Hunting Washington Forum
Big Game Hunting => Bow Hunting => Topic started by: throttlejocky20 on March 04, 2012, 09:51:32 AM
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What is the best quality deer permit to draw for an archery hunter? The reason ask is because I am getting close to that 10 point mark and really want to hunt mule deer in the rut. My issue is besides the Eniat they dont offer a hunt in the other units I know. ( Alta, Gardner) My passion is bow hunting but I have been contemplating changing weapons to get more options at a big rutting buck. This decision has really been bugging me because I think I wont be as satisfied if I draw a tag and shoot one from 200+ yards. Any input would be helpfull.
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Look in the game regs and find out which units everybody puts in for. It's pretty obvious. On another note you should learn the swakane. There is a general late season for archery. plenty of big bucks in there. Just a thought.
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I think If your a good bow hunter then the late archery tags still are your best bet. 10 points arn't a gimmie for a riffle tag .
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Throttle no one said you cant take your bow on a rifle hunt or take an open site rifle and sneak close. :dunno: Just a thought
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If you draw the rifle tag you can still use your bow.... :tup:
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Yup you sure can. You just have to wear the orange.
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I think If your a good bow hunter then the late archery tags still are your best bet. 10 points arn't a gimmie for a riffle tag .
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and 200 yard shots are not gimme quality bucks either....
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If 10 are;nt a gimmie how many points do you think you would need to have to have a good chance at a quality deer tag I have 12 for this year.
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If 10 are;nt a gimmie how many points do you think you would need to have to have a good chance at a quality deer tag I have 12 for this year.
With 12 you have a pretty good chance if you apply for a couple of the less popular hunts.
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It's just luck of the draw... Points help but aren't a requirement... My buddy drew a Desert rifle tag with one point 5 or 6 years ago... I wanted to kill him... :chuckle:
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I had 4 when I drew mine in '10.
:dunno:
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I apply for rifle usually, and then hunt with my bow during modern season. This is mostly becasue of the options the modern guys have for late permits where I want to hunt. The exception is of course having the multiseason permit which I have drawn a couple times.
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Thanks for the input guys.
