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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: CWUhunter9 on August 29, 2011, 11:16:19 PM

Title: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: CWUhunter9 on August 29, 2011, 11:16:19 PM: I was reading the regs and it says under Modern Firearm, in the High Buck Hunts section, that it's open sept. 15-25, and then it says the locations are alpine lakes, glacier peak, pasayten, henry jackson wilderness areas, and wilderness areas on the olympic peninsula and Lake Chelan Recreation area. So my question is what Lake Chelan Recreation area pertains too.. it's probably plain and simple I'm just a little confused here, thanks for any help!
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: bobcat on August 29, 2011, 11:37:58 PM: It's at the north end of Lake Chelan. Access is not easy.

Try this map for a general idea:
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: MtnMuley on August 30, 2011, 08:00:11 AM: That's a good general idea map bobcat. Just remember, the Sawtooth is NOT open. It amazes me every year how many people on horseback appear to be hunting it. Bear I guess.
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: THunt on August 30, 2011, 11:48:56 AM: Is Boulder Creek included in the Rec area?
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: high country on August 30, 2011, 12:15:43 PM: its a tough hike, but worth it. plan on 6k feet of climbing and 10 or more miles of hiking......as a minimum.
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: Skillet on August 30, 2011, 03:50:58 PM: Quote from: MtnMuley on August 30, 2011, 08:00:11 AM
That's a good general idea map bobcat. Just remember, the Sawtooth is NOT open. It amazes me every year how many people on horseback appear to be hunting it. Bear I guess.

But with orange on...
Hmmm....
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: CWUhunter9 on August 30, 2011, 08:27:22 PM: thanks fellas, i was just trying to get a general are that it covered.. appreciate it!
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: Rickyrebar on August 30, 2011, 09:03:59 PM: Has anyone ever hunted the west side (Rec Area) of War Creek Pass during the High Buck? Does it get crowded?
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: muleracks2 on August 31, 2011, 07:20:26 PM: THunt, Boulder Creek north of Stehekin is in the Chelan Recreation Area. Enjoy.
Title: Re: Chelan Recreation Area
Post by: MtnMuley on September 06, 2011, 02:45:57 PM: Quote from: Rickyrebar on August 30, 2011, 09:03:59 PM
Has anyone ever hunted the west side (Rec Area) of War Creek Pass during the High Buck? Does it get crowded?

Yes. Quite a few hunters the times I've been in there. Been a few years though.