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Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« on: June 15, 2011, 12:36:46 PM »
First time on the board.

I was able to draw a modern firearm quality elk hunt for the Dayton/162 unit. I had all 16 points by the way.

I am not as familiar with the area as I would like, in fact I have spent very little time there so I could use a push in the right direction. I am not new to elk hunting and I am willing to put in the time necessary but was hoping for some information on specific areas and/or cooperative land owners that would help me be successful.

Thank you in advance.

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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2011, 12:40:53 PM »
I have been closely looking over google maps looking at roads that go into the back country. I am also going to get a GMU map at the sporting goods store. Then i am gonna put on some miles with a good set of glass!
« Last Edit: June 15, 2011, 01:48:14 PM by C-Money »
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2011, 12:45:29 PM »
What hunt choice did you draw?
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2011, 12:55:36 PM »
There are several good bulls in the Tarpiscan Creek Drainage.......

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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2011, 01:52:31 PM »
There are several good bulls in the Tarpiscan Creek Drainage.......

Are you a part of the BMM? Good grief!  :chuckle: :chuckle: Is the Tarpiscan at the intersection of HWY 12 and Blue Mountain Ave?  :chuckle:
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2011, 02:50:50 PM »
There are several good bulls in the Tarpiscan Creek Drainage.......

Are you a part of the BMM? Good grief!  :chuckle: :chuckle: Is the Tarpiscan at the intersection of HWY 12 and Blue Mountain Ave?  :chuckle:

Shut up C-Money.  I have seen those bulls.  They're huge.  Tarpiscan is the place to be... :tup:
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2011, 03:13:36 PM »
 :yeah: What he said
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2011, 03:30:21 PM »
You, my friend, are a true "Tri Cities Hunter". The sportsmen of sportsmen. Welcome to the site. Good luck on the hunt... it's a decent tag.  :tup:

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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2011, 03:42:11 PM »
Drive around, if you don't see a bull, your eyes are closed.
Follow the people, everyone hunts up there, very few can shoot bulls, but everyone sees them and will tell you where they are.

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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2011, 03:43:46 PM »
Easy boys, I would like to hear more from this guy.
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2011, 03:48:27 PM »
Yeah I know, sorry congrats on the tag. Seriously you can drive the roads and spot elk. People will be pushing them everywhere. 

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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2011, 03:59:13 PM »
GTX6, congrats on drawing a great tag! You will be fine if you can get down there and put a bit of time in scouting. Good luck and keep us posted.
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #12 on: August 04, 2011, 05:28:00 PM »
Thanks for the replies.

I've talked to a couple of folks who have hunted the area and they have given me at least one place to check out. I am going to head up there this weekend and start glassing. Probably spend at least one day a week up there until season starts.

If anyone would like to suggest locations or cooperative land owners I would appreciate the help.

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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #13 on: August 04, 2011, 05:32:32 PM »
Which hunt choice did you draw?
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Re: Quality elk hunt- Dayton
« Reply #14 on: August 04, 2011, 05:43:02 PM »
Dayton 162- Modern firearm, quality bull.

 


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