Post by: Hatchjaw on February 15, 2017, 08:34:48 AM
I'm an utter novice--never hunted before but have recently got the hankering to learn the basics and get a firm foundation. I'm looking for any willing hunters of any stripe that'd be willing to take me along and help me get some experience, beginning with scouting and tracking any time in the spring. I can hang in and slog with the best of them, so I'd not be a burden, more like an apprentice!
I'm in Snohomish County, primarily interested in deer/elk but open to anything. PM me if you're willing to take me along or can at least point me in the right direction. Thanks!
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 15, 2017, 08:37:30 AM
Post by: h20hunter on February 15, 2017, 08:37:50 AM
Post by: Hatchjaw on February 15, 2017, 08:39:22 AM
Post by: h20hunter on February 15, 2017, 09:18:23 AM
Post by: Hatchjaw on February 15, 2017, 10:47:14 AM
Post by: Special T on February 15, 2017, 10:51:09 AM
After season is a great time to get out because deer are still acting like they do in late season and the woods look similar. Rifle hunting means you need to go find big timber to hunt so up in the woods for scouting.
Post by: pianoman9701 on February 15, 2017, 10:59:44 AM
Hmmm. Sounds like its time for a local gathering!Hatchjaw, be careful, be very careful! If he sets you outside with a burlap sack and a couple of rocks to bang together, don't go! :chuckle:
Post by: PNWJimbo on February 15, 2017, 05:43:59 PM
Cheers,
Jim
Post by: Thenewguy on February 15, 2017, 05:55:46 PM
Thanks for the reading suggestion, T. As my thread also says, I'm in the same General area and would love to get together with a bunch of local hunters to pick up a few pointers about hunting in Snohomish.
Cheers,
Jim
The first thing to know about hunting in snohomish... is not to hunt is snohomish. You want to go further from town down hwy 9 or 2. Go either way until you stop seeing people. Then get out and walk a couple miles from the road. Do this early in the morning and right before dark until you start seeing Deer (find vantage points to look, walk very slow and silent etc.). Rinse and repeat until hunting season. If you start seeing Deer, watch a youtube video on how to clean it. Good luck!
Post by: h20hunter on February 15, 2017, 06:03:30 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on February 15, 2017, 09:20:19 PM
Hmmm. Sounds like its time for a local gathering!
I think it was about this time last year that I planned a local gathering. When the date rolled around, I had the flu. If you're planning something h20, let me know! I missed out last year (I think it was a Snohomish County bowhunter gathering, not that it matters!)
Post by: pd on February 15, 2017, 09:23:44 PM
Post by: Hatchjaw on February 16, 2017, 04:58:02 AM
I'm based in Snohomish county, but would be willing to hunt anywhere, I'm not tied down to one spot.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 16, 2017, 05:24:18 AM
Post by: kselkhunter on March 05, 2017, 10:46:04 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on March 06, 2017, 06:05:50 AM
I don't know....a few years ago I saw a pic of a buck a guy arrowed pretty close to town. It was a hog for sure. Now....is there plenty of area to find not that far away...yes. Just gotta find a nook or two. OP and I are scheduled for a brew soon....now that my go to banging rock method is blown I'll have to go to plan B. ;):chuckle:
Post by: Eric M on March 06, 2017, 07:23:42 AM
If your gona hunt black tail buy the book Blacktail Trophy Tactics 2 by Boyd Iverson. Read it asap and get out in the woods now!:yeah: Boyd Iverson has 2 good books. Also one by Scott Haugen is pretty good. If you get some fresh snow and can get out, find some tracks and follow them. See what it's doing, where it's going, and try to figure out why. Blacktail are fun but the bucks can be really nocturnal in some areas. Spend all your free time in the woods. Good luck.
After season is a great time to get out because deer are still acting like they do in late season and the woods look similar. Rifle hunting means you need to go find big timber to hunt so up in the woods for scouting.
Post by: DaveMonti on March 06, 2017, 10:54:56 AM
I don't know....a few years ago I saw a pic of a buck a guy arrowed pretty close to town. It was a hog for sure. Now....is there plenty of area to find not that far away...yes. Just gotta find a nook or two. OP and I are scheduled for a brew soon....now that my go to banging rock method is blown I'll have to go to plan B. ;)
Did you guys ever meet up for a beer? Any interest in planning a get together in a few weeks for the folks in Snohomish/Everett areas? I've got a month or so before the garden will take up my weekends!
Post by: Highmountaindan on May 02, 2017, 09:00:36 PM
Post by: h20hunter on May 02, 2017, 09:03:56 PM
Post by: DaveMonti on May 02, 2017, 09:36:43 PM
Post by: Stein on May 02, 2017, 10:31:19 PM
I'm also up for a beer if someone wants to schedule it. Ram, Skookum, wherever.
Post by: CP on May 03, 2017, 06:37:38 AM
Post by: Highmountaindan on May 03, 2017, 06:45:16 AM
Post by: SteelheadTed on May 03, 2017, 08:11:32 AM
Thanks for the reading suggestion, T. As my thread also says, I'm in the same General area and would love to get together with a bunch of local hunters to pick up a few pointers about hunting in Snohomish.
Cheers,
Jim
The first thing to know about hunting in snohomish... is not to hunt is snohomish. You want to go further from town down hwy 9 or 2. Go either way until you stop seeing people. Then get out and walk a couple miles from the road. Do this early in the morning and right before dark until you start seeing Deer (find vantage points to look, walk very slow and silent etc.). Rinse and repeat until hunting season. If you start seeing Deer, watch a youtube video on how to clean it. Good luck!
If you think you are walking slow, walk slower, and then slower again. You'll be amazed at how quietly a deer can jump from their bed and run off. It makes a certain sound and once you recognize it you'll realize how many deer are out there.
Post by: Highmountaindan on May 04, 2017, 08:52:42 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on May 04, 2017, 09:05:17 AM
Post by: DaveMonti on May 04, 2017, 09:26:56 AM
@jkthomps