WA High Hunt Advice

[Huntnnw]

It used to be great. The PNWild guys really made it popular and I can't help but resent them for it, the videos are good but man what a zoo it has become, especially in the last 5 years. People need to make videos and keep their mouths shut.
I've done this hunt in a rei dome tent and eventually upgraded to tipi with a stove, that makes it much more enjoyable. Make sure it is well secured, I've had wind that bent the tipi pole like a fishing rod.
- Don't take this hunt too seriously and you will have more fun and be less disappointed.
-Take good rain gear, and a down coat, it usually snows and always rains and thunderstorms are likely.
- Expect assholes if it was less than a 8/10 suck level to get to your "spot. " I'm not saying everyone is an asshole. But there sure has been an uptick in people seem to think you're trespassing on their land.
- Stay mobile to get away from said assholes and keep moving if you're not seeing any fresh sign.
- I like to hike in a couple days early, the hoardes show up on the 14th, most leave by the 20th or earlier if the weather is bad. This year it was sunny and people were everywhere.

became way popular long before them

 

[CPawlowski]

Disclaimer: I am not looking for specifics as to locations or specific wilderness - just general info

I’ve been designated as mission planner for our high buck hunt this fall. As I identify areas to scout - would you recommend an out of the way lake off a beaten trail that may not offer as much for opportunities or a well known trailhead to an area that has lots of viable hunting basins? May not is the key word since we know deer aren’t always where we expect them to be….

 

[jmassart]

Plan on any type of weather. On the Eastside it can float between sub freezing at night, raining and t shirt weather during the day.

 

[Bachto]

Disclaimer: I am not looking for specifics as to locations or specific wilderness - just general info

I’ve been designated as mission planner for our high buck hunt this fall. As I identify areas to scout - would you recommend an out of the way lake off a beaten trail that may not offer as much for opportunities or a well known trailhead to an area that has lots of viable hunting basins? May not is the key word since we know deer aren’t always where we expect them to be….

Get in there scout both this summer.

 

[Rpitts44]

Love the high hunt, last year I shot a buck and bear in the same day!


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[Jason277]

This thread is old but I have a question for you guys, would you rather bring a pair of 18s or a spotter if you could only bring one of them on the high buck hunt ?

 

[Brianb3]

This thread is old but I have a question for you guys, would you rather bring a pair of 18s or a spotter if you could only bring one of them on the high buck hunt ?

Spotter n 42s. Light spotter if possible


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[SixteenG]

Took just 15X56 binos the first year I did the high hunt. Last year took a lightweight spotting scope as well. I’ll be leaving the spotting scope at home this year.

 

[Harvey_NW]

This thread is old but I have a question for you guys, would you rather bring a pair of 18s or a spotter if you could only bring one of them on the high buck hunt ?

I prefer both. I use 10x42's on the tripod for scanning, and the spotter to confirm or get a closer look at distance. I'm not sure about the more blacktail areas, but in the other units you're either relying on glass or dumb luck to find deer. During September they spend very little time on their feet during the day, and you pretty much have to catch them when they are or you won't see them.

 

[Jason277]

I like the idea of the kowa 553 for a small spotter . I have Mavens B.5 18s and some 8X42 on my chest .