Hunting Report Archery Duck Deer

In preparation for this year’s coastal deer hunting season, early scouters are checking their favorite spots.

There is plenty of grass, but very little water as many creeks are dried up.

That will affect some of the deer concentrations.

Napa County does not have the population it had 30 years ago, but we seem to have stabilized at a low level about one third of what it used to be.

Around humans, deer seem to adjust.

Silverado is a good example. But most of our local deer hunting takes place in the hills of Pope Valley, Berryessa, private ranches in Chiles and Knights Valleys, and the Knoxville Wildlife Area.

So what are the early reports? I’ve now heard from three local hunters who have been hiking and trying to analyze the population.

All three of my friends who spent a few days out last week saw deer and some bucks, though one only saw a small spike for nine hours afield.

All three said the populations were about the same as the last few years.

The one who was hiking in Pope Valley saw a mountain lion and some coyote. The young turkeys are out discovering the world through their mothers.

We will keep you posted.

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