Post by: throttlejocky20 on June 22, 2018, 09:12:07 AM
Post by: Crunchy on June 22, 2018, 09:18:44 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on June 22, 2018, 09:32:34 AM
Post by: redi on June 22, 2018, 09:41:22 AM
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on June 22, 2018, 09:45:00 AM
Post by: gasman on June 22, 2018, 10:27:17 AM
My recomendation, go as late as you can in the season, if you can hunt the 15th on, that's the best time IMO at least when I actually draw, I won't start hunting 15th unless a monster happens to walk out :chuckle:
Have fun :bfg:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 22, 2018, 10:34:01 AM
Wife had the tag 3 years ago, it was a great hunt, lots of bucks :tup::yeah: drew last year. good time ! Manage expectations - 160 is a monster. 170 = unicorn.
My recomendation, go as late as you can in the season, if you can hunt the 15th on, that's the best time IMO at least when I actually draw, I won't start hunting huntilmthe 15th unless :chuckle:
Have fun :bfg:
Post by: throttlejocky20 on June 22, 2018, 12:24:47 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on June 22, 2018, 12:45:31 PM
I was going to put my wife in for points only, decided Entiat hunt was basically the same thing...until she was selected :yike:
Post by: elkrack on June 22, 2018, 12:57:36 PM
Congrats.
I was going to put my wife in for points only, decided Entiat hunt was basically the same thing...until she was selected :yike:
That’s almost a guarantee draw :chuckle:
Post by: vandeman17 on June 22, 2018, 01:32:33 PM
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on June 22, 2018, 02:05:59 PM
180" bucks are in pretty much every drainage. Should be a slam dunk :chuckle:Drainage’s?!?!? Man I was hoping they were around every corner... you know near the road.
Post by: vandeman17 on June 22, 2018, 02:09:56 PM
180" bucks are in pretty much every drainage. Should be a slam dunk :chuckle:Drainage’s?!?!? Man I was hoping they were around every corner... you know near the road.
I was trying not to let them know QUITE how easy they were to find. SHHHH
Post by: Greg Mullins on June 22, 2018, 09:25:50 PM
Post by: polishstunner on June 22, 2018, 09:42:15 PM
Post by: elkrack on June 22, 2018, 10:54:20 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on June 23, 2018, 10:11:18 AM
Be prepared to be disappointed. I would love the tag but there is so much pressure early season. I bow hunt it hard and will say that it holds small resident bucks. Pray for something crawling out of the nearly stuff.
Much different come late season if there is snow and the migration is on. :twocents:
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on June 23, 2018, 12:39:29 PM
Post by: muleracks on June 23, 2018, 12:53:20 PM
Have fun and don't shoot until you see the one you want.
Post by: The100Road on June 23, 2018, 08:37:28 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on June 23, 2018, 10:11:29 PM
Post by: muleracks on June 24, 2018, 07:04:29 AM
The Entiat Ranger District phone is 509-784-4700 (call before going).
Post by: gasman on June 24, 2018, 04:03:13 PM
Can you ride four wheelers on any of the FS roads in that area? Just thinking if conditions are poor/unsafe - can a guy use an atv?
No, as of last time I inquired about the same thing, the FS does not recognize played OHV's. They a re e only allowed on roads posted for "Dual Use" from the management plan, and the management plan is not in effect.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 24, 2018, 08:48:18 PM
Can you ride four wheelers on any of the FS roads in that area? Just thinking if conditions are poor/unsafe - can a guy use an atv?
No, as of last time I inquired about the same thing, the FS does not recognize played OHV's. They a re e only allowed on roads posted for "Dual Use" from the management plan, and the management plan is not in effect.
Isn't that statement contradictory? :yeah: :chuckle:
You are correct, the F.C. does not recognize plated WATV's.............what they wont tell you is, there is no law on the books that states a person cannot use them on FS roads (in this area)........There are ways for the FS to do this, but have not been accomplished by the FS yet/and or properly. ;)
Call em up and ask them what law you will be breaking if you were to ride up there. (ie; what CFR will they be referenccing your ticket to.) ;) ;) ;)
PS, have fun on a great hunt, GL
Post by: gasman on June 25, 2018, 06:30:05 AM
Can you ride four wheelers on any of the FS roads in that area? Just thinking if conditions are poor/unsafe - can a guy use an atv?
No, as of last time I inquired about the same thing, the FS does not recognize played OHV's. They a re e only allowed on roads posted for "Dual Use" from the management plan, and the management plan is not in effect.
Isn't that statement contradictory? :yeah: :chuckle:
You are correct, the F.C. does not recognize plated WATV's.............what they wont tell you is, there is no law on the books that states a person cannot use them on FS roads (in this area)........There are ways for the FS to do this, but have not been accomplished by the FS yet/and or properly. ;)
Call em up and ask them what law you will be breaking if you were to ride up there. (ie; what CFR will they be referenccing your ticket to.) ;) ;) ;)
PS, have fun on a great hunt, GL
I agree and here is the response from the emails I sent to the FS.
I'm seeking information on OHV use on Forest Service Roads. I am looking to find out if it is legal to use a OHV, (side-by-side, quad) that has a license plate on the forest Service Roads.
I have been receiving conflict and information, as to whether it is allowed, or legal. Some say it is legal to use on for service road as long as the OHV is has a license plate. Others say it is not usable at all on Forest Service Roads unless it is Highway legal.
What is the position for the forest service?
It is currently not legal to use any OHV / ATV, even street legal or with license plate, on most Forest Service roads. There are some exceptions, mainly on the Tonasket Ranger District. See link below for a list of trails and roads that are open. But note that most may not be suitable for a side by side. Best to contact Ranger District where you want to go for drivability and condition of specific trails and roads on the list. There is currently a travel management plan under review which may open up more roads to OHVs.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd521079.pdf
Thank you for response, I have another question.
I'm going to paraphrase when I ask this question,
How is it that the forest service does not allow for use of a OHV that has been deamed street legal by the state of Washington?
All requirements laid out by the state of Washington to classify an OHV as street legal, and the forest service still says no, why or how?
Pete Miller
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest is firmly committed to ensuring forest access for both Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicle (WATV) and other motorized vehicles. However, Washington State law and established Forest Service policy require National Forests to explicitly designate which forest roads are open to WATVs. The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest continues to work closely with user groups through its Travel Management Planning process to determine where WATVs can be ridden, with an eye towards balancing access needs with the risk of excessive resource impacts to the forest. Working jointly with user groups and conservation organizations, the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest identified 350 miles of current National Forest System roads that could be opened to WATVs without causing unacceptable resource damage. These roads were added to the Forest's Subpart B Travel Management analysis. A final decision on the associated Motor Vehicle Use Map is expected in late 2017. If the current proposal is adopted those 350 miles of road would be open to WATVs for use in the summer of 2018. All other system roads would be closed to WATVs. In the meantime, the forest has 243 miles of roads designated for "dual use" where WATVs can be ridden.
Post by: idahohuntr on June 25, 2018, 06:59:43 AM
Post by: gasman on June 25, 2018, 07:03:07 AM
Interesting. Thanks for all the background info. I will contact the entiat RD to see if they will have their plan/decision by this summer.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
They are 10 years over due on having the travel management plan in full effect.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on June 25, 2018, 07:51:54 AM
Interesting. Thanks for all the background info. I will contact the entiat RD to see if they will have their plan/decision by this summer.
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
They are 10 years over due on having the travel management plan in full effect.
Exactly. But again,
Ask them what law you would be breaking if you did so. ;)
Post by: throttlejocky20 on June 25, 2018, 07:57:59 AM
Im not to worried about what i will see in there between now and the end of October. Scouting will be all about learning roads and draws. As far as finding deer before my hunt the only deer i will care about will be does. I have been fortunate to help my old man on a late hunt and the deer i want are not even in the area right now.Be prepared to be disappointed. I would love the tag but there is so much pressure early season. I bow hunt it hard and will say that it holds small resident bucks. Pray for something crawling out of the nearly stuff.
Much different come late season if there is snow and the migration is on. :twocents:
Post by: throttlejocky20 on June 25, 2018, 12:40:28 PM
Post by: Greg Mullins on June 26, 2018, 07:19:46 PM
Post by: C-Money on June 27, 2018, 06:43:53 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on June 27, 2018, 09:50:42 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on June 27, 2018, 11:50:58 AM
Post by: UBA on June 27, 2018, 01:47:53 PM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on June 27, 2018, 02:01:53 PM
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 27, 2018, 02:16:03 PM
Thanks to all for the input i will keep this updated hopefully to end with a pic of a nice buck down. Heading over after the 4th to learn more draws and update my notes.looking forward to pics.
Post by: fisheral87 on June 28, 2018, 07:29:34 PM
Congratulations on drawing and good luck to you Sir. I'll be in the area with a tag as well.
Al
Post by: teanawayslayer on June 28, 2018, 07:40:56 PM
180" bucks are in pretty much every drainage. Should be a slam dunk :chuckle:thats funny. Not like it used to be up there your lucky to see a 180 in the middle to end of December. :bash:
Post by: Letmwork on July 01, 2018, 07:40:34 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 01, 2018, 07:47:10 PM
Should be interesting since it is on fire now
SAY WHAT ? Fire would probably make it better, All the deer are not there now anyway.
Post by: throttlejocky20 on July 01, 2018, 09:08:27 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 01, 2018, 10:07:44 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on July 02, 2018, 08:27:32 AM
Post by: muleracks on July 04, 2018, 11:41:36 PM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on July 05, 2018, 11:42:03 AM
Don't worry about the lack of resident deer in the Entiat. 80% of the herd is migratory; spend the summer in the higher, greener country far up valley. Your challenge will be keeping your finger off the trigger until you locate the buck you really want on your wall and in the freezer. GMU 247 benefits from higher elevation snow to get the migration into the wintering areas.Thanks for the input ill be heading that way tomorrow to start learning draws and road systems.
Post by: throttlejocky20 on July 09, 2018, 07:54:24 AM
On a side note does anyone know if you can ride quads on the roads over there?
Post by: Goose Noose on July 09, 2018, 08:36:24 AM
On a side note does anyone know if you can ride quads on the roads over there?
Not legally.
Post by: throttlejocky20 on July 09, 2018, 08:49:13 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on July 10, 2018, 08:33:54 AM
Post by: slim9300 on July 10, 2018, 02:25:19 PM
On a side note does anyone know if you can ride quads on the roads over there?
Not legally.
Unless they are registered for public roads and the logging roads are open for vehicle traffic. I can’t say I love them on the logging roads but they can be legal now that the state of WA allows quads, dirt bikes, side by sides, etc. to be registered for public roads.
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Post by: bobcat on July 10, 2018, 02:28:57 PM
On a side note does anyone know if you can ride quads on the roads over there?
Not legally.
Unless they are registered for public roads and the logging roads are open for vehicle traffic. I can’t say I love them on the logging roads but they can be legal now that the state of WA allows quads, dirt bikes, side by sides, etc. to be registered for public roads.
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But the Forest Service still doesn't allow them to be used.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on July 10, 2018, 03:00:58 PM
On a side note does anyone know if you can ride quads on the roads over there?
Not legally.
Unless they are registered for public roads and the logging roads are open for vehicle traffic. I can’t say I love them on the logging roads but they can be legal now that the state of WA allows quads, dirt bikes, side by sides, etc. to be registered for public roads.
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But the Forest Service still doesn't allow them to be used.
Nor do they have a law that says they are illegal. ;)
Post by: bobcat on July 10, 2018, 03:45:37 PM
On a side note does anyone know if you can ride quads on the roads over there?
Not legally.
Unless they are registered for public roads and the logging roads are open for vehicle traffic. I can’t say I love them on the logging roads but they can be legal now that the state of WA allows quads, dirt bikes, side by sides, etc. to be registered for public roads.
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But the Forest Service still doesn't allow them to be used.
Nor do they have a law that says they are illegal. ;)
I don't doubt that. I only know that they will tell you ATV's are not allowed, if you were to ask. I guess, just don't ask. :dunno:
Post by: throttlejocky20 on July 10, 2018, 03:47:21 PM
Post by: bobcat on July 10, 2018, 03:50:38 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on July 10, 2018, 03:57:00 PM
Post by: gasman on July 10, 2018, 04:01:07 PM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on July 11, 2018, 08:29:44 AM
See my response on page 2 of this topic, it shows a email I received from the FS on the subject of OHV on FS roads.Thanks Gasman i do remember seeing that now sometime i just need a reminder LOL.
Post by: throttlejocky20 on August 24, 2018, 01:03:48 PM
Might head over in the general season to scout areas just not sure i want to experience the chit show. Whats your thoughts.
Post by: huntnphool on August 24, 2018, 01:08:33 PM
So at this point i planned to have many many more trips over the mountains to scout and well we all know why i haven't been over lately. Little bummed i have been doing most of my scouting on line with a birds eye view. I just got done reading an 18 page thread about this hunt from 2013. i really cant believe i read all 18 pages but after page 4 i was making popcorn and forgot all about my hunt as that was to good LOL. Glad i have all 20 days off so i can use the first week to scout the draws i have been planing to hunt.
Might head over in the general season to scout areas just not sure i want to experience the chit show. Whats your thoughts.
No need to waste the fuel with that tag in your pocket. :twocents:
Post by: huntnfmly on August 24, 2018, 01:11:46 PM
Post by: RB on August 24, 2018, 01:17:55 PM
So at this point i planned to have many many more trips over the mountains to scout and well we all know why i haven't been over lately. Little bummed i have been doing most of my scouting on line with a birds eye view. I just got done reading an 18 page thread about this hunt from 2013. i really cant believe i read all 18 pages but after page 4 i was making popcorn and forgot all about my hunt as that was to good LOL. Glad i have all 20 days off so i can use the first week to scout the draws i have been planing to hunt.
Might head over in the general season to scout areas just not sure i want to experience the chit show. Whats your thoughts.
When I had the tag in 2016 I spent a couple days during modern firearm driving around to get to know the area (never been there before) and best advice I will give is find the Does during that time and go back about two or more weeks later :twocents:
Post by: throttlejocky20 on August 24, 2018, 02:32:14 PM
Post by: bigmacc on August 24, 2018, 02:39:08 PM
So at this point i planned to have many many more trips over the mountains to scout and well we all know why i haven't been over lately. Little bummed i have been doing most of my scouting on line with a birds eye view. I just got done reading an 18 page thread about this hunt from 2013. i really cant believe i read all 18 pages but after page 4 i was making popcorn and forgot all about my hunt as that was to good LOL. Glad i have all 20 days off so i can use the first week to scout the draws i have been planing to hunt.
Might head over in the general season to scout areas just not sure i want to experience the chit show. Whats your thoughts.
No need to waste the fuel with that tag in your pocket. :twocents:
:yeah:......X2.....What phool said, you'll be fine :tup:
Post by: muleracks on August 24, 2018, 10:56:43 PM
If snow arrives late expect the big bucks to be at the western end of 247 and if we get a lot of snow hunt the eastern end even the breaks above the Columbia.
Post by: Romulus1297 on August 25, 2018, 12:17:11 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 10, 2018, 10:07:27 AM
Post by: gasman on September 10, 2018, 10:19:48 AM
Holy Hell, those are nice bulls cant wait until this weekend to get out and hunt my Bethel bull tag :tup:
Post by: throttlejocky20 on September 10, 2018, 10:22:59 AM
:yike:Good luck ill keep you in my prayers to the hunting gods.
Holy Hell, those are nice bulls cant wait until this weekend to get out and hunt my Bethel bull tag :tup:
Post by: D-Rock425 on September 29, 2018, 11:57:44 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 01, 2018, 07:38:00 AM
Post by: timberfaller on October 01, 2018, 07:52:19 AM
Good luck!
Still doing rehab, might be over by opening weekend.
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 01, 2018, 02:55:26 PM
Post by: carlyoungs on October 01, 2018, 03:22:59 PM
Post by: crabcreekhunter on October 01, 2018, 09:13:52 PM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 02, 2018, 04:22:30 PM
:tup:
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 30, 2018, 12:35:14 PM
Wait with that last one i just may leave the woods in about a week if someone local has a shower they are willing to share :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: D-Rock425 on October 30, 2018, 12:36:41 PM
Post by: Wunderlich33 on October 30, 2018, 12:50:33 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on October 30, 2018, 01:10:20 PM
Heading over tomorrow after work to set up camp. Not sure how much i will be able to keep you all updated but i will do a play by play write up when i return. I know its early i know the weathers not perfect but i have the whole hunt off and i dont plan on leaving the woods untill i get it done.
Wait with that last one i just may leave the woods in about a week if someone local has a shower they are willing to share :chuckle: :chuckle:
Come on down to wenatchee if you need a shower, home cooked meal and a bed to sleep in for a night. :tup:
Post by: huntnfmly on October 30, 2018, 01:27:53 PM
Great offer that's why I like this siteHeading over tomorrow after work to set up camp. Not sure how much i will be able to keep you all updated but i will do a play by play write up when i return. I know its early i know the weathers not perfect but i have the whole hunt off and i dont plan on leaving the woods untill i get it done.
Wait with that last one i just may leave the woods in about a week if someone local has a shower they are willing to share :chuckle: :chuckle:
Come on down to wenatchee if you need a shower, home cooked meal and a bed to sleep in for a night. :tup:
Good people
Post by: vandeman17 on October 30, 2018, 01:49:34 PM
Great offer that's why I like this siteHeading over tomorrow after work to set up camp. Not sure how much i will be able to keep you all updated but i will do a play by play write up when i return. I know its early i know the weathers not perfect but i have the whole hunt off and i dont plan on leaving the woods untill i get it done.
Wait with that last one i just may leave the woods in about a week if someone local has a shower they are willing to share :chuckle: :chuckle:
Come on down to wenatchee if you need a shower, home cooked meal and a bed to sleep in for a night. :tup:
Good people
Also, if you need help packing or anything let me know. I can scramble out of work, grab the pack frame and be up there in about an hour
Post by: quadrafire on October 30, 2018, 01:50:21 PM
Maybe it's not an innocent offer. Sounds suspicious to me. " a shower and a bed to sleep in" :yike: :chuckle:Great offer that's why I like this siteHeading over tomorrow after work to set up camp. Not sure how much i will be able to keep you all updated but i will do a play by play write up when i return. I know its early i know the weathers not perfect but i have the whole hunt off and i dont plan on leaving the woods untill i get it done.
Wait with that last one i just may leave the woods in about a week if someone local has a shower they are willing to share :chuckle: :chuckle:
Come on down to wenatchee if you need a shower, home cooked meal and a bed to sleep in for a night. :tup:
Good people
Post by: jstone on October 30, 2018, 02:00:24 PM
Good luck
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 30, 2018, 02:18:40 PM
Thats awesome i will be in touch thank you.Great offer that's why I like this siteHeading over tomorrow after work to set up camp. Not sure how much i will be able to keep you all updated but i will do a play by play write up when i return. I know its early i know the weathers not perfect but i have the whole hunt off and i dont plan on leaving the woods untill i get it done.
Wait with that last one i just may leave the woods in about a week if someone local has a shower they are willing to share :chuckle: :chuckle:
Come on down to wenatchee if you need a shower, home cooked meal and a bed to sleep in for a night. :tup:
Good people
Also, if you need help packing or anything let me know. I can scramble out of work, grab the pack frame and be up there in about an hour
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 30, 2018, 02:20:16 PM
I will be in there scouting the weekend of the 10th. What do you drive?Ill be in a big blue dodge with a Titan Outdoors sticker in the back window.
Good luck
Post by: jmscon on October 30, 2018, 07:49:39 PM
Post by: running_bull on October 31, 2018, 12:39:06 AM
Post by: Odell on October 31, 2018, 06:19:12 AM
Post by: fisheral87 on October 31, 2018, 08:46:33 AM
Remember, shoot the first buck you see. :chuckle:
Al
Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 31, 2018, 12:15:35 PM
Post by: jstone on October 31, 2018, 12:32:36 PM
Post by: running_bull on November 01, 2018, 01:08:48 AM
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 01, 2018, 02:41:05 AM
5 years ago opening day I shot a 205 inch buck in there . One of the biggest I got . I helped people hunt almost every year after that. The last 2 years I seen a decrease in big bucks due to the fire and the general season after the fire. there was a day when there was 170 on every corner. Now u have to hunt a lot harder. U will do good !!! Pray for snow and belivebn ur glassAny pics of your buck??
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 01, 2018, 04:57:17 AM
5 years ago opening day I shot a 205 inch buck in there . One of the biggest I got . I helped people hunt almost every year after that. The last 2 years I seen a decrease in big bucks due to the fire and the general season after the fire. there was a day when there was 170 on every corner. Now u have to hunt a lot harder. U will do good !!! Pray for snow and belivebn ur glassWhat about predators they have more effect I believe than the fire
Post by: bigfish51 on November 01, 2018, 08:17:07 AM
Post by: running_bull on November 01, 2018, 08:34:04 AM
Post by: running_bull on November 01, 2018, 08:36:03 AM
Post by: LDennis24 on November 01, 2018, 08:51:32 AM
Post by: bowhunterforever on November 01, 2018, 05:05:03 PM
I will pm u some pics of the bucks . The peanut gallery might get ahold of them 😂😂sounds good :tup:
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 01, 2018, 07:14:20 PM
I don’t believe predators killed off the big bucks lol I think it was the guys in the orange vest lol. But if u go back 2 years ago maybe 3 now there was over 5 200’inch bucks and a hand full of 190’inch bucks shot-and countless 170s shot out of the eniat unit its self. When the fire hit it pushed a lot of deer down and the deer actually stayed down low because of a food source. General season rolled around and wiped a lot of deer out big time. I know bigs bucks get shot during general season but not that many in the same unit .So if u could imagine that there was a lot more legal bucks readily available for every jo shmo with a tag. That hurt the heard bad. I talked to seven game warden that year and they confirmed that there was a big harvest rate that year. So now we are living the after affects of that one awesome general season lol. But don’t get me wrong some one needs to kill those cougars too
SPOT ON. :twocents:
Post by: lipripper on November 02, 2018, 06:53:59 AM
Post by: horsepacker on November 04, 2018, 09:37:41 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 05, 2018, 05:16:38 AM
Can't waitI will pm u some pics of the bucks . The peanut gallery might get ahold of them 😂😂sounds good :tup:
Post by: cavemann on November 07, 2018, 09:30:42 AM
Post by: Duckhunter14 on November 07, 2018, 11:27:27 AM
Clint
Post by: fisheral87 on November 07, 2018, 08:21:19 PM
Thanks,
Al
Post by: Romulus1297 on November 07, 2018, 08:26:43 PM
Post by: fisheral87 on November 07, 2018, 08:44:31 PM
Al
Post by: throttlejocky20 on November 12, 2018, 09:00:30 AM
Post by: huntnfmly on November 12, 2018, 09:06:24 AM
Post by: jstone on November 12, 2018, 09:08:03 AM
Can’t wait to see the picture
Post by: X-Force on November 12, 2018, 09:23:52 AM
Got it done on Sunday the 4th. should i have passed again possibly but im stoked with the buck i got and i have never had a hunt where i seen so many animals and decent bucks. Full update coming soon.
Considering your avatar im excited to see the results.
Congrats
Post by: elkrack on November 12, 2018, 09:52:04 AM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on November 12, 2018, 10:09:22 AM
Day 1 i didnt get out the 31st like i wanted to so i left early the first. The plan was to dump the camper and head hunting when i got there. I didnt even have the camper off the truck and i had already had a smaller 16-17 inch 3x3 and about the same frame 3x4 in the glass. when i pulled into my camp i had seen 11 deer already and 3 bucks. To say i was excited was an understatement. I decided to set camp up as its only day one and i didnt want to come back and have to deal with it. Finally camp was set up rifle in the truck next to the spotter and i was off. I made it maybe 1000 feet from camp and spotted some deer. 8 more deer on the hill all does. I figured i would head to an area i was told about i didnt scout yet and see what it was all about. I didnt see much going in but i also didnt spend much time glassing just learning the roads. Finally got to the top and decided to get the spotter out and glass a big basin. Glassed up a couple does when all the sudden there is a grey looking deer. Thats a buck i thought. As he picked his head up i could see he was a good buck. I watched him bed down i could see he was about 24 - 25 inch wide 4x4 with eye guards. He had very small forks and was spindly so i decided i was going to let him be and move on. finished my day and seen a few more deer nothing to excited about. when i got to camp i was wondering if i made the right decision as i had never passed a good buck in my life. The decision was made and the fact that he was in a hole not visible from any road and he was in the presence of does i figured if needed i could find him back if i needed to.
Post by: elkrack on November 12, 2018, 10:22:04 AM
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 12, 2018, 12:06:18 PM
Post by: jstone on November 12, 2018, 12:09:56 PM
Great job
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on November 12, 2018, 12:14:23 PM
Post by: gasman on November 12, 2018, 12:16:43 PM
Post by: Muleycrazy01 on November 12, 2018, 12:23:26 PM
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Post by: full choke on November 12, 2018, 01:00:25 PM
Thanks for taking us along on the hunt!
Post by: RB on November 12, 2018, 01:03:32 PM
Post by: X-Force on November 12, 2018, 01:05:25 PM
Nice buck.
Thanks for the story. Sounds like it was a great trip.
Post by: elkrack on November 12, 2018, 01:12:08 PM
Post by: Hoythunter on November 12, 2018, 01:23:33 PM
Post by: throttlejocky20 on November 12, 2018, 01:36:15 PM
Post by: 7mmfan on November 12, 2018, 01:47:04 PM
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on November 12, 2018, 02:08:17 PM
And that's how it's done! With a diesel engine calling him home!I was the first time in my life the wind was blowing so hard it sounded like a diesel!!! Hours and hours behind the glass and it ends like this lol.
Post by: cavemann on November 12, 2018, 02:11:55 PM
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Post by: X-Force on November 12, 2018, 03:31:03 PM
And that's how it's done! With a diesel engine calling him home!I was the first time in my life the wind was blowing so hard it sounded like a diesel!!! Hours and hours behind the glass and it ends like this lol.
Isnt that how it works. Hours of glassing, miles of hiking and find a good buck 130 yards from the road. haha
Awesome.
Post by: 7mmfan on November 12, 2018, 03:52:48 PM
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on November 13, 2018, 07:24:48 AM
Nice Throttle!! Looks like about a 150ish inch buck?Im not an expert but i taped him just shy of 155
Post by: Rainier10 on November 13, 2018, 08:06:42 AM
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Post by: bowhunterforever on November 27, 2018, 07:38:17 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on November 27, 2018, 08:29:10 PM
After my friends seeing wolf tracks up the chiwawa this weekend and Swakane today it's only a matter of time their in the Entiat.
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 28, 2018, 07:02:18 AM
Congrats on a fine animal. Be thankful you drew that tag nowwolves have been in the chiwawa and gpw for quite sometime.
After my friends seeing wolf tracks up the chiwawa this weekend and Swakane today it's only a matter of time their in the Entiat.