Post by: jdb on December 23, 2008, 08:19:21 PM
Post by: jake on December 24, 2008, 09:11:08 PM
Post by: dbllunger on December 25, 2008, 12:47:45 PM
Post by: videoman on December 26, 2008, 02:40:18 PM
Post by: Slider on December 26, 2008, 06:09:28 PM
>:(That is the problem with the state the bow hunters have to wait for the deer to enter their winter grounds and then you have a chance. I think that the swakane should be a permit tag. The bow hunter are over hunting the eastside.
lol
Post by: jake on December 27, 2008, 09:45:49 AM
Post by: gasman on December 27, 2008, 11:22:37 AM
>:(That is the problem with the state the bow hunters have to wait for the deer to enter their winter grounds and then you have a chance. I think that the swakane should be a permit tag. The bow hunter are over hunting the eastside.:bdid:
The Uninformed..................
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on December 27, 2008, 07:15:59 PM
Totally sucked and will continue to until WDFW pulls their head out. Weather is not the major issue!
Since WDFW won't do that, I suggest every one stay away - it will just continue to totally suck. Just can't recommend anyone drive more than 10 mile one-way to hunt Swakane. :twocents:
Post by: dbllunger on December 27, 2008, 08:37:12 PM
Post by: Elkstuffer on December 27, 2008, 09:38:55 PM
Post by: fc2038 on December 27, 2008, 10:45:31 PM
Videoman, What do you have against bow hunters? Did someone stick a blunt in your a$$? LOL. This is the 2nd thread that you have bashed them.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: WArookie on December 27, 2008, 11:02:39 PM
Snow and sketchy roads keep out the fairweather hunters. With the lack of snow this year, my good friend said that it seemed like everyone with a truck and a bow was rollin' around the Swakane unit.
I did not hear of any exceptional bucks from the Swakane this year.
Brett
Post by: jrebel on December 28, 2008, 12:43:15 PM
And to say that the bow hunters have ruined this area is silly. What ruined this area is the massive kill off after the fires years ago and the fact that our community keeps taking away the game's winter feeding ground. And to say ruined is not right either. This is still a great place to hunt and a wonderful opportunity to get a trophy. Maybe the complainers should get out of their trucks and walk over a hill. They may find a few deer and not see so many people. :dunno: just a thought
Post by: Gobble Gobble on December 29, 2008, 01:09:51 PM
As for deer we spotted 3 does on a hullside and put the stock on as we headed up the draw we spotted a little 2X2 that I latter found a shed from. Between that draw and the draw next to it we spotted 30 does and 3 bucks. We came close to several but not close enough for a shot. They were just to skiddish from season long pressure and for us lack of cover to get really close.
Post by: Bunkster on January 02, 2009, 10:12:30 PM
Post by: CSOUTFITTERS on January 19, 2009, 08:05:34 PM
Who ever said that the bowhunters are over hunting the deer in eastern wa is not very educated (to say it nicely) Look at the harvest reports and that says it all or stand on I-90 or Hwy 2 on on the friday night before modern deer opener.
Here is a pic of a buck that i took Dec 21st, somewhere in eastern wa, or was it in Chelan Co, or was it in Grant co. I dont remember exactly where but i think it was taken in a place where people said that there were no bucks, no snow and too many hunters. You might be able to tell the GMU by the background; you gotta love it when you forget the camera. Im not complaining but this was the smaller one of the 2 I was chasing. A 2 hr stalk and 15 does around him made it difficult. The full story will be posted in a different thread soon. Enjoy the pic, the hunt was the most fun ive ever had hunting.
Post by: PacificNWhunter on January 20, 2009, 07:26:03 AM
Post by: flyguide on January 20, 2009, 09:33:54 AM
Post by: Todd_ID on January 20, 2009, 10:19:28 AM
Post by: boneaddict on January 20, 2009, 10:45:01 AM
Post by: rougheye on January 20, 2009, 10:50:15 AM
Gate it all at the bottom and say have a nice hike and you know what, there might be alot more deer. Same goes with all of the Entiat. Put a gate at crum, mud, etc. NO KEYS. That will also decrease tribal by about 99%
No motorized vehicles , no quads or snomobiles . Spot on Bone
Post by: huntnphool on January 20, 2009, 11:14:14 AM
Gate it all at the bottom and say have a nice hike and you know what, there might be alot more deer. Same goes with all of the Entiat. Put a gate at crum, mud, etc. NO KEYS. That will also decrease tribal by about 99%
Rocket science at work right there fellas, its no wonder F&W haven't figured it out yet :bash:
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 20, 2009, 11:20:27 AM
Post by: CSOUTFITTERS on January 20, 2009, 12:50:59 PM
Post by: Slider on January 20, 2009, 08:48:52 PM
Post by: dreamingbig on January 21, 2009, 01:34:10 PM
Gate it all at the bottom and say have a nice hike and you know what, there might be alot more deer. Same goes with all of the Entiat. Put a gate at crum, mud, etc. NO KEYS. That will also decrease tribal by about 99%
Now that is a good idea! Where do I sign the petition?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 21, 2009, 01:37:14 PM
Post by: alanger on January 28, 2009, 06:03:19 PM
Post by: Geno on January 28, 2009, 06:17:44 PM
saw a few nice bucks and shot at a couple running to see if we could hit it but no luck.
You are joking about shooting at running deer with your bow........right?
Post by: huntnphool on January 28, 2009, 06:21:31 PM
You are joking about shooting at running deer with your bow........right?
I was wondering how long it would take for someone to say something
Post by: boneaddict on January 28, 2009, 06:24:42 PM
Post by: Slider on January 29, 2009, 09:09:12 AM
saw a few nice bucks and shot at a couple running to see if we could hit it but no luck.
Why would someone make a statement like this!!! All they do is give a BLACK EYE to ALL the Hunters in this fine state!!! >:(
Post by: Gobble Gobble on January 29, 2009, 06:08:20 PM
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saw a few nice bucks and shot at a couple running to see if we could hit it but no luck.
Why would someone make a statement like this!!! All they do is give a BLACK EYE to the ALL the Hunters in this fine state!!!
When your a Native you can do anything you want :mgun:
Post by: mossback91 on January 29, 2009, 10:49:20 PM
saw a few nice bucks and shot at a couple running to see if we could hit it but no luck.
Why would someone make a statement like this!!! All they do is give a BLACK EYE to ALL the Hunters in this fine state!!! >:(
I suggest we give him a blackeye!! :boxin:
Post by: Lungbuster on January 29, 2009, 11:13:41 PM
Post by: GoPlayOutside on January 29, 2009, 11:49:05 PM
Who's the *censored* that thinks the archers are slaughtering the eastside....wake up, moron!
Post by: MLBowhunting on January 30, 2009, 09:16:26 AM
Post by: alanger on January 30, 2009, 05:56:51 PM
Post by: Geno on February 01, 2009, 12:03:26 PM
saw a few nice bucks and shot at a couple running to see if we could hit it but no luck.
hey missed one then knocked down another and he wahsh a 4x5!
Make up your mind!!!
I think I would have tucked my tail and hid for awhile after making that first statement.
Post by: alanger on February 01, 2009, 04:43:37 PM
Post by: alanger on February 01, 2009, 04:47:01 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on February 01, 2009, 08:02:56 PM
sounds good. anyone hear about that rebellion at hooked on toys????
No, please share...
Post by: alanger on February 02, 2009, 08:01:17 AM
Post by: alanger on February 04, 2009, 04:15:33 PM
i guess this could be a good thing for teh colockum but idk. we will see what happens.
Post by: Elkstuffer on February 04, 2009, 05:05:26 PM
Post by: wints13 on March 11, 2009, 06:52:38 PM