Post by: BIGINNER on August 28, 2009, 08:43:15 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on August 28, 2009, 09:02:03 PM
Rattlesnake hills has very little public land and tons of hunters because it is an any elk unit. Very few elk are actually killed on public land. If you want to hunt out there you better have a good chunk of change with you. :twocents:
Post by: BIGINNER on August 28, 2009, 09:08:41 PM
Oak creek has lots of access and lots of hunters and it is spike only.
Rattlesnake hills has very little public land and tons of hunters because it is an any elk unit. Very few elk are actually killed on public land. If you want to hunt out there you better have a good chunk of change with you. :twocents:
how do i get a hold of the landowners? about how much is a chunk of change?
thanks
Post by: bobcat on August 28, 2009, 09:10:37 PM
Yes, that's THOUSAND. :o Just a guess though. I really don't know for sure.
How much would you be willing to spend?
Post by: bobcat on August 28, 2009, 09:16:56 PM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/elk/hanford2.pdf
Post by: BIGINNER on August 28, 2009, 09:20:16 PM
I bet you couldn't get on private land there for less than $5000.
Yes, that's THOUSAND. :o Just a guess though. I really don't know for sure.
How much would you be willing to spend?
wow!!! :yike: not that much, well i'm a biginner hunter, i'll try my luck at oak creak or in public land, this is my first year hunting and don't have much money laying around
Post by: 270Shooter on August 28, 2009, 10:31:12 PM
Post by: BIGINNER on August 29, 2009, 02:10:25 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on September 28, 2009, 12:25:31 PM
how would i get a hold of the land owners? i scouted the benton city unit today, stalked 4 huge mule deer bucks for about 3 hours, 2, 10 point bucks an 8 pointer and 6 point, was pretty fun, (considering that i,ve never hunted in my life before,) lots of elk sign, and bobcat signs all over the place,Are you talking about the Thorton wildlife area?
Post by: BIGINNER on September 28, 2009, 02:04:06 PM
Post by: couesbitten on September 29, 2009, 08:10:50 AM
BIGINNER, I'm curious what area you were referring to as the "Benton City unit". I grew up out there and still live close. If it's the area I'm thinking of, I'd say that you were fortunate to see the bucks you saw, because in all the time I've spent out there, I've probably seen less than 20 deer total in that area and never saw a buck I'd be willing to shoot. I'm just hoping that you weren't on private property, because it is not that well marked.
Post by: BIGINNER on September 29, 2009, 09:51:14 AM
Post by: 270Shooter on September 29, 2009, 03:25:24 PM
Biginner, nevermind, if you were infact on the state land, I think I know which piece it was, I've never been to it but I know what you are talking about. I have heard of some bruiser bucks out there, and even seen a good 4 point, big 3 point, and a small 4 point with great genetics out there last year. They all stood about 100 from public land just decieding whether or not they wanted to go to the state land, they decided to stay put. The good 4 was shot on the last day, it was a 4x1, but his 4 point side had great mass and good forks.
I may or may not be hunting down there this year, opening day I have decieded to go duck hunting, because I have the MT tag, WA deer is not that big of a deal to me. But I may change my mind.
Are you planning on hunting this GMU?
Post by: BIGINNER on September 29, 2009, 03:46:02 PM
WELL BACK TO THE POINT: IF THERE IS GONNA BE TOO MUCH TRAFFIC THERE I'LL JUST GO SOMEPLACE ELSE.
Post by: elk311 on September 30, 2009, 10:51:45 AM
Good luck in any case, just be it known that if you are lucky enough to "get one down" be prepared for a new life-long hobby!!! This stuff is addicting !:chuckle:
Post by: BIGINNER on September 30, 2009, 11:06:15 AM
Post by: 400out on September 30, 2009, 06:24:56 PM
ya i know i went hiking once just for fun when i overheard the guys talking at sportsmans, once i started stalking that little herd od deer, i was hooked, went home all exited, and within 2 weeks, bought 3 guns, but didn't hunt yet, :PWelcome to your new crack!!!!!!!!! when the weather turns you start twitching (atleast I do)
Post by: sharp stick on September 30, 2009, 09:14:26 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on October 01, 2009, 03:44:29 PM
ya i know i went hiking once just for fun when i overheard the guys talking at sportsmans, once i started stalking that little herd od deer, i was hooked, went home all exited, and within 2 weeks, bought 3 guns, but didn't hunt yet, :PIf its not that far for you to drive, it might be worth it to hunt out there, especially in the middle of the week if you can. Not saying that you will kill a buck, but its not a bad place to start. :twocents:
Post by: BIGINNER on October 01, 2009, 09:09:07 PM
ya i know i went hiking once just for fun when i overheard the guys talking at sportsmans, once i started stalking that little herd od deer, i was hooked, went home all exited, and within 2 weeks, bought 3 guns, but didn't hunt yet, :PIf its not that far for you to drive, it might be worth it to hunt out there, especially in the middle of the week if you can. Not saying that you will kill a buck, but its not a bad place to start. :twocents:
you talking about the eastern side or western side of rattlesnake hills?
Post by: 270Shooter on October 02, 2009, 04:33:30 PM
Prosser areaya i know i went hiking once just for fun when i overheard the guys talking at sportsmans, once i started stalking that little herd od deer, i was hooked, went home all exited, and within 2 weeks, bought 3 guns, but didn't hunt yet, :PIf its not that far for you to drive, it might be worth it to hunt out there, especially in the middle of the week if you can. Not saying that you will kill a buck, but its not a bad place to start. :twocents:
you talking about the eastern side or western side of rattlesnake hills?
Post by: BIGINNER on October 02, 2009, 11:04:52 PM