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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: CP on June 21, 2019, 12:50:53 PM

Title: I drew Steptoe
Post by: CP on June 21, 2019, 12:50:53 PM: Seems to be a good number of places to hunt there but I'm not finding anyplace to stay; camping or motels. Any tips would be appreciated.
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Post by: bobcat on June 21, 2019, 01:04:58 PM: There's a motel in Colfax.
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Post by: WSU on June 21, 2019, 01:08:47 PM: I believe there is a coug home game that weekend, so hotels in the surrounding area are going to be a premium. Depending on where you are hunting, Lewiston/Clarkston are close by too.
Title: Re: I drew Steptoe
Post by: CP on June 21, 2019, 01:22:17 PM: Quote from: WSU on June 21, 2019, 01:08:47 PM
I believe there is a coug home game that weekend, so hotels in the surrounding area are going to be a premium. Depending on where you are hunting, Lewiston/Clarkston are close by too.

Dang Beavers. That's going to make things tougher.
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Post by: tikkahunter on June 21, 2019, 04:02:45 PM: The fairgrounds before colfax should be open. The water will probably be shut off but they have electric hookups. I’ve stayed there for the late Palouse tag
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Post by: Samloffler on June 21, 2019, 05:54:02 PM: :yeah:

Two hotels in Colfax and the fairgrounds are a good option if you've got a camper. There are a few small places to hook up campers around the area too, but I've never used them so I'm not sure about names you could look up. I think there is one in the town of palouse though.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 21, 2019, 07:36:35 PM: Tent and an electric heater work fine at the fairgrounds as well.
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Post by: campdale on June 21, 2019, 07:39:56 PM: Private RV park in town of Steptoe and St. John. Open year around. Neither are fancy but both welcome hunters.
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Post by: CP on June 23, 2019, 02:15:52 PM: Yes for all the tips. I'm really looking forward to this hunt, should be fun if I can stay warm and dry.
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Post by: WSU on June 23, 2019, 03:34:09 PM: Where are you hunting?
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Post by: CP on June 23, 2019, 04:44:08 PM: Quote from: WSU on June 23, 2019, 03:34:09 PM
Where are you hunting?

Not sure exactly where yet but somewhere between Palouse and St John. Depends on what lands I can get on. Last year I hunted a couple spots in the private land system during the muzzleloader season; came up empty but I saw a few animals. Mostly well beyond muzzy range. There is a lot of wide open on the Palouse. Love the area.

I need to brush up on my long-range shooting.