Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Hunting in Winthrop, Twisp - Methow Valley Wildlife Area, WA

The Methow Valley Wilderness is heavily populated with Mule Deer and also White and Black Tailed.  If you are considering Camping in the Mazama, Winthrop, Twisp or Carlton area the Pine Near RV Park and Campground is a great choice!  Centrally located in Winthrop - just one block above Main Street - walk downtown, have a couple beer, swap stories with other hunters and get back safely to your Camp!  We have Full Hook-up sites complete with running water, sewer, and your choice of 20/30/50 amp power. Free Wireless Internet, Hot Coin-Op Showers  and an on-site Laundromat. There is plenty of room for tenting, whether it's a one man pup tent or 12 man Outfitters Cabin Tent.  Camp with our Modern Conveniences and still cook on the fire!  Wood for sale here.  No hunting in town, of course.  Click here for reservations: http://www.pinenearpark.com/rates/

Check out the below information from http://wdfw.wa.gov.


The Methow Wildlife Area is 31,000 acres in seven units located in the Methow River watershed in the western half of Okanogan County. Acquisitions began in 1941 to relieve mule deer damage to local farmland by creating preferred habitat. Maintaining migration corridors and habitat for the Methow Valley’s migratory mule deer herds is the primary goal of most units, but other wildlife from songbirds to salmon also benefit. Many of the units border U.S. Forest Service (USFS) land. The wildlife area also provides access for wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, cross country skiing and other recreation.
 
How to Get Here
For driving directions and more information on this Wildlife Area's units, please click on the links below:
  • Big Buck
  • Big Valley
  • Early Winters
  • Golden Doe
  • Methow
  • Rendezvous
  • Texas Creek
  • Wildlife Area Map
     Wildlife Area Map - Click to enlarge

    Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
    Black-tailed Deer Oct. 13-31 407, 418, 426, 448, 450, 454, 460, 466, 501–520, 506a, 524–556, 530ad, 560, 568, 572, 574, 601–633, 638–653, 658–673, 684 Any buck
    GMUs 410, 564a, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, and 6020 Any deer
    578 3 pt. min.
    437, 636, 654, 681 2 pt. min.

    White-tailed Deer* Oct. 13-26 101, 105, 108, 111, 113, 124 Any buck
    373 Any deer
    117, 121 4 pt. min.
    Oct. 13-21 203–284, 328, 330–368, 372 Any buck
    127–154, 162–186 3 pt. min.
    379d, 381 Any deer

    Mule Deer* Oct. 13-26 373d, 382, 388 3 pt. min.
    Oct. 13-21 101–154, 162–186, 203–284, 328, 330–368, 372, 379d, 381 3 pt. min. 
    Late Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
    Black-tailed Deer Nov. 15-18 407, 454 , 466, 501–520, 506a, 524–560, 530ad, 568, 572, 601–633, 638–653, 658–673, 684 and 699d Any buck
    636, 654, 681 2 pt. min.
    GMUs 410, 564a, Deer Areas 4013, 4926, 6014, 6020 Any deer

    White-tailed Deer Nov. 10-19 105, 108, 111, 113, 124 Any buck
    117, 121 4 pt. min.
    Hunters 65 and Over, Disabled, or Youth Modern Firearm General Deer Seasons
    White-tailed Deer Oct. 18-21 101, 105, 108, 111, 113 Any deer
    117, 121 4 pt. min. or antlerless
    Oct. 13-26 124 Any deer
    Oct. 13-21 127–142, 145, 154, Deer Area 1010, and 172–178 3 pt. min. or antlerless
    Nov. 10-19 Deer Area 1050 Any deer
    Deer Areas 1060, 1070, and 1080 Anterless