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Title: klickitat mulies
Post by: bowhiker on July 16, 2009, 07:07:09 PM

So what's the good and bad of deer in klickitat? I'm looking at bowhunting there in September but not sure if I should travel over there if the deer are scarce and public land isn't available. I've tried sending an e-mail to fish and game to find out about herd quality, but still haven't heard back. Any input here?

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: spin05 on July 17, 2009, 12:08:31 PM

I hunted it once. I saw a heard of 7 2points on some private land that was it. It is a pretty migratory deer area. No snow and no deer

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: blacktail luv on July 17, 2009, 04:37:01 PM

I am assuming you are talking about east klick since you said mulies.  It is a lot of private ground but there are some good bucks around bickelton area.  I know guys who kill nice bucks, but you have to know someone.  If it were me I think there are a lot better areas to look at than there. :twocents:

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: bowhiker on July 17, 2009, 08:58:05 PM

Thanks for the info and yes it is east klickitat I'm looking at. Living outside of Washougal, that area is the nearest to me. Just wanting a little change from these blacktail. You know a little spot and stalk. What about high prairie area?

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: blacktail luv on July 18, 2009, 05:34:14 PM

Those deer up on high prairie aren't really mule deer IMO.  They may be half breed, who knows but you won't see any any deer over 20".  If you want a true mule deer you have to go farther east.

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: bowhiker on July 19, 2009, 02:28:52 PM

Thanks there blacktail luv. I'll take your word for it since you are pretty much local to that area. East it is.

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: PWN Kurt on July 19, 2009, 10:45:10 PM

Private land would be the way to go.  Start checking with land owners now.

I think there's some public land...wildlife areas, but I think they are in W.klick, Greyback...
And, I think there's a little overlap with the blacktails and mulies.

Kurt


Kurt

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: bowhiker on July 24, 2009, 05:03:12 PM

I was considering up toward Goldendale, but thought I would find some public land. From the sounds of it, that might be difficult. I don't have much time to secure private land between bear hunting and scouting for elk.

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: bobcat on July 24, 2009, 05:13:30 PM

There's lots of public land north and west of Goldendale, and much of the timberland that is private is open to hunting. However the majority of the roads are gated so you may have to plan on doing a lot of walking.

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: slack56 on July 28, 2009, 05:54:45 PM

I think all the Boise cascade land sold to a private guy so you might want to check before you plan to hunt there.

Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: caseyv21 on August 05, 2009, 02:32:07 PM

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Title: Re: klickitat mulies
Post by: slack56 on August 05, 2009, 08:32:02 PM

Thanks caseyv21 i will keep that in mind.