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, Early
Winters Outfitting or
Washington Outfitters & Guides Association.
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.
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
steve@cascadewildernesscoutfitters.com
www.cascadewildernessoutfitters.com
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
Washington Outfitters & Guides Association
Plan the adventure of a lifetime with one of Washington's Land or Water based Outfitters (horseback riding - wilderness pack trips - sleigh / wagon rides - hiking - rafting - fishing). Join all the outfitters during the spring Ride To Rendezvous - 49ers Packer's Rendezvous in Winthrop.
PO Box 1125
Twisp, WA 98856
509-997-1080
Fishing:
The Methow Valley has 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