Eventually
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- Nov 6, 2021
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Hi all - new member here and a relatively new hunter as well. I've been hunting western Washington blacktail for 3 years now. I've killed a turkey and a bunch of grouse but I have yet to harvest a deer. I have had a lot of really great experiences though.
I decided to head over to the Sandpoint area of Idaho this upcoming week by myself. I went over there this summer on a family vacation and thought it seemed like an amazing area to hunt. I am used to glassing clearcuts sunrise and sunset here in WA, still hunting around the timber and watching bedding areas during the day. I am keeping my expectations low for myself but I am going to work hard and hope to learn a lot about the area.
As far as a strategy goes - I am thinking about finding some walk in only timber land, finding a decent cut to glass and hoping for a little movement. Also thinking about getting into the many miles of public access around the area and working a similar plan around drainage and/or creek bottom areas. I am not looking for anyone's honeyholes by any means. I just have never hunted whitetail or Idaho before and don't know the intricacies and differences between the two species habits and habitats.
I am a little nervous about doing this new experience by myself, but I love hunting and won't be getting too crazy. I got a room rented in town for 4 nights so i will not be doing any backcountry camping this time. Does my plan sound like it will drum up a few deer sightings at least? Anything you can think of to improve my chances? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance. Take good care.
Danny
I decided to head over to the Sandpoint area of Idaho this upcoming week by myself. I went over there this summer on a family vacation and thought it seemed like an amazing area to hunt. I am used to glassing clearcuts sunrise and sunset here in WA, still hunting around the timber and watching bedding areas during the day. I am keeping my expectations low for myself but I am going to work hard and hope to learn a lot about the area.
As far as a strategy goes - I am thinking about finding some walk in only timber land, finding a decent cut to glass and hoping for a little movement. Also thinking about getting into the many miles of public access around the area and working a similar plan around drainage and/or creek bottom areas. I am not looking for anyone's honeyholes by any means. I just have never hunted whitetail or Idaho before and don't know the intricacies and differences between the two species habits and habitats.
I am a little nervous about doing this new experience by myself, but I love hunting and won't be getting too crazy. I got a room rented in town for 4 nights so i will not be doing any backcountry camping this time. Does my plan sound like it will drum up a few deer sightings at least? Anything you can think of to improve my chances? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much in advance. Take good care.
Danny
