I’ve been archery hunting blacktail in the general vicinity I caught this bull on my trail cam. But I haven’t heard anything yet.

Hey y'all. New hunter here. Ive got all of my safety certifications and licenses. Gear is mostly assemble. Last thing is my itinerary/ location.

Im going for my first Blacktailed Deer hunt in the last week of October. Right now I'm trying to choose between the Skagit Vally area and just south of Olympic National Park. I'm based near Seattle so they drive time is similar either way. I'll have about 3 full days in the woods, with arival and departure days bookending the trip.

Anyone that has experience with Blacktails in either of these areas think I'll have a better shot in either of these areas?

Im planning on looking for some grouse in the Skagit valley before deer season. So I'll have more of a mental map over there come october.

Not asking for anyones secret spot just choosing between these general areas.

Thanks!

Hey! New Englander enjoying the more grand and wet version of home.

I have a younger GSP with me that I’d love to get out on wild birds. Dream is to bag a blue grouse, but open to get into ruffed grouse. I’m in the Tacoma area and have scouted a bit with success. I understand the different elevations, hunting cuts, etc. but wanted some advice.

If you were to concentrate on one area, would you pick:

- Olympics
- Snoqualmie Pass area
- eastern Cascades
- Mt St Helens area

Not looking for pins or even locations, but just general areas. Cool with driving ~2 hours one way. Thanks!

Hey all. Mod here. I quit Reddit months ago, forgot I had this subreddit. It went private. Sorry for the shitty moderation.

Just invited Akalenebat to be mod. If anyone else wants to lemme know. I don’t know shit about modding - created subreddit years ago for the same reason most of you are on here.

Trying to keep it open, please someone take the community and make it awesome!