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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: mackej32 on December 09, 2015, 05:04:46 PM

Title: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: mackej32 on December 09, 2015, 05:04:46 PM: I have a second tag for orcas and was gonna hunt some private property over there but my buddy said he hasnt seen much deer around his place lately. Is there any public land over there? I see there is a Killibrew wildlife area but im not seeing anything on whether its huntable or not. Any information would greatly be appreciated
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: bear hunter on December 09, 2015, 07:08:33 PM: There is a spot over on the north east by the park. Sorry I don't no the name of it. If you have the private land chip for thd GPS it helps. There is a little BLM spot eastside off island to my brother hunted it 10 years ago but I don't know if it is accessible anymore. I would just start knock on doors. 80% deer lovers and 20% haters. Good luck I will try and get more info later for you.
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: HankC on December 09, 2015, 08:29:48 PM: This map might help: (https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blm.gov%2For%2Fresources%2Frecreation%2Fsanjuans%2Fimages%2FSan_Juan_Islands_National_Monument_pagesize.jpg&hash=1dec741ae544a59791d74fa6dcae2058f495adbb)
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: Bob33 on December 09, 2015, 08:50:57 PM: Quote from: bear hunter on December 09, 2015, 07:08:33 PM
I would just start knock on doors. 80% deer lovers and 20% haters.
I think that is the best advice. The huntable parts of the island are virtually 100% private. Good luck.
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: carlyoungs on December 09, 2015, 08:55:41 PM: Doesn't the 2nd deer tags on the islands require it to be on private land?
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: Bob33 on December 09, 2015, 08:57:27 PM: Quote from: carlyoungs on December 09, 2015, 08:55:41 PM
Doesn't the 2nd deer tags on the islands require it to be on private land?
No.
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: carlyoungs on December 09, 2015, 09:01:02 PM: Quote from: Bob33 on December 09, 2015, 08:57:27 PM
Quote from: carlyoungs on December 09, 2015, 08:55:41 PM
Doesn't the 2nd deer tags on the islands require it to be on private land?
No.
Thanks. Did it use to be I remember it saying private only.
Hopefully the op can get it done.
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: lokidog on December 09, 2015, 10:25:09 PM: No, you are probably thinking of the note that, at least I think used to, say the bulk of the unit is private property.

All of the island GMUs need to have this posted again as I ran into trespasser after trespasser this year. >:(
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: mackej32 on December 10, 2015, 10:27:42 AM: thanks for the info you guys!
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: spin05 on December 11, 2015, 05:46:52 PM: http://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=48.66722,-122.82564&z=13&b=t&a=sma

everything in blue,orange,yellow is public. The big chunk is the state park to the east. The rest you will need to look into
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: go4itlab on December 15, 2015, 11:54:00 PM: Have a friend that has this tag, He's from Tricities area and family owns the second largest dairy farm in the state. He is willing to trade a day or two of fantastic waterfowl hunting or upland bird for a secured piece of property to fill this tag. PM me and I can pass your info on if your interested.
Title: Re: 2nd tag orcas island
Post by: stew pidasso on December 16, 2015, 05:34:43 AM: Try sending orcashunt a pm. If that doesn't work send me a pm and I can put him in touch with some locals.