Post by: LeeRay on January 24, 2020, 01:31:03 PM
The problem is that we don't know if there are deer there. We walked some of the trails and saw no deer scat. We think we recognized three rubs, but not 100% certain of them. We don't know if this is normal at this time of year and the deer will be there come summer and fall, or if this is a bad spot. We went back to our favorite hunting area (on Pope land about 10 minutes away) and saw fresh scat there, so it concerns us that we saw no scat on the for sale property.
The whole area, in general, seems to have deer, so we don't know if the fact we saw no scat is important or not. We'd be able to bait if we owned the land...would that bring deer in?
We will also be contacting the neighbors at some point if we decide to seriously consider buying it.
We were told by the realtor that the prior owner's children had hunted deer on the property, but she didn't say if they had success or not. She will be asking them more questions about this.
In your opinion or experience, do people have success with deer hunting when they can bait on their own land?
The land would be a fun project for us, but seeing as the purpose is to hunt deer, we don't know if it is worth it.
Post by: Yelper Guy on January 24, 2020, 01:47:15 PM
Set-up a game cam if you can.
It would be a good candidate to put in a food plot - if deer are in the area they will come.
Post by: duckmen1 on January 24, 2020, 02:05:18 PM
Post by: birdshooter1189 on January 24, 2020, 02:13:03 PM
I think if you plant some apple trees, the deer will come. "Liberty" apples do well in this area. Disease resistant and heavy producers. Not the greatest taste for human consumption.
Post by: fishngamereaper on January 24, 2020, 02:30:01 PM
Even if you plant the appropriate food sources the amount of deer you draw in will be limited. :twocents:
Post by: buckfvr on January 24, 2020, 03:01:10 PM
Post by: MADMAX on January 24, 2020, 03:46:40 PM
If your buying the property to hunt on I wouldn't waste the money honestly. That area is a shadow of what it once was. Predators, poor land management, rampant poaching by brush pickers...and yes Rayonier is buying Pope so access will be limited and require the purchase of a pass..
Even if you plant the appropriate food sources the amount of deer you draw in will be limited. :twocents:
Agree
Sad to say it’s not where I would Invest in any kind of hunting property
Used to see 10-20 a day 15 years ago
Anymore maybe 1-2 usually none
Head East on I 90 and drive for at least 10 hours would be a better choice
Post by: Mudman on January 24, 2020, 05:16:42 PM
Post by: LeeRay on January 24, 2020, 08:46:22 PM
Post by: jackson7 on January 24, 2020, 09:01:26 PM
Kitsap is fastest growing county in the state. good luck.
Post by: lokidog on January 24, 2020, 09:45:08 PM
Post by: LeeRay on January 24, 2020, 10:21:53 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 24, 2020, 10:49:26 PM
Buy land on Decatur Island, lots of deer!
I can vouch for that.
I know someone who is going to put up there property for sale on Decatur soon too.
Post by: Alan K on January 24, 2020, 10:52:47 PM
Post by: OutHouse on January 25, 2020, 11:58:16 AM
I wouldn't purachase a property banking on any private party holding their land, timber company or otherwise. :twocents:
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He’s got a good point but assuming the land next to it stays timberland, if you bait aggressively they will come. Not sure about black tail, but deer-chow and apples put down at the same will bring in whitetail sometimes in a matter of hours.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 25, 2020, 12:54:36 PM
Post by: duckmen1 on January 25, 2020, 01:27:45 PM
Post by: LeeRay on January 25, 2020, 10:18:56 PM
Post by: Remnar on January 25, 2020, 10:56:53 PM
I wouldn't purachase a property banking on any private party holding their land, timber company or otherwise. :twocents::yeah:
Especially in this day,age,and region .
Post by: jrebel on January 26, 2020, 08:11:43 AM
As for purchasing property, If it is close to home and you will use it......it is never a bad investment. A lot of guys on here, including myself, recommend land further east than most are willing to drive. If it is local / close, you are far more likely to use it. If there are deer 10 miles away.....there are deer on or around that property. Make it a project and go for it. If it doesn't pan out, sell it 5-10 years from now and make money. :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: Bango skank on January 26, 2020, 08:26:17 AM
If there are deer 10 miles away.....there are deer on or around that property.
A lot can change in 10 miles
Post by: follow maggie on January 27, 2020, 03:18:45 PM
House & apartment building is going crazy over here, and it's spreading down to where you're talking about. If you're not looking strictly for the hunting and hang onto it for 5-8 years, maybe less, you can probably make some good money.
Post by: Alchase on January 31, 2020, 11:17:34 AM
I also live in Kitsap and have hunted several years close nowhere you're talking about. If you're buying it strictly for the hunting, I'd not recommend it. The hunting on this peninsula has declined a lot in the last 10 years. The woods here are pressured with tons of people year round, much like what's helps wreck the hunting in the Okanogan. Rayonier is buying Pope- it's in the Seattle Times- so you'll have to pay to access that land. I've never been able to find any contact info for Manke Timber, so I've never been able to ask about access to their land for hunting.
House & apartment building is going crazy over here, and it's spreading down to where you're talking about. If you're not looking strictly for the hunting and hang onto it for 5-8 years, maybe less, you can probably make some good money.
:yeah:
If you are buying just for the Hunting, No, I would not.
If you want an area to live in with lots of local lakes to fish, also within close distance to the Canal for salt water fishing, crabbing, etc..., with a slight chance of hunting Blacktail close, but a great chance of hunting Blacktail with a 30-40 minute drive, and the best part, away from the East side crazy, then yes I would buy it!
I have Family that live near there, and a cabin on Hood Canal.
The quality of life is so much better there than on the East side, providing you do not have to commute for work.
Post by: fishngamereaper on January 31, 2020, 01:31:50 PM
Post by: MADMAX on January 31, 2020, 09:38:30 PM
Deer hunting not so much
Plenty of guys during modern
Seldom see any success though
Sketchy folks abound
Good luck
Post by: follow maggie on February 01, 2020, 04:02:50 PM
Plenty of brush pickin , trash dumping, dirt bikes and beer drinking
Deer hunting not so much
Plenty of guys during modern
Seldom see any success though
Sketchy folks abound
Good luck
:yeah: If you hunt around here, especially on the public land, I'd bring a pistol.