Pasayten Wilderness

Bob D. · Jul 19, 2005

I'm going on a drop camp hunt in the Pasayten Sept. 12th to the 19th. Just wondering if anybody else on MM has hunted or is familiar with the northeast part of the Pasayten. I just want to get a general idea of what to expect as far as the number of hunters/camps/deer, weather, terrain, etc. I've been looking over maps I have of the area but it would be great to hear from someone who has actually been there. I know it's not an easy hunt and I fully expect to be hiking at least 10 miles/day, but I would like to make the most of the little bit of time I'm going to have in there. We'll only have 4 days to actually hunt. A private message or email would be fine.

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ridgerunner · Jul 19, 2005

Haven't hunted the Pasayten but have done the high hunt numerouos times, very weather dependent, if its hot it will be tough hunting, if you get some weather it can be very good. Bucks will be about as high as they can go, don't overlook the timber and watersources at that time of year. Use your optics, the country is too big to cover with your feet. Hope that helps, good luck and post a report when you get back.

MichaelJ · Jul 19, 2005

My dad and I did the Pasayten hunt last year. Rode in on horses about 6 miles. First night had 3" of snow that was melted off by noon that morning. So foggy couldn't see 50 yards. Like Ridge said, it's very weather dependant. How are you getting to your hunting place by the way? Are you flying in? Could be some very good hunting then.

Michael~All Gods creatures welcome... right next to the mashed potatoes and gravy.

spotnstalkID · Jul 19, 2005

I'll be curious to see what comes of this post. I posted the same thing a couple months ago here and got a couple good responces. The only thing I can tell you is that I hunted it 4 years ago. We went in from the Robinson Creek trailhead just outside of Mazama. We were on foot, no horses. We setup camp at about 8-9 miles in and hunted from there. The coutry was big and steep. The weather was hot hot hot. We ended up unsuccessful. Saw a couple bucks on the way in, nothing worth bragging about though. I'm sure they are there but it didn't work out for us that time. There are alot of bears in there. Saw more bear than I did bucks. I did see a couple people coming out on horseback that were successful.

With my experience in there, I don't feel I can really tell you a whole lot because I was unseccessful; however, it was an awesome experience and it really got my curiosity up to go again. I have been temporarily planning on going back next year, 2006. I would have to say get up high and glass.

Definitely let us know how it went for you. I'm also curious as to how you are getting back in there? Flying? Horseback? And if you don't mind, who you are using as an outfitter?

Jaxon

coonhound40 · Jul 19, 2005

A friend of mine has been hiking in on foot for the last 4 years, I'm not sure what area. Him and his brother have been very successful, nothing that would make the books but nice 4 points 22" to 25", 150 type bucks.

Bob D. · Jul 20, 2005

Thanks for the replies. What is this about flying in? We're going in on horses, with Cascade Wilderness Outfitters. I wasn't aware flying in to the Pasayten was legal. Is it?