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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: carl73vw on September 18, 2018, 04:13:40 PM

Title: First time hunting in washington
Post by: carl73vw on September 18, 2018, 04:13:40 PM: So im not a big hunter but my son wanted to go so I have never been hunting in washington I got him all his hunters saftey and we got us both a general deer tag but im having troubled figuring out where to go any suggestions would be helpful I live in Vancouver I'm am willing to drive
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: bobcat on September 18, 2018, 04:48:10 PM: I would suggest buying a Weyerhaeuser access permit for the St. Helen's Tree Farm.
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: Wingin it on September 18, 2018, 07:18:58 PM: I would head East and keep heading that direction until you get out of Washington. In all seriousness there is some decent ground on the West side relatively close to your neck of the woods. Get some maps and so some research, talk to the game biologist for your area.
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: slowhand on September 18, 2018, 08:04:58 PM: Quote from: carl73vw on September 18, 2018, 04:13:40 PM
So im not a big hunter but my son wanted to go so I have never been hunting in washington I got him all his hunters saftey and we got us both a general deer tag but im having troubled figuring out where to go any suggestions would be helpful I live in Vancouver I'm am willing to drive
How old is your son?
My son and I will be hunting in the Morton area this year general season as well as My son's friend and His Dad. If Your self sufficient Your welcome to join us.
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: Bigapplediams73 on September 18, 2018, 10:02:06 PM: Go to the town of amboy find could bis tie rd drive up it on the left before campers hidaway there is some state land. Lots of small bucks n does in there. It's the Yale unit so it's a firearms ristriction. Or go east of hockinson find berry rd park at gate and walk in. Lots of deer on the Washougal game unit. Not much on the battleground 1. Good luck. I might be able to take you guys on a weekend if you pm me.
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: Humptulips on September 18, 2018, 11:18:47 PM: Quote from: slowhand on September 18, 2018, 08:04:58 PM
Quote from: carl73vw on September 18, 2018, 04:13:40 PM
So im not a big hunter but my son wanted to go so I have never been hunting in washington I got him all his hunters saftey and we got us both a general deer tag but im having troubled figuring out where to go any suggestions would be helpful I live in Vancouver I'm am willing to drive
How old is your son?
My son and I will be hunting in the Morton area this year general season as well as My son's friend and His Dad. If Your self sufficient Your welcome to join us.

:tup:
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: birddogdad on September 19, 2018, 06:49:16 AM: your in Vancouver? some of the best blacktail hunting in 'merica in Klickitat and Skamania counties !
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: fishnfur on September 19, 2018, 09:36:18 AM: I like the idea of going East if you choose not to join up with experienced hunters on the Westside. Blacktail are notoriously hard to see in the bush, and take a trained eye to find in clearcuts. Klickitat units have a three point restriction, which limits success for a newcomer. You should see some deer there though, which may not be the case on the westside.

The main point should be to enjoy your time together in the woods and hopefully get to experience the thrill of having a chance at a shot on a deer. Next year, if your son's age allows, you may want to apply for a youth tag in Spring so that he can take a doe (if selected).
Title: Re: First time hunting in washington
Post by: carl73vw on September 19, 2018, 03:06:47 PM: My son is 13 I will check out the info everyone gave and see what we will do thanks