Post by: Westie on August 26, 2015, 03:20:50 PM
Nov 9 - 19 Units 149, 154, 162-166
Have only hunted Blacktail on Westside for the last 25 years.
Post by: Woodchuck on August 26, 2015, 03:23:45 PM
Are you planning any scouting trips?
Post by: Westie on August 26, 2015, 04:06:07 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 26, 2015, 04:07:35 PM
Post by: toyman2 on August 27, 2015, 10:47:12 AM
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on August 27, 2015, 11:05:24 AM
Post by: Tschaefer72 on August 27, 2015, 01:24:06 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on August 27, 2015, 01:27:05 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on August 27, 2015, 01:32:18 PM
Post by: Tschaefer72 on August 27, 2015, 01:58:08 PM
Post by: CoryTDF on August 27, 2015, 02:06:12 PM
ah bummer that there is no deer 8) At least it will be a beautiful place to walk around. I lived in walla walla for 7 years and the last 3 living on the west side has made me miss it all the more!
Ironically I moved from Bothell to Walla Walla with a little 4 year vacation in Ellensburg. Been back here since 2002 and I'll never go back to the dark side.
Post by: AntlerHound on August 27, 2015, 04:32:08 PM
Post by: Maverick on August 27, 2015, 07:58:02 PM
Post by: GameHunter1959 on September 01, 2015, 12:49:35 AM
I would look hard at the NF land and be mindful of the snow levels in November.
Finding a legal buck won't be hard. Finding a real masher may be a harder. 2 cents
Post by: Wacenturion on September 01, 2015, 07:00:07 AM
Good luck. :tup:
Post by: toyman2 on September 02, 2015, 10:50:43 AM
Post by: Westie on September 08, 2015, 12:43:41 PM
How is access with the Grizzly Bear fire?
Post by: GameHunter1959 on September 10, 2015, 10:45:28 PM
Thanks Gamehunter and the rest for the advice. I have found some of the land owners that will allow with written permission. Plan on checking that out this weekend.
How is access with the Grizzly Bear fire?
You may want to ask Kelly Allen. He has a good chunk of land between the North and South Patit Road, just north of Dayton. His home is located on Maloney Mtn. Road and Hartstock Road, White house, Ford F-250, out front. He is an attorney up in Spokane, but usually comes down on the weekends. Your best bet is to contact him at his law office in Spokane. He is a hunter, but will typically allow hunting to special permit holders. I would offer to help out on his property or bring some fresh seafood. 2 cents
Good luck and post pictures
Post by: Westie on September 11, 2015, 11:25:34 AM
Have lots of seafood. Been fishing offshore all Summer
Thanks
Post by: WaHeadhunter on September 13, 2015, 12:28:06 PM
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You may want to ask Kelly Allen. He has a good chunk of land between the North and South Patit Road, just north of Dayton. His home is located on Maloney Mtn. Road and Hartstock Road, White house, Ford F-250, out front. He is an attorney up in Spokane, but usually comes down on the weekends. Your best bet is to contact him at his law office in Spokane. He is a hunter, but will typically allow hunting to special permit holders. I would offer to help out on his property or bring some fresh seafood. 2 cents
I've been scouting that unit and several locals told me he lives there. I stopped by his place on Maloney and caught him heading out to work in his fields, he seemed like nice guy but more like a Notary than lawyer to me, IMHO ;)
He told me he's all full up with hunters this year for deer and elk seasons so I doubt he's letting anyone else in on his land. He's definitely got some excellent ground and seems like he's there most of the time. Sure got an awesome looking old barn.
Good luck, Nat. Forest may be your best bet.
Post by: Westie on September 14, 2015, 07:09:28 AM
Post by: Firedogg on September 15, 2015, 11:48:38 AM
Post by: rainshadow1 on September 15, 2015, 12:39:24 PM
I've gotten 2 whitetails in the Dayton area in one year. One with the right fender, the other square on in the grill. Pre-tenderized that way and also contributes to the economy by supporting my local body shop. That noise it makes is one of the most gut wrenching sounds a driver can hear.
Big "Thump!" with a little airy "whump" thrown in, and a background noise type cracklie "Crunch!" mixed in.... you just heard it again in your brain, didn't you?!?! :bash:
Post by: GameHunter1959 on September 21, 2015, 10:42:19 PM
QuoteYou may want to ask Kelly Allen. He has a good chunk of land between the North and South Patit Road, just north of Dayton. His home is located on Maloney Mtn. Road and Hartstock Road, White house, Ford F-250, out front. He is an attorney up in Spokane, but usually comes down on the weekends. Your best bet is to contact him at his law office in Spokane. He is a hunter, but will typically allow hunting to special permit holders. I would offer to help out on his property or bring some fresh seafood. 2 cents
I've been scouting that unit and several locals told me he lives there. I stopped by his place on Maloney and caught him heading out to work in his fields, he seemed like nice guy but more like a Notary than lawyer to me, IMHO ;)
He told me he's all full up with hunters this year for deer and elk seasons so I doubt he's letting anyone else in on his land. He's definitely got some excellent ground and seems like he's there most of the time. Sure got an awesome looking old barn.
Good luck, Nat. Forest may be your best bet.
Call the game department and ask for the land owner list, who receive money for wildlife damage claims. The land owners are required to open up a portion of their land to public hunting, if they are receiving money from the game department for wildlife damage. They had around 28 land owners participating in the program in 2010. Not sure what the status is now. The list should be out anytime, if it isn't already out. Call the Land Access Manager for the area. It use to be Scott Raisley, but I heard he took on a new role with the department.
Some of the land owners have small portions of land. Given you have a deer permit; I would not look past those smaller land areas. Lots of ditch lines, tall grass, small brush patches, etc. that hold white tails. Lots of deer in the foothills will get pushed into those unsuspecting areas during the modern season. Those white tails seem to move to the tall grass and bed to where they can see you, long before you can see them.