Post by: cem3434 on November 05, 2019, 09:11:36 PM
So I was finally able to get a few of the hunting by reservation properties after trying for the last week or so. I swear that you have to hit refresh like 3 seconds before the areas open for reservation and I still wasn't fast enough to reserve the properties that I was targeting. Lucky for me, a few guys must have dropped these reservations to reserve other properties for the last couple of days of the season and I was able to finally secure some access. I am just wondering if anyone on here has hunted any of these properties and if you have any advice on how to hunt them since the owner's dont allow scouting before hand.
Here are the properties I was able to reserve and the dates:
1. Little Cove North 11/9 - 11/10
2. Little Goose Dam West 11/15 - 11/16
3. Beacon Hill 11/15 - 11/16
If I can't tag out by the 16th on one of these properties, then I'm stuck hunting the feel free to hunt properties for the last 3 days as I don't have any other private access. I know the last couple of days should be the best as far as rut activity, but I'm honestly just looking to put meat in the freezer since I have very limited access.
Feel free to PM me with any information or tips you might have on these properties or any other areas that have public access that I should check out.
Post by: cougforester on November 05, 2019, 09:30:55 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 05, 2019, 09:39:15 PM
Post by: jjhunter on November 06, 2019, 05:38:05 AM
Albion gets pounded by anyone without permission. Watch your property lines; Lots of folks get tickets by wandering. I think most of those folks know what they are doing, though.
Post by: cougforester on November 06, 2019, 06:24:35 AM
Post by: outdooraddict on November 06, 2019, 06:50:40 AM
Post by: gallion_t on November 06, 2019, 06:55:24 AM
I as well will see you out in the Albion area as I struck out with the reservation I was after.
Post by: cem3434 on November 06, 2019, 05:17:07 PM
Seconded to the little cove north. Only mule deer.
I as well will see you out in the Albion area as I struck out with the reservation I was after.
Well I dropped Little Cove and Little Goose based on some other members recommendations. I am going to put the OnX to use and try to find some pockets of state land and other FFTH areas as I have a feeling the Palouse-Albion FFTH is going to be busy. Good luck to all of the other Palouse hunters and I will try to report back with any help I can to you guys.
Post by: gallion_t on November 06, 2019, 10:34:59 PM
Post by: cem3434 on November 07, 2019, 12:17:52 PM
Best of luck! I've hunted the Albion area for years with great success. You can get deer if you know how they move. You're not going to get a monster but a legal buck is doable.
PM sent
Post by: Maverick on November 07, 2019, 05:51:45 PM
Post by: cougforester on November 07, 2019, 09:01:36 PM
My brother plans on hunting the albion feel free to hunt as well. That place is going to be packed 😂
Or do we talk it up to draw people in to it.... :tinfoil: :chuckle:
Post by: wreckerman5288 on November 07, 2019, 10:12:55 PM
Post by: cem3434 on November 09, 2019, 07:59:46 PM
Post by: cem3434 on November 09, 2019, 08:02:18 PM
Post by: wreckerman5288 on November 10, 2019, 08:18:34 AM
While it's true that you will generally not be alone on these properties during busy times of the seasons, that dosen't mean they are not worth hunting. The same as any public land with a healthy deer population: Learn the area, put in the time, use other hunters to your advantage when busy, and bring a little luck and you will have a reasonable chance at success.