Post by: hunterrcc on April 03, 2012, 11:22:39 PM
Post by: hunterrcc on April 06, 2012, 12:12:48 AM
Post by: buschcrawler on April 09, 2012, 12:34:17 PM
Post by: WSU on April 09, 2012, 12:49:08 PM
Post by: Rusty II on April 16, 2012, 01:43:47 PM
I was reading a thread where Croix (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=48499.msg596825#msg596825) was saying that the aerial photos didn't match up all that well due to recent development. I always start with aerial photos so this should be interesting.
Also, I think were looking at a minimum of 50 other hunters that were drawn. Anyone know how to look up that info?
-Rusty
Post by: bobcat on April 16, 2012, 01:53:59 PM
I'll be hunting there too starting this weekend. So far, I'm hearing that there's a lot of bear but it is a tough hunt. I suspect most people just drive around until they find a clearing they want to sit on and glass.
I was reading a thread where Croix (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=48499.msg596825#msg596825) was saying that the aerial photos didn't match up all that well due to recent development. I always start with aerial photos so this should be interesting.
Also, I think were looking at a minimum of 50 other hunters that were drawn. Anyone know how to look up that info?
-Rusty
There were 100 permits in the Copalis unit. All the info is in the 2011 Big Game regulations.
I'm not sure if there's been much development in that unit. Actually I really doubt it. More likely the changes are due to logging.
Post by: Bob33 on April 16, 2012, 02:01:50 PM
Post by: Rusty II on April 16, 2012, 03:50:04 PM
I'd really like to know if I should be happy with any decent boar or if that area holds some bruins. Any big bear sign?
Post by: bobcat on April 16, 2012, 04:00:41 PM
Post by: BMRB on April 16, 2012, 06:31:37 PM
Post by: Rusty II on April 23, 2012, 08:17:34 AM
Just curious if there are any good fishing on the Rayonier timberlands.
There was a fishing derby in Failor Lake over the weekend. You just had to be 14 or younger... This one little girl was dragging a 7lb (ish) trout at least half her height.
BUT the lake apparently opens after the last Sunday in April (https://fortress.wa.gov/dfw/erules/erules/erule.jsp?id=1157) You need a discovery pass to use the area (I have a pass if you have a boat :)).
Also, there are some other lakes and streams that can be fished. All the fishable areas I saw were discovery pass required areas. None are in approved hunting grounds as they are deemed recreation areas. Important to know being that Fairlor Lake is on Rayonier property and it looks like a hunting area until you hit the discovery pass signs.
Post by: Rusty II on May 14, 2012, 08:18:25 PM
One thing I'd suggest to get you more amped up for that hunt, is to Google the name "Ralph Flowers" and try to get a hold of his book on bear hunting in that area, which he did as a professional hunter for many years. I think it's titled "Education of a Bear Hunter."Hey, thank you VERY much for this. Halfway through and this book is freaking amazing. Best $10 I'll ever spend!