Post by: elkhunter1 on October 10, 2009, 12:11:40 PM
Post by: aaronk on October 10, 2009, 03:09:55 PM
Post by: mossback91 on October 10, 2009, 03:15:16 PM
I'm new to the area as well (Spokane) and I am planning on heading north to some areas I have picked out on the Colville NF and Kanisku NF. How did I select these areas you ask? I researched maps or public land and tried to find areas with low densities of roads (and hopefully less hunters). However, I am going into the season with low expectations of filling my tag but I am looking forward to exploring some new territory.
Thing about spokane/colville areas is that a high percentage of the rifle hunters for sure are 100% road hunters........so usually form my expierence any public usually holds deer(with almost zero hunters in the woods)........late season.....rattle/grunt.........sit on rub lines all has shown me deer and last year was my first year ever trying out the whole whitetail hunting and thick woods deal.......
Post by: aaronk on October 10, 2009, 04:16:17 PM
I'm new to the area as well (Spokane) and I am planning on heading north to some areas I have picked out on the Colville NF and Kanisku NF. How did I select these areas you ask? I researched maps or public land and tried to find areas with low densities of roads (and hopefully less hunters). However, I am going into the season with low expectations of filling my tag but I am looking forward to exploring some new territory.
Thing about spokane/colville areas is that a high percentage of the rifle hunters for sure are 100% road hunters........so usually form my expierence any public usually holds deer(with almost zero hunters in the woods)........late season.....rattle/grunt.........sit on rub lines all has shown me deer and last year was my first year ever trying out the whole whitetail hunting and thick woods deal.......
If the hunters in Colville are all road hunters that's better news for me because I am planning on heading into the brush. I found a specific area that has about 20 square miles with no roads with a few logging units/clear cuts within. That's where I'm heading.
But not to get too off topic...
I don't know a single thing about the Pullman area. The only advice I've received since I've moved here is to head northeast and stay away from roads to have the best chances of finding whitetail. I'm taking that advice and running with it. You being in Pullman though you will be looking at an even longer drive than me so that may play a factor. Keep us posted on what you decide to do.
Post by: halflife65 on October 10, 2009, 06:06:28 PM
Post by: elkhunter1 on October 10, 2009, 07:50:35 PM
Post by: dpdub on October 11, 2009, 01:52:19 PM
I moved here last year and have spent a bunch of time and gas looking for areas to hunt, most everything is private ground. There are some feel free to hunt places that I am sure will be plum full next weekend and there are also the breaks/canyons above the snake from Lewiston down two dams (Can't remember which is which). I think that most of the land above the snake is Army Corps of Engineer land. You will be able to tell where you can and can't go. Also if you look at the wdfw website I think you can see exactly what areas the Corps owns and where they are. On gohunt on the wdfw website you could also find a couple of wilderness areas near Asotin and one up near Spokane that might be worth checking out.
If we both don't connect during the early season, I would love to meet up and try up north for whitetail during the late season if you are interested. Also there is a lot of public land near the mouth of the Grande Ronde, but it is super steep. I wanted to backpack in over a hill or two down there this year, but my Dad is coming over to hunt and can't or won't try it. We found a field with a few mulies in it this summer that we are going to try.
Good Luck
Post by: aaronk on October 11, 2009, 02:57:30 PM
If we both don't connect during the early season, I would love to meet up and try up north for whitetail during the late season if you are interested.
If you guys end up heading north in November let me know. I would love to tag along. If I am intruding just say so and no hard feelings. I'm planning on heading up there either way for late modern. I've been living here since July and have yet to meet a single person and finding a couple of guys with similar interests would fun.
Post by: elkhunter1 on October 11, 2009, 07:22:52 PM
dpdub, more than likely i'm not gonna take a buck during the regular season, so i would really like to go up north and take a whitetail buck. That would be a lot of fun. Maybe we can hook up and plan a trip to go up there.
Post by: webbspinner on October 11, 2009, 10:51:43 PM
Take a drive across lower granite dam and go left up the canyon to the top. First part is posted but once on top used to be a big gravel pit you could park at and hunt down to the river. lots of deer. but dam used to close and lock am and pm so check that out. between wawawai and steptoe canyon on the other end some good hunting. Used to be able to hunt the non park side of steptoe butte too. Up around Palouse and Garfield good whitetail hunting also. but you should get out find a apot in the canyons and sit about 1/2 way down all day. most people hit the bottom and go to the top or hit the top and go to the bottom or stay on top. deer will move all day from pressure. good luck and pm if you want. killed deer every year there, big ones usually.
Post by: webbspinner on October 11, 2009, 10:53:16 PM
Post by: elkhunter1 on October 12, 2009, 12:10:32 PM
Another question i have though is there a good meat locker anywhere in pullman or colfax? i dont have tons of money to spend on gas since i'm a college student. So any info would be great.
Post by: dpdub on October 12, 2009, 01:27:19 PM
If we both don't connect during the early season, I would love to meet up and try up north for whitetail during the late season if you are interested.
If you guys end up heading north in November let me know. I would love to tag along. If I am intruding just say so and no hard feelings. I'm planning on heading up there either way for late modern. I've been living here since July and have yet to meet a single person and finding a couple of guys with similar interests would fun.
YOU'RE AN INTRUDER!!!
Just kidding, I will pm you guys my email address.
Post by: WSU on October 13, 2009, 01:12:57 PM
Post by: jrebel on October 13, 2009, 04:15:22 PM
Post by: halflife65 on October 13, 2009, 08:10:10 PM
I have hunted this area a lot and fortunately know a lot of farmers that let me hunt their land. If you are going to be there for a few years you need to get a summer job driving grain truck. That will be your in :IBCOOL: Other than that you really need to knock on doors and ask, the earlier the better. There is public land down off the snake in the breaks (army core of engineer) and a few sections of "feel free to hunt" on your way to wawaii (spelling?) canyon. However every inch of the public land will be saturated on the opening weekend. The key to the public land in the breaks is get up and hike in the dark. Be seated at least an hour before light and wait for all the other hunters who are affraid of the dark to push the deer at first light. There are a ton of deer so good luck.
I did that when I went to school there, as well. And shot a bunch of bucks.
Get 3/4 up the hill in the dark - that's about the right elevation in my opinion. You'll see the guys coming up from thte bottom but are still high enough to catch the deer that'll come running out of the wheat fields on top. I shot deer by about 7:05 on opening morning 3 years in a row doing that...all 3 or 4 points from 18 to 22 inches wide. Nothing huge, but they eat good.
Post by: webbspinner on October 13, 2009, 11:58:51 PM
Post by: packwoodcoug on October 14, 2009, 02:03:32 PM
Post by: elkhunter1 on October 14, 2009, 09:20:18 PM
Post by: HuntinHard270 on October 15, 2009, 04:12:13 PM
Post by: elkhunter1 on October 15, 2009, 04:49:51 PM
Post by: aaronk on October 18, 2009, 09:57:02 AM
Thanks and best of luck with your seasons!
Post by: jrebel on October 18, 2009, 01:43:48 PM
Post by: aaronk on October 18, 2009, 01:51:03 PM
there is another thread on hear about revere. Lots of deer and lots of hunters for such a small area. By now all the deer have pushed onto private land bordering the small piece(s) of public. Good Luck
Yeah, I caught that thread after I posted this. I was also reading about Sawnson Lakes Wildlife Area but it seems to be the same story - any deer left will be on private land now. It sounds like I should just plan on heading back up to the Colville area and try again - maybe change my strategy and try road hunting :dunno: I'm not too sure.
Post by: aaronk on October 23, 2009, 06:54:09 PM
Thanks,
Aaron