timbowhunter254 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 Me and a buddy that were stationed in Korea togeter are meeting to hunt at the fort. What would be the best 5 days to hunt if that is all you have?. He is stationed there and new to hunting. I have am stationed in Alaska so cannot really scout? Thanks in advance for any advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 7, 2011 Call the Sportsman's Center and find out when the archery-only non-permit tag hunts are... I believe the next one is January sometime. January is a good month for Coues (from what I've heard), but hunting the Fort is not as simple as showing up- gotta find out what training areas are open and where the deer are, as well as getting properly licensed to hunt on-post. I wish you luck, if I don't get one off-post in December, I'll be hunting there in January. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yotebuster Report post Posted December 7, 2011 Scooter's right on the money, first part of January would be best, but make sure you talk to someone at sportsmans center and get your ducks in a row. I would suggest looking off post for OTC january hunting, they got shot pretty hard on post during the Nov/Dec rifle hunts. There are some good bucks in there, concentrate on the places where they don't let you rifle hunt in Dec. Good luck and thanks for your service! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbowhunter254 Report post Posted December 7, 2011 So I should hunt 4th thru the 11th? Without any advance scouting hunting off base might be kind of harder right. I have hunted the fort a few times a couple years ago when I was stationed in AZ. Unless someone hunting off base wants a hunting parnter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 8, 2011 On-base is tough without scouting too. When you're dealing with on-post hunting, you can never assume your area will be open, or how many hunters they will allow in the area. Off-post has alot of public areas with just as many deer- one could take the first day of the hunt and find a good area, then exploit it easily in the following days without a problem. I'm stationed here and I prefer to hunt off-post. Lots more room to breathe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbowhunter254 Report post Posted December 8, 2011 On-base is tough without scouting too. When you're dealing with on-post hunting, you can never assume your area will be open, or how many hunters they will allow in the area. Off-post has alot of public areas with just as many deer- one could take the first day of the hunt and find a good area, then exploit it easily in the following days without a problem. I'm stationed here and I prefer to hunt off-post. Lots more room to breathe! Can you set a blind up on the post and leave it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbowhunter254 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 On-base is tough without scouting too. When you're dealing with on-post hunting, you can never assume your area will be open, or how many hunters they will allow in the area. Off-post has alot of public areas with just as many deer- one could take the first day of the hunt and find a good area, then exploit it easily in the following days without a problem. I'm stationed here and I prefer to hunt off-post. Lots more room to breathe! Can you set a blind up on the post and leave it? Ignore this question I called Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 9, 2011 Nope- can't leave anything out there on-post... Camping is also prohibited I'm certain. Mandatory MP Desk hunter sign out/in, hopefully they told you all the rules. Oh yeah, and MANDATORY weapons registration before you can bring them on-post(not for bows, only guns), but if you get caught without registering... slammertime. Off-post there's plenty of campsites, and you can leave a blind (if you dare) unattended only 24 hours- then it's considered abandoned I believe... With the high amount of "Northbound Traffic" in the area, I wouldn't chance it unless it's a cheapo blind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbowhunter254 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 Nope- can't leave anything out there on-post... Camping is also prohibited I'm certain. Mandatory MP Desk hunter sign out/in, hopefully they told you all the rules. Oh yeah, and MANDATORY weapons registration before you can bring them on-post(not for bows, only guns), but if you get caught without registering... slammertime. Off-post there's plenty of campsites, and you can leave a blind (if you dare) unattended only 24 hours- then it's considered abandoned I believe... With the high amount of "Northbound Traffic" in the area, I wouldn't chance it unless it's a cheapo blind. I have hunted there before just not doing the archery season. Rifle seasona a couple of years ago. They told me I can set up a blind just leave my contract info attached to it. Just dont complain to them if it is stolen. That is like that anywhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elpepe25 Report post Posted December 9, 2011 If I could hunt the Fort I would. That place tends to be a sanctuary for both species of deer. They recieve little pressure, the rifle tags are rarely sold out. Its like mexico but on our side of the line. If I had a rifle tag up there it would be 100" + or bust. I just cant hunt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 9, 2011 Nope- can't leave anything out there on-post... Camping is also prohibited I'm certain. Mandatory MP Desk hunter sign out/in, hopefully they told you all the rules. Oh yeah, and MANDATORY weapons registration before you can bring them on-post(not for bows, only guns), but if you get caught without registering... slammertime. Off-post there's plenty of campsites, and you can leave a blind (if you dare) unattended only 24 hours- then it's considered abandoned I believe... With the high amount of "Northbound Traffic" in the area, I wouldn't chance it unless it's a cheapo blind. I have hunted there before just not doing the archery season. Rifle seasona a couple of years ago. They told me I can set up a blind just leave my contract info attached to it. Just dont complain to them if it is stolen. That is like that anywhere. Yep- I checked my poorly printed Ft H hunting regs and it says anything left out must be properly tagged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter Report post Posted December 9, 2011 If I could hunt the Fort I would. That place tends to be a sanctuary for both species of deer. They recieve little pressure, the rifle tags are rarely sold out. Its like mexico but on our side of the line. If I had a rifle tag up there it would be 100" + or bust. I just cant hunt it. They drew out ALL the rifle and muzzleloader tags this year to my understanding. Must be one of those rarities that you speak of. They get pressure- maybe not in the closed areas, but the areas that are always open those deer get the snot knocked outta them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntr Pat Report post Posted December 12, 2011 New to couse deer hunting and wanna hunt with a bow But rather make my my time and success higher. May consider 31,32,33. Not sure where to start.Do I just pick an area. I'm sure each area has certain amount of tags they issue. I'm retired Military does huachuca allow military only. I am Highly confident in my archery skills but if this grey ghost is a skillful and hard to get closer then 60 yards. Not sure if the woods are thick or open country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timbowhunter254 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Yes its military only and i bet you can do it with your bow. If you need a hunting partner pm me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntr Pat Report post Posted December 12, 2011 Tim, sent you a pm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
