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Title: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: BigBullDreamer11 on September 08, 2016, 11:22:33 AM

Does anyone know if that gate is open? I haven't been up there in along time and was thinking about taking a drive in some old stomping grounds and and check it out. I went last year but they had the gate closed.

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: fishnfur on September 08, 2016, 09:52:16 PM

I think that is part of the Weyco St. Helens Tree Farm - if so, you need a pass.  There is a WDFW wildlife area very close to there, but not part of the hill if I remember correctly.  Cowlitz Co. Assessor's Office parcel search will clear up the issue of who owns it.  No idea if the gate is open or not, but I hear it's worth the walk if you have (or need) the pass.

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: Bullkllr on September 08, 2016, 10:59:22 PM

I was under the impression most of the Peterman Hill area was DNR  :dunno:

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: spin05 on September 09, 2016, 01:43:19 AM

Was open last year in late season

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: buckmaster303 on September 09, 2016, 02:48:25 AM

yes it should be open I have hunted that area a lot during late season and general season.

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: BigBullDreamer11 on September 09, 2016, 07:47:20 AM

Ok thanks guys might have to run up and check it out.

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: fishnfur on September 09, 2016, 03:49:03 PM

The top of the hill and areas to the north and west are privately owned according to WDFW Go Hunt mapping.  I'm pretty sure I checked in the past and it was owned by Weyco.  Upon checking, the Peterman Ridge Wildlife area turned out to surround the hilltop to the east and south, and farther west.  DNR does not have any ownership up there. 

Weyco may leave the area open to hunters, as it is not very much land and it abuts the wildlife area on three sides.   :dunno:  I think I was looking at the top when I was considering hunting the area, so my information is/was a bit sketchy.

Whatever the case, if it was 30 minutes closer, I'd see you up there.   Good luck!

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 09, 2016, 03:52:41 PM

Maybe this will help.

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: blackymaster20 on September 09, 2016, 04:29:22 PM

ITS OPEN BUT WAY TO MANY POACHERS ON THAT HILL I DONT EVEN BOTHER ANYMORE!!

Title: Re: Petermens hill out side of morton..
Post by: fishnfur on September 09, 2016, 05:35:52 PM

Yep! They killed them all.