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Busy November ahead

Postby 7mmfan » 06 17, 2026 •  [Post 1]

Its been a tough couple years in the hunting front. My go-to out of state tag has become basically impossible to get. I've been able to capitalize with resident deer tags here in WA but that's not going to cut it feeding our growing family. Finally, the draw God's shined on me with a late season cow tag, immediately followed up by one of Washington's premium late season mule deer tags. Going to be hunting up until about November 15, and then home to welcome our newest family member in the first week of December!
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Re: Busy November ahead

Postby Lefty » 06 18, 2026 •  [Post 2]

The geese quit showing up in my neighborhood. Always thought that would be my November till mid January entertainment.
Im planning on running some pine marten down next fall and Vacation trap in Arizona

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"he race is won in the garage"

so trail cams, internet scouting , building and prepping cage traps and pine marten boxes ,
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Re: Busy November ahead

Postby WapitiTalk1 » 06 19, 2026 •  [Post 3]

7mmfan wrote:Its been a tough couple years in the hunting front. My go-to out of state tag has become basically impossible to get. I've been able to capitalize with resident deer tags here in WA but that's not going to cut it feeding our growing family. Finally, the draw God's shined on me with a late season cow tag, immediately followed up by one of Washington's premium late season mule deer tags. Going to be hunting up until about November 15, and then home to welcome our newest family member in the first week of December!


Congrats on the tags mister! And congrats on the newest member of your squad.
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Re: Busy November ahead

Postby Swede » 06 29, 2026 •  [Post 4]

Congratulations on the tags. Where will you be hunting mule deer in Washington? I always think Methow for premium bucks, but I don't know if it is as good anymore. I haven't lived there since 1986.
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Re: Busy November ahead

Postby 7mmfan » 06 29, 2026 •  [Post 5]

Swede wrote:Congratulations on the tags. Where will you be hunting mule deer in Washington? I always think Methow for premium bucks, but I don't know if it is as good anymore. I haven't lived there since 1986.


This tag is for the Teanaway unit. Essentially south and west of Blewett Pass. Highly migratory herd, with fairly predictable route. Not near the numbers of the Methow herd but great genetics. Going to be a fun hunt.
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