Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Jburke on June 16, 2011, 12:38:55 PM
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So my plans have probably changed somewhat. Was planning on hunting mulies, muzzle loader, over in central wa but drew a second deer tag, also muzzle loader, that is during the time I planned on hunting for mulies. So now I'm stuck with a dilema. Either Hunt mulie for the first half of the season and then head back to shoot a doe for the second half. Or, hunt mulie in the NE corner and be closer to home for everything. I can still hunt mulie during the modern season it just means more people(mutli seaon tag). I know there are not the numbers up north like there are in central wa but I have seen some bucks that other peoplee have shot and think that the quality is definately there. What are your guys thoughts on this predicament? If I hunt NE I have not seen many mulies but know that they are around. Should I find the highest remote areas and start from there with scouting or is there something else I should be aware of? Anyone hunt the Kettle crest trail area?
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Try up smackout pass, stay close to home and scout and hunt hard, good luck!
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I'll have to take a look up there. Got a couple places that have crossed my mind but nothing real solid. Still looking at all of my options. Want a good buck and it will be my first mulie so I'm trying to start out with a bang. Trying for my biggest buck which shouldn't be that difficult. So far my biggest is a smallish 4x4 whitetail. Not a bad deer but I want better this year. And since I have the multi seaon tag I'll be damned if I let that go to waste!
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I would just wait on buying the 2nd deer tag. Hunt for a buck in your area of choice and if you get one, and still have time, buy your 2nd deer tag and go hunt for your 2nd deer. Since you spent $180 on that multi-season tag, I'd be taking full advantage of that.
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I would just wait on buying the 2nd deer tag. Hunt for a buck in your area of choice and if you get one, and still have time, buy your 2nd deer tag and go hunt for your 2nd deer. Since you spent $180 on that multi-season tag, I'd be taking full advantage of that.
Point well taken. May not be a bad idea either. Like you said, I spent $180 on the multi seaon tag and I'd rather miss out on the 2nd tag than a good buck. If all goes well I should not have a shortage of meat in the freezer this year with or without an extra doe.
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I don't know what's come over me lately, but I again agree with bobcat.
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I'm leaning towards holding off on the second deer tag right now, but a lot can change before Oct. I will have to do some scouting and talk with a couple of friends that hunt where I originally wanted to go and see what kind of information I can find.
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wouldn't waste your time hunting mulies in Central washington. There aren't anything but dinks over here. I would definitely make sure you get that meat tag filled. :chuckle:
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Mule deer up in the NE aren't so bad. Last year during archery elk, a big 5x5 came within 10 yards of me but I didn't buy a deer tag for archery :DOH:. Oh yea that was up in the 49 area. ;)
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Well all of my options are still open, but I do like the fact that there are more deer farther west. It can be a zoo, I know that much at least. I guess it will all come down to scouting. The nice thing about hunting the NE is that it's not such a pain to scout it. It's not quite so far away for scouting.
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Speaking of the NE, does anyone know if the higher elevations still have any snow left? I don't want to make a scouting trip if there is still snow on the ground.
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Speaking of the NE, does anyone know if the higher elevations still have any snow left? I don't want to make a scouting trip if there is still snow on the ground.
Yes, Mt Spokane got more snow last week. It will be several weeks for the North facing slopes
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Damn. Winter just wont let go. Well I don't have time this weekend anyways but soon enough I will be to the point where I will be out there scouting anyways.
