Hunting the Olympics

[Rubben15]

Hey guys, I'm new to hunting and I am curious, what is the preferred method to hunting deer in public land near the Olympic mountains?

 

[slvrslngr]

Spot and stalk during the wilderness buck season in September, then glass clear cuts during the general season. Some guys do well still hunting the timber. A lot of guys just road hunt too.

 

[wesGiddingshunt]

Like mentioned above. And when you find a good spot, don’t tell anyone... even a mountain range. They’re not as big as you think in Washington. good luck though man!

 

[Rubben15]

Ya I was just looking for if it is more of a tree stand area, walking through the woods, or whatever else. I know specific locations hush hush

 

[Fonkie]

Really depends on where in the Olympics you’re talking & how much logging activity there is. We hunt mostly spot & stalk in clear cuts on the west side of the peninsula

 

[wesGiddingshunt]

Ya I was just looking for if it is more of a tree stand area, walking through the woods, or whatever else. I know specific locations hush hush

I will say I do a lot of walking mainly but find a lot of tree stands. And even blinds that guys leave out. A lot of guys hunt black tails just like white tails. Especially since you can bait. Be careful though leaving stands out if you’re considering that, who knows what kind of guy will find and (take) them.

 

[DoubleDown]

Capitol State Forest.
Get there 2hr before sunrise and sit still till 11am. All road hunter will hit road around 8-9 o’clock pushing deer all over the place. After 11 you can still-hunt in timber. Use a b c land lines, if you are road hunter keep shotgun in the car for grouse.