Post by: Falcon on November 09, 2019, 10:03:12 AM
Post by: buckfvr on November 09, 2019, 10:25:31 AM
Post by: Jimmer on November 09, 2019, 10:30:26 AM
Post by: buckfvr on November 09, 2019, 11:09:18 AM
On X maps will tell you everything you need to know about the rut..
Their article gives a good (generic) basic description, but by no means are those dates hard and fast for everywhere in the whitetails range, especially in ne wa.
One thing for sure, hunt when you can and dont worry about anything but staying focused.
Post by: Jimmer on November 09, 2019, 11:41:10 AM
That was a joke :)On X maps will tell you everything you need to know about the rut..
Their article gives a good (generic) basic description, but by no means are those dates hard and fast for everywhere in the whitetails range, especially in ne wa.
One thing for sure, hunt when you can and dont worry about anything but staying focused.
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on November 09, 2019, 11:42:45 AM
Post by: Falcon on November 09, 2019, 04:23:11 PM
On X maps will tell you everything you need to know about the rut..
I’ll remember that :chuckle:
Post by: PA BEN on November 11, 2019, 05:26:09 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 11, 2019, 06:09:32 AM
Post by: huntnnw on November 11, 2019, 06:44:59 AM
Post by: Grizman on November 11, 2019, 08:26:42 AM
Post by: buckfvr on November 11, 2019, 08:29:46 AM
Post by: Big game archer on November 11, 2019, 09:28:17 AM
Post by: PA BEN on November 12, 2019, 06:03:38 AM
No......the season closes to accomodate the rifle permits in the units.......thats when it changed.There wasn't rifle rut permits at least in 121 until they went to the point system. Late buck used to open thanksgiving day the last season for that was 1984 after that they have been closing it between the 19 and the 22nd.
Post by: huntnnw on November 12, 2019, 06:23:07 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on November 12, 2019, 07:05:13 AM
Late archery was nov 20 opener for a long time . Then they took it away for 5 measly rifle permits. Those 5 days were the archery season it was the bread and butter . One of the reasons I quit bowhunting Whitetails . Archery guys get maybe 2 days of dwindling rut activity now.They still have a Nov 20th opener in some of the SE units. I'm heading over to 178 this weekend to check cams. I hope to be sitting in my stand on the opener.
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on November 12, 2019, 08:49:48 PM
Post by: Brushbuster on November 12, 2019, 10:11:57 PM
Post by: bowhntr on November 13, 2019, 06:03:16 AM
Post by: boneaddict on November 13, 2019, 06:05:40 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on November 13, 2019, 07:19:30 AM
I’m planning on heading down to 178 for the 20th opener too. Are the whiteys in the river/creek bottoms, mulies up higher? Kinda hoping to get on a mule deer. Any help would be great never hunted that unit.178 is primarily private. There are a couple areas that are feel free to hunt or state. I have seen a mix of both mulies and whities that share the same terrain. The whities are spookier for sure. Make sure you have a cougar tag in your pocket.
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on November 15, 2019, 05:32:39 AM
I have a cougar tag and would love to notch it. I’ve secured some private land to hunt and use OnX for guidance. Thanks for the feedback and good luck to you next week!
Post by: huntnnw on November 15, 2019, 06:29:02 AM
Late archery was nov 20 opener for a long time . Then they took it away for 5 measly rifle permits. Those 5 days were the archery season it was the bread and butter . One of the reasons I quit bowhunting Whitetails . Archery guys get maybe 2 days of dwindling rut activity now.They still have a Nov 20th opener in some of the SE units. I'm heading over to 178 this weekend to check cams. I hope to be sitting in my stand on the opener.
Saw there was a antlerless elk season , but looks like a gotta know someone unit .
Post by: ELKBURGER on November 15, 2019, 07:10:42 AM
Yup, fortunately I know someone. Not a lot of elk on my cams but they wander through periodically. Hopefully one will wander past my stand while I'm waiting for a decent buck. What is a good attractant for both deer and elk??? been using apples but open to suggestions.Late archery was nov 20 opener for a long time . Then they took it away for 5 measly rifle permits. Those 5 days were the archery season it was the bread and butter . One of the reasons I quit bowhunting Whitetails . Archery guys get maybe 2 days of dwindling rut activity now.They still have a Nov 20th opener in some of the SE units. I'm heading over to 178 this weekend to check cams. I hope to be sitting in my stand on the opener.
Saw there was a antlerless elk season , but looks like a gotta know someone unit .
Post by: nwwanderer on November 15, 2019, 07:50:09 AM
Have had garbs, grain and apples side by side, garbs go first apples last.
Post by: huntnnw on November 15, 2019, 08:01:27 AM
Post by: kirkl on November 15, 2019, 08:13:08 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on November 15, 2019, 08:17:11 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on November 15, 2019, 09:34:18 AM
deer hammered our wet cob and alfalfa cubesI put out a bag of cubes in mid October but haven't checked the cams for action. Going down tomorrow with some cob and a bale.
Thanks for the input.
Post by: elkboy on November 15, 2019, 11:14:11 AM
What is a garb?
Garbanzo bean, or chickpea. Essential ingredient in hummus. Garbs make whitetails fat and happy.
Post by: cougforester on November 15, 2019, 11:20:57 AM
Post by: Jgarrigus on November 15, 2019, 11:33:18 AM
Post by: jjhunter on November 15, 2019, 12:11:29 PM
Post by: huntnnw on November 15, 2019, 01:29:16 PM
Post by: jjhunter on November 15, 2019, 04:37:14 PM
Post by: huntnnw on November 15, 2019, 04:44:36 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 15, 2019, 04:44:51 PM
I'll be hunting my gov tag starting the 20th. Weather looks perfect for 4-5 days there.have any promising bucks you’ll be after?
Post by: jjhunter on November 15, 2019, 04:47:59 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 15, 2019, 05:49:36 PM
Yeah, but I haven’t actually seen them yet this year. I haven’t checked cams since Sept, though.well I hope you connect with a stud!
Post by: boneaddict on November 16, 2019, 05:20:27 AM
Post by: cougforester on November 16, 2019, 06:10:00 AM
Post by: ELKBURGER on November 18, 2019, 12:08:42 PM
FalfaI got a bale and some cob dropped this weekend. The cubes I dropped in Oct got hammered. Lots of smaller bucks, the activity in the first few days was the best. with does showing daily. I likely wont get back down there till after Thanksgiving. Will be returning with more cob and another bale then and will check the cams again to see if any shooters showed up.
Post by: bhawley76 on November 18, 2019, 12:15:13 PM
Post by: Jony770 on November 19, 2019, 01:13:20 PM
Post by: outdooraddict on November 19, 2019, 01:38:01 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 19, 2019, 03:51:30 PM
Post by: Gentrys on November 19, 2019, 04:22:29 PM
Post by: Jony770 on November 19, 2019, 06:24:39 PM
Around my place has been very active with older age class bucks the last 2 days chasing does.
just out of curiosity, where is your place, roughly speaking? Have you had colder temperatures the last few days than those of Spokane?
Post by: huntnnw on November 20, 2019, 04:05:45 AM
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on November 20, 2019, 04:43:25 AM
Post by: jamesjett on November 20, 2019, 03:50:58 PM
Just got back from GMU 121 near the town of Hunters and saw very little movement. Lots of fresh scrapes in the area but no daylight buck activity and only a few paired up does running around in mid morning. If I had to guess, I'd say the recent mild weather has really put a hamper on activity. Opening day of archery should be great though.
Ditto...A few rubs here and there but no scrapes. Temps were much colder during the early modern season. Even the smaller bucks did not seem to have an interest. I did see quite a few does and several solo mature does but no buck activity.
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on November 20, 2019, 05:04:39 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 20, 2019, 05:15:56 PM
Around my house south Spokane valley. We always have does around and spikes but we get 3-5 days a year that larger bucks come around the neighborhood.Around my place has been very active with older age class bucks the last 2 days chasing does.
just out of curiosity, where is your place, roughly speaking? Have you had colder temperatures the last few days than those of Spokane?
Post by: 10thmountainarcher on November 20, 2019, 05:27:31 PM
Post by: Moe the Sleaze on November 21, 2019, 05:31:19 PM
Post by: boneaddict on November 21, 2019, 05:42:20 PM
Post by: huntnnw on November 21, 2019, 06:11:23 PM
Post by: mdbuck5x5 on November 21, 2019, 08:27:34 PM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on November 21, 2019, 09:36:19 PM
Bucks were going ape *censored* todayIndeed
Post by: Ghost Hunter on November 21, 2019, 11:06:33 PM
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