Post by: bear on October 25, 2009, 12:41:34 PM
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Post by: WArookie on November 02, 2009, 07:05:38 PM
Brett
Post by: jrebel on November 02, 2009, 09:42:22 PM
Where did you scout? Remember the to look on the steepest, darkest northern aspect you can find. There are a lot of big bucks up there and one can find them with a little hiking.
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Cant wait for Nov 21st...
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Post by: bear on November 10, 2009, 06:27:27 PM
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Post by: sandythebowtotenmama on November 10, 2009, 06:33:00 PM
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Post by: bear on November 17, 2009, 07:48:20 AM
(https://hunting-washington.com/cpg/albums/userpics/10871/3%7E4.jpg)
My friend Pat with his hillbilly back pack. :chuckle:
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As far as deer hunting Day2 had less deer then we had seen on any other day for awhile. Day 3-My last day that I could hunt. Time to fill a tag. Ended up on a road that got extremely brushy and scratched the heck out of my truck. We saw a few bucks and made a stalk on one that was about a 20" 4 point. He ended up following the does down the hill and I decided not to rush a shot on him at 200 yards as he wasn't a trophy anyways. We finally got off the brushy road and decided to go to a spot where we had passed on a 22" 2 by 3 several times. We ended up pushing him out of the area and chased him until he stopped at 300 yards. Decided he wasn't big enough to pack out of where he ended up. When we got back to the truck it was 3pm so we decided to hunt our way out. As we were heading out we saw some fresh tracks on the 1/2" of fresh snow that we had that day. I walked out the tracks until they left the road and then ended up spotting a buck about 200 yards below the road. Didn't have a rest, so I had to sit and use my knees for a rest(not something I like to do at that range). I pulled the trigger and when I looked up I saw absolutely nothing. Didn't know whether I got it or not, but we were loosing light so streak and I headed down to see. Found him piled up in the brush right where he had stood. Had to take pictures quick and start cutting really quick as Pat grabbed the packs and a couple of flashlights and headed down to us. It was really steep and we all slid several times on the way down. Not what I was looking for when I drew this tag, but with no migration yet, a decent local buck.
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In conclusion, I don't know if I would apply for this tag again. This is my second time with this tag and neither time had enough weather to push deer in. It's really only great if you get the migration. We got my deer at about 6000' elevation and there was about 2" of snow on the ground. It was raining hard at that elevation yesterday when we got the buck out. The southern slopes were bare at 5000'. I had a good time on this hunt anyways and spent some quality time with a couple of good friends(what it's really all about anyways). Thanks to all the guys that helped me on this hunt. It was really appreciated. Bear
Post by: jrebel on November 17, 2009, 08:06:46 AM
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Post by: Fishhog on November 17, 2009, 03:12:15 PM
A bit of criticism on your pictures. It looks like you have a bunch of snow on your beard, either that or you were getting into the powdered donuuts and forgot to wipe your face :chuckle:
Two bucks and a bear = GREAT HUNT !!!
Post by: MtnMuley on November 17, 2009, 04:15:15 PM
Post by: bornforhorns on November 17, 2009, 04:25:49 PM
Seems appropriate to have a thread name right now like that. #1, you sound like a patient hunter and will get another opportunity with or without a late tag at a good buck someday...in the meantime I think you did well and had fun...that is what it's about. You probably just dumped a butt load of stress off yourself from lifes everyday hustle and bustle.
Post by: bear on November 17, 2009, 05:38:01 PM
A bit of criticism on your pictures. It looks like you have a bunch of snow on your beard, either that or you were getting into the powdered donuuts and forgot to wipe your face :chuckle::chuckle:It's called old age or stress. I don't mind it. I think it makes me look distinguished, but the says it needs to go. She'll probably have coloring it a couple years. :chuckle:
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Post by: Armadillo on November 18, 2009, 05:10:56 PM
I didnt think there was anyplace that was 6000 ft in the swakane? the only place I know of is ...... mtn at 5700 ft :chuckle:
Post by: bear on November 18, 2009, 07:24:21 PM
Great bear+Buck!I stand corrected, it was 5500 ft.
I didnt think there was anyplace that was 6000 ft in the swakane? the only place I know of is ...... mtn at 5700 ft :chuckle:
Post by: MountainMedic on November 19, 2009, 03:44:31 PM
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Post by: joebear on November 24, 2009, 07:38:11 PM
Any body have any reports on the Swakane unit thus far? Im heading over this weekend for late archery hunt. I plan on focusing on cayons out of Cashmere. Any suggestions...You and everybody else GOOD LUCK!
Post by: Firefighter on November 24, 2009, 08:17:36 PM
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Post by: mikelonsford on November 26, 2009, 09:37:02 AM
Mike