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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Dekker on February 14, 2009, 07:08:46 PM

Title: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: Dekker on February 14, 2009, 07:08:46 PM: Hello, I'm new to the forum and had a question that I've been pondering for quite some time. I'm contemplating a Fall backpack hunt and am having trouble deciding between a high hunt in the Cascades or the Kettle Crest. I now live in Spokane and will be able to scout the Kettle Crest much easier. Any thoughts on which area may be better for trophy mule deer? By the way, this is a great website! Finally, a place devoted to Washington Hunting.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Dekker
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: bobcat on February 15, 2009, 09:06:57 AM: Either can be good for big muleys but I think I would go where you have the ability to scout more often. So my vote goes to the Kettle Crest.
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: colockumelk on February 15, 2009, 03:15:28 PM: I'd go to where you can scout better. THe better you know an area the better your chances of getting a good buck.
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: Dekker on February 15, 2009, 03:27:58 PM: I was kind of thinking the same thing. Now I just have to wait for the snow to melt so I can get out and stretch the legs.
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: grizzlygibbs on February 16, 2009, 08:01:00 AM: I would not settle on only scouting where you are close and more familiar. Have any weekends you can consolidate a camping trip with a hiking trip? Get out and when you get the deer patterned and figure out where your buck is hunt that location. Dont limit yourself... Plus if your family likes to hunt and hike you are killing two birds with one stone! My instinct says scout where its the closest however you can get a lot of scouting done too.
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: WAPITIHUNTER on February 16, 2009, 10:31:05 AM: Quote from: bobcat on February 15, 2009, 09:06:57 AM
Either can be good for big muleys but I think I would go where you have the ability to scout more often. So my vote goes to the Kettle Crest.

:yeah:
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on February 16, 2009, 05:00:26 PM: You might consider the Selkirks, as close as they are to you.
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: Dekker on February 16, 2009, 05:25:19 PM: I will definitely consider the Selkirks. I haven't hunted much up in that area. Hopefully I can find a spot with semi open hilltops.
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 16, 2009, 10:07:40 PM: :yeah:

Was thinkin' the exact same thing. I google earthed it and it looks pretty thick... even up high. I'll save final judgement for this summer...
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: TeacherMan on February 16, 2009, 10:50:51 PM: If you are interested in the Kettle Crest PM me some time I've hiked from Sherman to Boulder (down Hill). There is actually alot of really open ground due to the White Mt. Fire. You dont need to hike the entire piece. Fill you in more later...

Teacher
Title: Re: Kettle Crest or Cascades?
Post by: shag on February 20, 2009, 09:18:30 PM: Kettle Crest,

Most that do the high hunt do it for the adventure. It' tough.