Post by: Vmascorro89 on May 27, 2018, 08:24:32 PM
Would like some insight on the wenaha wilderness this time a year and in to September. Planning on hunting there this fall. I'd like to head out tomorrow and start scouting for bear. Any one else hunt this area recently.
Thanks in advance.
Post by: Bob33 on May 27, 2018, 08:30:27 PM
Post by: Vmascorro89 on May 27, 2018, 08:32:47 PM
Post by: Vmascorro89 on May 28, 2018, 02:09:33 PM
What are some basic gear I should invest in for a back country hunt. Keep in mind I'm new to bear hunting
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 28, 2018, 04:23:50 PM
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Post by: trophyhunt on May 28, 2018, 04:35:09 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 28, 2018, 04:47:28 PM
Howd your hunt go Magnum?? The Friends I know saw one but couldn't get on it. They are donePm sent
Post by: Skywagon_185 on May 28, 2018, 07:07:13 PM
Sky
Post by: Magnum_Willys on May 28, 2018, 09:05:04 PM
Be prepared to pack UPHILL!!!! Wenaha sucks for old men.:yeah: m o t r i n
Sky
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 31, 2018, 07:27:59 AM
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on May 31, 2018, 07:49:00 AM
1) Body - work out like crazy and eat very healthy. I hunt tough terrain and the buddies I have that hunt Wenaha and know my area say I'm hunting a playground.
2) Boots - get some decent boots and break them in. Both are important criteria. Make sure they are good. Make sure you break them in.
3) Everything else.
Post by: Vmascorro89 on May 31, 2018, 12:45:26 PM
You’re not starting small! Have you ever backpack hunted?
Not really.
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Post by: Vmascorro89 on May 31, 2018, 12:57:44 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 31, 2018, 12:57:51 PM
You’re not starting small! Have you ever backpack hunted?
Not really.
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Boy are you in for an exciting trip.
Don’t let these old guy shake you. They can barely get down the stairs every day. They wouldn’t know steep if it hit them in the face!
Especially that magnum guy...
The Wenaha is rolling hills.
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Post by: Timberstalker on May 31, 2018, 01:23:33 PM
Post by: Vmascorro89 on May 31, 2018, 03:58:37 PM
Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??
Would really appreciate it,
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on May 31, 2018, 05:12:59 PM
I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.
Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??
Would really appreciate it,
75% of backpack hunting is mental toughness.
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Post by: stew pidasso on May 31, 2018, 06:11:46 PM
I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.
Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??
Would really appreciate it,
I'll take you out this weekend of you want. Private message me your number and we can make something happen.
Post by: Vmascorro89 on June 01, 2018, 09:45:09 PM
Post by: JWEBB on June 04, 2018, 08:58:24 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on June 05, 2018, 06:36:53 PM
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,195635.0.html
Post by: Vmascorro89 on June 05, 2018, 06:59:22 PM
This is old, and I've changed out some pieces since but it worked fine, clearly I didn't die and he had enough opportunities to miss multiple bears. Sorry, haven't posted anything new in awhile..
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,195635.0.html
Thanks, this is helping me narrow some things down. Of course I expect to change things out here and there. Hoping to do a couple of over nighters b4 for season opens
Post by: Shawn Ryan on June 07, 2018, 01:48:15 PM
I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.
Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??
Would really appreciate it,
I'll take you out this weekend of you want. Private message me your number and we can make something happen.
The responses on this thread make me happy. This is what I think the forum should be about.
Vmascorro89, You may be more familiar with the Wenaha than my reply on this post addresses, but its a primer on accessing the Wenaha: https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,215513.msg2869026.html#msg2869026 . For a first trip, assuming you still choose the Wenaha for your maiden voyage, I'd suggest using and staying near the Mt. Misery trail. Its about as flat as it gets, you see a lot of country from it, and there is water all along it.
Post by: Vmascorro89 on June 07, 2018, 03:30:21 PM
I'm not concerned with the terrain. I'm more concerned with not being prepared for that area. And I've never backpack hunted. And that's what I'm more interested in doing this year and on forth and eventually going on long backpack hunts (overnights) untill I get something when time permits.
Is there anyone going out in the next few weeks? Maybe I can tag along on a spring hunt b4 it closes. I'll be a pack mule. Just to get some experience??
Would really appreciate it,
I'll take you out this weekend of you want. Private message me your number and we can make something happen.
The responses on this thread make me happy. This is what I think the forum should be about.
Vmascorro89, You may be more familiar with the Wenaha than my reply on this post addresses, but its a primer on accessing the Wenaha: https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,215513.msg2869026.html#msg2869026 . For a first trip, assuming you still choose the Wenaha for your maiden voyage, I'd suggest using and staying near the Mt. Misery trail. Its about as flat as it gets, you see a lot of country from it, and there is water all along it.
Sweet, thanks. I have set my mind on Wenaha so that's where I will go. I appreciate all the help everyone. I hunted up north the last 2 years (49°North) and was mainly a pack mule/ pusher for my dad and Grandpa. So alot of walking/hiking I am acustom to.
Post by: fillthefreezer on June 08, 2018, 04:14:26 PM
Sweet, thanks. I have set my mind on Wenaha so that's where I will go. I appreciate all the help everyone. I hunted up north the last 2 years (49°North) and was mainly a pack mule/ pusher for my dad and Grandpa. So alot of walking/hiking I am acustom to.
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You'll figure it out once you're there, but the two units have zero in common, totally different terrain, food sources and ease of access. :twocents:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 09, 2018, 11:50:43 AM
Post by: Vmascorro89 on June 09, 2018, 05:35:13 PM
A 7 year old girl beat me to my spot it the wenaha today - maybe the legs are starting to age? Heh.
Lol. Nice
Post by: CaNINE on June 10, 2018, 08:40:57 AM