Getting Wrecked on High Hunt in Washington State Backcountry 

Well I suck at hunting haha but I'm still working on getting the time off so not sure if I'm going yet

Heck yeah! Thanks!

That area is amazeballs!

Nice! Yeah I'm totally open to being sponsored by tika haha

Thank for watching!

I take it you've been out that way. Definitely a rugged and beautiful spot! Was kinda bummed the lake didn't hold bigger fish but still a beautiful area. I'll definitely be back

In and out that way and have done the through hike like you had in mind. Haha fishing should be way better for how hard it is to get there. If I ever see ya I’ll point ya in the right direction for secluded lakes with big fish that you could try out👊🏼

Feel free to show me in person! Remote high lakes with trout is kinda my thing. I dunno how much of my channel you've watched by my summers are usually filled with such activities.

No animals were harmed in the making of this video

Thanks! That's what that lake looks like haha I am also trying to make it to every high lake in the Cascades!!! To quote Step Brothers... "did we just become best friends!?" Sounds you're into backcountry off trail stuff?

@@CascadeBackcountry Ha Ha! Awesome! Yeah been to a bunch of out of the way places, those are the most fun.

Right on man. We'll if ya ever see me wandering around in the woods somewhere, say hello haha

Same

Heck yeah man! I have 1.5 more days this season to tag a deer haha fingers crossed!!!

Thanks! Felt like I did too much blabbing at the camera but the terrain was so gnarly it was hard to film

The trout in this lake are TINY and it's a tough journey in there...

@@CascadeBackcountry brother I hike 10 miles into the backcountry just to find deer I don’t wanna shoot. Can’t be that bad 😂😂😂

Haha I hear ya! This is Maiden lake. If you're into bear hunting, might not be a bad option. Lots of sign

@@CascadeBackcountry I don’t put much effort into bear sadly. Someday I’ll come across one. As a matter of fact iv only seen one bear in my life. That’s how hard I try lol

Haha nice

Thanks man! I'm pretty much a Nat Geo photographer at this point haha

Thanks! Was a fun one even tho we got our butts kicked. I checked out your channel and subbed 😁

@CascadeBackcountry thank you appreciate it!

Yeah that was a pretty great spot!

Dang! Not even bear poop!? I feel like I see them shits everywhere haha Out of curiosity, why did you pack waders?? Agreed... even if ya don't tag out, a hunting trip in the mountains is definitely still better than being at work!!!

I do to, I wasn't specifically looking for it as I only had a deer tag, I packed the waders because I had 4 days off and the plan was to hang out and fish at the campsite. I haven't fly fished since I moved to Washington from Colorado and that was back on 2007 lol

aahhhh I see. I was thinking you had some gnarly creek crossings or something. Definitely some decent high lake fly fishing rounds these parts!

Like maybe right in-between them?? Nnaaahhhhhhh 😉

High Country Hunt happened in September

High buck hunt... runs September 15-25 every year, has for as long as I've been hunting, 45+ years, over the counter tag

There is a high hunt in certain wilderness areas mid Sept! The general season does open October 15th this year tho. I am using a Ruger 30-06 with a cheap bipod, however, I will likely get a new, lighter rifle sooner than later. That thing is HEAVY! I also just kinda use my general backpacking stuff cuz I already own so much of it. Not optimal but also don't have to spend a ton of $$$ on new gear.. even tho I will probably haha Bring on the questions!!

@@morgankruse4666 Didn't know about the high hunts. I thought those were for draws or permits, my bad. Thanks for the knowledge tip.

@@CascadeBackcountry Ya thats a knee buster to carry. Heard Howas are tanks also. 30-06 is a freakin awsome hunting cartridge. Though the type of hunting that you are doing requires a lot lighter weight rifle like in a short action, something in the range of 7mm08, 308, 300wsm. Get it in a short thin barrel and light as you can stock. Or you could look into buying a skeletalized stock.... maybe that might be the ticket for you.Threaded barrel to eventually put a shusher can on. Though you will pay for that lightness with heavier recoil. Easy price to pay in my opinion, if you are not recoil sensitive. I would do some serious research on what to buy next that will meet your needs long term and for other hunts that you may go on. I had to get a new rifle due to my 30 year old one needed some help, so i repurposed it to be my brush gun. I looked at a number of rifles last year for my last big game rifle. The selection is friggin mind dizzying. I found Browning X bolt to have the most options for the price. Lots of people love tikka tx3 lite, upper end Savage, and Bergara Go shop around and hold the rifle see how it feels. Remember also cheap scopes are heavy and add a lot of weight, so feel the weight of your scope. If you want a one and done pack for hunting/camping and carrying camera equipment, go with mystery ranch marshall. Watch a video on it and what it can do. Feels amazing on your hips and shoulders and tons of room for all you stuff. Buy the bear spray holster and gathering pouches for the hip belt. It will become your only pack you will want to carry.

Ha! I almost said it so many times

Oh man I can't wait for egg nog season!!

Well he ain't up haha

This is the Mystery Ranch Bridger 65. Can comfortably carry a heavy load. It's not specifically a hunting pack but for my purposes it works pretty good for now.. AND.. I don't have to spend $600 on a new pack... yet haha

@@CascadeBackcountry nice, I use an Exo 3200, had it for a few years now and don't see myself buying anything else until it literally wears out

That looks like a great pack! Definitely high on my list of possibilities