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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: muleyslayer on November 09, 2015, 03:20:08 PM

Title: Swakane road conditions
Post by: muleyslayer on November 09, 2015, 03:20:08 PM: I changed my mind, and I'm planning a trip to the swakane. What are the road conditions up there usually for late archery. Is it a good idea to carry tire chains? Thanks
Title: Re: Swakane road conditions
Post by: CallMeBigPapa on November 09, 2015, 03:34:26 PM: Tire chains on all four if you value your safety !!
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Post by: UBA on November 09, 2015, 03:46:12 PM: Chains are a must. We see a roll over about every year.
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Post by: muleyslayer on November 09, 2015, 05:23:34 PM: Ok thanks for the responses
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Post by: Muleyslyr on November 11, 2015, 04:27:49 PM: Even if there isn't a lot of snow those roads are still usually slick and slimy that time of year.
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Post by: Jrzbullelk on November 12, 2015, 07:32:32 AM: Yes on the chains no matter what
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Post by: boneaddict on November 12, 2015, 07:35:08 AM: I thought they gated the main road down low this year.

That country scares me.
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Post by: HICOUNTRY on November 12, 2015, 07:41:26 AM: ya those roads can be a bugger! does any know if you can ride a side by side on those roads?
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Post by: UBA on November 12, 2015, 08:39:48 PM: Hey had a few roads open but closed them
Title: Re: Swakane road conditions
Post by: PlateauNDN on November 13, 2015, 07:30:01 AM: Quote from: boneaddict on November 12, 2015, 07:35:08 AM
I thought they gated the main road down low this year.

That country scares me.

:yike: wow, must take a lot for an area to make you worry that much
Title: Re: Swakane road conditions
Post by: jrebel on November 13, 2015, 08:00:05 AM: Chains are a must.....Snow up top right now which means ice and/or mud will be present at all times. The mud is almost worse in my opinion. :tup: