Independent Hunter (wannabe)

[UncleWilly]

Hi Everyone,

Quick intro - I received my CORE a couple years ago. Firearm hunter. Never shot a deer, only a Blue Grouse. I'm a decent shot. Skip to the bolded section if you want to get to the question.

I have always pictured hunting as driving to a location, and hiking in km's or whatever it takes and perching myself in a good spot and waiting. Maybe a spot and stalk if it makes sense to. The people I know think that's stupid/too hard/are degenerates. But who ever said hunting was easy?

I decided I will go hunting myself going forwards.


So my question is this; Where are there some locations I can go to a spot and hike in? I am not talking about pre-made paths or anything - I don't want to see people or hear quads. I know there's always a chance on seeing people, just like deer. I am looking to rough it. I am not looking for anyone's honey spots or anything - just point me in the right direction.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thank you,

[Downwindtracker2]

This is late in the season to be finding places to go. That's what camping in the summer is for. You want to go where other people don't. It's surprising to see how many tracks are on the back side of a cut block when there are none the sides of the road that goes by it. By waiting for evening, at least you will see deer. Pick a soft rock and wait.

[UncleWilly]

This is late in the season to be finding places to go. That's what camping in the summer is for. You want to go where other people don't. It's surprising to see how many tracks are on the back side of a cut block when there are none the sides of the road that goes by it. By waiting for evening, at least you will see deer. Pick a soft rock and wait.

Agreed its too late now. I already went twice this season and unsuccessful in type of hunting i'd like to do. I usually go camping alot during summer time but I had twins this year so not as much time as I used to, to say the least

Would you suggest I head out mid day and wait untill evenning or shlould I hold up their from early morning until night?

Thanks,

[warnniklz]

Where do you live & how far are you willing to travel?

[UncleWilly]

Where do you live & how far are you willing to travel?

Maple ridge. Willing to go up to 100 mile(town) distance in driving - so 5 - 6 hours or so.

[warnniklz]

Maple ridge. Willing to go up to 100 mile(town) distance in driving - so 5 - 6 hours or so.

Was thinking "I know where the frig 100 Mile is" then remembered 100 Mile and a hundred miles from Maple Ridge are 2 different things.

I'm not sure about this late in the season... but I'd look at Barrier Roads. Was going to do the Logan Lake area last year (truck getting broken into kyboshed that). Maybe Little Fort and around highway 24... just watch the boundary between region 3 and region 5 (Wavey Lake Road)

[UncleWilly]

Was thinking "I know where the frig 100 Mile is" then remembered 100 Mile and a hundred miles from Maple Ridge are 2 different things.

I'm not sure about this late in the season... but I'd look at Barrier Roads. Was going to do the Logan Lake area last year (truck getting broken into kyboshed that). Maybe Little Fort and around highway 24... just watch the boundary between region 3 and region 5 (Wavey Lake Road)

Haha yup, I typed it out and I figured I'd either confuse someone or sound naïve on how far 100 mile is XD

OK sounds good I'll check that out! appreciate it! I usually just scroll through google maps satellite and look around but I find it in the end just discourages me for some reason.

[cameron0518]

Tunkwa lake, Princeton ,Tulameen are great areas to start as there is a lot of country and cut blocks. Not too far of a drive from the mainland and the highways are better to travel. Good luck, enjoy your hunt.

[UncleWilly]

Tunkwa lake, Princeton ,Tulameen are great areas to start as there is a lot of country and cut blocks. Not too far of a drive from the mainland and the highways are better to travel. Good luck, enjoy your hunt.

I've gone to Princeton area a couple times, I went to region 8-7 but all the cut blocks were freshly cut down so it looked like a wasteland. Saw lots of moose tracks, hare, and some deer but they were old tracks judging by the look of the melted snow they were set in.

Ill check out Tunkwa lake. Thank you.

[brian]

Do an advanced search for blacktail limit your search by user proguide66. First seek out the threads Trophy Blacktail Hunting 2011 (2012 2013 etc). Read through those huge threads start to finish. They are loaded with awesome advice from proguide and other seasoned blacktail hunters. I know it is blacktail specific but this is some of the best advice of getting out deep into the Bush, and the tactics will transcend blacktails. Lots of good knowledge in those threads. Then start looking for places where access is limited, and get in there. It’s a huge endeavour and takes a long time to really learn areas. But it is very rewarding hunting. Also I would consider trying all sorts of hunting tactics, trail sitting, taking a stand, still hunting, spot and stalk. Find what works for you. Good luck and happy hunting.