Hunting Area D7

[jrobbd7]

HOWDY! D7ERS!!!!! The Deer up here have all but disappeared, and I`m not kidding! You Should try D8.....

 

[Common Sense]

HOWDY! D7ERS!!!!! The Deer up here have all but disappeared, and I`m not kidding! You Should try D8.....

the key word above is TRY. Due to the heat, all the deer in D8 have migrated north to D7.

 

[huntingbret]

the key word above is TRY. Due to the heat, all the deer in D8 have migrated north to D7.

Well said!!!

 

[pathfyndr]

I've used my AO tag in some small forested area east side of lake Isabella. My first yr hunting bow and first set of antler sheds I've found. Maybe ill go back again this yr for the second time.

 

[firefishhunt]

If you're relying on your cell phone in the woods, you shouldn't be in the woods. It's nice to have but don't rely on technology

 

[Orygun]

A dedicated hunter could do well in D7 just about every year. Especially when packing in a few miles. Not far enough to be in Yosemite, but back in a ways. I enjoyed a couple of seasons I hunted there when my folks were in Oakhurst. If you are local (like within an hours drive of the mountains) there is no reason you shouldn't have a buck lined up each year if you were dedicated. And I will give a major +1 about the foothill (and townie) bucks. Saw some jaw-droppers in yards just out of Oakhurst that might as well be lawn ornaments for all the moving around they dont do.

 

[MULEY51]

A dedicated hunter could do well in D7 just about every year. Especially when packing in a few miles. Not far enough to be in Yosemite, but back in a ways. I enjoyed a couple of seasons I hunted there when my folks were in Oakhurst. If you are local (like within an hours drive of the mountains) there is no reason you shouldn't have a buck lined up each year if you were dedicated. And I will give a major +1 about the foothill (and townie) bucks. Saw some jaw-droppers in yards just out of Oakhurst that might as well be lawn ornaments for all the moving around they dont do.

Agreed Orygun. I grew up at the base of the foothills at the southern end of D7. The foothills/private property hold many good bucks. Much of the foothills are private property these days. I had access to several areas early in my hunting career and took several good bucks. My uncle still owns a small farm there and has had bucks right in his backyard as recently as a couple of weeks ago. D7 is crowded, but if you get away from the roadhunters and people that only go a few hundred yards in, there are still good bucks to be taken. Also helps to have some cold weather.

 

[john N]

I saw more deer at 3000 feet last year then in the high country.As mentioned above privite property may be your ticket to sucess. I live here and although fairly new I have several options already for deer and hogs in the foothills.If this buck stays here long enough I may not have to leave my porch to score....................

 

[ETC2NA]

I've only ever hunted D7, but it's as much of a family thing as anything else. There's some good hunting available, just got to find the right spots. I'm bringing all three boys in from VA this year, to hunt with Dad (Muley51) and grandpa. Ought to be a great time.

 

[huntingbret]

I saw more deer at 3000 feet last year then in the high country.As mentioned above privite property may be your ticket to sucess. I live here and although fairly new I have several options already for deer and hogs in the foothills.If this buck stays here long enough I may not have to leave my porch to score....................

John, with you being from North Fork, you know you have bucks, does, and fawns running across your yard every day. LOL. I drive by North Fork everytime I'm going hunting or coming back from a hunting trip just to look at them. Lots and lots of deer in that area. Too bad there are too many houses around and it's all private properties only. If I were you, I would just hunt in the backyard come archery season. LOL

 

[PCguy760]

30 days or so til I head up, going 2-3 days early

 

[john N]

John, with you being from North Fork, you know you have bucks, does, and fawns running across your yard every day. LOL. I drive by North Fork everytime I'm going hunting or coming back from a hunting trip just to look at them. Lots and lots of deer in that area. Too bad there are too many houses around and it's all private properties only. If I were you, I would just hunt in the backyard come archery season. LOL

My backup plan is to use my 54 cal Muzzleloader( too many homes up here for my 300 win mag) late in the season and snatch a buck on either my land or one of my friends but first I got my eyes on the MUCH meatier migratory herd. IF (and thats a BIG if) they stay where they are at now I should have my 4 pointer and be home by noon when rifle season opens.... John

 

[fritojay]

My plan is to keep driving until just out of cell phone range. That's where I camp lol

 

[john N]

My plan is to keep driving until just out of cell phone range. That's where I camp lol

lucky u, since they added another verizen tower im having a hard time finding a dead zone. I am sure if I have an emergency it will be in probably one of the only dead zones left. I save all my old cell phone and shoot them, great therapy.....just feels gooooooooood

 

[smithstation]

The deer in D6 couldnt take the heat so they moved on over to the X12 side.....

 

[easymoney]

If you're relying on your cell phone in the woods, you shouldn't be in the woods. It's nice to have but don't rely on technology​

Spot on info... If it takes batteries it will fail, learn to use a map and compass...

A dedicated hunter could do well in D7 just about every year. Especially when packing in a few miles. Not far enough to be in Yosemite, but back in a ways. I enjoyed a couple of seasons I hunted there when my folks were in Oakhurst. If you are local (like within an hours drive of the mountains) there is no reason you shouldn't have a buck lined up each year if you were dedicated. And I will give a major +1 about the foothill (and townie) bucks. Saw some jaw-droppers in yards just out of Oakhurst that might as well be lawn ornaments for all the moving around they dont do.​

Once again orygun nails it... Every year there are jaw droppers taken, but primarily on private property. I have taken a few nice bucks in D7 and I love the country.

 

[PCguy760]

so I am heading up Wednesday afternoon 2 days before rifle season , only chance to scout , cant believe its like 2 weeks away

 

[PCguy760]

•(c) Bag andPossession Limit: One adult bear per hunting license year. Cubs and femalesaccompanied by cubs may not be taken. (Cubs are defined as bears less than oneyear of age or bears weighing less than 50 pounds.) .................................. SUV packed , got all my shiznit together , really excited. Got DEER and BEAR tag , surprised that a legal bear is something as small as say 70 - 80 pounds and not a cub or with cubs. I would only take 1 that I felt looked big , hope to see something , is D7 really a ZOO of hunters ? Never been

 

[MULEY51]

D7 is a zoo if you hunt opening weekend or near roads. Get away from the roads and there is plenty of area to find your buck without being crowded. Good luck!

 

[jbv]

good luck to all you nuts going out for D7 opener...happy hunting!