metalface
08-17-2015, 11:15 PM
Hi All,
Longtime lurker here. I've learned a TON scrolling through endless threads on this forum, tried to chip in where I can but generally let the experienced guys do the talking. I've been scouting for just under a year or so, in the Okanagan and Squamish and had a couple unsuccessful outings this spring for bear. This fall will be the first fully dedicated season to getting out and chasing deer. Started hunting late, but have spent a decent amount of time outdoors paddling and hiking all over BC since I was young.
My buddy got a doe tag for 8-04 in late October so we're going to be focusing on that region at that time. We've scouted it a bit already in there last year, got a couple snowshoes, but didn't see too much else as we spent a lot of time in the truck exploring, and when we were out of the truck we were definitely way too noisy.
Is it worth looking for bucks in there up higher (1400-1600m) in late October or will the first bit of snow and cold make it more worthwhile to stay down lower? We've got a few areas scouted out, some down at the end of Pasayten, another lower down over towards Hedley on the other side of the MU.
Basically just lookin for opinions on that and a little guidance for anyone with experience in that MU...We're planning on booting as far off the roads as we can, as it sounds like there's a ton of pressure in there. Hopefully there'll be a deer or two left by the end of October though.
Have definitely searched through the forum for Princeton, Pasayten, 8-04, etc etc and am familiar with any thread that's mentioned them, whether re: moose, deer, rabbits or grouse and got a lot of good info from them as well.
Thanks for takin the time, any help/encouragement/abuse appreciated. I look forward to returning the favour down the line sometime.
Longtime lurker here. I've learned a TON scrolling through endless threads on this forum, tried to chip in where I can but generally let the experienced guys do the talking. I've been scouting for just under a year or so, in the Okanagan and Squamish and had a couple unsuccessful outings this spring for bear. This fall will be the first fully dedicated season to getting out and chasing deer. Started hunting late, but have spent a decent amount of time outdoors paddling and hiking all over BC since I was young.
My buddy got a doe tag for 8-04 in late October so we're going to be focusing on that region at that time. We've scouted it a bit already in there last year, got a couple snowshoes, but didn't see too much else as we spent a lot of time in the truck exploring, and when we were out of the truck we were definitely way too noisy.
Is it worth looking for bucks in there up higher (1400-1600m) in late October or will the first bit of snow and cold make it more worthwhile to stay down lower? We've got a few areas scouted out, some down at the end of Pasayten, another lower down over towards Hedley on the other side of the MU.
Basically just lookin for opinions on that and a little guidance for anyone with experience in that MU...We're planning on booting as far off the roads as we can, as it sounds like there's a ton of pressure in there. Hopefully there'll be a deer or two left by the end of October though.
Have definitely searched through the forum for Princeton, Pasayten, 8-04, etc etc and am familiar with any thread that's mentioned them, whether re: moose, deer, rabbits or grouse and got a lot of good info from them as well.
Thanks for takin the time, any help/encouragement/abuse appreciated. I look forward to returning the favour down the line sometime.