32 AM
My wife and I got this tag too.  We'll be hunting the last weekend.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Kittman on October 27, 2014, 10:03:49 AM
There are some good game trails with nice choke points in different spots.  Do not be afraid to walk right up to the canyon walls as there are little pockets that can not be seen from the road.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Crunch14 on October 27, 2014, 01:36:13 PM
PM Sent
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: blindluck on October 27, 2014, 08:01:42 PM
I'd try to get permission on some of the private land
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: MtnMuley on October 27, 2014, 08:18:44 PM
Ahhh.......the famous 215 whitey thread. Every year there are those in the know of quality bucks, yet we never see any harvest pics of quality deer...... :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 27, 2014, 08:31:50 PM
Go to Lemansky rd east of Lemansky lake and west of north pine creek road. There is a sliver of state land that comes to the road that has a logging road to access it. It used to be marked 4-5 years ago with a state sign.

The walk in logging road goes along the east side of Aeneas mountain side hilling go up in elevation gradually heading north. I know there are big whitetails in there just haven't seen them, the low lands to the east are all alfalfa fields that are private that have little feeder draws from the road to them.

Good luck! :tup:

PS once your on the road walking in its all state land pretty much unles you hike east down to the fields or go west along ways to the road that goes to the Lemesky lookout, and the guy who owns the house past the county road Is grumpy.  :chuckle:

Ok by popular demand Im posting pictures of the spot to hike in from.

See the rectangular spot on the terrain picture the state land is above that to the left in the green area of trees, it beyond a cattle fence with a gate that is made of barb wire and wood posts. Used to have state DNR signs posted on fence.  :tup:


Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: elkrack on October 27, 2014, 09:59:48 PM
my dad has the tag and i will be with him. hoping he will get a  dandy. private land would be great  but we are hitting the public land. good luck to the lucky tag holders :tup:
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: kramman on October 28, 2014, 06:02:13 AM
Hey boss that is some excellent advice... Found this road a few years back.. A local told me about it... Dana b sure to fill us in on your hunt. When someone gives out good advice we like to see how it turns out.. Kram
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Kittman on October 30, 2014, 08:35:21 AM
My 2014 modern whitetail harvest picture.  Bucks in this area do exist, and this one was taken on state land.  I definitely found quality meat upon butchering this deer.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 03, 2014, 08:42:11 PM
Updated hike in spot with pictures!  :tup:

I have made a few people mad because of this post so it must be a good spot!  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: bracer40 on November 04, 2014, 01:06:21 PM
Updated hike in spot with pictures!  :tup:

I have made a few people mad because of this post so it must be a good spot!  :chuckle:

We found that same spot 20 yrs ago when we used to archery hunt up there. It's good. I would recommend not overlooking some of the cattail thickets and the dense areas along the creek too. We've seen some BIG bucks in those areas!
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on November 04, 2014, 01:23:19 PM
Wow, nice info Boss. I know Dana well and they have 5 tags for there group to fill. They are there now and Im messaging him to check your info out.  :tup:

Ill make sure to tell him to post his report.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: shedkid on November 04, 2014, 08:52:35 PM
Appreciate it Boss 300winmag
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Frankchurchbandit on November 05, 2014, 09:50:13 AM
The attached pic is from this tag in 2012.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Birdguy on November 05, 2014, 07:15:01 PM
I too have known Dana for 25 plus years a great guy  :tup:. We were some of the only local farm kids in our area, my Wife worked with him for a while, and now our kids play sports together. I will say thank you to those who have posted to help just as someone who knows Dana.
     My aunt used to live on Lemanasky Rd right near Aeneas lookout, wish I hunted then as we would literally count hundreds of deer in the evenings from North Pine Creek rd to their house, ended a long drive with some cool sights.  Good luck to all hunting the late hunt and let's see those pictures  :IBCOOL:.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: scoyoc5 on November 13, 2014, 07:21:51 PM
any updates?
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Birdguy on November 16, 2014, 08:49:15 PM
Word on facebook says there are bucks down!!!

Dana, gotta post the success on this thread. Waiting to see it!
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 17, 2014, 07:25:45 PM
Hmmm I know some good whites come out of there every year!  :archery_smiley:
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: shedkid on November 18, 2014, 07:46:45 PM
Ok wasn't gonna post but here they are probably not the biggest in the unit but we are happy with them! Goodluck to the rest of the lucky tag holders!
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 18, 2014, 07:49:32 PM
Those are super nice bucks. :tup:

You guys must have experience hunting them.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: scoyoc5 on November 18, 2014, 07:52:24 PM
 :yeah:
great lookin bucks congrats
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: shedkid on November 18, 2014, 07:54:38 PM
Thanks... While we were there I know of a few bucks that got shot and hoping they will get shared.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: TimberCutter on November 18, 2014, 07:58:39 PM

Super nice bucks , and some good stories told.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Dana Lynam on November 23, 2014, 01:18:36 AM
Thank you for all the help and input.  We had a great hunt where our hunters went 3 for 5. (2 - 5 points and a 4 point)  We hunted from Fish Lake to Conner’s lake daily, finding most of the whitetail activity above Forde Lake and Blue Lake.  I personally hunted 7 days and saw legal bucks daily.  It was fun having the opportunity to pass on a few smaller bucks.   We also saw a good number of mature Muley bucks including 3 or 4 wall hangers.  I will post pictures asap, I have been having trouble posting using my phone.  Thanks again, Dana :) :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Birdguy on November 23, 2014, 03:00:12 PM
Nice work shedkid. Couple a real nice looking bucks for sure.

Dana, looking forward to the pictures. Congrats to the three successful guys. And very happy to hear you had such a great hunt overall.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Dana Lynam on November 23, 2014, 11:13:50 PM
Here are the pictures as promised.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: redi on November 23, 2014, 11:48:43 PM
Congrats on the nice bucks. Good job.
Title: Re: Sinlehekin GMU 215 Late Whitetail
Post by: Birdguy on November 24, 2014, 05:55:46 PM
Nice looking bucks Dana, pretty cool that Dalton was one of the successful hunters too, gotta love that.
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal