Post by: Hunter mike on October 08, 2016, 05:07:57 PM
I don't mind putting in hard hours and miles to learn an area, just hoping for a GMU or general area to maybe check out with a decent chance of filling a tag. I'm more about the meat and experience than a trophy. I like to backpack hunt or hike long loops in a day stopping to glass when needed. So car camping or backcountry camping nearby preferred. Also looking for somewhat open country (compared to coastal rainforest jungle at least).
Would appreciate any info or insights. Hoping to make a blind run for a few days this season, just for fun. I just like an adventure👍
Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 08, 2016, 05:23:53 PM
Post by: Motorjosh on October 08, 2016, 05:31:29 PM
Washington trails, it has lots of info in it.
Post by: JeffRaines on October 08, 2016, 05:42:32 PM
Post by: jennabug on October 08, 2016, 05:51:24 PM
We saw a lot of does in GMU 154, which also has a lot of landowner access available (on the GoHunt WDFW site), when we were turkey hunting in September.
Post by: vandeman17 on October 08, 2016, 05:57:36 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 08, 2016, 06:00:23 PM
Post by: fish vacuum on October 08, 2016, 09:06:41 PM
Post by: dmoua on October 08, 2016, 10:05:29 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 08, 2016, 10:26:01 PM
388, 382 units tons of nice bucks there, bench leggers that grow thick mass on the antlers. Hardly any pressure from the locals either. :tup:
I about spit water on my screen over that one :chuckle: There be deer in these hills but see SPECIAL NEW * IN HUNTING REGS REGARDING 382 AND HUNTING :chuckle: 388 might not be to bad of bet if you can get in a good ways.
Post by: dscubame on October 08, 2016, 10:33:12 PM
Post by: 81husky on October 09, 2016, 07:34:16 PM
Look up around Republic / Curlew area. Gets you far enough away from any of the bigger WA state cities.
Like that keeps people from coming up here.
Post by: Hunter mike on October 10, 2016, 09:35:28 AM
Got about the answers I would expect lol!
I know there's no free lunch in hunting - just looking for really general areas/type of land to check out. I'll probably go to some of the areas I'm somewhat familiar with from wildland firefighting. At least a few roads to get in on and see where I can get back a ways.
Thanks for the replies!
Post by: Hilltop123 on October 10, 2016, 09:39:29 AM
Post by: jennabug on October 10, 2016, 10:34:19 AM
Doesn't anyone pick up a DNR public lands quadrangle map anymore. Here's your hint. Your welcome.
@Hilltop123 Where are those available?
Thanks!
Post by: fish vacuum on October 11, 2016, 12:32:03 AM
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Wa+DNR+quad+mapsDoesn't anyone pick up a DNR public lands quadrangle map anymore. Here's your hint. Your welcome.
@Hilltop123 Where are those available?
Thanks!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 11, 2016, 05:14:17 AM
388, 382 units tons of nice bucks there, bench leggers that grow thick mass on the antlers. Hardly any pressure from the locals either. :tup:
I about spit water on my screen over that one :chuckle: There be deer in these hills but see SPECIAL NEW * IN HUNTING REGS REGARDING 382 AND HUNTING :chuckle: 388 might not be to bad of bet if you can get in a good ways.
Yep the Simcoe mountains (Unit 388) are full of those big bucks, I have relatives that hunt there and are always getting 24" wide plus racked bucks with heavy massed antlers. :IBCOOL:
Here is a good one from that area.
http://www.ifish.net/board/showthread.php?t=330689
Post by: Doublelunger on October 11, 2016, 07:19:32 AM
Post by: bhawley76 on October 11, 2016, 07:42:34 AM