Post by: cwebsterdeerhunter on March 30, 2012, 05:24:09 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 30, 2012, 05:46:59 PM
Post by: muzzlebuck on March 30, 2012, 05:50:11 PM
Post by: furbearer365 on March 30, 2012, 05:50:43 PM
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on March 30, 2012, 05:54:13 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 30, 2012, 06:04:25 PM
Post by: buckfvr on March 30, 2012, 06:04:45 PM
I need to find a spot where i can hunt mule deer without the crowds and the high hunts. Im not asking for anyone to give away there spot i just want to find a spot where me and my son both have a good chance at harvesting legal bucks or mature bucks if the offer presents itself. I am willing to travel anywhere in washington if there is a place.
Yes.....you and everyone else is looking for that spot. Those few that have found it , will never let it leak from their lips........When you find your own honey hole, it will mean alot more to you. You can narrow down your search by viewing WDFW Harvest Reports all broken down for you by regions and GMUs. :tup:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on March 30, 2012, 06:25:36 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 30, 2012, 06:41:13 PM
I need to find a spot where i can hunt mule deer without the crowds and the high hunts. Im not asking for anyone to give away there spot i just want to find a spot where me and my son both have a good chance at harvesting legal bucks or mature bucks if the offer presents itself. I am willing to travel anywhere in washington if there is a place.
You want to hunt without the crowds, so it sounds like you need to hunt private property, whether that is by asking for permission, or paying an access fee. For good numbers of mule deer I would look at Region 1, south from Spokane to the Blue Mountains, and then you might also look at Douglas County and Klickitat County.
If you have the money to spend I know there is a lot of private property in Klickitat County that can be hunted for a fee. Just drive around and look for the "hunting club" signs.
Post by: sled on March 30, 2012, 07:01:05 PM
C-Post is the spot. Most people don't hunt it for mulies....only grouse down low and some bear. Underhunted, underappreciated is how I see it.:yeah:
Post by: cwebsterdeerhunter on March 30, 2012, 07:09:14 PM
Post by: yote on March 30, 2012, 07:15:05 PM
Post by: 400out on March 30, 2012, 07:26:15 PM
As for the c-post hunt! H20hunter thats funny stuff! but for the rest of you guys/gals unless you have been on this site for more than 1000 post it's not very funny! just being a dick with another person joke :twocents:
Post by: cwebsterdeerhunter on March 30, 2012, 07:31:41 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 30, 2012, 07:34:07 PM
Post by: hammshunter on March 30, 2012, 07:34:16 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on March 30, 2012, 08:17:40 PM
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Post by: ldjbuff on March 31, 2012, 07:30:53 AM
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 31, 2012, 08:14:46 AM
Would colfax be mainly mule deerThere is a mix of mules and white tail. There are a lot more white tail than mule deer.
Post by: Co on March 31, 2012, 08:41:45 AM
DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, SCOUT WITH YOUR SON, MAKE IT YOUR OWN, BE PROUD OF IT
Post by: ribka on March 31, 2012, 10:03:47 AM
With rising fuel prices guys less willing to give up freely time and expenses scouting.
I helped quite a few on here and have had 2 of my prime hunting spots ruined because people I helped brought their family and friends to areas after I asked them not to. :bash: :bash:
A sponsor on here, Bearpawoutfitters , sells maps of scouted areas. Would check with or book a hunt with him. He is very knowledgable.
Dude go Scout and find your own spots... ! So many people in the country are getting pathetic, everyone wants a hand out! ( you go find yourself a great spot, then share it on here and see a hundred guys there the next year, see how that makes you feel)
DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, SCOUT WITH YOUR SON, MAKE IT YOUR OWN, BE PROUD OF IT
Post by: DoubleJ on March 31, 2012, 10:56:49 AM
Post by: couesbitten on March 31, 2012, 11:17:22 AM
That's one thing I have prided myself on. I have done a fair amount of scouting when I can but mostly on google maps. I have received 4 spots, 1 for deer and 3 for elk from guys on here and do not go there with anyone other than my 10 year old son. There is no way I would EVER take anyone else to those spots. I have never killed anything at those spots and have only seen a few animals there but, respect for someone else's hard work and time is enough for me to do whatever I can to keep others out of there.
I helped quite a few on here and have had 2 of my prime hunting spots ruined because people I helped brought their family and friends to areas after I asked them not to.
:yeah: I'm very selfish about sharing my hunting areas for these very reasons.
Post by: buckman202 on March 31, 2012, 03:29:57 PM
Post by: cem3434 on April 01, 2012, 02:38:24 AM
Post by: hunterofelk on April 01, 2012, 12:05:42 PM
Post by: huntnnw on April 01, 2012, 10:25:45 PM
Post by: ghosthunter on April 01, 2012, 11:12:30 PM
Where is c-post and what about the okanogan theres some good places there but i dont know where
C-post is a joke on here. These guys are not going to help you,you are on your own. You are about the thousandth guy asking wher to . Pick a spot and check it out.
Okanagon has been in the dumpster for the past few years.
Post by: huntnnw on April 01, 2012, 11:14:48 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on April 02, 2012, 07:19:10 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=12734
You'll see your post history. 16 posts and 10 of them are "help me find a spot". In one post you say you've been hunting elk 20 years. In another you say you've been hunting elk 40 years. Either way, if you've spent that much time in the woods and can't find animals, there's something wrong. Many people (probably with less time to scout that you have) have spent a fraction of that time in the woods and get in the middle of animals every year.
I'm not saying I haven't received my share of charity here. I can say that I have received more than I have been able to give but, I do give when I can. The group of people here will bend over backwards to help someone out who has shown the gumption to get out there and help themselves first or have passed on knowledge and knowhow to others but, hardly anyone here is going to give out info to a guy who has 2/3 of his posts asking for a handout. Just go to the political forum on here and you'll see that this place is full of guys who hate welfare.
Good luck in your 2012 season.
Post by: jeepguy on April 02, 2012, 08:29:31 AM
Post by: hirshey on April 04, 2012, 02:50:40 PM
Not to pile on but I'm going to. cwebsterdeerhunter, If you go here:
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?action=profile;area=showposts;u=12734
You'll see your post history. 16 posts and 10 of them are "help me find a spot". In one post you say you've been hunting elk 20 years. In another you say you've been hunting elk 40 years. Either way, if you've spent that much time in the woods and can't find animals, there's something wrong. Many people (probably with less time to scout that you have) have spent a fraction of that time in the woods and get in the middle of animals every year.
I'm not saying I haven't received my share of charity here. I can say that I have received more than I have been able to give but, I do give when I can. The group of people here will bend over backwards to help someone out who has shown the gumption to get out there and help themselves first or have passed on knowledge and knowhow to others but, hardly anyone here is going to give out info to a guy who has 2/3 of his posts asking for a handout. Just go to the political forum on here and you'll see that this place is full of guys who hate welfare.
Good luck in your 2012 season.
:yeah:... Yikes! Until doublej pointed that out I hadn't realized just how many feelers you had out there for handouts... when you delve through the sarcasm or inside jokes, you will find the best advice you will get is this: get out and explore. If you want quality information you generally have to pay for it; try working with an outfitter. Otherwise, I suggest some time wearing out the tread on a pair of boots.
Post by: h20hunter on April 04, 2012, 03:02:13 PM
ps. I've seen the pics. I am 100% clear that it appears that Hirshey is indeed a girl, can 100% out hunt, hike, and just about everything else better than me.
Post by: hirshey on April 04, 2012, 03:04:35 PM
Don't listen to Hirshey. Everyone knows girls can't hunt like men when it comes to big game.
ps. I've seen the pics. I am 100% clear that it appears that Hirshey is indeed a girl, can 100% out hunt, hike, and just about everything else better than me.
Hahah, shh! Nobody needs to know that I was photoshopped into all those photos! ;)
Post by: summit creek on April 04, 2012, 07:10:29 PM
Post by: jeepguy on April 04, 2012, 09:27:43 PM
Post by: huntnnw on April 04, 2012, 09:48:20 PM
good luck your in washington member theres so many people its sickning
no idea when people say places are crowded... yeah the roads! I rarely see hunters when I am out of the rig ever! Hell I drove up thru NE WA last season on the second weekend of general deer and places were deserted
Post by: hirshey on April 05, 2012, 09:19:40 AM
good luck your in washington member theres so many people its sickning
no idea when people say places are crowded... yeah the roads! I rarely see hunters when I am out of the rig ever! Hell I drove up thru NE WA last season on the second weekend of general deer and places were deserted
That is fortunate... there is a piece of property my family has been hunting on for 20+ years that we saw 18 folks on last season.... it is private property but more people keep bringing friends without asking the property owner and now there are yahoos running around all over the place thinking it is public land. The owner expressly does not want a soul driving on the land, either, and the last two seasons there have been 4-wheelers and trucks in both directions from the homestead. Pretty sad when you have to go from hunting to policing people that should have taken the time to understand the landowner's wishes. We have definitely seen an increase in people across the board in our hunting areas... private and public; that's part of the reason I started investing so much time into the high hunt and areas that are at least a day's trek from the road systems. I figured if you are able-bodied that is the best way to ensure a little piece of real estate to yourself.
Post by: h20hunter on April 05, 2012, 09:33:13 AM
Oren.......you know who I'm talking about!!!!
Post by: hirshey on April 05, 2012, 09:36:32 AM
I feel for property owners. In 2010 I took my father on an outfitted hunt. Every trip out, morning and evening, we had to run people off. I will admit......bouncing through the sage in a big 'ol dulie with a true ta-backy spittin' cowboy reading to chew some arse is kinda fun.
Oren.......you know who I'm talking about!!!!
:chuckle: he's probably a lot more intimidating than a 5'6'' doe-eyed lass, too.
Post by: h20hunter on April 05, 2012, 09:52:12 AM
Todd Jensen......Orens (of Tanglewood Guides) brother is who guided us. He lives up by Spokane is quite the guy. Nice as can be, family man, quick with a smile, and seems happiest when he is playing roping games with his little girl. We were out hunting and see some jokers that had to literally trip over the no trespassing signs to be walking where they were. Todd smiles and says hang on guys...we're gonna have some fun with these guys. We go boucing along and pull up to the pumpkins, come to a stop in a cloud of dust and he pops out. He stands about 6'4, gets that chest puffed out and gets after them. My pops and I are just hanging back....staying out of the way. Of course the guys had no excuse and muttered this and that.....then got the hell out of there.
I was amazed at how many people ignored the obvious signs.
Post by: hirshey on April 05, 2012, 10:46:14 AM
He is and I'll even spell it out.
Todd Jensen......Orens (of Tanglewood Guides) brother is who guided us. He lives up by Spokane is quite the guy. Nice as can be, family man, quick with a smile, and seems happiest when he is playing roping games with his little girl. We were out hunting and see some jokers that had to literally trip over the no trespassing signs to be walking where they were. Todd smiles and says hang on guys...we're gonna have some fun with these guys. We go boucing along and pull up to the pumpkins, come to a stop in a cloud of dust and he pops out. He stands about 6'4, gets that chest puffed out and gets after them. My pops and I are just hanging back....staying out of the way. Of course the guys had no excuse and muttered this and that.....then got the hell out of there.
I was amazed at how many people ignored the obvious signs.
Yeah, it is sad how many people are willing to be dishonest; there is a lot of public land to be had to yourself if you put the time and effort into finding it.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 05, 2012, 11:17:20 AM
Post by: h20hunter on April 05, 2012, 11:35:25 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on April 05, 2012, 11:35:59 AM
Post by: hirshey on April 05, 2012, 11:38:29 AM
Could be a lot worse people to follow. Just remember you cant spot game you arent looking up!!!
:chuckle:
Post by: DoubleJ on April 05, 2012, 11:43:31 AM
Post by: Chesapeake on May 15, 2012, 11:41:14 AM
Just a poor display of character and respect.
To the OP; The guys are right. You need to go find your spot yourself. Folks wont give out that kind of info freely. Dont ask "where should I hunt?". Ask "What are good ways to go about finding a place to hunt?". Some of the guys have already given you suggestions to move forward with your search.
Post by: bullchaser on May 15, 2012, 12:00:57 PM
Could be a lot worse people to follow. Just remember you cant spot game you arent looking up!!!
:chuckle:
Ha Good luck she passed me last winter and went strait up the mtn off the trail she is like a little mt goat wearing Sitka and Kuiu
Post by: 7mag. on May 15, 2012, 12:24:29 PM