Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 07:39:22 PM
Post by: furbearer365 on June 08, 2012, 07:57:28 PM
Dont worry i will be there too, i drew dayton archery. Good luck to you my friend. :tup:
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 07:58:24 PM
Post by: dc on June 08, 2012, 08:00:27 PM
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Post by: dc on June 08, 2012, 08:09:19 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:11:26 PM
Post by: rb2506 on June 08, 2012, 08:19:52 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 08:20:26 PM
Post by: Bean Counter on June 08, 2012, 08:33:02 PM
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on June 08, 2012, 10:22:22 PM
Post by: Special T on June 08, 2012, 10:39:01 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 11:16:43 PM
Post by: deleted BGS on June 08, 2012, 11:30:03 PM
Post by: bigelk1030 on June 08, 2012, 11:39:45 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 11:43:54 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 08, 2012, 11:51:43 PM
Post by: bigelk1030 on June 08, 2012, 11:56:44 PM
Good luck!! Sounds like a great hunt! Looks like i pulled the modern second deer (doe) hunt in december in the Desert unit. I havent hunted there and looking forward to learning the area. If anyone has tips on hunting the unit in december I am all ears!
December desert doe tag breakdown.
Set alarm for 8:00 am. Hit snooze till 10 am. Check out of hotel, you wont be back. Miss breakfast at Mcdonalds by 2 minutes and get pissed cause they wont serve you. Go to Bobs and eat way more breakfast than you bargained for at the same price as Mcdonalds and have a nice conversation with waitress. Hit up Tri State at noon and BS a while (dont buy anything becuase their prices are too high), Hit up a quicky mart and grab a few snacks for the road. Drive out Dodson road around 2:00. Spot a doe or 20 off Rd 4 and substation. Look around and make sure no one comming. Roll down window. Second guess that. Get out of truck and lean on fence post. Shoot doe at 50 yards. Back truck into ditch. Load doe whole and hit the road back to Seattle by 3:00 in time to hit 5:00 rush hour and sit there longer than your whole hunt was today. Home with deer skinned and hanging just in time to catch 8:00 Sports Center.
Now that made me laugh out loud!!
Post by: Special T on June 09, 2012, 07:32:36 AM
Post by: billdo5 on June 09, 2012, 09:03:08 AM
Post by: coachcw on June 09, 2012, 10:07:51 AM
Post by: Opportunist on June 09, 2012, 11:22:41 AM
Post by: billdo5 on June 09, 2012, 01:20:31 PM
Post by: ribka on June 12, 2012, 08:19:19 AM
I passed on a big 2x2 first day and 3 other smaller bucks during the week. Then the fog came in for the week making visibility around 50 yds most of the day. I had quite a few stalks but making closer than a 100 yds was tough. You're hunting deer post rut that have just hunted by rifle hunters. Also quite a few stalks ruined by other hunters cutting me off. Saw guys that drew tags bring groups of their buddies to help them hunt so expect crowds out there. Last year the full moon occurred during the hunt so most larger bucks were noctournal.
I did see some huge bucks though and was able to get within 40 yds or so of two monster bucks standing in 6 to 7 ft tall sage. Was not able to make an ethical shot so passed. Most successful method I found was just sitting on escape areas where the other hunters pushed deer, using someone else to make slow drives to push them out of bedding areas (sage, bitter brush, catails) and hope to catch them leaving their areas. Or can lay on top dunes at first light and spot deer which for me with a bow was least successful. This method would work good with a rifle. They are ultra sensitive to noise out there and sound carries a long way. Stalking is tough
Brought out a tree stand and did not find it to be of much use but really did not put much time into exploring the treestand method. Sat on edge of alfalpha but deer came out too late because of full moon. Not successful for me.
Find private ground now before season. Start knocking on doors
Expect to put in 4-6 miles a day minimum hiking
That's my experience with the unit.
Post by: C-Money on June 12, 2012, 08:30:02 AM
Good luck!! Sounds like a great hunt! Looks like i pulled the modern second deer (doe) hunt in december in the Desert unit. I havent hunted there and looking forward to learning the area. If anyone has tips on hunting the unit in december I am all ears!
December desert doe tag breakdown.
Set alarm for 8:00 am. Hit snooze till 10 am. Check out of hotel, you wont be back. Miss breakfast at Mcdonalds by 2 minutes and get pissed cause they wont serve you. Go to Bobs and eat way more breakfast than you bargained for at the same price as Mcdonalds and have a nice conversation with waitress. Hit up Tri State at noon and BS a while (dont buy anything becuase their prices are too high), Hit up a quicky mart and grab a few snacks for the road. Drive out Dodson road around 2:00. Spot a doe or 20 off Rd 4 and substation. Look around and make sure no one comming. Roll down window. Second guess that. Get out of truck and lean on fence post. Shoot doe at 50 yards. Back truck into ditch. Load doe whole and hit the road back to Seattle by 3:00 in time to hit 5:00 rush hour and sit there longer than your whole hunt was today. Home with deer skinned and hanging just in time to catch 8:00 Sports Center.
Sounds right to me. Wastickslinger, you should not have given up the RD 4 substation as a hot spot. I though I was the only one that knew about it! Now everyone will hunt there when drawn! :chuckle:
Post by: wannahunt on June 12, 2012, 02:35:41 PM
Post by: shedcrazy on June 12, 2012, 03:05:32 PM
Post by: kirkl on June 12, 2012, 03:15:19 PM
I heard that they respond to elk bugles :dunno:
Only if your a championship caller :chuckle:
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 12, 2012, 03:51:52 PM
I heard that they respond to elk bugles :dunno:
Only if your a championship caller :chuckle:
And have called in 4 bulls the last 6 years. :chuckle:
Post by: billdo5 on June 12, 2012, 07:43:31 PM
Post by: ellensburgpo on June 12, 2012, 07:49:25 PM
Stay off this post if it has nothing to do with it.. Get a life and good luck getting drawn next year :)
Not really helping your cause...
Post by: ribka on June 12, 2012, 08:37:36 PM
I heard that they respond to elk bugles :dunno:
Only if your a championship caller :chuckle:
And have called in 4 bulls the last 6 years. :chuckle:
Post by: rosscrazyelk on June 12, 2012, 10:02:20 PM
Hahahahahaha
He is serious
Post by: TikkaT3-270Shortmag on June 12, 2012, 10:13:34 PM
Post by: Ellensburg on June 12, 2012, 11:09:00 PM
1. scout EVERY single day that you can
2. knock on doors and get #'s
3. don't get discouraged if you don't see a lot of deer during scouting, you will probably only see them right as it gets light and right before dark
4. Spend the $$ and get the most quiet, best sage camo that you can afford. It will not be easy to get within bow range.
Good luck.
Post by: dscubame on June 13, 2012, 08:21:29 AM
Post by: MtnMuley on June 13, 2012, 08:22:02 AM
Post by: buglebuster on June 13, 2012, 08:26:44 AM
I'm really looking forward to the results of these two tags. Both have odds stacked against them, but when you're good, I guess you're good. We'll see. :)And this guy is f*%$#&# good!
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 13, 2012, 10:13:13 AM
...the best there is... just ask him!I'm really looking forward to the results of these two tags. Both have odds stacked against them, but when you're good, I guess you're good. We'll see. :)And this guy is f*%$#&# good!
I was in the same.place as you when I first found this site. First posts were asking for help on a permit. A lot of guys on here have good information and are willing to share but we all want you to contribute your knowledge as well. Stick around this site is actually a wealth of information and entertainment... besides what is life without poking some fun online to wind people up?
Good luck and I hope.you guys fill.your tags!
Post by: WSU on June 13, 2012, 10:53:41 AM
Stay off this post if it has nothing to do with it.. Get a life and good luck getting drawn next year :)
They were serious. The deer out there respond to bugles, as well as duck and goose calls. I would pick whichever of the three you are the best at and have at it!
Post by: JODakota on June 13, 2012, 11:21:36 AM
Stay off this post if it has nothing to do with it.. Get a life and good luck getting drawn next year :)
Wow you are quite the character
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 13, 2012, 11:27:19 AM
Post by: D-Rock425 on June 13, 2012, 11:36:42 AM
Post by: woodywsu on June 13, 2012, 12:18:01 PM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 13, 2012, 12:21:04 PM
That's a shooter in that unit. Nice pic camp
I saw 3 in total together. I honestly thought they were elk. My little camera doesn't do it justice. It was a monster as were all 3.
Post by: UBA on June 13, 2012, 12:25:07 PM
Post by: Glockster on June 13, 2012, 01:31:14 PM
I have hunted ducks there for over 20 seasons. ~Seen most deer over the years in the Sand Lakes area , take C street north off Hwy 262 (that's the hwy that runs to Mardon) it crosses Frenchman Wastway and the Sand or Harris lakes are offshoots of Winchester ww.. ~Second most deer over the years in the willow forests off the N. end of the Potholes...take any access roads in from the I90 frontage road. Job Corp dike area.
Stop in at Mardon this summer and talk to one of the Mesebergs...they're always very helpful.
If you're gonna go out now watch out for ticks! Just say'n. GPS'n places you want to hunt into now is a great idea for those foggy winter mornings. Bring a compass for back up.....just say'n #2 LOL
Post by: Special T on June 13, 2012, 02:46:12 PM
Post by: C-Money on June 13, 2012, 04:50:30 PM
Drew the rifle doe tag in '03. It took me 'til last light of day 1, but I'm a looser. :chuckle: For archery I would not expect any cakewalk tame deer opportunity. It's very much a tough hunt for an archer to get close enough in that terrain. Practice being sneaky.
I have hunted ducks there for over 20 seasons. ~Seen most deer over the years in the Sand Lakes area , take C street north off Hwy 262 (that's the hwy that runs to Mardon) it crosses Frenchman Wastway and the Sand or Harris lakes are offshoots of Winchester ww.. ~Second most deer over the years in the willow forests off the N. end of the Potholes...take any access roads in from the I90 frontage road. Job Corp dike area.
Stop in at Mardon this summer and talk to one of the Mesebergs...they're always very helpful.
If you're gonna go out now watch out for ticks! Just say'n. GPS'n places you want to hunt into now is a great idea for those foggy winter mornings. Bring a compass for back up.....just say'n #2 LOL
Game calling egos aside, this is sound advise. Advise I would only give verbally.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 13, 2012, 10:16:22 PM
Post by: billdo5 on June 13, 2012, 10:40:10 PM
Post by: Glockster on June 14, 2012, 06:50:50 AM
Drew the rifle doe tag in '03. It took me 'til last light of day 1, but I'm a looser. :chuckle: For archery I would not expect any cakewalk tame deer opportunity. It's very much a tough hunt for an archer to get close enough in that terrain. Practice being sneaky.
I have hunted ducks there for over 20 seasons. ~Seen most deer over the years in the Sand Lakes area , take C street north off Hwy 262 (that's the hwy that runs to Mardon) it crosses Frenchman Wastway and the Sand or Harris lakes are offshoots of Winchester ww.. ~Second most deer over the years in the willow forests off the N. end of the Potholes...take any access roads in from the I90 frontage road. Job Corp dike area.
Stop in at Mardon this summer and talk to one of the Mesebergs...they're always very helpful.
If you're gonna go out now watch out for ticks! Just say'n. GPS'n places you want to hunt into now is a great idea for those foggy winter mornings. Bring a compass for back up.....just say'n #2 LOL
Game calling egos aside, this is sound advise. Advise I would only give verbally.
??????? Funny how some people think PM's or 'verbally' is somehow more of a way of keeping something hush hush than open posting. People talk to people no matter how they learn it. So what.
To the OP, another secret spot is behind the state park. There's a real decent herd that comes out of the park and crosses the steet to feed in the alfalfa field. If you could pattern that herd and find out if they are bedding on legal land you might be able to ambush them. It's a good bunch about 20-30 deer last time I saw them.
Post by: C-Money on June 14, 2012, 11:05:11 AM
Drew the rifle doe tag in '03. It took me 'til last light of day 1, but I'm a looser. :chuckle: For archery I would not expect any cakewalk tame deer opportunity. It's very much a tough hunt for an archer to get close enough in that terrain. Practice being sneaky.
I have hunted ducks there for over 20 seasons. ~Seen most deer over the years in the Sand Lakes area , take C street north off Hwy 262 (that's the hwy that runs to Mardon) it crosses Frenchman Wastway and the Sand or Harris lakes are offshoots of Winchester ww.. ~Second most deer over the years in the willow forests off the N. end of the Potholes...take any access roads in from the I90 frontage road. Job Corp dike area.
Stop in at Mardon this summer and talk to one of the Mesebergs...they're always very helpful.
If you're gonna go out now watch out for ticks! Just say'n. GPS'n places you want to hunt into now is a great idea for those foggy winter mornings. Bring a compass for back up.....just say'n #2 LOL
Game calling egos aside, this is sound advise. Advise I would only give verbally.
??????? Funny how some people think PM's or 'verbally' is somehow more of a way of keeping something hush hush than open posting. People talk to people no matter how they learn it. So what.
To the OP, another secret spot is behind the state park. There's a real decent herd that comes out of the park and crosses the steet to feed in the alfalfa field. If you could pattern that herd and find out if they are bedding on legal land you might be able to ambush them. It's a good bunch about 20-30 deer last time I saw them.
Funny how some people think word of mouth is going to be spoken to the 7 billion people that have access to the world wide web.
Everyone has there own way of doing things.
Post by: Special T on June 14, 2012, 12:33:15 PM
All Hunters get Quality hunt tags and there are only 54 tags for the whole season... Its a fairly big area when the largest number of hunters at one time is less than 30. :twocents:
Post by: Glockster on June 14, 2012, 02:43:05 PM
Post by: dc on June 14, 2012, 03:10:43 PM
I have never had a tag out there but a buddy drew a late rifle doe tag out there last year. We had about six inches of VERY frozen snow (that lasted through archery season). We couldn't get within 350yds of a deer no matter how hard we tried! CRUNCH CRUNCH CRUNCH!!!!!!!! We finally set up on a big sage flat and I started wailing on a fawn distress and had 3 big fatty's come a running! Also just a side note but the whole time we were out there my gps arrow just spun in circles! Luckily you won't have any significant land marks to navigate by so that will help! You won't have any shortage of deer action thats for sure.
Post by: C-Money on June 14, 2012, 03:45:25 PM
Post by: Special T on June 15, 2012, 09:28:12 AM
I know a duck hunting guide that builds nice duck blinds NEAR where he takes clients. He usually built them before the good spot, or somewhere that improved his hunting. He said "If you Build it, they will come!" Time and experience are the only ways to get really good in an area. :twocents:
Post by: Glockster on June 15, 2012, 10:25:28 AM
Special, I think we may know some of the same old duck hunters of that area. When I used to duck hunt there a lot, crowd management was our first priority.
Now that everyone can apply for everything without worry of burning points, it will be about one in 7 billion odds to draw even doe permits in this state. (oh and then you get to pay another $60 ha ha....they're laughing all the way to the bank!) I certainly don't mind helping a fellow hunter who was lucky enough to draw one of these "quality hunts". LOL
Post by: jimkrueg on June 15, 2012, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: coachcw on June 15, 2012, 12:53:14 PM
This is my second time getting drawn in this unit. What I have learned is to sit high, with some shooting lanes and be patient. Passed on some small bucks and ended up eating my tag. And another thing. Don't leave your vehicle for more than an hour. Someone smashed my window in and took all my gear. Drove to Moses Lake without a window to get it fixed. Good luck.....Thats BS ! basterd that F with a hunters rig flat out have Some Balls.......
Post by: billdo5 on June 16, 2012, 11:54:25 AM
Post by: jake on June 19, 2012, 10:04:19 PM
Maybe it will teach you to stay out of my shed spots. :chuckle:
going to be a few more out there for you now lol
Post by: howlow on June 20, 2012, 09:10:40 AM
Post by: LabChamp on June 24, 2012, 10:03:54 AM