Whatever happened to the Sika deer hunt

lpcjon2 · October 22, 2010, 12:43:00 PM

Last year a bunch of us talked about a Sika deer hunt. Did I sleep through it? I was wondering the outcome and if there will be another one.

Keefer · October 22, 2010, 03:34:00 PM

Do you mean Sika or Sitka?
The Traditional bowhunters of Md. just had a Sika hunt at Assateque Island a few weeks ago...I didn't get to go cause with a new daughter in our house I can't get out so easy...Heck I haven't even got my license yet but I'm getting the itch really bad to get out...Maybe MaMa will let me have some time soon...

lpcjon2 · October 22, 2010, 03:47:00 PM

Thank you for the spell check.

I was looking to do a hunt it would be inexpensive for me being close.

reddogge · October 22, 2010, 07:05:00 PM

It's M/L season right now until the 30th so a hunt after would be preferable. Too many people in blaze orange in the marshes right now.

Nate N · October 22, 2010, 07:46:00 PM

I am hoping to head down to Hoopers Island in a few weeks. I got a few buddies down there and I can't wait to hopefully get a shot at a sika

Keefer · October 23, 2010, 08:40:00 AM

Tim,
If you are hunting Assateaque you better do a web search for hunting the island cause it is totally different then the State...I haven't been since the mid 90's and much has changed as far as what is required...Keefer's <")))><

Cyclic-Rivers · October 23, 2010, 08:54:00 AM

I hope you guys come back with stories and pics. I would like to do a Sika hunt someday but there are other species ahead of them first.

I just love the looks of those Gnome Deer :rolleyes: :D

lpcjon2 · October 23, 2010, 09:47:00 AM

Keefer,
I took a quick look into it a few years ago and I will have to look at it more closely. Thanks for all the reply's.

GWC · October 23, 2010, 11:05:00 AM

Nate,my ex-wife is from Hoopers Island.used to spend most of my time down there,my family worked on the water.anyway,there is tons of Sikas on and around the island.if you get down there,shouldnt be too hard gettn lined up on one.
good luck,Ross

reddogge · October 23, 2010, 11:38:00 AM

Tim,
I wouild google the public hunting lands in Dorchester County. Also check out Blackwater as you can get a permit to bowhunt there. You may have to do this next year though. All of this land is 90% under water and very swampy so lots of scouting is required. No motels around to my knowledge except for Cambridge, MD so camping is an option at Madison Bay campgrounds (primative).

Go to www.mdwhitetail.com and check out "The Wallow" forum. It's all about Sika hunting.

Good luck. PM me if you need some information.

Hatrick · October 23, 2010, 07:55:00 PM

I just collected my first sika stag this past Monday. reddogge is correct, most of the areas
they live in are pretty swampy. As Rich said, for the best chance you need to do some scouting. This can be a pretty challenging hunt if you get back in the marsh areas and into the higher waters.

I'll post some pictures when I get them. I forgot my camera

so my buds took the pictures and I'll have to wait until they can get them to me. There's more to the story but I'm waiting on the pics.

reddogge · October 24, 2010, 09:59:00 AM

Dave,
Congratulations. Can't wait to see the pics.

lpcjon2 · October 24, 2010, 12:08:00 PM

Richard, I have a friend from the Eastern shore who was going to hook me up with his buddies that hunt,But I wanted to do the camp and hunt type deal.Can you hunt and camp on Chicoteague or Assateague?Sorry if I spelled them wrong.

reddogge · October 24, 2010, 12:21:00 PM

Don't know about Chincoteague but there are hunts on Assateague and you can camp there as well. Big complaint about the island is the deer know where they are protected in the National Park and tend to hang out there.