Hunting Washington Forum

Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Ocurtis on September 20, 2023, 03:53:06 PM

Title: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: Ocurtis on September 20, 2023, 03:53:06 PM: I know I know... another newby asking for basic direction! I just moved to the tricities a few months ago and have always spent my hunting time in Wyoming (and will continue to! I have some pretty good elk and deer spots in Wyoming thanks to a resident brother there.)

that said, I do want to hunt Washington even if the numbers aren't great. I have looked into paying through northwest hunting for access to private, but was also looking at unit 328 and Naneum Ridge State forest. any advise on this area?

I will probably pop over to Wyoming and tag along with my brother on a cow elk hunt to throw some meat in the freezer, but would love to get out in Washington as well! I am an experienced back country hunter, just haven't had time to put boots to the ground here since we just got here in August. I am looking forward to getting down to the blues for spring turkey as well

thanks for any help
Title: Re: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: jason stevens on September 20, 2023, 04:09:41 PM: Look up reecer creek road an run it up to fs 3517. That's a good starting point. An you can go up to table top mountain. It's all good hunting.hike away from the roads an focus on the old burn areas. Good luck!!!!
Title: Re: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: jason stevens on September 20, 2023, 04:12:27 PM: Also look up schnebly canyon an make sure its in 328. I can't remember if it is. That's a great public land starter.
Title: Re: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: Ocurtis on September 20, 2023, 04:15:34 PM: hey, thanks for the direction, I will check these both out. appreciate the point in the right direction
Title: Re: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: jason stevens on September 20, 2023, 04:30:51 PM: It's all public land so no worries. Have fun an make sure you have a cougar tag. There's quite few running around this year.
Title: Re: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: bachto on September 22, 2023, 09:28:36 AM: I live in Benton city, Welcome to the area!

General rifle season is going to be a zoo where ever you go. Plan on people and use it to your advantage. I've killed bucks from anticipating where people will be and having them push deer towards me.
Title: Re: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: buckfvr on September 22, 2023, 09:40:37 AM: Look at wdfw harvest reports for district 4 2022. Not good.
Title: Re: Newbie to WA - unit 328
Post by: Ocurtis on September 22, 2023, 10:55:47 AM: Quote from: bachto on September 22, 2023, 09:28:36 AM
I live in Benton city, Welcome to the area!

General rifle season is going to be a zoo where ever you go. Plan on people and use it to your advantage. I've killed bucks from anticipating where people will be and having them push deer towards me.

thank you! glad to be here and look forward to getting out into the mountains