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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Kaytiebabooah on October 01, 2022, 11:20:37 PM

Title: New hunter, where to go? (snohomish county)
Post by: Kaytiebabooah on October 01, 2022, 11:20:37 PM: Hey guys!!
Im a new hunter and got all the right gear, ammo and rifle. Im going for black tail, and if nothing, then Elk in Nov. What are some decent areas to try this year? Last year I tried around duvall but didn't see a single deer, that year got kinda wasted 😄😏.... don't have any friends or family that hunt, had to teach myself to use a gun, youtubed how to hunt... just want to set myself up for a little more success this year.

Willing to drive within 2 hours from Sultan. Also willing to pay $100 for land use. Thanks in advanced!!! Any and all tips/tricks/advice is appreciated!!!
Title: Re: New hunter, where to go? (snohomish county)
Post by: Rutnbuxnbulls on October 02, 2022, 05:31:06 AM: I don’t live over there anymore, but when I hunted that area I would just head up into the state land or national forest and get up high and glass cuts. Also slow stalk thru timber. If you can try to set a game cam, lockable is best. Mind the thermals; hike uphill in morning before light, get high and glass. Hike downhill later in morning always nose into the wind. If you stay closer to home, and spend more time getting to know a local deer hideout, you’ll save gas money and time. Black tail are all over but they live in some thick stuff. Good luck!
Title: Re: New hunter, where to go? (snohomish county)
Post by: JDArms1240 on October 02, 2022, 07:10:20 AM: on top of other advice you get here, there are a couple real good books (that i know of) with lots of good information on blacktails

1. Scott Haugen's Trophy Blacktails: The Science Of The Hunt
and 2. Boyd Iverson's Blacktail Trophy Tactics

both real good books worth a read
Title: Re: New hunter, where to go? (snohomish county)
Post by: jason stevens on October 02, 2022, 07:20:31 AM: Quote from: JDArms1240 on October 02, 2022, 07:10:20 AM
on top of other advice you get here, there are a couple real good books (that i know of) with lots of good information on blacktails

This is great reading material an holds alot of info.
1. Scott Haugen's Trophy Blacktails: The Science Of The Hunt
and 2. Boyd Iverson's Blacktail Trophy Tactics

both real good books worth a read
Title: Re: New hunter, where to go? (snohomish county)
Post by: jason stevens on October 02, 2022, 07:21:14 AM: My bad wasn't thinking.thank you
Title: Re: New hunter, where to go? (snohomish county)
Post by: Berner5 on October 05, 2022, 10:15:02 AM: Don’t discourage yourself. Find open areas to glass. They are there, they just have the advantage of thick cover.