My first LEH

[AL2009]

Hi everybody,

I am 14 and I passed my hunting course last year. I won a youth LEH for antlerless mule deer this year for region 5-02. My dad said he'll take me there to try and get a deer but he said I have to do some of the work and research where to go. We will be hunting November 9-15 because I have fall break at school. Region 5-02 is pretty huge, can somebody help me with areas to try or areas to stay away from? Thank you for your help.

[Spy]

What zone is your LEH for

[AL2009]

it is for zone 5-02 Quesnel and Williams Lake

[blackford]

I would find a logging road and you should be just fine... sight in the gun and bring a camera...

[HarryToolips]

I don't know the area but hopefully there's snow on the ground, find fresh tracks, with the wind in your face, slowly follow them...if there isn't snow, find fresh sign and hunt it... a mule deer doe once found should stop for a brief period of time to give you a shot opportunity (not like whitetails typically). You could always cover ground with a vehicle as well but many times in Nov even muley does can be staying off the roads. Good luck.

[AL2009]

I have been practicing a lot and I'll bring my camera for sure

[AL2009]

I don't know the area but hopefully there's snow on the ground, find fresh tracks, with the wind in your face, slowly follow them...if there isn't snow, find fresh sign and hunt it... a mule deer doe once found should stop for a brief period of time to give you a shot opportunity (not like whitetails typically). You could always cover ground with a vehicle as well but many times in Nov even muley does can be staying off the roads. Good luck.

Thank you for the information!

[warnniklz]

I have the same draw for adults.

What kind of hunt are you looking for? Want to get a deer or are you wanting an adventure?

I'd help you guys out, but I'll be chasing goats that week.

If you're still looking on the 12th and 13th in the williams lake area, I can help you out.

[wallz]

Where are you located? Would help pin the area of 5-2 a bit?

I know the youth tag covers the whole area, from Oct to Nov. Had my youth get that tag a few times over the years.

[Gateholio]

Welcome AL! All the best on your hunt!

[AL2009]

Where are you located? Would help pin the area of 5-2 a bit?

I know the youth tag covers the whole area, from Oct to Nov. Had my youth get that tag a few times over the years.

We live in Nanaimo so we’re making a special trip. We will hunt anywhere from Williams Lake to Quesnel

[AL2009]

I have the same draw for adults.

What kind of hunt are you looking for? Want to get a deer or are you wanting an adventure?

I'd help you guys out, but I'll be chasing goats that week.

If you're still looking on the 12th and 13th in the williams lake area, I can help you out.

I really want to get a deer! An adventure would be cool too.

[warnniklz]

I can give you spots but I have some rules

#5 - don't skip any of the rules
# 4 - see rules #1
#3 - don't tell everyone about the spots
#2 - post a story and pictures
#1 - have fun

[Spy]

If you are coming from the Island I would book 2 to 3 nights hotel in Williams lake. Knife creek has always been a good spot hunt the power lines, pretty easy hunting. Knife creek is a couple KMs before Williams lake.. Freezing conditions are better because the mud in there is like gumbo and you will get a vehicle stuck.

[Spy]

Type in Creek Road into google maps, that will give you a good starting point... find the gas lines and power lines that run off the road and you will be golden. Good luck.

[AL2009]

If you are coming from the Island I would book 2 to 3 nights hotel in Williams lake. Knife creek has always been a good spot hunt the power lines, pretty easy hunting. Knife creek is a couple KMs before Williams lake.. Freezing conditions are better because the mud in there is like gumbo and you will get a vehicle stuck.

My dad is getting us a hotel room in Williams Lake. Thank you for the information and the picture!

[Bullseye Bob]

Rideau lake rd 150 mile , hunt the power lines , there are whitetail in there as well . Good luck .

[AL2009]

Rideau lake rd 150 mile , hunt the power lines , there are whitetail in there as well . Good luck .

Thank you for the information!

[high horse Hal]

best offer, take him up on it AL


I can give you spots but I have some rules

#5 - don't skip any of the rules
# 4 - see rules #1
#3 - don't tell everyone about the spots
#2 - post a story and pictures
#1 - have fun

[Arctic Lake]

Good luck to you ! New hunters coming up is great news ! Be safe !
Arctic Lake

[warnniklz]

Do we get rule #2 ?