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Title: Buck Run
Post by: Jimmy33 on September 07, 2018, 12:51:46 PM
Does anyone know where exactly buck run is? I’ve looked for information on it and I haven’t found anything...


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Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: elkaholic123 on September 07, 2018, 01:11:07 PM
Wilson creek, just east of Stratford...
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Jimmy33 on September 07, 2018, 01:19:55 PM
Wilson creek, just east of Stratford...
Can you be more specific? I’d like to go check it out before I buy a raffle ticket for my boys.


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Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: full choke on September 07, 2018, 01:24:11 PM
North of Moses Lake.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Jimmy33 on September 07, 2018, 01:33:31 PM
North of Moses Lake.
I know where all these places are. Thanks for the help.


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Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: tlbradford on September 07, 2018, 03:50:11 PM
https://goo.gl/maps/75DPbdUP9sQ2 (https://goo.gl/maps/75DPbdUP9sQ2)

I pretty much centered the property for you on this map.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: 206 on September 07, 2018, 03:54:46 PM
Don't step off "their" roads.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Jimmy33 on September 07, 2018, 04:39:19 PM
https://goo.gl/maps/75DPbdUP9sQ2 (https://goo.gl/maps/75DPbdUP9sQ2)

I pretty much centered the property for you on this map.
Thanks


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Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Nash on September 09, 2018, 08:46:08 PM
Head east on hwy 28 from ephrata, a few miles before you hit Wilson creek you will start seeing “area 201” signs. Drive the roads around a bit. Not much to see or scout from the roads but plenty of deer. As I recall it’s only a 1 or 2 day hunt if you’re drawn. Some big bucks out there. It would be a fun hunt but wouldn’t buy too many tickets. Like stated before, don’t stray from the roads onto the property. If you don’t have it, onX is probably the best piece of gear you can have out there.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Jimmy33 on September 09, 2018, 09:18:09 PM
I ended up calling them...not interested in a planned one day hunt.  Thanks for the info guys.


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Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: huntnfmly on September 09, 2018, 09:43:02 PM
Is this only a raffle hunt or are you able to pay for a guided hunt with them?
Might be interested for daughters
Thanks for any info
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: idaho guy on April 09, 2019, 05:06:06 PM
Do they still sell raffle tickets?
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: TrkyBob53 on April 09, 2019, 08:05:14 PM
A number of years ago, my youngest son drew a permit for an antlerless hunt there. I called to arrange a date. Was trying to get a weekend to hunt. They said since we lived ineastern Washington we could only hunt during the week. They told me they saved the weekend hunts for people that are from the west side. They had to drive farther I was told. Buyer be ware of what you put in for. 
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Peewee on April 10, 2019, 08:57:44 AM
This hunt is kinda a scam, or used to b anyways
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: h20hunter on April 10, 2019, 09:27:44 AM
I rarely see anything out there or posted that is positive. 
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 10, 2019, 10:31:46 AM
Not a scam...  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: MtnMuley on April 10, 2019, 10:42:58 AM
I rarely see anything out there or posted that is positive.

How about Derik Steven's hearing about Jada Harmon and her terminally ill situation a couple seasons back and letting her have run of the area to harvest the biggest buck they could find?
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Birdgetter on April 10, 2019, 10:43:33 AM
 :yeah:
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: jackelope on April 10, 2019, 10:48:33 AM
I rarely see anything out there or posted that is positive.

How about Derik Steven's hearing about Jada Harmon and her terminally ill situation a couple seasons back and letting her have run of the area to harvest the biggest buck they could find?

Positivity!!
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: h20hunter on April 10, 2019, 10:49:33 AM
I rarely see anything out there or posted that is positive.

How about Derik Steven's hearing about Jada Harmon and her terminally ill situation a couple seasons back and letting her have run of the area to harvest the biggest buck they could find?

That along with the example of the buck posted are great examples to remind people of. I had forgotten.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: bigdub257 on April 10, 2019, 11:06:28 AM
My boy won a tag in the raffle about ten years ago.  Thoroughly enjoyed our one day hunt and he ended up with a very respectable 4x4.  Saw tons of deer! Derek was very easy to work with in my opinion.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Peewee on April 10, 2019, 11:21:12 AM
I'll bet if people new the truth u guys would b upset, not saying people haven't got some deer.
Basically just keep believing all these hunts n permits r totally legit n you'll b fine, I'm bored in bed recovering so I got time to chime in for now.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: h20hunter on April 10, 2019, 11:34:07 AM
So go ahead....elaborate on the truth. We have members that have hunted and those have not but are interested.  I'm on team interested.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Peewee on April 10, 2019, 11:42:44 AM
Short version is there were backdoor favors.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: The Marquis on April 10, 2019, 12:55:06 PM
Short version is there were backdoor favors.

You weren't lying when you said "short version"
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: ctwiggs1 on April 10, 2019, 01:58:52 PM
How do you buy into the raffle?
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: bigdub257 on April 10, 2019, 02:22:14 PM
It's in the regs pamphlet every year.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Stein on April 10, 2019, 02:53:18 PM
I stopped putting in for these types of hunts, I had a bad experience with one in the youth season and too many stories.  Anytime WDFW lets the landowner handle the hunts it opens it up for problems.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 10, 2019, 03:23:14 PM
Short version is there were backdoor favors.
You got proof? Bet not, I suppose I used up 2 favors 😂
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 10, 2019, 03:30:33 PM
Short version is there were backdoor favors.
By the way the drawing for the 10 raffle tags is done at the WDFW office, I am fairly certain you have your info Wrong.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: nwwanderer on April 10, 2019, 06:47:35 PM
Goes back a long ways, before 1990 I think.  Amazing they exist with the WDFW around.  I am sure it has not been easy
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Pinetar on April 10, 2019, 07:32:12 PM
I rarely see anything out there or posted that is positive.

How about Derik Steven's hearing about Jada Harmon and her terminally ill situation a couple seasons back and letting her have run of the area to harvest the biggest buck they could find?

Positivity!!

My nephew ended up in a chair at 16 years old from a car accident. Derik Stevens took him hunting later that year and he shot a nice 182" buck. My son shot a cool 9x8 cactus buck in there at 8 years old and niece shot a nice 3x3 at the same age. Great guy and very patient with the kids. Super fun positive hunts!!
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: h20hunter on April 10, 2019, 07:39:50 PM
 :tup:
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Dan-o on April 10, 2019, 07:56:53 PM
Short version is there were backdoor favors.
By the way the drawing for the 10 raffle tags is done at the WDFW office, I am fairly certain you have your info Wrong.

You don't count, because you shot a huge scam  buck.

On a serious note, great buck.

PEEWEE< if you have no proof, you should just be quiet.
Posting nebulous innuendo is not cool.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 10, 2019, 07:57:50 PM
Another raffle buck.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: dvolmer on April 11, 2019, 08:46:15 AM
You need to think about why these tags exist.  As far as the owner/outfitter/or whatever they are, these tags are a necessary evil they   have to deal with to get what they want.  Its an agreement with the state to get so many tags that they can use as they please with super long seasons to sell to clients.  They don't want to piss off the raffle/special permit holders to bad because they don't want to loose what they have with the state.  then again, they don't want all of the raffle/special permit holders to kill all of their big quality bucks that they want to hunt themselves or sell to their clients.  Its just simply business to them.  Nothing else but a money making opportunity.  To get the permits they need to make the money they are after they have to deal with these raffle/special permit individuals.  If they take a handicap youth or a terminally ill hunter out and have them shoot a nice deer it goes towards tons of brownie points with the state and the every day hunter.  I'm not saying they don't have compassion or that they just did it out of greed.  It was a great give back.  No different than some business or sport team doing something nice and wonderful to the needy or ill.  It is done in good faith but it also pays itself back with huge dividends.  Its just simple business.  That is why the hunts are very short in nature and very little to no time allowed scouting.  Big bucks (needles) are to be had in the haystack but you don't have much time to find them.  This is the same thing with the youth elk hunts in Blackrock and Silver dollar ranches.  Its just business.  Now there tags they get to sell and use are probably good for three months or more and during the rut and early winter to use anyway they want too.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Pegasus on April 11, 2019, 08:56:01 AM
Another raffle buck.

So you won the raffle twice?
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: sagerat on April 12, 2019, 09:30:51 AM
Another raffle buck.

So you won the raffle twice?

 :yeah:
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: h20hunter on April 12, 2019, 09:37:30 AM
Elkaholic has never shot a deer. His wife let's him pose with nice deer and fancy guns....don't let him fool you. :tup:

Forgot to tag him....

@elkaholic

No fun messing with a buddy if he doesnt see it.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 12, 2019, 09:46:23 AM
Another raffle buck.

So you won the raffle twice?
Yes, have bought raffle tickets every year and got lucky twice.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: sagerat on April 12, 2019, 11:17:45 AM
Another raffle buck.

So you won the raffle twice?
Yes, have bought raffle tickets every year and got lucky twice.

That’s awesome man
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: h20hunter on April 12, 2019, 11:20:09 AM
Ok, I take back my smart ah you know comments.  From now on I'm putting in as a group with elk for tags.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: jackelope on April 12, 2019, 01:58:17 PM
Elkaholic has never shot a deer. His wife let's him pose with nice deer and fancy guns....don't let him fool you. :tup:

Forgot to tag him....

@elkaholic

No fun messing with a buddy if he doesnt see it.

You should tag the correct person if you want him to see it.
:chuckle:
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Birdgetter on April 12, 2019, 02:03:55 PM
 :yeah: :chuckle:
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: h20hunter on April 12, 2019, 02:23:00 PM
Well shoooooot.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: HoofsandWings on April 13, 2019, 09:55:15 AM
Question. Does the land owner there still buzz you with his plane? There used to be landowners who did not allow hunting on their property. Although they owned the properties, they had never set foot on them. Their ancestors purchased the land back in the 1800's.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: Peewee on April 14, 2019, 07:43:07 PM
 :twocents:
Short version is there were backdoor favors.
By the way the drawing for the 10 raffle tags is done at the WDFW office, I am fairly certain you have your info Wrong.

You don't count, because you shot a huge scam  buck.

On a serious note, great buck.

PEEWEE< if you have no proof, you should just be quiet.
Posting nebulous innuendo is not cool.
so I worked with my cousin for a sh!ty logging outfit, our boss had some equipement over there building roads etc...my cousin and the owners 2 nephews n himself who all work together were told to put in for the raffle, they bought coupons and wouldn't u know it they all drew right outta the pool you all put into...whats the odds...u can hate on me for sharing this if u want, maybe it's not a big deal but i think it's shady and makes me wonder how much goes on we know nothing about...im not gonna go any further into detail then that, I'm sure it's not all bad at all prob more good I'm sure..good luck
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: elkaholic123 on April 14, 2019, 08:34:34 PM
:twocents:
Short version is there were backdoor favors.
By the way the drawing for the 10 raffle tags is done at the WDFW office, I am fairly certain you have your info Wrong.

You don't count, because you shot a huge scam  buck.

On a serious note, great buck.

PEEWEE< if you have no proof, you should just be quiet.
Posting nebulous innuendo is not cool.
so I worked with my cousin for a sh!ty logging outfit, our boss had some equipement over there building roads etc...my cousin and the owners 2 nephews n himself who all work together were told to put in for the raffle, they bought coupons and wouldn't u know it they all drew right outta the pool you all put into...whats the odds...u can hate on me for sharing this if u want, maybe it's not a big deal but i think it's shady and makes me wonder how much goes on we know nothing about...im not gonna go any further into detail then that, I'm sure it's not all bad at all prob more good I'm sure..good luck

BS
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: cem3434 on April 14, 2019, 08:52:30 PM
Another raffle buck.

So you won the raffle twice?
Yes, have bought raffle tickets every year and got lucky twice.

How money or how many tickets do you usually buy every year? It sounds like you have probably dropped a fair amount of coin over the years and the 2 tags you have pulled were deserved.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: boneaddict on April 17, 2019, 07:48:12 AM
I tried to take photos in the neighborhood once. I was passing through on the public road and was harassed by several guys.  They were pretty much thugs.   I suppose they were lucky this thug wasn't that interested in the little buck I was watching or I guess it would have been a good ole fashioned red neck showdown.   Since then Buck run has had a black mark in my book.   I appreciate what they did for Jada.  I can appreciate the WSP harassing me for being parked off a public roadway, but not those A holes
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: E-Town Hunter on April 17, 2019, 08:40:38 AM
I grew up in Wilson creek and I always find these buckrun topics fascinating.  :) I think there are equal parts about buckrun that are true and myths.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: tlbradford on May 30, 2019, 09:57:26 PM
I grew up in Wilson creek and I always find these buckrun topics fascinating.  :) I think there are equal parts about buckrun that are true and myths.

I miss the days before Buckrun.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: C-Money on May 31, 2019, 06:44:25 AM
I tried to take photos in the neighborhood once. I was passing through on the public road and was harassed by several guys.  They were pretty much thugs.   I suppose they were lucky this thug wasn't that interested in the little buck I was watching or I guess it would have been a good ole fashioned red neck showdown.   Since then Buck run has had a black mark in my book.   I appreciate what they did for Jada.  I can appreciate the WSP harassing me for being parked off a public roadway, but not those A holes

Sums it up pretty well, Bone.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: plugger on June 02, 2019, 07:25:59 PM
Well my son drew youth doe tags in there twice. Killed a doe both times in one day. My dad drew a doe tag, filled it in one day and me and my uncle both drew 3 point or less tags when they did that for master hunters one year. I killed a small 3 point in one day, uncle killed a monster of a 3 point the next day. Never took more than the one day you get. That place is loaded with deer, you will see hundreds. Only downfall is getting the day you may want, but if you know that going in and have a flexible schedule, you will fill the tag, or at least you should.
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: grade-creek-rd on June 03, 2019, 08:06:31 AM
I've never been there, but have heard the stories for years...the only thing I will say, is we need to remember, Buck Run owns the land NOT the deer...all wildlife belongs to the people of Washington. I have a heart burn when private land owners, regardless of who they are, either a timber company, stock holder group or a private "farmer" gets to dictate how/when/what when it comes to wildlife, and not just hunting but even viewing or photographing. Obviously it's their land, and trespassing is wrong, but if you are on public land/roads then they can pound sand when it comes to enjoying wildlife as they are not owned livestock...this is happened in Idaho as well with the Texas billionare brothers locking people out of public lands by blocking public roads that go across their property and sending thugs to harass those that try to access the public land via the public road...with today's technology it wouldn't take much to film (cellphone) one of these encounters and put it up on social media as well as take it to court...OK soap box over, I'll go back to my wilderness hiding hole and enjoy the views.

Grade
Title: Re: Buck Run
Post by: plugger on June 04, 2019, 05:00:26 PM
There are two chucks of game reserve land in buck run that you can access. great places to look at the deer in there. It does suck with the limited deer hunts in there with the amount of animals in there. Its all about how much you want to spend it seems like any more. I am fortunate enough to have met a land owner with thousands of acres on the snake river that lets me hunt his property. I spend one day a year doing work for him. That I don't mind but I wont pay to hunt private property.
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