Post by: aman on May 23, 2018, 06:49:59 PM
Never been out there so would love to get your advice.
Post by: bobcat on May 23, 2018, 06:52:57 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on May 23, 2018, 06:58:04 PM
Post by: chester on May 23, 2018, 07:04:47 PM
Usually if they're closed, they're locked. If no lock then I suppose you could open it and drive in.Remember before doing this they can close and lock it at any time.
Post by: bonecollector12 on May 23, 2018, 07:14:49 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 23, 2018, 07:19:47 PM
Usually if they're closed, they're locked. If no lock then I suppose you could open it and drive in.Remember before doing this they can close and lock it at any time.
Right. And I normally wouldn't do that unless it's a gate I'm familiar with that's supposed to be open. That's the problem with a closed, unlocked gate. You don't know who closed it.
Post by: KFhunter on May 23, 2018, 07:22:17 PM
Usually if they're closed, they're locked. If no lock then I suppose you could open it and drive in. If you don't, someone else probably will. Parking at the gate and walking in is usually what you will be doing. Just be sure to have your Discover pass if parked on DNR land. If you're on the county right of way you don't need it.
:yeah:
Just don't block the ATV access trail around the gate when it is locked :bdid:
Post by: jmscon on May 23, 2018, 07:47:29 PM
I came across some DNR land that had a very well maintained barbed wire fence with cattle on it. Does DNR have grazing leases and can a ordinary citizen go on that property while the lease is active?
Post by: KFhunter on May 23, 2018, 07:53:26 PM
Not to thread jack but...
I came across some DNR land that had a very well maintained barbed wire fence with cattle on it. Does DNR have grazing leases and can a ordinary citizen go on that property while the lease is active?
Yup have at it, if it's allowable without cattle its the same with cattle, cattle make no difference.
Post by: jmscon on May 23, 2018, 08:04:37 PM
Not to thread jack but...
I came across some DNR land that had a very well maintained barbed wire fence with cattle on it. Does DNR have grazing leases and can a ordinary citizen go on that property while the lease is active?
Yup have at it, if it's allowable without cattle its the same with cattle, cattle make no difference.
Thanks,
Carry on
Post by: aman on May 24, 2018, 02:26:09 PM
Post by: kevinlisa06 on May 24, 2018, 06:19:31 PM
Thanks guys! Heading out solo tomorrow.
Best way to hunt is solo in my opinion! Good luck!
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Post by: aman on May 26, 2018, 09:50:22 AM
I spent the entire day yesterday at one of the properties west of Spokane and I did not see a single flock. Once I got back to my car at night I heard them gobbling. I also heard them gobbling in the morning but I could not find them at all. They are not very talkative. I did see a few on private while driving around Medical Lake.
Any advice on what to do when they are quiet?
Post by: slavenoid on May 26, 2018, 12:09:27 PM
I checked out 4 different properties and no luck so far :bash:
I spent the entire day yesterday at one of the properties west of Spokane and I did not see a single flock. Once I got back to my car at night I heard them gobbling. I also heard them gobbling in the morning but I could not find them at all. They are not very talkative. I did see a few on private while driving around Medical Lake.
Any advice on what to do when they are quiet?
Yeah pick out a nice tree to rest your back on and take a nap.
Post by: netcoyote on May 26, 2018, 12:40:47 PM
All the gates that are closed in my area are locked but other DNR managers may have different policies. As someone mentioned, unless it is marked otherwise, a closed gate could be locked at anytime before you get back.
Post by: KFhunter on May 26, 2018, 04:42:47 PM
Just don't block the ATV access trail around the gate when it is locked :bdid:
Surprised no one said anything about this, I don't think I've seen a DNR gate what wasn't being driven around illegally by ATV's, just keep them open or prevent illegal access. It's so rampant that it might as well be de facto legal, keeps people who try to follow the laws locked out while most others just ignore the gate. Some even set up camp at the gate then drive around the gate hunting with ATV's.
can't beat them join them?
Post by: hunter399 on May 26, 2018, 05:10:49 PM
Just don't block the ATV access trail around the gate when it is locked :bdid:
Surprised no one said anything about this, I don't think I've seen a DNR gate what wasn't being driven around illegally by ATV's, just keep them open or prevent illegal access. It's so rampant that it might as well be de facto legal, keeps people who try to follow the laws locked out while most others just ignore the gate. Some even set up camp at the gate then drive around the gate hunting with ATV's.
can't beat them join them?
I'm about ready to join them.Last year hunting some state land ,gated,walked in ,here comes four wheeler where about 100 yards from each other ,he turns around and leaves before I could ask WTF.
Just sick of it.
Rant over.
Post by: KFhunter on May 26, 2018, 05:20:31 PM
Getting to where I don't even walk roads behind locked gates anymore unless it's midweek with less chances of seeing an atv. Last year I got peeved a locked gate I wanted to walk behind had a bunch of campers set up right at the gate blocking the whole area, then they had all their ATV's on the wrong side of the gate. They basically took ownership of a huge swath of public land by doing that, I hate walking through people's camp, good thing I didn't have a tree stand setup back there.