Post by: Maximills on January 29, 2021, 06:12:24 PM
I’m new to all this. My 9 year old wants to go hunting. My grandfather hunted but skipped my dad for me. I have always Heard the stories of grandpa hunting growing up and so I have been interested in it for a long time.
I have learned that the sport is declining and me and my son want to help reverse that
Wondering what is the best initial first step for me and my son.
Wondering some advice on where to go that is best for a kids first time and adult first time. I have seen GMU 124 is good because it’s any deer. Is that true still?
Also know about IEP permits but was also wondering about good public land areas in other GMU near by. 117 121 133 130 136. Any advice or areas that are good for a first timer with a 9 year old
I know there is not much public land to choose from but for a first time out to get introduced would be great to know a area, town or creek name someplace with a name to find on a map to go
Thanks
Post by: Bob33 on January 29, 2021, 06:41:14 PM
Post by: Maximills on January 29, 2021, 06:44:18 PM
Post by: wadu1 on January 29, 2021, 06:55:00 PM
Post by: Maximills on January 29, 2021, 06:57:50 PM
Been looking into that too. Thanks for the input
Post by: Buckhunter24 on January 29, 2021, 07:51:51 PM
Post by: Maximills on January 29, 2021, 09:05:48 PM
I really appreciate it. Good ideas to start to look into.
I will bet OnX maps too.
Very cool
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on January 29, 2021, 09:38:21 PM
Consider a turkey hunt too, it's exciting and pretty low pressure.... If you blow it on a turkey you can usually find another to chase around.
Pm me if you want to talk more specifically about places to go or tactics.
Post by: Maximills on January 29, 2021, 09:45:29 PM
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on February 15, 2021, 12:22:05 PM
I've had great luck in the past getting on private lands with my son in tow. Also, another way to hunt private lands is to get on the wdfw website and register to hunt private lands or reserve hunts on private lands. There are literally thousands of acres that landowners set aside every hunting season for folks to hunt and a lot of it has game animals. Download on x maps and you'll never need a paper map again. Camping out there in the woods is a great way to get familiar with a drainage/mountain. Just getting out there during the off seasons is the best way to familiarize yourself and kids with an area; huckleberries, fishing, wood collecting/cutting, christmas tree gettin. It all adds up to success during the season. Oh, and you can still bait for deer/elk in WA state!
Post by: WA1232 on February 21, 2021, 04:30:53 PM
Post by: huntnfmly on March 05, 2021, 12:43:12 PM
Don't forget in order for your kids to hunt they must have passed Hunter Education.They can get a 1 time waiver if they are with someone who has had their license for the last 3 (I believe) consecutive years
Post by: wannabhntr on March 05, 2021, 01:49:29 PM
And they have to be ten years old according to the website.Don't forget in order for your kids to hunt they must have passed Hunter Education.They can get a 1 time waiver if they are with someone who has had their license for the last 3 (I believe) consecutive years
Post by: huntnfmly on March 05, 2021, 02:12:54 PM
And they have to be ten years old according to the website.Don't forget in order for your kids to hunt they must have passed Hunter Education.They can get a 1 time waiver if they are with someone who has had their license for the last 3 (I believe) consecutive years
:yeah:
Post by: rainshadow1 on March 05, 2021, 02:19:40 PM
Post by: idaho guy on March 06, 2021, 01:04:28 PM
Kids are the secret weapon for access on private land!! Don't be afraid to knock on doors and ask to hunt, lots of folks still say yes.
Consider a turkey hunt too, it's exciting and pretty low pressure.... If you blow it on a turkey you can usually find another to chase around.
Pm me if you want to talk more specifically about places to go or tactics.
:yeah: Have your son knock on doors and ask permission with you by his side :tup: I was pretty amazed at the people who said yes to him at 9-10 years old. In my opinion turkey hunt is by far the best first time youth hunt and permission for dumb birds will be easy with the little guy!!
Post by: tgomez on March 06, 2021, 05:46:07 PM
And they have to be ten years old according to the website.Don't forget in order for your kids to hunt they must have passed Hunter Education.They can get a 1 time waiver if they are with someone who has had their license for the last 3 (I believe) consecutive years
:yeah:
My son past hunters education in 2014, he was 8 years old.
Post by: idaho guy on March 06, 2021, 08:31:53 PM
And they have to be ten years old according to the website.Don't forget in order for your kids to hunt they must have passed Hunter Education.They can get a 1 time waiver if they are with someone who has had their license for the last 3 (I believe) consecutive years
:yeah:
My son past hunters education in 2014, he was 8 years old.
My son took and passed at 8 also in 2011