Post by: Jpmiller on August 25, 2016, 11:10:12 AM
I know the elk end up there once the season starts so I am less worried about that more trying to make sure the "easy" ways into my spots are still available. I am taking my cousin hunting for his first season this year and trying to get everything set up for a fun time for him.
I could get out during the archery season but I would hate to ruin someone's hunt with my stumbling around. I wouldn't be singing and running through the woods but I still would feel absolutely terrible to spook an elk someone was putting the sneak on. Anyone have a thought on this?
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 25, 2016, 11:21:37 AM
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Post by: OutHouse on August 25, 2016, 11:22:57 AM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on August 25, 2016, 11:50:12 AM
On a humorous note on this subject, I was chewed out on a WDFW wildlife area one time by a very upset ATV operator - she was indignant that WDFW allowed hunting on "their" ATV riding area. It was opening day of modern firearm elk season on the Colockum.
Post by: BDildine on August 25, 2016, 12:00:59 PM
Post by: coachcw on August 25, 2016, 12:34:41 PM
Post by: pd on August 25, 2016, 12:42:37 PM
do what you would want done to you !
The best answer yet. Is this not our common culture?
Post by: fisheral87 on August 25, 2016, 12:52:02 PM
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Post by: Dan-o on August 25, 2016, 12:54:19 PM
Scout when you can, and be courteous. You have as much right to enjoy time there as anyone
I never begrudge seeing others use the woods. Sure it can be disappointing, but anyone who would confront you over it is just plain wrong.
Post by: Thefisherman83 on August 25, 2016, 01:34:00 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on August 25, 2016, 02:24:52 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on August 25, 2016, 02:41:32 PM
Agreed.do what you would want done to you !
The best answer yet. Is this not our common culture?
Post by: boneaddict on August 25, 2016, 03:15:42 PM
Post by: GBoyd on August 25, 2016, 04:41:45 PM
Honestly if I was out hunting archery and ran into people scouting or picking berries or whatever, I would just look for a more secluded spot to hunt. You can't blame other people for that.
Post by: Lucky1 on August 25, 2016, 05:19:55 PM
:tup: Also called the golden rule.do what you would want done to you !
The best answer yet. Is this not our common culture?
Post by: MADMAX on August 25, 2016, 09:20:33 PM
Post by: davk on August 25, 2016, 10:31:45 PM
I try to do as much grouse hunting every year as I can, to explore new areas and get in better shape. If I didn't hit the woods when there were other season open, Id rarely ever get to grouse hunt. I don't ever enter the woods expecting it to myself. Especially around here. Hell I was 7 miles in backpacking this summer on a horrible trail, also showed very little sign of use. It was a boring, no view, had to bushwack a mile to get to an actual destination. I was thinking this is awesome. Found a sweet spot that probably very little people have ever been to. There was still snow on the ground higher up and on the way out I was following what I though were our boot prints. After a while I noticed they didnt look like either of our tread and looked much fresher than they should have. I then though "#$*@." Then I ran across another single set of tracks. After we broke through the mile of brush we ran into a group of 3, then another guy, and another pair.
This is part of the reason why I mostly archery hunt. I know there is more than likely going to be people interrupting my hunts. I dont want to bank on one or two weekends to get it done.
Every hunter I have run into in the woods has been pretty chill and we usually chat it up for awhile. I think a lot of people expect to run into other hunters/hikers/etc. Im sure there are a few dbags out there that will try to chew you out though.
Ramble over.
Post by: 206dawgfan on August 25, 2016, 10:50:00 PM
Post by: Vandal44 on September 04, 2016, 07:13:55 PM
Long story short I found the 3X3 Mule Deer and sent an arrow through him thanks to the guys cutting fire wood
You being in the woods can work in some ones favor. I would just be respectful to the hunters in the area.
Post by: csaaphill on September 05, 2016, 02:32:27 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 13, 2016, 07:27:02 AM
Post by: theleo on September 13, 2016, 07:43:05 AM
Other than a roadmap, what else do you road hunters need for scouting? :chuckle:Starbucks.
Post by: Jpmiller on September 13, 2016, 07:50:36 AM
Other than a roadmap, what else do you road hunters need for scouting? :chuckle:
Well sir
We have to find our spots in the sun to take our midday naps, which pullouts have radio service, and figure out which spots other people hunt in so we can bust out our bugles in November.
If you were actually coming out with me this elk season you would know all this.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 13, 2016, 08:06:52 AM
Other than a roadmap, what else do you road hunters need for scouting? :chuckle:
Well sir
We have to find our spots in the sun to take our midday naps, which pullouts have radio service, and figure out which spots other people hunt in so we can bust out our bugles in November.
If you were actually coming out with me this elk season you would know all this.
I recall walking back to elk camp years back (when I did elk camp) and hearing a diesel engine coming. I remember thinking "ah good, I'm getting near the road again, I'm tired!" After a few minutes, the diesel turns off, a few doors slam, and some really nice bugles ring out.
Soooo.... Being young and dumb.... I bugled back. Within seconds, I was in an all out bugle war with these poor fellas on the road. I was smacking branches, bugling, and even letting some cow calls go here and there. I was finally in a position where I was able to see them down below... Looking in the wrong direction. I was literally staring at their backs as they were bugling in the wrong direction. :bash:
After awhile, common sense kicked in, I realized I was literally baiting guys with guns, and I slinked back into the forest to work my way back to camp another route.
While I certainly won't tell my kids this story until they are at least my age (don't need them to get any ideas), it's still one of my favorite memories... Even if it was stupid! :bdid: :bdid:
Curtis
Post by: GregE on September 13, 2016, 08:13:39 AM
Post by: ctwiggs1 on September 13, 2016, 08:15:38 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on September 13, 2016, 06:21:37 PM
Other than a roadmap, what else do you road hunters need for scouting? :chuckle:
Well sir
We have to find our spots in the sun to take our midday naps, which pullouts have radio service, and figure out which spots other people hunt in so we can bust out our bugles in November.
If you were actually coming out with me this elk season you would know all this.
I recall walking back to elk camp years back (when I did elk camp) and hearing a diesel engine coming. I remember thinking "ah good, I'm getting near the road again, I'm tired!" After a few minutes, the diesel turns off, a few doors slam, and some really nice bugles ring out.
Soooo.... Being young and dumb.... I bugled back. Within seconds, I was in an all out bugle war with these poor fellas on the road. I was smacking branches, bugling, and even letting some cow calls go here and there. I was finally in a position where I was able to see them down below... Looking in the wrong direction. I was literally staring at their backs as they were bugling in the wrong direction. :bash:
After awhile, common sense kicked in, I realized I was literally baiting guys with guns, and I slinked back into the forest to work my way back to camp another route.
While I certainly won't tell my kids this story until they are at least my age (don't need them to get any ideas), it's still one of my favorite memories... Even if it was stupid! :bdid: :bdid:
Curtis
That's hilarious, my dad and I watched something eerily similar to this when I first started hunting elk with him. We watched it from about a four hundred yards away.
I figured with it being November and all parties wearing blaze orange it would take them much less time to figure out what was going on. That's when I learned a statewide 17% success rate doesn't include all factors.