Post by: mendozer on August 09, 2016, 10:45:55 AM
I saw deer during archey season, but they flashed by and weren't available for shots. I never saw them during modern. However, I want to try Okanagan this year. Which weapon would be best suited for this area? I'm imagining modern due to having wide valleys to camp up at the top and take shots down at. However, I don't like sitting still for long, so I preferred archery for stalking.
I need opinions!
Post by: Rainier10 on August 09, 2016, 10:53:20 AM
Post by: Buckmark on August 09, 2016, 11:06:10 AM
Learn to sit still for long times and use your glass and or sit travel routes :twocents:
Post by: SkookumHntr on August 09, 2016, 12:08:23 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 09, 2016, 12:19:21 PM
I would go rifle! You get up early, drive around for acouple hours go back to camp, have a couple bloody marys and take a nap! :tup:Thanks for the laugh. :chuckle:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 09, 2016, 12:25:02 PM
Post by: R2Rcoulee on August 09, 2016, 07:13:27 PM
I actually laugh out loud on that one. ThanksI would go rifle! You get up early, drive around for acouple hours go back to camp, have a couple bloody marys and take a nap! :tup:Thanks for the laugh. :chuckle:
Post by: fishnfur on August 09, 2016, 09:53:36 PM
I actually laugh out loud on that one. ThanksI would go rifle! You get up early, drive around for acouple hours go back to camp, have a couple bloody marys and take a nap! :tup:Thanks for the laugh. :chuckle:
You forgot to mention: around 10:00 AM, shoot off a couple of magazines of ammo at nothing in particular... (at least that's what people seem to do around here).
Post by: Mudman on August 09, 2016, 10:01:01 PM
Post by: Buzz2401 on August 09, 2016, 10:11:57 PM
Post by: Elkrunner on August 10, 2016, 05:53:58 AM
I would go rifle! You get up early, drive around for acouple hours go back to camp, have a couple bloody marys and take a nap! :tup:
Chris, quit giving out all of my secrets! :chuckle:
Post by: SkookumHntr on August 10, 2016, 08:15:31 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on August 10, 2016, 09:47:21 AM
Post by: boneaddict on August 10, 2016, 10:12:48 AM
Post by: fishnfur on August 10, 2016, 02:37:48 PM
Post by: boneaddict on August 10, 2016, 03:36:58 PM
Post by: firepin on August 12, 2016, 12:26:21 PM
I'd go archery. Then you can fling a bunch of arrows at every deer you get to within a hundred yards of and still feel ok that they got away and that, that small amount of blood you seen was just a flesh wound and they will be ok. Oh you can also snub your nose at every other hunter because you bow hunt. Plus the truck stickers are way cooler for archers
x2 Well said, :brew:
Post by: jackmaster on August 12, 2016, 12:31:22 PM
Post by: fishnfur on August 12, 2016, 02:07:40 PM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 12, 2016, 02:22:30 PM
There's nothing better than still hunting in September and early October in only a T shirt!Heck ya! I have lightweight gear just for those hunts. I am freezing cold when I head out first thing. If you are comfortable when you head out before dawn you are in big trouble come 8am.
Post by: hoof rot on August 14, 2016, 11:09:32 PM
Post by: Mudman on August 15, 2016, 10:25:38 AM
Really? Hmm. I admit at least with modern You can put your crosshairs on every pumpkin in the clearcuts and fling bullets 999 yards with an old 30-06! Shoot at brush moving and sit in your truck all day on a hill getting drunk until the Warden busts you for having a shell loaded or shooting from the front seat..... Then if you get lucky you can tell the whole world what a great hunter you are while sitting at the bar as your gun is stolen from your truck in the parking lot!I'd go archery. Then you can fling a bunch of arrows at every deer you get to within a hundred yards of and still feel ok that they got away and that, that small amount of blood you seen was just a flesh wound and they will be ok. Oh you can also snub your nose at every other hunter because you bow hunt. Plus the truck stickers are way cooler for archers
x2 Well said, :brew:
Post by: jackmaster on August 15, 2016, 10:55:50 AM
:chuckle:Really? Hmm. I admit at least with modern You can put your crosshairs on every pumpkin in the clearcuts and fling bullets 999 yards with an old 30-06! Shoot at brush moving and sit in your truck all day on a hill getting drunk until the Warden busts you for having a shell loaded or shooting from the front seat..... Then if you get lucky you can tell the whole world what a great hunter you are while sitting at the bar as your gun is stolen from your truck in the parking lot!I'd go archery. Then you can fling a bunch of arrows at every deer you get to within a hundred yards of and still feel ok that they got away and that, that small amount of blood you seen was just a flesh wound and they will be ok. Oh you can also snub your nose at every other hunter because you bow hunt. Plus the truck stickers are way cooler for archers
x2 Well said, :brew:
Post by: jstone on August 15, 2016, 11:05:46 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 15, 2016, 11:22:35 AM
I like having road hunter in late archery season on the east side. They keep the deer In the steep and deep were I am. Once they see a buck they jump out of the truck and chase them to me!!Hey. :hello: Stay out of my spot. :chuckle:
Post by: jstone on August 15, 2016, 11:25:03 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 15, 2016, 11:29:47 AM
I'm one ridge south of you. I will wave at O dark 30 as I am hiking back on that ridge. :hello::tup:
Post by: Mudman on August 16, 2016, 12:33:02 PM
Post by: firepin on August 16, 2016, 01:46:10 PM
Just a little sarcasm. I didn't take kindly to the archery jab thrown! We should not trash each other or other methods as we are all hunters trying to enjoy support, and continue to hunt. I have seen bad apples under all trees; so to speak.I agree. My bad, sorry.
Post by: fishnfur on August 16, 2016, 05:57:08 PM
It's a no brainer
So, I guess we're sticking with this answer then??
Post by: mendozer on August 24, 2016, 10:13:45 PM
Post by: Smoke on August 27, 2016, 01:37:53 PM