HUNTING
Vast public lands that climb from a ribbon of river-bottom are home to one of the largest populations of mule deer in the country, attracting the attention of hunters from across the West every October. Over 17,000 mule deer inhabit the hills and ranges of the Methow Valley. Grouse (Sept. 1st - 31st..) are abundant here, while pheasant and chukar attract upland bird hunters. The Methow is also known for cougar (early August - March) and bear hunting (early August - mid November). Regular deer hunting season usually opens the second weekend of October, with separate seasons for black powder and bow hunting. Guided pack trips available through Cascade Wilderness Outfitters or Early Winters Outfitting.
Fill up your cooler for the weekend at Hank's Harvest Foods or the Winthrop Red Apple. Camping options are abundant, or if you don’t want to come home with a back ache, the lodging options are ample. For the non-hunting members of the expedition, Winthrop offers fine dining, shopping, art galleries and recreation.
Washington State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Hunting Regulations
Washington State Parks Accessible Recreation Guide
(Map and icons show Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Camping and more for the North Central Washington Region - the Methow locations are numbers 52 - 62 on this map)
FISHING
Anglers come to the Methow for legendary steelhead fishing on the rivers, and plentiful trout fishing in the alpine lakes. Hone your fishing skills with casting classes and guided trips provided by Sun Mountain Lodge. In Winthrop, Flyfishers Pro Shop is a convenient resource located in the lobby of the Mt. Gardner Inn. The shop offers quality, tested equipment that fits the needs of the Methow Valley fly fishing angler. Guided fishing trips, custom fly rods, waders, wade boots, fly tying materials, rentals and lodging are available.
Lake and Stream Fishing Information
Washington State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Fishing Regulations
Hunting:
Washington State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Hunting Regulations
Washington State Parks Accessible Recreation Guide
(Map and icons show Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Camping and more for the North Central Washington Region - the Methow locations are numbers 52 - 62 on this map)
Guided Trips:
Cascade Wilderness Outfitters
Join Steve Darwood in the "High Country" on horseback. Fully guided summer trips, standard trips and drop camps. Hunting drop camps also available.
PO Box 103 Carlton, WA 98814
509-997-0155
www.methow.com/c_w_outfitters
Early Winters Outfitting and Saddle Co.
Pack trips, half and full day rides, hourly riding lessons, guest ranch and kids camp. Hunting & fishing trips in the Pasayten Wilderness, Glacier Peak Wilderness and Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Summer and fall drop camps. Custom saddles, repair and leather work.
18078 Hwy 20 Winthrop
509-996-2659
800-737-8750
horse@methow.com
www.earlywintersoutfitting.com
Fishing:
The Methow Valley had great fishing, both in the rivers and the lakes.
Lake
and Stream Fishing Information
Washington State Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Fishing Regulations
Sun Mountain Lodge
9 miles SW of Winthrop, 4 diamond resort, Sun Mountain Lodge offers casting classes, guided fishing trips and rod rentals.
www.sunmountainlodge.com/summer/
flyfishing.html
Winthrop Mountain Sports - Fly Fishing
www.winthropmountainsports.com/fishing.htm
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