Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 18, 2025, 11:52:41 AM
So, I am starting a thread for folks to keep up with my quest this year, and also (since a lot of you know the unit much better than me) letting all-y'all know that I don't mind a kick in the right direction if anyone wants to give it.. ;)
A little background; I live in SE Washington. I will be able to get up to the unit to scout this summer. I have hunted the unit before, but it has been a pretty long time. For reference, I have not been in the unit since all of the fires. I know they have changed some stuff.
I have a couple of buddies that live in the unit, and I know I will be relying on them for a lot of help. I also know this is generally a "pray for weather" hunt, and that the deer like to congregate on private property.
So... If anyone has any ideas to kickstart my scouting (or my hunt) and you don't want them on the web, please feel free to PM me. Also, if there are any "obvious" tips or hints that "everyone" already knows, please throw 'em out there. Like I said, it's been a while since I hunted up there...
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Post by: no.cen.wa on June 22, 2025, 10:31:40 PM
Kinda sucks :bdid:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 22, 2025, 10:34:59 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 22, 2025, 10:36:41 PM
No, No, the WDFW doesn't hate you! I'm pretty sure they hate me and my hunting buddies. The three of us now EACH have 28 points! Thought the draw was pretty good deal when it started, now at 76 years old I think it's , well, not so good. My brother-in-Law is 76 also, my son is 55.Hang in there guys. When it finally happens, it’s all worth it.
Kinda sucks :bdid:
https://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,289018.0.html
Post by: Schmalzfam on June 23, 2025, 05:31:14 AM
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 01, 2025, 12:39:30 PM
Who thinks I should just quit my job...? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on November 01, 2025, 01:17:40 PM
Post by: X-Force on November 01, 2025, 03:51:08 PM
A buddy is over hunting, fog got in the way for a while today.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 01, 2025, 03:53:47 PM
I’m sitting at work in the same boat.Those are the reports I'm getting too. Live cams up on Loup Loup Ski Bowl are pretty fogged in too.
A buddy is over hunting, fog got in the way for a while today.
Post by: teanawayslayer on November 01, 2025, 03:58:03 PM
Well, my tag started today and I am stuck here at work.I wouldn’t go that far. Maybe a sabbatical??? :chuckle: :chuckle:
Who thinks I should just quit my job...? :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Post by: MADMAX on November 01, 2025, 08:38:54 PM
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Post by: MikeC on November 01, 2025, 08:59:03 PM
Post by: no.cen.wa on November 02, 2025, 09:59:25 AM
We did see a lot of movement when it snowed one day but no legal bucks. I spend My time on foot, put in many hours walking and glassing. Maybe when I put in for the 29th time next year I'll get that tag!
:dunno:
Did see quite a few Wolf tracks on south side, that might mean there are animals here :sry:
Post by: Transam2340 on November 03, 2025, 01:55:55 AM
Our group hunted both sides of the road from ski bowl east and west. One guy hunted south side from above Finley Canyon to Cook Mountain, saw a handful of deer in 1st week. Of course we hope that the weather will bring them down and give you a chance at a BIG one!
We did see a lot of movement when it snowed one day but no legal bucks. I spend My time on foot, put in many hours walking and glassing. Maybe when I put in for the 29th time next year I'll get that tag!
:dunno:
Did see quite a few Wolf tracks on south side, that might mean there are animals here :sry:
Theyre definitely there. I have trail cam vids of a wolf in february and august in the chilliwist unit.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 03, 2025, 12:18:30 PM
Our group hunted both sides of the road from ski bowl east and west. One guy hunted south side from above Finley Canyon to Cook Mountain, saw a handful of deer in 1st week. Of course we hope that the weather will bring them down and give you a chance at a BIG one!
We did see a lot of movement when it snowed one day but no legal bucks. I spend My time on foot, put in many hours walking and glassing. Maybe when I put in for the 29th time next year I'll get that tag!
:dunno:
Did see quite a few Wolf tracks on south side, that might mean there are animals here :sry:
Thanks for the intel guys. :tup:
Do you guys get the feeling that there's been enough snow in the Tiffanies to push the mountain bucks down into the unit yet? Had a couple of buddies tell me they saw rutting bucks the last couple of days. I wonder if those are local deer, or if they're migrators...? :dunno:
Post by: no.cen.wa on November 06, 2025, 11:15:24 AM
But that said, it will move some I'm sure!
Good Luck!
Post by: bigmacc on November 06, 2025, 06:04:25 PM
We made some trips around that mountain range, got up to 6500 feet, saw a few,,, no bucks. BUT Tiffanies are 8300 feet so that would be a big difference. At 6500 feet we went though some spots with close to a foot of snow. When we camped in the Long Swamp area local guys "Tonasket" said the big bucks won't come down till it is FEET of snow.Agree.👍 The big fellas will hang in brisket deep snow or more until the “urge” hits them to chase does who will have all but gotten out of Dodge.
But that said, it will move some I'm sure!
Good Luck!
Speaking of Wolves, the Tiffany pack has been pretty active, going back and forth(east-west) bouncing from Tiffany turf to 8 mile turf and surrounding areas. I heard the original pack had split into two :dunno: Talked with a guy who said during the regular season 9 wolves(from what they could count) came way to close to their camp up Fawn creek, they pulled out the next day and reported it.
Post by: MtnMuley on November 06, 2025, 06:55:59 PM
As for the thread, hope Pathfinder turns up a dandy. Might have to get up here and start though first :chuckle:
Post by: bigmacc on November 06, 2025, 07:31:36 PM
Well since the deer from the Tiffany's don't migrate down to the Pogue it should be irrelevant. As for the wolf packs, there's far more than any single split up pack. Has been for several years now. For anybody that continues to believe that only the alpha females breed, you've drank too much of the kool-aid. Unless there's a wad of alpha females that just showed up in recent years to breed that theory is far fetched. Cameras don't lie.👍 absolutely. That Tiffany bunch has at least 3-4 different routes going into completely different areas(east, west and south). Yep, the big bunch that I was told “split” was originally 14-16 wolves, I believe at least 2 were collared, now, they split. Wolves running around that turf for awhile now? Oh yes! We seen our first one back in the late 80’s I believe, we told Mountjoy, he neither confirmed or denied 🤣 my brother seen 6 cross the Boulder road just past the first cattle guard about 6 years ago.
As for the thread, hope Pathfinder turns up a dandy. Might have to get up here and start though first :chuckle:
Post by: timberfaller on November 07, 2025, 09:10:45 AM
One even got very good at sounding like a Spotted Owl, had ton's of fun with certain people when they showed up!! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 07, 2025, 10:10:16 AM
Well since the deer from the Tiffany's don't migrate down to the Pogue it should be irrelevant.
Is that a misconception? I have heard over and over that when the snow starts getting deep in the Tiffanies, the deer start showing up in the Pogue... :dunno:
Post by: MtnMuley on November 07, 2025, 12:12:44 PM
Well since the deer from the Tiffany's don't migrate down to the Pogue it should be irrelevant.
Is that a misconception? I have heard over and over that when the snow starts getting deep in the Tiffanies, the deer start showing up in the Pogue... :dunno:
That's definitely a misconception.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 07, 2025, 12:32:33 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on November 07, 2025, 02:37:18 PM
Post by: X-Force on November 07, 2025, 02:59:45 PM
We did see new batches of bucks Thursday morning in normal winter ground areas.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 07, 2025, 04:41:23 PM
I'll send ya a PM this evening.
:tup: