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Big Game Hunting => Bear Hunting => Topic started by: adamR on March 25, 2011, 06:50:35 PM

Title: My wife drew copalis any ideas?
Post by: adamR on March 25, 2011, 06:50:35 PM: So my wife drew copalis and she has never gotten a bear before and this is her first spring bear permit...
I've done some research and I'm not looking for any honey holes or anything but if anyone had any advice and possibly wanted to go so far as show me a bear for her to shoot lol it would be much appreciated
Title: Re: My wife drew copalis any ideas?
Post by: billythekidrock on March 25, 2011, 06:57:02 PM: What type of research have you done?
Title: Re: My wife drew copalis any ideas?
Post by: adamR on March 25, 2011, 07:36:02 PM: well so far ive been reading just about every copalis thread i can find on this site... Doing research on what calls to use during the spring, looking at google earth for reference as to the way the area looks...
we live in the yakima area so we are going to try to make it there every weekend during the season and hunt every friday and saturday we can
Title: Re: My wife drew copalis any ideas?
Post by: billythekidrock on March 26, 2011, 04:25:16 AM: Yea, I saw you were reading those threads.

Google earth is great, but I am not sure that those orthos are as up to date as the grays harbor assessor site. Also look for maps with rez boundaries to speed that up.
You will need to give Rayonier a bunch of info to get your access pass. Drivers license, insurance, permit, hunting license, etc. so call and ask what you need before you head over.

If you hunt the 101 side, gas is available in Aberdeen and Humptulips so you may want to bring an extra can. Stay away from the Failor Lake area when fishing opens. Way too many people all over the place.

If you want a great local read, pick up "Education of a bear hunter" by Ralph Flowers.
Title: Re: My wife drew copalis any ideas?
Post by: adamR on March 26, 2011, 09:16:34 AM: thanks for the info i really appreciate it