Post by: MtnMuley on January 09, 2010, 07:31:14 PM
Post by: bobcat on January 09, 2010, 07:36:29 PM
Post by: huntergreg on January 09, 2010, 07:36:49 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on January 09, 2010, 07:37:20 PM
Post by: Deep Forks on January 09, 2010, 08:17:07 PM
I've seen w.tails around Leavenworth and have seen a few nice W. tail bucks shot there, but never in the Swakane orEntiat :DOH:
Post by: denali on January 09, 2010, 08:23:18 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 09, 2010, 08:38:11 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on January 09, 2010, 08:40:51 PM
I can say that I am not that happy to see whitetails in that area. Thanks for pics Mtn.If I wasn't by the book, she'd be coyote bait. ;)
Post by: alecvg on January 09, 2010, 10:21:09 PM
Post by: Sneaky on January 09, 2010, 10:22:31 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on January 10, 2010, 12:00:42 AM
Post by: Redmist on January 10, 2010, 05:47:51 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on January 11, 2010, 05:14:50 PM
They should open all 200 series units to any whitetail any tag. they'll drive the mule deer outta dodge.
Well, on it's face that would make sense. But you forgot to figure in the one question that must always be asked before implementing any game managment program in Washington State....
"....How's that going to make the state more money...?"
And that, ladies and gentlemen is why it will never be implemented...
Post by: huntnphool on January 12, 2010, 11:37:34 AM
Post by: bobcat on January 12, 2010, 12:54:31 PM
Post by: huntnphool on January 12, 2010, 02:12:24 PM
Post by: Sneaky on January 12, 2010, 02:26:46 PM
They should open all 200 series units to any whitetail any tag. they'll drive the mule deer outta dodge.
Well, on it's face that would make sense. But you forgot to figure in the one question that must always be asked before implementing any game managment program in Washington State....
"....How's that going to make the state more money...?"
And that, ladies and gentlemen is why it will never be implemented...
Very true. They could make the hunt a B-tag type option, that would raise some serious dough. :dunno: The westward advancement of the whitetail is a problem all mule deer hunters will soon have to face, and I have a feeling we will be wishing that something had been done earlier.
Post by: Lowedog on January 12, 2010, 02:34:38 PM
Post by: Deep Forks on January 12, 2010, 02:42:17 PM
There are at least two monster whitetail in the "general area" :rolleyes:.
When did you see them last? There were a couple seen in the Derby canyon area this past late fall. Derby is on the opposite side of Chumstick Mtn. from Swakane :dunno: My cousin, who has lived in the Ardenvoir Valley 64 years, says there are more and more W. tail being seen along the Entiat River from the mouth all the way to Preston creek. If they get established in this area it will be devastating for the Mule deer because of winter range alone :twocents:
There have been random whitetails in Chelan county for decades. I have seen and heard of a them out of Leavenworth for the last 30+ years. My great uncle killed one near Cashmere back in the early 70's. I have a really nice shed antler I found about 5-6 years ago. They for some reason have never really taken off like they say they will.:yeah: Very true and also seemed to be taking hold in the 80's but then very limited again in the 90's :dunno:
Post by: huntnphool on January 12, 2010, 02:46:24 PM
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When did you see them last?
Two wall hangers less than a month ago. ;)
Post by: Deep Forks on January 12, 2010, 02:54:32 PM
QuoteWhen did you see them last?
Two wall hangers less than a month ago. ;)
I've been up that way several times in Dec. seen some excellent muleys but sure would've liked seeing those w.tail--dang-it :)
Post by: boneaddict on January 12, 2010, 02:55:37 PM
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Post by: Lowedog on January 12, 2010, 04:05:05 PM
With whitetail come moose though.(wolves too, but I am trying to be positive)
Seem to be more and more moose sightings the last 5 years or so in Chelan county also.
QuoteWhen did you see them last?
Two wall hangers less than a month ago. ;)
Heard rumor of a biggun' killed in the Entiat unit a few rifle seasons ago. Never saw any pics but heard it was a real nice one.
Post by: Deep Forks on January 12, 2010, 04:44:02 PM
With whitetail come moose though.(wolves too, but I am trying to be positive)
Definitely have been more Moose seen in that area the last 10 or so years. I would presume the Wolf aren't far behind :dunno:
Post by: Sneaky on January 13, 2010, 09:25:36 AM
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Post by: MtnMuley on January 13, 2010, 04:08:13 PM
Saw almost the same exact scene while muzzleloading in Douglas county last September. A small whitetail buck hanging with a bunch of mulie does and small bucks. He was eventually taken during the general rifle season.There are still several scattered whiteys in Douglas County. One individual doe has had at least 3 different fawns over the last few years that appear to be pure whitetails. Never saw a buck in that area though.
Post by: link on January 13, 2010, 04:23:46 PM
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Post by: dougedoug on January 27, 2010, 09:06:17 PM
All deer are good eaten and make great pepperoni:cue: :cue:works for me.