Post by: bsmith5913 on November 23, 2015, 09:36:52 AM
Post by: Squidward on November 23, 2015, 09:38:40 AM
Post by: bobcat on November 23, 2015, 09:44:09 AM
Also late season archery opportunities are much better.
You could also hunt muzzleloader season with a bow if you wish, but of course you can't hunt archery season with a muzzleloader.
So purchasing a bow will definitely allow you to get the most out of a multi season tag.
Post by: WAnoob on November 23, 2015, 09:48:28 AM
I would say go with archery due to the longer early season. 13 days for archery versus only 7 for muzzleloader. Plus the archery season is during the rut. Muzzleloader is after the rut.
Also late season archery opportunities are much better.
You could also hunt muzzleloader season with a bow if you wish, but of course you can't hunt archery season with a muzzleloader.
So purchasing a bow will definitely allow you to get the most out of a multi season tag.
I've been wondering the same thing since I want to freshen up hunting again and be able to hunt during the rut. I have read on other threads that opening or second day muzzy guy's seem to hit the peak end of the rut. Any truth to this?
Post by: bobcat on November 23, 2015, 09:50:32 AM
I would say go with archery due to the longer early season. 13 days for archery versus only 7 for muzzleloader. Plus the archery season is during the rut. Muzzleloader is after the rut.
Also late season archery opportunities are much better.
You could also hunt muzzleloader season with a bow if you wish, but of course you can't hunt archery season with a muzzleloader.
So purchasing a bow will definitely allow you to get the most out of a multi season tag.
I've been wondering the same thing since I want to freshen up hunting again and be able to hunt during the rut. I have read on other threads that opening or second day muzzy guy's seem to hit the peak end of the rut. Any truth to this?
Not in my opinion.
Post by: bsmith5913 on November 23, 2015, 09:55:07 AM
I would say go with archery due to the longer early season. 13 days for archery versus only 7 for muzzleloader. Plus the archery season is during the rut. Muzzleloader is after the rut.
Also late season archery opportunities are much better.
You could also hunt muzzleloader season with a bow if you wish, but of course you can't hunt archery season with a muzzleloader.
So purchasing a bow will definitely allow you to get the most out of a multi season tag.
Great info Bobcat! I hadn't really thought of this. This might make the wife mad haha
Post by: floatinghat on November 23, 2015, 10:48:45 AM
I would say go with archery due to the longer early season. 13 days for archery versus only 7 for muzzleloader. Plus the archery season is during the rut. Muzzleloader is after the rut.
Also late season archery opportunities are much better.
You could also hunt muzzleloader season with a bow if you wish, but of course you can't hunt archery season with a muzzleloader.
So purchasing a bow will definitely allow you to get the most out of a multi season tag.
I've been wondering the same thing since I want to freshen up hunting again and be able to hunt during the rut. I have read on other threads that opening or second day muzzy guy's seem to hit the peak end of the rut. Any truth to this?
Not in my opinion.
I bought a bow this season to practise for next moving from Muzzy to Archery.
Post by: Elkrunner on November 23, 2015, 10:52:36 AM
Post by: WAnoob on November 23, 2015, 11:32:03 AM
If you do go archery and have never done it before. Please make sure you do your practice and shoot within your comfortable ranger. Its really a matter of inches with archery. Its been quite the learning experience for me since changing over from Modern.
Will do, I've been hunting Modern my whole life. All of my previous hunting has been in Alaska where there really isn't a benefit to archery hunting. Since moving here in last January I can already see a benefit to switching to archery with longer seasons, and not joining the pumpkin patch which I have already experienced with west side black tail.
Post by: bsmith5913 on November 23, 2015, 12:22:33 PM
If you do go archery and have never done it before. Please make sure you do your practice and shoot within your comfortable ranger. Its really a matter of inches with archery. Its been quite the learning experience for me since changing over from Modern.
I have some experience with a bow, but if I go that route, I plan on getting my rig set up soon and have a range a few minutes from my house that i can get onto anytime.
Post by: Elkrunner on November 23, 2015, 05:23:54 PM
If you do go archery and have never done it before. Please make sure you do your practice and shoot within your comfortable ranger. Its really a matter of inches with archery. Its been quite the learning experience for me since changing over from Modern.
I have some experience with a bow, but if I go that route, I plan on getting my rig set up soon and have a range a few minutes from my house that i can get onto anytime.
Sounds good. It can be a very rewarding experience.
Post by: Feelin Hornady on November 23, 2015, 07:47:09 PM
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Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 25, 2015, 08:06:59 AM
In the last few years so many guys have switched to archery. I have the multiseason tag this year and have been able to hunt each season. In the areas I hunt, the archery pressure is the same as the rifle pressure. Not that long ago there were WAY more rifle hunters. With bows shooting out to 90+ yards these days and the two week season I can't believe everyone hasn't switched. My guess is that if WA changed their point system and a guy could put in for rifle tags but hunt archery if he didn't draw that everyone who didn't draw would hunt archery. :twocents:I talked to a few guys this year during rifle that are going to archery next year. They went along with friends that do archery and got to see lots of elk, bulls of all sizes included and were able find them quickly due to vocals. During rifle, they saw no elk at all, and the reports from other camps that did see elk saw no bulls. And this year, lots of rifle guys went to muzzy due to the expanded early GMUs. It really is getting to be a ghost town during rifle season.
Post by: bsmith5913 on November 25, 2015, 08:16:59 AM
Will you be strictly be hunting Wa or do you plan to venture out to another State?At the moment I plan to only hunt here in WA. I am completely open to hunting elsewhere. Honestly, still pretty novice, and kind of learning as I go. I'm on the west side, but going east isn't an issue. Also not worried about finding a trophy, just want to put in the work and get some meat in the freezer.
Post by: Elkrunner on November 25, 2015, 08:28:06 AM
In the last few years so many guys have switched to archery. I have the multiseason tag this year and have been able to hunt each season. In the areas I hunt, the archery pressure is the same as the rifle pressure. Not that long ago there were WAY more rifle hunters. With bows shooting out to 90+ yards these days and the two week season I can't believe everyone hasn't switched. My guess is that if WA changed their point system and a guy could put in for rifle tags but hunt archery if he didn't draw that everyone who didn't draw would hunt archery. :twocents:
the bows shooting out to 90+ yards is the biggest issue I see with archery nowadays. I have a seen a lot of people switching to archery and taking shots that are way too far outside their capability. Just because the bow is capable of it, doesn't mean they should be doing it. This is one of the bigger issues I see happening with the trend nowadays. Too many people switching over, not practicing and taking stupid shots.
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Post by: floatinghat on December 04, 2015, 09:41:01 PM
I just took the master hunter test and the data shows muzzleloaders have the greatest success, 23% I think.... That being said I'm a bow hunter. :P
where you seeing that data? is that MH only?
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 04, 2015, 10:11:04 PM
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on December 04, 2015, 10:34:18 PM
Archery will certainly hit the rut regardless. But Depending on area and dates Muzzy may actually get you more "peak" action.
While getting close with bow is important, thats only part of the battle. getting the shot off is the other part. I think many folks underestimate the challenge of drawing, aiming and releasing while trying to remain relatively undetected. A much easier proposition with a loaded muzzleloader and faster projectile.
But not dealing with all that smoke and noise is worth it to me :chuckle:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on December 05, 2015, 12:27:13 PM