Taking a Youth to Region 8

[Radar]

I am looking for advice on where you would take your son/daughter for their first hunt with their own hunting license in Region 8.

My daughter has just turned 13 and did her CORE & Firearms Safety Course last year. We are going to head out this weekend for the youth season for Deer (Muley or Whitetail) and I am looking for advice on where you think I should take her.

Thanks

[Deerwhacker]

Id recommend going to the gongshow whipsaw creeek area befour it becomes a gong show for mulies .

[jettabambino]

I have a buddy who just got back from scouting that area... he went out to do some bunny hunting... he saw absolutey nothing....

[Mckinney Creek Adventures]

Lots of deer moving around here in Gods Country!

MCA

[MichelD]

Trouble with Whipsaw (specially on the long weekend) is the big tire small I.Q. crowd that goes on "runs" up there.

[Radar]

Thanks for the info so far guys. She is really excited to just get out, her younger sister can't wait to go hunting as well, I my youngest daughter I'd take her along with me later in the year now she won't stop going on about it.

The kids love nothing more than go to the range, we have had a couple of family range days were we take a few guns and the girls get to shoot them, they really enjoy it.

[locdog_99]

placer lake just before wipsaw is really good for youth season no1 around really, and alot of little bucks running around my uncle use to take me there 2 years ago;-)

[browningboy]

Go to region 8-12 and hunt around conckle lake, theres richilou, ankers, basically numerous deer around, if you want more specific areas let me know but just go to Rock Creek

[Steeleco]

Reg 3 is open too!!, just a little north west of the booth all the way to Merritt. Look for a red Canyon, might just see you there?

[HighCountry]

in Princeton china creek fsr.also a good place for youth hunt.

[mapguy]

was up waddel last year and got 2 bucks we were by where they are logging and there was deer all over we saw about 20 were only there for around 2 days truck problems they were a little skittish walking is the way to get a nice one. hope she gets one . lots of luck .kloot ridge might be worth a look

[Dad and son]

If your younger daughter does not have her CORE yet consider entering her in the LEH draw next year for 1st time hunters only. The odds are really good for this special draw for first time hunters only shooting does in several mu's in region 8. My son got a doe there 2 years ago in 8-23

[swampdonkey]

try pike mtn ap ranch entrance :smile: hope she gets one

[Radar]

Well we just got back, had a great time of bonding and some laughs, but no deer. We'll be back out again later in the year to see if she can get her first.

[Steeleco]

We just got back also, pounded a lot of area and saw only 10 does. Missed a yote by mere inches and a bobcat at full speed with a faster bunny in front.:lol:

Kids a little bummed but understands that's hunting!!

[jettabambino]

what region did everyone go to...

[Steeleco]

We were in 8-05 or so ;);)

[jettabambino]

dont worry thats good enough...i was just curious

[bcfarmer]

while out doing some scouting in 8-4 yesterday, we had the pleasure of seeing 3 different youths out with their fathers/uncles. All were very excited to be out hunting in the youth season. One young man from Campbell River connected on a nice 4 pt still in velvet.
We had a conversation with each adult and all felt the junior season was a great opportunity for their kids.

Funny thing is that we didn't see any archery people while out there...they must have been hiding well from these gun toting juniors:lol::lol:

[DropTines]

I went to China Creek last night and seen 3 bucks (2pt, 3x2, and a 3x3) and 5 does, I would recommend it
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