Post by: haugenna on July 29, 2009, 09:40:14 PM
48 Days
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Post by: haugenna on July 31, 2009, 11:43:02 AM
I have been doing the rain dance so they don't shut down the woods.
I am so pumped about this hunt as well. My brother is flying out from Washington DC to spend the week with me up there. He has never experienced high country hunting, being from Iowa and all.
Post by: haugenna on August 01, 2009, 10:49:29 AM
Post by: hornhunter on August 01, 2009, 03:26:52 PM
Who is DIY on horses?
Post by: MichaelJ on August 01, 2009, 11:00:14 PM
Michael
Post by: haugenna on August 02, 2009, 09:03:46 AM
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Post by: uncoolperson on August 03, 2009, 07:35:58 AM
(If anyone wants animal reports along the pacific crest trail my brother should be rolling through 1st week of sept)
Post by: Kent Hunter on August 03, 2009, 11:32:22 PM
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Post by: halflife65 on August 04, 2009, 02:33:13 PM
We are doing a drop camp. There will be three of us. I haven't been able to go for a few years and I AM PUMPED about this year!! I can hardly wait. I've lost 100 lbs so far and should be down another 8 or 10 by the 18th of Sept. I know that sounds like alot, but I was pushin 380 lbs.
That's awesome, Kent. Keep it up!
Post by: haugenna on August 05, 2009, 07:03:05 AM
LOL keep the updates and stories coming. This will be a fun thread.
Post by: haugenna on August 06, 2009, 08:49:14 AM
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Post by: Ridgerunner on August 07, 2009, 07:10:17 AM
Post by: zackmioli on August 07, 2009, 08:22:54 AM
Once we are inside 30 some guys better start posting pics of prior success in here.i think they should start posting now. im way too impatient! :chuckle:
Post by: haugenna on August 08, 2009, 07:52:02 AM
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Post by: Bobm on August 09, 2009, 09:47:57 PM
I'm doing 8 mile training hikes with a 40 lb pack 3 times a week.
The better condition your in I figure adds a lot to the quality of the hunt.
So what are you doing? ;) :)
Post by: haugenna on August 10, 2009, 07:14:16 AM
Spinning classes and trips to Mount Si.
Not enough of either of them.
Post by: alanger on August 10, 2009, 09:19:54 AM
Post by: runamuk on August 10, 2009, 09:46:30 AM
The last 3 months I've dropped 25 lbs of winter fat for this hunt.
I'm doing 8 mile training hikes with a 40 lb pack 3 times a week.
The better condition your in I figure adds a lot to the quality of the hunt.
So what are you doing? ;) :)
I want to do this hunt but also want to survive it so I have been doing as much as I can......
6-7 days a week I do 30-50 minutes on the elliptical machine and treadmill, 3 days a week I take a water aerobics class, I lift weights daily alternating muscle groups...the hubby and I either go out and walk the woods or lately go out after the bear this can be 1 hour to 8 hours depending on his schedule.....I always carry a pack and it often has about 30 lbs of crap in it....we do that 4-6 days a week usually. When it was really hot we didn't as I get heat sick way too easily so i just put in more time at the gym on the treadmill.
I also quit smoking over 4 months ago and quit drinking back in Feb..... I've ended up gaining weight...but I feel a whole lot better.....now if they would hurry up and get more classes at the gym I am stoked about taking a kickboxing class ;)
I also have a trainer who helps me tweak my routine so I don't get bored or stuck in a rut.
we were going to go out scouting this weekend but a job loss screwed that up so we stayed home and hunted bear ;)
Post by: haugenna on August 10, 2009, 10:10:19 AM
try a spinning class. That will get the heart rate going for a good hour.
Post by: runamuk on August 10, 2009, 11:09:54 AM
runamuk,don't those use a bike? my knee does not like the stair climber or the bikes.....and our gym doesn't have any classes yet other than the water aerobics thingy that I do for the stretching element ;)
try a spinning class. That will get the heart rate going for a good hour.
I love the elliptical machine and the treadmill when set to full incline if I walk about 4 mph is also good.....I don't run/jog due to my back I will do occasional short sprints but thats it.....
Post by: PacificNWhunter on August 10, 2009, 09:30:51 PM
My buddy and I do a nice little circut of climbs if you have a whole afternoon. Mount si, little si then hit tiger on the way back down. All three make quite a work out.
Granite mountain off exit 47 is a lung buster too if you feel like going that far up the pass.
Post by: haugenna on August 11, 2009, 07:45:10 AM
Haugenna-
My buddy and I do a nice little circut of climbs if you have a whole afternoon. Mount si, little si then hit tiger on the way back down. All three make quite a work out.
Granite mountain off exit 47 is a lung buster too if you feel like going that far up the pass.
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Sounds like a nice climbing day. Do you do those with weight or just a light pack? The last time we did Si I put about 50 lbs on my back, which is what I will be carrying on the way in for the high hunt.
My wife is a workout nut and she goes with on the day hikes. Some of her girlfriends that are just as dedicated do a Triple Si. Thats one hell of a workout.
Post by: PacificNWhunter on August 11, 2009, 11:56:24 AM
Post by: haugenna on August 11, 2009, 12:13:12 PM
Post by: Bobm on August 11, 2009, 12:47:13 PM
I'll be using a Mystery Ranch NICE 6500.
Post by: haugenna on August 11, 2009, 12:53:35 PM
Lightweight, durable, and plenty of room.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on August 11, 2009, 01:07:12 PM
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I also quit smoking over 4 months ago and quit drinking back in Feb.....
Good for you! :P
Uh, Not no, but hell no! That ain't happenin here. (the drinkin anyway)
Sure wish I had time for the high hunt.
-Steve
Post by: PacificNWhunter on August 11, 2009, 08:37:50 PM
What pack will you be using for the High Hunt?
I'll be using a Mystery Ranch NICE 6500.
Depends on how long I go for...Arcteryx bora 80 for longer then 5 days. Badlands 2200 for less then that.
Post by: mrtinmatt on August 11, 2009, 08:51:52 PM
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Post by: MichaelJ on August 15, 2009, 04:53:25 PM
Better bring your socialization skills if you head up chiwawa. The crowds are thick.
Only in spots... its crowded out of almost every major trailhead heading into the GPW.... I know where I would go though...
Michael
Post by: DeerHarvester on August 16, 2009, 12:23:15 AM
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Post by: MichaelJ on August 17, 2009, 05:11:06 PM
Michael
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Post by: jsteplee on August 19, 2009, 07:02:14 PM
I'd like to get out the weekend of the 19th with my daughter, and the only area that's probably close enough (we're in northern Clark County) is Alpine Lakes. Now we get out a fair amount, and we're both good hikers (we're doing St. Helens next Friday), and we're willing to do a backpack hunt in the wilderness.
So the question is...does this sound crazy? Are there trailheads/parking areas along the edges where we could start from and hike into some good country? Any suggestions? Or do I just take my lumps, keep scouting, and wait for October?
Post by: runamuk on August 19, 2009, 08:32:29 PM
So I realize this is far from best case,...but I'm having a hard time waiting all the way until October 17 for rifle season. It's darn-near crazy, but I can't get the idea of trying the high hunt out of my head. The problem is I haven't been to any of the wilderness areas ever, and I just figured out where they were tonight on the map. This is markedly different from what I'm doing to prepare for the general season--been out scouting, have ordered topo maps, and so on.
I'd like to get out the weekend of the 19th with my daughter, and the only area that's probably close enough (we're in northern Clark County) is Alpine Lakes. Now we get out a fair amount, and we're both good hikers (we're doing St. Helens next Friday), and we're willing to do a backpack hunt in the wilderness.
So the question is...does this sound crazy? Are there trailheads/parking areas along the edges where we could start from and hike into some good country? Any suggestions? Or do I just take my lumps, keep scouting, and wait for October?
If it were me ( I want to do a high hunt as well) I would want to scout it first. Some of these areas are rugged and some are heavily used by hikers. Alpine Lakes is one that I know has a lot of hikers in some areas. We've done an overnight in The Brothers steep steep terrain.... I've done a quick day trip into another area up there can't remember just now which it was ..... if you were reasonably familiar with the wilderness area I would say go for it.
Post by: Ridgerunner on August 19, 2009, 08:51:31 PM
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Post by: Chesapeake on August 20, 2009, 05:04:17 PM
So I realize this is far from best case,...but I'm having a hard time waiting all the way until October 17 for rifle season. It's darn-near crazy, but I can't get the idea of trying the high hunt out of my head. The problem is I haven't been to any of the wilderness areas ever, and I just figured out where they were tonight on the map. This is markedly different from what I'm doing to prepare for the general season--been out scouting, have ordered topo maps, and so on.
I'd like to get out the weekend of the 19th with my daughter, and the only area that's probably close enough (we're in northern Clark County) is Alpine Lakes. Now we get out a fair amount, and we're both good hikers (we're doing St. Helens next Friday), and we're willing to do a backpack hunt in the wilderness.
So the question is...does this sound crazy? Are there trailheads/parking areas along the edges where we could start from and hike into some good country? Any suggestions? Or do I just take my lumps, keep scouting, and wait for October?
I do some of my best scouting with a rifle and tag. Nothing quite like seeing what the animals are doing under normal hunting season conditions. Go have fun.
Post by: haugenna on August 21, 2009, 06:45:12 AM
Post by: halflife65 on August 21, 2009, 07:00:41 AM
Post by: spur_ride on August 21, 2009, 10:58:52 AM
Post by: hornhunter on August 23, 2009, 11:12:16 PM
I hope your uploading a bunch of pics of BIG Bucks.
23 days
Post by: haugenna on August 24, 2009, 07:59:20 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on August 24, 2009, 08:04:42 AM
Post by: haugenna on August 24, 2009, 08:55:03 AM
The best part is sittin on the side of a slope and the sun hittin you in the face for a mid afternoon nap. Ahhhh true relaxation. Zzzzzzz
Post by: wrangler on August 25, 2009, 07:47:46 PM
The best part is sittin on the side of a slope and the sun hittin you in the face for a mid afternoon nap. Ahhhh true relaxation. Zzzzzzz
haha, or snow and wind and fog hittin you in the face... ever been on the high hunt? i'll admit it does vary, been on a few trips where i didn't need shirt if not for the bugs! but more often than not its cold, snowy/rainy and windy. at least above 6500k... very unpredictable above the tree line in mid sept. to say the least. im hopin for a skiff of snow and no moon this year! can't wait...
Post by: haugenna on August 26, 2009, 06:26:31 AM
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Post by: fisHUNTER on August 30, 2009, 07:16:19 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/12258/Mountain_home_away_from_home.jpg)
Post by: wilsongideon on August 30, 2009, 10:35:54 AM
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Post by: wilsongideon on August 30, 2009, 04:31:52 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_7125.JPG)
Anybody ever been here before? anybody know where here is? just curious if i might be seeing anyone in september up here.
Post by: halflife65 on August 31, 2009, 07:13:00 AM
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Post by: wilsongideon on August 31, 2009, 11:40:52 PM
Post by: haugenna on September 02, 2009, 07:51:00 AM
Post by: bankwalker on September 02, 2009, 10:22:13 AM
seen 5 legal bucks, two 2pts, 2 bucks he never got to see, and a handful of does/fawns. he ended up missing a 4x4 with eye guards. and later that day seen the same group and took 2x3.
says one group has a 4x4 with eye guards, the 2x3 that he shot, and 2 other bucks he never got to see what they were, and a 2pt.
i know the basic area. now i just need to get my truck fixed or find someone who wants to go that has a truck.
*note* i dont know how exact his numbers are. but they sound great to me
Post by: MichaelJ on September 02, 2009, 12:14:49 PM
just got a call from a friend who went up to alpine lakes to hunt and do some scouting for me for the high hunt.
seen 5 legal bucks, two 2pts, 2 bucks he never got to see, and a handful of does/fawns. he ended up missing a 4x4 with eye guards. and later that day seen the same group and took 2x3.
says one group has a 4x4 with eye guards, the 2x3 that he shot, and 2 other bucks he never got to see what they were, and a 2pt.
i know the basic area. now i just need to get my truck fixed or find someone who wants to go that has a truck.
*note* i dont know how exact his numbers are. but they sound great to me
Thats a decent trip, but you should clarify about him hunt... Is he archery hunting???
Michael
Post by: bankwalker on September 02, 2009, 01:03:42 PM
just got a call from a friend who went up to alpine lakes to hunt and do some scouting for me for the high hunt.
seen 5 legal bucks, two 2pts, 2 bucks he never got to see, and a handful of does/fawns. he ended up missing a 4x4 with eye guards. and later that day seen the same group and took 2x3.
says one group has a 4x4 with eye guards, the 2x3 that he shot, and 2 other bucks he never got to see what they were, and a 2pt.
i know the basic area. now i just need to get my truck fixed or find someone who wants to go that has a truck.
*note* i dont know how exact his numbers are. but they sound great to me
Thats a decent trip, but you should clarify about him hunt... Is he archery hunting???
Michael
yes archery of course. 30yd shot with a 51lb recurve. buck ran 30yds before it fell dead. something like a 1/4 mile pack out with him and his girlfriend.
Post by: high country on September 02, 2009, 07:38:13 PM
Post by: actionshooter on September 02, 2009, 08:21:22 PM
1/4 mile would be nice.....I usually end up 2 days into the deal.
Yep, a 1/4 mile would be like someone else packed it out for me :)
Post by: bankwalker on September 02, 2009, 09:20:03 PM
1/4 mile would be nice.....I usually end up 2 days into the deal.
Yep, a 1/4 mile would be like someone else packed it out for me :)
yeah. they seen the deer when they first got out. missed the big one. then hiked a few miles farther and headed back. guess they seen the deer not to far from where they seen them the first time.
must be nice
Post by: haugenna on September 03, 2009, 10:31:41 AM
Post by: fisHUNTER on September 05, 2009, 05:53:43 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 06, 2009, 07:19:55 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 06, 2009, 07:28:13 AM
9, the real question is how many guys on here will tag out on the high hunt this year????????i say a couple...maybe 3.
it will be interesting to see.
Post by: boneaddict on September 06, 2009, 07:58:49 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 06, 2009, 08:55:05 AM
Post by: Lowedog on September 06, 2009, 09:06:07 AM
TODAY
RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE MORNING...THEN RAIN SHOWERS AND A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON. LITTLE OR NO HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW ACCUMULATION. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET. HIGHS IN THE 60S. SOUTH WIND 5 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 80 PERCENT.
TONIGHT
CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING...THEN RAIN AND HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY OVERNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 50 PERCENT.
Nice to get all this rain!
-Lowedog
Post by: boneaddict on September 06, 2009, 09:09:22 AM
I'm not sure what two feet would do. I think the animals would hunker and then it would melt. thats what happened to me in Montana last year. I bitched about the heat while I was up there, but not sure I'd have liked to have had that dump. :chuckle: I wouldn't have been burning my pants, thats for sure. LOL
Post by: Lowedog on September 06, 2009, 09:13:11 AM
Post by: wilsongideon on September 06, 2009, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: DBake on September 07, 2009, 10:12:39 AM
Post by: fisHUNTER on September 07, 2009, 06:13:59 PM
9, the real question is how many guys on here will tag out on the high hunt this year????????
uh, me.
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 07, 2009, 09:47:34 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 07, 2009, 09:49:42 PM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 07, 2009, 09:51:42 PM
Post by: haugenna on September 08, 2009, 08:12:00 AM
Post by: Lowedog on September 08, 2009, 08:30:11 AM
The sad thing is that it's supposed to be back up around 90 deg by Friday. :'(
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10258/snow.jpg)
Post by: haugenna on September 08, 2009, 08:56:33 AM
This should get you guys excited! From my friends bike ride yesterday.
The sad thing is that it's supposed to be back up around 90 deg by Friday. :'(
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10258/snow.jpg)
rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble!!!!!
Southpark fans should get this.
Post by: runamuk on September 08, 2009, 12:13:24 PM
This should get you guys excited! From my friends bike ride yesterday.
The sad thing is that it's supposed to be back up around 90 deg by Friday. :'(
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10258/snow.jpg)
rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble rabble!!!!!
Southpark fans should get this.
LOL nice :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: haugenna on September 09, 2009, 07:47:53 AM
Post by: spur_ride on September 09, 2009, 01:32:47 PM
Post by: sooperfly on September 09, 2009, 11:12:43 PM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/11731/DSC_7125.JPG)
Anybody ever been here before? anybody know where here is? just curious if i might be seeing anyone in september up here.
Hmm.. let's see, that little tarn is right below a lake just off a certain pass. It has two "unofficial" names. One is D___ ___ and the other is T______.
Yup, been there a lot! ;)
Post by: sooperfly on September 09, 2009, 11:15:04 PM
http://www.omakchronicle.com/nws/n090907e.shtml
Post by: KNOPHISH on September 10, 2009, 06:07:38 AM
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 10, 2009, 06:12:25 AM
Post by: haugenna on September 10, 2009, 07:55:33 AM
Post by: runamuk on September 10, 2009, 08:12:34 AM
wish I was going
:bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: haugenna on September 11, 2009, 08:32:32 AM
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Post by: FireMedic on September 11, 2009, 10:21:57 PM
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Quote from: wilsongideon on August 30, 2009, 04:31:52 PM
Anybody ever been here before? anybody know where here is? just curious if i might be seeing anyone in september up here.
Hmm.. let's see, that little tarn is right below a lake just off a certain pass. It has two "unofficial" names. One is D___ ___ and the other is T______.
Yup, been there a lot!
So, is this just the scenery that keeps you going back, or are there deer in this mystery place??
Post by: wilsongideon on September 12, 2009, 12:12:14 AM
Post by: KNOPHISH on September 12, 2009, 07:03:08 AM
Post by: haugenna on September 12, 2009, 11:44:35 AM
See you all next Saturday on here.
Post by: wilsongideon on September 12, 2009, 11:32:11 PM
Post by: boneaddict on September 13, 2009, 05:24:15 PM
Post by: Alpine Mojo on September 14, 2009, 12:00:36 AM
Post by: wilsongideon on September 14, 2009, 12:08:37 AM
Post by: hornhunter on September 14, 2009, 11:55:33 AM
dont shoot em all Ill be there thursday night!
Post by: merlo105 on September 14, 2009, 03:11:29 PM
Post by: high country on September 14, 2009, 09:27:27 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on September 15, 2009, 10:43:34 PM
Good luck to all who are up there now!
Michael
Post by: hornhunter on September 15, 2009, 10:49:21 PM
Post by: GUscottie on September 15, 2009, 10:50:15 PM
Post by: uncoolperson on September 16, 2009, 12:07:49 PM
bring back some good pictures.
Post by: hornhunter on September 17, 2009, 12:15:54 PM
Post by: PacificNWhunter on September 17, 2009, 01:42:16 PM
Good luck to all you guys out there...knock something down!
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 17, 2009, 03:03:09 PM
I heard of one bruiser that got taken this morning first light... not by a member and it was through the grapevine.... Hate to tease you guys, but it should go about 220" and there's no pictures to be had but the source is very solid.... sorry guys I'm just as dissappointed as you are!!!
Good luck to all who are up there now!
Michael
I've seen the pics, It's definitely a PIG
there not mine so I can't share but I bet we all see them soon.