Post by: JeffRaines on May 28, 2016, 05:56:04 PM
So after speaking with the wife about our finances and such I was given the go ahead to buy a vail permit for this year so I can get out and hunt a little closer to home... we have a child due in August which is what drove me to this decision. I figured if I could get some hunting in closer to the house I'd be able to get out more often than if I was driving an hour or more one way to get into hunting.
With that said, would any past permit holders(or current) give me some advice about the area in general? I shouldn't need to mention this, but I'm not asking for honey holes or gps coordinates to the nearest B&C buck. Aside from walking in to fish the Deschutes a few times I am completely unfamiliar with the area, and I won't be able to get in there until August 1st. As I'm going to be really limited on time, I'll likely be hunting all seasons so i have the most opportunity to get out(was drawn for multi-season).
Thanks guys.
Post by: fernsjd41 on May 28, 2016, 07:51:29 PM
Post by: JeffRaines on May 28, 2016, 08:00:32 PM
Did you buy the permit earlier in the week, cause there sold out.. If you do have one pm me and I'll give you some info.
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Post by: PolarBear on May 28, 2016, 08:07:54 PM
Post by: JeffRaines on May 28, 2016, 10:42:49 PM
What kind of hunting (road, spot and stalk, still hunting etc) do you prefer and what caliber of animal. If you are just out for meat it should be a cake walk. Either way, I live in the Vail/Rainier area, have the permit for the second year in a row and am willing to help you out.
I prefer still hunt/spot and stalk, and as far as caliber of animal - I'm primarily a meat hunter. I wouldn't mind a buck at all, but at the end of the day if all I got was a doe during archery I sure wouldn't go home crying. :tup:
How did you do last year in there?
Post by: PolarBear on May 28, 2016, 11:01:26 PM
Post by: JeffRaines on May 29, 2016, 09:44:36 AM
Spent a TON of time up there last year. We'll get you hooked up.
:tup: thanks polarbear!
Post by: PolarBear on May 29, 2016, 09:49:06 AM
I try to help at least a couple guy (or gals) get their deer every year if I can. I am at the fair with my cows the first weekend in August but after that I will be scouting as much as possible. There are a couple of newly logged units that have a ton of potential for still hunting the surrounding remaining timber and drainages.
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on May 29, 2016, 01:36:51 PM
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