Post by: FreeSkier85 on October 22, 2023, 06:36:41 PM
Still trying to track down a legal buck for 2023. Scouted up a legal one the Friday before the opener but since then have only come across does. I am hunting over in Chelan County, been hunting numerous areas like Natapoc, Dirtyface Peak, Maverick Saddle and up on Wenatchee Ridge.
Putting numerous miles on my legs and gaining elevation to get away from people. Now my question is, looks like we have a pretty good storm system coming in this week that will drop snow down to almost 2,000 elevation here in my area. My thought is to return to where I was spotting the most does the opening weekend up in the burns at about 5,500 elevation. Hoping some of the bucks will begin their migration but at the very least animals will be easier to spot with a white backdrop.
As a newer hunter without experience hunting snowstorms, do you tend to hunt the snowline or would you advocate going as high as possible still? My instincts tell me to stay as far west as I can (within reason to where I still have good glassing).
Anyways, if you guys have any thoughts on how to hunt these systems or even the general areas that I mentioned, I would much appreciate any input!
Post by: buglebuster on October 22, 2023, 07:00:05 PM
Post by: hunter399 on October 22, 2023, 07:05:08 PM
I’m just curious by what you mean when you return later this week? Season closes on Tuesday.I was thinking the same.
That's why I'm looking for a muley tomorrow.
Post by: highcountry_hunter on October 22, 2023, 07:50:26 PM
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Post by: baldopepper on October 22, 2023, 08:21:25 PM
If it’s a short storm I’ve had best luck right before it storms and right after it quits.
I've seen pretty much the same thing. Deer seem to get quite active when the barometer starts dropping hunker down during the storm and then pop out again when it clears. Colder weather tends to get them moving earlier in the day. Might be to late for the Tuesday mule deer closure, but last two days of the whitetail hunt may show some increased activity. I'm gonna go where I've been seeing does and fawns and hope a buck gets moving with em.
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Post by: jrebel on October 22, 2023, 08:24:55 PM
Maybe he is hunting whitetail??
Post by: FreeSkier85 on October 22, 2023, 08:38:36 PM
Well Tuesday is the only day I got then, of course all the heavy snow is Wednesday after the season is over.
Post by: huntnnw on October 22, 2023, 08:53:32 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 23, 2023, 05:21:58 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 23, 2023, 06:19:29 AM
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Post by: kirkl on October 23, 2023, 01:31:53 PM