Recent comments in /f/Washington

VigilantRex1 t1_je0ftrm wrote

Reply to comment by Budge9 in Getting into fishing and hunting? by Budge9

Cool. (Just realized this is the Washington thread, not one of the hunting or fishing in Washington threads... 🤪 they are great, you should check those r/ out! ) If you are willing to spend some money, guides are awesome learning opportunities too! Let me know or PM me and I'll introduce you. The other option to meet hunting buddies is post on those hunting threads. It's a little random but i think you could make it work. I tend to hunt, scout, fish, clam, crab on the Olympic Peninsula but I live in Northern King county. To me it feels like most of the hunting is done on the Cascades and East.

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lurker-1969 t1_je0emma wrote

Reply to Getting into fishing and hunting? by Budge9

Cabela's in Tulalip is a good resource. For fishing reference Snohomish County Sportsmen. Greg's Custom Rods in Lake Stevens, a family owned business with rod building classes in the winter which is a blast. John's Sporting Goods in Everett. John Martinez is the North Sound go to, another family owned business. The Outdoor Line on 710am Saturday mornings including podcasts available. Washingtonlakes.com, the go to fishing resource.

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yellandtell t1_jdzxx22 wrote

Reply to Is $25/hr job full time enough to live in Lynnwood Washington? by BlueJerrico

I recommend creating a budget and factor in a buffer of $250/month to cover expenses higher than you projected.

Food, electricity, and water are very expensive in the Seattle area. If you can find an apartment that includes utilities, that may help stabilize your budget. Transportation and gas are also expensive here.

Congrats on the job! Hopefully this is the start of increased earnings for you. Good luck!

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Budge9 OP t1_jdzw4k5 wrote

Reply to comment by VigilantRex1 in Getting into fishing and hunting? by Budge9

I’m in Seattle! But I have a car and can get around. I looked at Washington Outdoor Women’s website and liked what I saw, but doesn’t look like they’ve planned any 2023 dates yet? Will keep checking, and the other resource you gave me. Thanks!

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ApartmentOrganic3390 t1_jdz183l wrote

Reply to Getting into fishing and hunting? by Budge9

I am a first generation hunter, no one taught me and also don’t have any hunting buddies, I started searching the hunting forums/YouTube and got some information on general areas in Washington then busted my ass all summer scouting and hiking, got my first couple of bucks, watch samong outdoors on YouTube he hunt’s Washington very knowledgeable! Good luck

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VigilantRex1 t1_jdz0sdf wrote

Reply to Getting into fishing and hunting? by Budge9

See if "washington outdoor women" are still offering classes and retreats. And look into "human nature" Both are great organizations that my wife and daughters really enjoyed. Can you say here what part of the state you are in? I might know some guides you can connect with. Good luck and keep us posted!

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IceDragonPlay t1_jdyza0w wrote

Reply to Getting into fishing and hunting? by Budge9

If you are on facebook, there are various homesteading groups in several towns. Some of them do meet ups and have demo classes, but I would start by joining any of them that are close to you.

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renownbrewer t1_jdyynd0 wrote

Reply to Getting into fishing and hunting? by Budge9

If you're in the Seattle metro area start looking for a WDFW approved hunter safety course now and not in the late summer. Without a certificate from the hunter safety course you're not going to be able to get a hunting license. Treat the course as a networking opportunity.

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