Post by: MuleyAddict on September 06, 2010, 02:23:02 PM
Post by: BobD on September 26, 2010, 01:19:39 PM
I spent 12 days camped in a 24ft trailer just inside of the gate at the end of Blacksnake. The landowners were too freindly(got too drunk) when they found out who I was and that I had a shed tag. The rut was weird to say the least. The bulls would start somedays at sunrise and other days nothing! Then the bugling would start about two hours before sunset and other eves nothing. It seems like the middle of Sept. they should be bugling hot and heavy. Met severls archery guys and found out that so far all of the bulls were taken opening day and then quit. Or has gotten very slow! But there is so much terrain and cover that you could hid a 747 in there. I am looking for someone with horses or mules to ride in with me. If anyone can help PLEASE let me know ASAP. Anyway I would find out who lives on Lewis Rd. and go meet them. Once they know who you are it will probably be fine. :rolleyes:
Post by: jackelope on September 26, 2010, 02:19:58 PM
Post by: high country on September 26, 2010, 03:27:30 PM
you could spike it, but switchback is the only water up o the trail for miles and it is a hump from green.
good luck.
Post by: HUNT on September 26, 2010, 03:33:04 PM
you can't ride in with anyone.
You are allowed to take one person with you.
Post by: Hoythunter on September 26, 2010, 03:42:32 PM
Good luck to you, tag a BIG one. I'd be happy to share my access points / experience of the Watershed with you if you'd like to send me a PM.
Post by: high country on September 26, 2010, 04:02:21 PM
Post by: Scott on September 26, 2010, 07:00:44 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 26, 2010, 07:08:21 PM
Post by: gramps on September 26, 2010, 07:09:39 PM
Post by: HUNT on September 27, 2010, 01:11:55 PM
Post by: firecrotch on September 27, 2010, 04:50:41 PM
The most access you will find is probably on buscuit ridge road. But there is a couple spots on klicker before the wire gate to access the shed and to camp.
yes there is, but you might want to be carefull in that area, some cabin/property owners may be a little frustrated with you usuing their property as an access point. like what was said above there has been lots of break in's and people abusing the land up there. i know of many ppl that have been very successful around green there is always alot of elk in there. the watershed is huge and has many places to dump off into. wdfw would be a great start. good luck
nick
Post by: BobD on September 27, 2010, 08:12:53 PM
After talking to many locals from Walla Walla i.e. Les Schwab employees, cabin owners, several Klickers, people from county Sheriff and Fire Dept. members and several past "shed" hunters. Abel Garcia (dont go behind the signs at all) and even the VERY FREINDLY LARRY SHERRY. I am totally and completely 100% concerned of the reality of my hunt. I know I can spot a bull for opening day. I already did it. But if I take a shot the first legal second of opening morning then my "hunt" is over. Do I really want that? What about the quality of the hunt? Do I use a week or ten days before the hunt gaining access and using optics to do the walking or Do my spotting then make entry or No spotting and walk the intake trail or enter in Ore. or hike 2.5 miles to start hunting the bottom and come out ??? or or or :bash:
The watershed has been closed to human entry starting in 1917 and I don’t think many people wanted to go in there before that. To me it is a ecological wonder. I am sure that it is still touched by man, but as close to clean as this earth gets.
A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO KEVIN Mc, L.B. and G.G. on Blacksnakeridge rd.
Post by: jimkirk on September 27, 2010, 10:01:31 PM
Post by: youngchristof on September 28, 2010, 12:44:12 PM
Post by: tshoote30 on September 28, 2010, 01:05:39 PM
good luck. really. but like the one guy said, start pounding the stairs and cardio excersize!! she is a steep one :o
Boy Howdy is it steep I can only imagine, our first year up there we hunted across the way just east of the Shed and just north of the Oregon border. only did that hike Once. never went back, i like a little challenge but that was a bit much right out of the box that is for sure. :bdid: on our part.
Good luck getting in and bagging a monster..... :IBCOOL:
Post by: jackelope on September 28, 2010, 01:08:30 PM
Post by: BobD on September 28, 2010, 02:27:58 PM
It is a once in a life time hunt for me (long story) and I hope to make the very best I can. Started as soon as I learned of the draw. Drove Mill Creek to Kendal S :bow: Skyline rd. and had to turn around just past Table Rock due to snow drifts still 10 ft. deep across the road in areas that are rock wall on one side and almost straight down the other. This means you DO NOT GO OFF THE F#$KING ROAD! I was born in Spokane and have hunted every corner of the state except for the blues. I really had no need.
The one thing that has really impressed me is the friendliness of the people. If a local finds out that you have a tag for the shed they or a friend of theirs will help you drag / carry a bull out for you. :chuckle:
Don't forget to call back Nick :hello:
Post by: BobD on September 29, 2010, 05:32:01 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on September 29, 2010, 08:03:12 PM
Post by: BobD on September 30, 2010, 12:47:44 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 30, 2010, 12:59:19 PM
bobD , do not tell people about the rule change that will keep the odds of drawin better for the rest of us. ;) ;) :twocents: good luck go down from table rock and hike back up with a bull it will only hurt for the night. the memorys will last forever.
you mean, it will hurt for the night... and the next night.... and the... :chuckle:
sure would make good memories, the tough ones are always the best!!