Post by: buglin4bulls on October 10, 2016, 07:34:20 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on October 10, 2016, 07:46:38 PM
Boy the forecast isn't looking good on the wet side or the so called dry side. Its looking like it could be wet in most of Washington at some point. Oh well, maybe less people will be in the woods :tup:
Will be out duck hunting and thinking the same thing. Maybe that means we won't have to be out quite as early to get a spot :tup:
Post by: JakeLand on October 10, 2016, 07:55:27 PM
Post by: dmoua on October 10, 2016, 08:34:52 PM
Post by: Irish_hunter93 on October 10, 2016, 08:54:43 PM
Rain,wind BRING IT ON !!! Blacktail time
Amen
Post by: Turner89 on October 10, 2016, 08:56:38 PM
Post by: PolarBear on October 10, 2016, 09:21:41 PM
Rain,wind BRING IT ON !!! Blacktail time:yeah:
PERFECT blacktail weather. Last year during the 40-50 mph windsrorms with driving rain I was hiking timber edges and seeing 30-40 deer per day and no other hunters. You aint a blacktail hunter if you stay at home or in your rig during the big storms. :chuckle:
Post by: Cthulhu on October 10, 2016, 10:26:39 PM
Post by: fishnfur on October 10, 2016, 11:47:47 PM
Rain,wind BRING IT ON !!! Blacktail time:yeah:
PERFECT blacktail weather. Last year during the 40-50 mph windsrorms with driving rain I was hiking timber edges and seeing 30-40 deer per day and no other hunters. You aint a blacktail hunter if you stay at home or in your rig during the big storms. :chuckle:
Now I don't know about all that PolarBear! The 40 - 50 mph winds in the timber part - well, all those trees laying scattered on the forest floor got there by crashing down around hapless hunters chasing blacktails in storms - at least that's the way I heard it. 8) Those big blow days are clearcut days in my book.
I ordered new rain gear from Cabelas Thursday - it arrived today, the day after I got totally soaked sitting in a tree stand in my old "rain gear" during that pissing rain yesterday. I think I'm good to go for the weekend.
Post by: TriggerMike on October 11, 2016, 09:52:48 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 11, 2016, 09:58:49 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 11, 2016, 10:04:29 AM
Rain,wind BRING IT ON !!! Blacktail time:yeah:
PERFECT blacktail weather. Last year during the 40-50 mph windsrorms with driving rain I was hiking timber edges and seeing 30-40 deer per day and no other hunters. You aint a blacktail hunter if you stay at home or in your rig during the big storms. :chuckle:
Now I don't know about all that PolarBear! The 40 - 50 mph winds in the timber part - well, all those trees laying scattered on the forest floor got there by crashing down around hapless hunters chasing blacktails in storms - at least that's the way I heard it. 8) Those big blow days are clearcut days in my book.
I ordered new rain gear from Cabelas Thursday - it arrived today, the day after I got totally soaked sitting in a tree stand in my old "rain gear" during that pissing rain yesterday. I think I'm good to go for the weekend.
When the wind is like that, I find lots more deer in clear cuts or right on the edge of timber or hills on the leeward side. The big winds are over the top of them and they are in that light swirly wind area.
Post by: Sakko300wsm on October 11, 2016, 10:05:32 AM
Post by: CP on October 11, 2016, 10:09:40 AM
Post by: dmoua on October 11, 2016, 10:11:43 AM
What is everyones experience hunting NE Corner whitetail in the rain?
For how much it's been raining I'm sure the deer would be bedded most of the time especially if it rains on Saturday.
Post by: cdriver on October 11, 2016, 10:13:36 AM
Post by: fishnfur on October 11, 2016, 02:01:04 PM
With this wet looking Saturday opener I plan on heading into one of my thick woods locations. Get in there and dig them out! It will be a shotty with slugs kind of day. Counting on having most opening weekend hunters focusing on more open and edge areas. Good luck to everyone.
Sounds like fun! My kind of day! I think my boy and I are in/around reprod making occasional rattling noises.
Post by: Bill W on October 11, 2016, 02:29:06 PM
Post by: TriggerMike on October 12, 2016, 10:02:31 AM
What is everyones experience hunting NE Corner whitetail in the rain?
For how much it's been raining I'm sure the deer would be bedded most of the time especially if it rains on Saturday.
Heavy rain and a full moon. This should be interesting :bash: :bash:
Post by: JDHasty on October 12, 2016, 10:07:15 AM
Rain,wind BRING IT ON !!! Blacktail time
Yea buddy! I'm liking it.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 12, 2016, 10:13:23 AM
Post by: JDHasty on October 12, 2016, 10:17:39 AM
Here's what I am keeping an eye on:
From: NWS Seattle - NOAA Service Account
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 1:07:17 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Subject: IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Very Significant Weather Expected to Affect the Region Wednesday Night Through This Weekend.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Very Significant Weather Expected to Affect the Region Wednesday Night Through This Weekend
Hello,
This message is intended as an informational briefing for public safety decision makers. We ask that you continue to monitor latest information using the resources listed below. You are welcome to share this message with others in your organization. Please do not respond to this email. If you need to contact the office, please use the links and information below.
SYNOPSIS:
A series of early season - strong Pacific storm systems - will affect the region Wednesday night through the weekend. These systems have the potential to bring very strong winds and heavy rainfall to Western Washington, as well as high seas to area waters, especially the coastal waters of Washington. The second system, that will affect the area Saturday and Sunday looks to be the stronger of the two.
HEADLINES:
Flood watch for Mason County for Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon .
FORECAST SPECIFICS:
The first of two strong Pacific storm systems will likely begin to affect the area Wednesday evening as rain begins to spread into the region. Models continue to show the potential for up 1 to 2 inches of rain over the lowlands and 2 to 4 inches in the mountains. Heavier accumulations of 5 or more inches are possible especially along the south facing slopes of the Olympic mountains Wednesday night through Thursday. Snow levels will remain high, above 7000 feet during the heaviest rainfall Wednesday evening and Thursday, lowering to 5000 to 6000 ft on Friday.
Models are also highlighting the potential for a deep surface low tracking northeast onto the North Washington Coast late Thursday/Thursday night followed by a second weaker low during the day on Friday. This will result in the potential for very strong winds especially along the coast and in the north interior. The exact timing, location and strength of significant winds will depend on the track and strength of the surface low which is not certain at this time.
A second, potentially stronger Pacific storm system will affect the region on Saturday and Sunday. Models continue to show a very deep surface low tracking into the area that may bring heavier precipitation and even stronger winds than Thursday's system. In addition to rainfall and winds, this system will also bring seas greater than 30 feet to the coastal waters of Washington and the potential for significant coastal flooding. The details regarding the nature of the impacts of this storm, including the specific timing, location, strength and type of hazards, are dependent upon the track and strength of the surface low, which is not certain at this time.
IMPACTS:
These storm systems have the potential to bring a wide range of potentially significant impacts to the region.
Heavy rain is possible, with rises on area rivers and the potential for flooding.
High winds are possible especially along the coast and the north interior. Impacts relative to strong winds such as widespread power outages and tree damage are possible.
High seas are possible, up to 20 to 25 feet Thursday night into Friday morning and even higher Saturday and Sunday with seas 30 feet or higher.
High seas, combined with other storm effects and tides may produce storm surge flooding along coastal areas of Washington.
CONFIDENCE:
Confidence is moderate to high that one or more strong Pacific storm systems will affect the area beginning Wednesday evening through the weekend.
In addition, confidence is moderate to high that these storm systems will produce a wide range of potentially significant impacts.
Confidence in the specific timing, location and magnitude of impacts is low at this time.
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Thank you,
National Weather Service, Seattle WA
Post by: RB on October 12, 2016, 10:30:10 AM
What is everyones experience hunting NE Corner whitetail in the rain?
The one time it actually stormed while I was there I saw more Deer than I ever have and shot a really nice Buck! I predict that a lot of Deer are going to hit the dirt this weekend :chuckle:
Post by: sagerat on October 12, 2016, 10:31:05 AM
Post by: RB on October 12, 2016, 10:32:04 AM
Sounds scary, you guys should probably just stay home
:yeah:
Sound advice right there :chuckle:
Post by: JDHasty on October 12, 2016, 10:55:42 AM
Post by: RB on October 12, 2016, 11:17:17 AM
Post by: jmscon on October 12, 2016, 11:34:22 AM
Going to miss it, for other reasons.
Be safe and good luck out there fellas!
Post by: sagerat on October 12, 2016, 11:43:59 AM
Post by: Stein on October 12, 2016, 01:00:01 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 12, 2016, 01:14:39 PM
Post by: JDHasty on October 12, 2016, 01:17:13 PM
Picking up four cinder blocks and taking them along with bunge cord rope to tie your ground blinds down with is a good idea. Or 20 lb weight training plates or downrigger balls. The crappy little stakes the blinds come with are not good for anything except maybe they can be used for earrings or a swizzle stick, any stake that will hold against wind gusts this weekend is probably also going to result in a torn up blind. The cinder blocks seem to have just enough give to them on gusts to not tear the things to pieces, yet keep them from going all Mary Poppins on you.
Tree stands are going to be moving around quite a bit. Be extra vigilant. The evening that buck in the photo was shot my stand was moving back and forth ten or twelve inches and it was up again a tree that was about three feet in diameter at the 17 foot height the seat sits at.
You don't want this:
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 12, 2016, 03:05:57 PM
A 6 day Razor clam season opens on the 14th. :tup:That should be fun....30 ft swells with 10 ft wind waves.
Post by: lamrith on October 12, 2016, 03:11:36 PM
No way to haul CInd Blocks were I planned to be, but I will be making up some heavy stakes to use for sure.
Post by: JDHasty on October 12, 2016, 03:19:06 PM
Great points JD! Being my sons 1st outing and opening weekend of Modern I had planned to sit in a blind for the day, just get him used to being out in the wild. Hope was to hunker down on some big open areas and let other hunters push deer past us. Still might be the best plan given wet weather, but I am concerned about wind too.
No way to haul CInd Blocks were I planned to be, but I will be making up some heavy stakes to use for sure.
Sand bags can be filled with rocks etc
Post by: JDHasty on October 12, 2016, 03:42:15 PM
Great points JD! Being my sons 1st outing and opening weekend of Modern I had planned to sit in a blind for the day, just get him used to being out in the wild. Hope was to hunker down on some big open areas and let other hunters push deer past us. Still might be the best plan given wet weather, but I am concerned about wind too.
No way to haul CInd Blocks were I planned to be, but I will be making up some heavy stakes to use for sure.
I have a chair blind that has an attached chair. I got it at Cabelas. I have used it in really stormy weather. I like it. I don't see it available at Cabelas any longer. It is available online.
https://www.amazon.com/Ameristep-Tent-Chair-Blinds-Realtree/dp/B00JH4JBG4/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1476312090&sr=1-1&keywords=ameristep+chair+blind
You sit in it and that holds it down. It keeps the rain and wind off you pretty well too.
Post by: Euro mount on October 12, 2016, 03:52:40 PM
Post by: fishnfur on October 12, 2016, 04:49:01 PM
Be careful out there. Every few years, one of these storms comes through that levels hundreds or even thousands of acres of forest in the coastal areas. Not a good scenario to even contemplate.
Post by: PolarBear on October 12, 2016, 06:02:38 PM
Timber's edge and reprod. not deep timber.Rain,wind BRING IT ON !!! Blacktail time:yeah:
PERFECT blacktail weather. Last year during the 40-50 mph windsrorms with driving rain I was hiking timber edges and seeing 30-40 deer per day and no other hunters. You aint a blacktail hunter if you stay at home or in your rig during the big storms. :chuckle:
Now I don't know about all that PolarBear! The 40 - 50 mph winds in the timber part - well, all those trees laying scattered on the forest floor got there by crashing down around hapless hunters chasing blacktails in storms - at least that's the way I heard it. 8) Those big blow days are clearcut days in my book.
I ordered new rain gear from Cabelas Thursday - it arrived today, the day after I got totally soaked sitting in a tree stand in my old "rain gear" during that pissing rain yesterday. I think I'm good to go for the weekend.
Post by: fly4fish on October 13, 2016, 03:49:18 PM
Post by: fishnfur on October 13, 2016, 04:58:35 PM
Timber's edge and reprod. not deep timber.Rain,wind BRING IT ON !!! Blacktail time:yeah:
PERFECT blacktail weather. Last year during the 40-50 mph windsrorms with driving rain I was hiking timber edges and seeing 30-40 deer per day and no other hunters. You aint a blacktail hunter if you stay at home or in your rig during the big storms. :chuckle:
Now I don't know about all that PolarBear! The 40 - 50 mph winds in the timber part - well, all those trees laying scattered on the forest floor got there by crashing down around hapless hunters chasing blacktails in storms - at least that's the way I heard it. 8) Those big blow days are clearcut days in my book.
I ordered new rain gear from Cabelas Thursday - it arrived today, the day after I got totally soaked sitting in a tree stand in my old "rain gear" during that pissing rain yesterday. I think I'm good to go for the weekend.
It has to be tempting to go into the timber a bit after the day you had last year on the Halloween storm. Hope you score a big one this year PolarBear.
Hmm......Some of my areas may not be accessible. I just saw on the news that it is gusting to 60 MPH on the Oregon Coast as this Thursday storm moves north.
Post by: _TONY_ on October 13, 2016, 05:52:42 PM
Good luck everyone!
Post by: JDHasty on October 13, 2016, 06:27:08 PM
Good thing is tonight should blow a lot of the leftover hangers down... hopefully not right through one of your favorite tree stands, but it will also leave some new mankillers hanging up above. Take a good look before setting up under one and give wide berth of any you locate. Saturdays blow is supposed to be just five plus mph stronger and may be just enough to finish the job of bring them down.
I expect the major deer activity to take place as the storm ramps up and for the deer to have moved into hunker mode as it peaks.
The weather/time of day looks to me as though it is coming together the way I would like to see it. That may or may not hold though.
Up above I mention three inch diameter limbs swirling in the wind the night we got that buck in 2014. NOT while we were sitting in tree stands. The storm was ramping up as the sun went down and it was nasty, but the storm didn't start knocking trees down and snapping off big limbs until a couple hours later and I drove to check on friends on the other end of the island and the deer were not out in that.
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 13, 2016, 06:35:37 PM
I love hunting nasty weather for blacktails. But gusts to 70mph on Sat put hunting at the crazy level. And in my 30 years of hunting experience I don't know to many animals that like to wander around when its blowing 50mph plus. There will be a lot of deer activity Friday and Sat in the am and then they will dig in deep and get out of the wind. Best time to be in the woods is Sun- Mon when the storms pass.
Post by: JDHasty on October 13, 2016, 06:50:15 PM
I like the lull between two storm fronts for sure, particularly as it ramps back up. I think the deer want to top off with apples that they know are being blown down right before hunkering down to ride it out (and the bucks will be cruising the apple trees) and I hope that ramp up coincides with sundown.
And I agree, after it breaks I too expect to see a lot of deer movement Sunday especially to the apples that have blown down.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 13, 2016, 07:04:48 PM
Post by: brew on October 13, 2016, 07:08:08 PM
Other than three inch dia tree limbs flying past in the wind... did I mention I like hunting blacktails in storms?i guess i'm gonna have to hit all the spots i know of saturday that have picnic tables on them...looks like big blackies hang out on them in storms
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 14, 2016, 07:30:51 AM
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Post by: RB on October 14, 2016, 07:33:22 AM
Be careful for sure.
I love hunting nasty weather for blacktails. But gusts to 70mph on Sat put hunting at the crazy level. And in my 30 years of hunting experience I don't know to many animals that like to wander around when its blowing 50mph plus. There will be a lot of deer activity Friday and Sat in the am and then they will dig in deep and get out of the wind. Best time to be in the woods is Sun- Mon when the storms pass.
:yeah:
Post by: fishnfur on October 14, 2016, 09:45:11 AM
Here you go guys...perfect blacktail weather :chuckle:
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I'm guessing that alert has been or will be extended through the rest of the morning. Ilwaco and north to Willipa Bay appear to be under advisory.
Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 14, 2016, 05:58:38 PM
Post by: splitshot on October 14, 2016, 06:34:11 PM
Post by: JDHasty on October 16, 2016, 10:29:15 AM
Post by: fishnfur on October 16, 2016, 01:28:04 PM