Post by: andrebeergog on October 06, 2025, 01:23:44 PM
Post by: mountainman on October 06, 2025, 04:49:27 PM
Post by: timberfaller on October 06, 2025, 05:38:44 PM
And they have a ton of excuses why too!!
Post by: bigmacc on October 06, 2025, 06:05:07 PM
:yeah: :bash:Yes sir👍 I doubt though that it has much to do with “winter range” probably more to do with their “darlings”.😉
And they have a ton of excuses why too!!
Post by: HikerHunter on October 07, 2025, 08:06:51 AM
Post by: timberfaller on October 07, 2025, 08:25:10 AM
The Methow has become the proving ground for the Biodiversity groups! Better known for their anti-hunting and anti-lead stances and promotions!
You can walk on them, just make sure you are wearing Birkenstock and spandex!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: andrebeergog on October 07, 2025, 08:58:54 AM
Post by: timberfaller on October 07, 2025, 11:32:31 AM
Only "quiet" recreation should be allowed in their precious Methow! So much for being "tolerant" and "co-existing"!
Post by: PsoasHunter on October 07, 2025, 02:38:08 PM
Post by: TommyH on October 07, 2025, 03:26:37 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on October 07, 2025, 06:13:49 PM
Post by: Twispriver on October 07, 2025, 08:07:22 PM
Post by: MADMAX on October 07, 2025, 09:09:38 PM
Post by: Alchase on October 13, 2025, 08:09:48 AM
The roads that you're seeing closed up there on Oct 1 have been that way for many years. These aren't the new closures of the winter range as of recent years.
:yeah:
Thanks MntMuley!
As far as I know the roads have been closed to vehicles October 1st, since we started hunting there in the late 80s.
The roads above Volsted always had a Closed to protect Migratory Mule Deer signs as long as I can remember. But I have not been up there in a few years.
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on October 13, 2025, 01:59:09 PM
Post by: Schmalzfam on October 15, 2025, 08:52:44 AM
I've hunted some of the side roads off the main lines they close Oct 1st... Some are totally impassable without busting brush and hopping dozens of blow down and dead fall... Sometimes you may get "lucky" and have a trail around it... Some great area's though... I've thought about spending a weekend cutting trail on a couple roads but sure I'd just do it for someone to beat me there...Still probably be worth it... :twocents:
That's why it's best to just hurdle over them!
Checked out a road that we scouted during archery, for my late quality tag, and someone took the time to move the boulders blocking the road, so they could take their side by side up it! I guess that's one they should gate, if moving those boulders is an option. There are benefits to putting gates up. Stinks not to be able to drive up, but makes the hunting better, less people.
Post by: no.cen.wa on October 19, 2025, 11:00:20 AM
At least I got to see GREAT HUNTING seasons!
Post by: bigmacc on October 20, 2025, 03:47:51 PM
I don't think THIS "dept of nowildife "gives a hoot about anything but STOPPING access to hunting. Think about it, 15 years ago there were 10 times (or more) hunters in the woods than today. every camp was full and many got there deer. At 77 years old I have seen a systematic attack on hunting. years ago you didn't have a UTV going up a side road, it was a pickup truck. Still had lots of deer! They are dropping Wolves, Grizzlies, and Cougars all over north central Washington, and now Olympics and every were else they can.Hear you no.cen.wa👍
At least I got to see GREAT HUNTING seasons!
Post by: timberfaller on October 20, 2025, 05:14:47 PM
I don't think THIS "dept of nowildife "gives a hoot about anything but STOPPING access to hunting. Think about it, 15 years ago there were 10 times (or more) hunters in the woods than today. every camp was full and many got there deer. At 77 years old I have seen a systematic attack on hunting. years ago you didn't have a UTV going up a side road, it was a pickup truck. Still had lots of deer! They are dropping Wolves, Grizzlies, and Cougars all over north central Washington, and now Olympics and every were else they can.
At least I got to see GREAT HUNTING seasons!
:yeah: :tup:
But hey, They'll study the problem!! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on October 20, 2025, 08:55:31 PM
I've hunted some of the side roads off the main lines they close Oct 1st... Some are totally impassable without busting brush and hopping dozens of blow down and dead fall... Sometimes you may get "lucky" and have a trail around it... Some great area's though... I've thought about spending a weekend cutting trail on a couple roads but sure I'd just do it for someone to beat me there...Still probably be worth it... :twocents:
That's why it's best to just hurdle over them!
Checked out a road that we scouted during archery, for my late quality tag, and someone took the time to move the boulders blocking the road, so they could take their side by side up it! I guess that's one they should gate, if moving those boulders is an option. There are benefits to putting gates up. Stinks not to be able to drive up, but makes the hunting better, less people.
LOL!!! I'm past my hurdling age... I may have been in some of the same area's as you...
Post by: Schmalzfam on October 21, 2025, 06:08:10 PM
I've hunted some of the side roads off the main lines they close Oct 1st... Some are totally impassable without busting brush and hopping dozens of blow down and dead fall... Sometimes you may get "lucky" and have a trail around it... Some great area's though... I've thought about spending a weekend cutting trail on a couple roads but sure I'd just do it for someone to beat me there...Still probably be worth it... :twocents:
That's why it's best to just hurdle over them!
Checked out a road that we scouted during archery, for my late quality tag, and someone took the time to move the boulders blocking the road, so they could take their side by side up it! I guess that's one they should gate, if moving those boulders is an option. There are benefits to putting gates up. Stinks not to be able to drive up, but makes the hunting better, less people.
LOL!!! I'm past my hurdling age... I may have been in some of the same area's as you...
We all will be there someday. We can usually find some way around the blocks(trees) though. My late tag is for the Chewuch unit, that's where we were at.
Post by: bigmacc on October 21, 2025, 08:01:10 PM
Post by: Kingofthemountain83 on October 21, 2025, 08:35:55 PM
I've hunted some of the side roads off the main lines they close Oct 1st... Some are totally impassable without busting brush and hopping dozens of blow down and dead fall... Sometimes you may get "lucky" and have a trail around it... Some great area's though... I've thought about spending a weekend cutting trail on a couple roads but sure I'd just do it for someone to beat me there...Still probably be worth it... :twocents:
That's why it's best to just hurdle over them!
Checked out a road that we scouted during archery, for my late quality tag, and someone took the time to move the boulders blocking the road, so they could take their side by side up it! I guess that's one they should gate, if moving those boulders is an option. There are benefits to putting gates up. Stinks not to be able to drive up, but makes the hunting better, less people.
LOL!!! I'm past my hurdling age... I may have been in some of the same area's as you...
We all will be there someday. We can usually find some way around the blocks(trees) though. My late tag is for the Chewuch unit, that's where we were at.
Great tag... Congrats I put in for that one as well... Just got back from there for modern deer... Really like that area...
Post by: Schmalzfam on October 22, 2025, 08:42:49 AM
I've hunted some of the side roads off the main lines they close Oct 1st... Some are totally impassable without busting brush and hopping dozens of blow down and dead fall... Sometimes you may get "lucky" and have a trail around it... Some great area's though... I've thought about spending a weekend cutting trail on a couple roads but sure I'd just do it for someone to beat me there...Still probably be worth it... :twocents:
That's why it's best to just hurdle over them!
Checked out a road that we scouted during archery, for my late quality tag, and someone took the time to move the boulders blocking the road, so they could take their side by side up it! I guess that's one they should gate, if moving those boulders is an option. There are benefits to putting gates up. Stinks not to be able to drive up, but makes the hunting better, less people.
LOL!!! I'm past my hurdling age... I may have been in some of the same area's as you...
We all will be there someday. We can usually find some way around the blocks(trees) though. My late tag is for the Chewuch unit, that's where we were at.
Great tag... Congrats I put in for that one as well... Just got back from there for modern deer... Really like that area...
Thank you!! I'm getting anxious ☺️ Not too much longer.
Best of luck drawing next year, it is a fun place to hunt.
Post by: shotguunar on October 22, 2025, 07:36:52 PM