Post by: treeclimber2852 on August 26, 2015, 01:01:05 PM
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2015, 01:04:06 PM
Post by: CP on August 26, 2015, 01:06:37 PM
Welcome :hello:
Post by: treeclimber2852 on August 26, 2015, 01:13:26 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on August 26, 2015, 01:16:46 PM
Ok...I know how this works. I'm the new guy and when I tell you that I've moved from North Carolina that will probably make it worse. But for the record, I grew up in Idaho and hunted with my grandpa and uncles in the Cascade/McCall area. Having hunted the baby whitetails (limit is 11 in NC) of the South East, I am feeling really out of my element here. I know I'm getting a late start and have even contemplated sitting it out this year. If I did decide to get into the woods this year, any advice or tips to get my feet wet? I live in Sumner and have wandered around Snoqualmie Pass a bit but would love any help you could offer.
Welcome. Washington has a "g" in it :chuckle:
Post by: CP on August 26, 2015, 01:19:37 PM
Post by: nastybynature on August 26, 2015, 03:42:30 PM
I 2nd the go-hunt app. There is a good deal of public land to be hunted in WA but it takes some homework.
:yeah: http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/ (http://www.huntinggpsmaps.com/)
Best $99 bucks I have spent so far on hunting my first year here as well. Private Property is closed to hunting without written permission.
Post by: Smoke on August 26, 2015, 06:23:31 PM
Post by: funkster on August 27, 2015, 09:16:41 AM
Here are a few quick FYI's that come to mind.
-East side equals more state land. The West side equals more private/private timber lands with access fees
-To hunt elk in this state, you will have to
Choose either east side or west side and select a weapon.
-Typically, the majority of west side general elk hunting has a 3 point min. To hunt bulls on the east side, you will have to apply for a special permit.
- You have missed the special permit aplication period, so you are stuck with general season.
- To hunt deer, you don't have to specify east/west but you do have to choose a weapon.
- Game regulations can be found here http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/regulations/
- Harvest reports can be found here http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/harvest/
This site is a great source of info. Members will be willing to share basic info, but don't expect to get their hot spots or honey holes! There is plenty of time to get into the woods. Makes sure you're legal, make sure the area you choose to hunt is not closed to fire/fire danger, do some online mapping of the area and go have fun!
Post by: treeclimber2852 on August 27, 2015, 09:52:35 AM
Post by: bobcat on August 27, 2015, 09:55:51 AM
However you could buy a muzzleloader deer tag so you could hunt deer with one and elk with the other.
Post by: treeclimber2852 on August 27, 2015, 10:06:39 AM
Post by: Smoke on August 27, 2015, 10:13:22 AM
Thank you all for the tips. Just to clarify...if I choose to hunt Archery...I can't hunt muzzle? And, yes, I did most of my hunting in SC...they still have the 2 deer per day limit and a 4 and a half month season...but they now cap you out at 11 deer.yes... ya have to choose your weapon, and thats the only season ya can hunt... they do have drawing for multiple weapon tags that allow you to hunt all 3 seasons but still just one animal limit, but those drawings are over now... 50-60% chance for multi weapon deer... about 25% chance for elk...
back to the SC limit... the GMA had a limit of 5 for the season back then, but not cap for private land... is that 11 deer cap for GMA or statewide? ( I averaged 3 per back then, so the cap never mattered to me, but was sure nice that if I got one my season wasn't over like here)
Post by: Smoke on August 27, 2015, 10:19:56 AM
What would you suggest would be more successful? I've hunted deer with the bow from a tree stand...are the black tail nocturnal and as skittish as the whitetail? Do I really want to be trying to bugle a bull in to archery range from the ground my first season? I've also heard the crowds here are nuts.depends on what side ya want to hunt.... east side is more open and mostly spot and stalk... the muzzy will give ya more range so ya dont have to be as close... west side is more dence forest (except for the clear cuts)... ground blinds and stands work good for deer, elk ya might want to move so I mostly hunt them from the ground... shots will be a lot closer so the bow can be a good choice... calling wasn't much use before during archery, but they pushed the season back 2 weeks this year putting us closer to the rut, so the calls might work better... we'll see
Post by: treeclimber2852 on August 27, 2015, 10:21:51 AM
Post by: funkster on August 27, 2015, 11:20:06 AM
You mentioned bugling in an elk, IMO, this is hunting at it's pinnacle! Again, you're a little late to try and master reed type calls. I would suggest some sort of push or blow cow call. This will limit mistakes but still get the bulls talking!
I also wouldn't worry about the crowds this season, use them to your advantage and follow them! Remember, they're there for a reason! When you have more time next season you can get some more separation.
Post by: treeclimber2852 on August 27, 2015, 01:49:14 PM
Post by: Smoke on August 27, 2015, 04:11:58 PM
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Post by: treeclimber2852 on August 28, 2015, 08:08:30 AM
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