Eagle Cap Wilderness?

[strattonje]

hey guys well in planned on hunting wa this year but looks like the navy has plans for me once again, but i wont let them completely ruin it for me i have till sept 5th to hunt so looks like im limited to oregon or colorado. i want to do a wildness hunt and have my eye set on eagle cap. im not looking to for anybodys honey hole just a trail head or too that i can use to get back and scout thanks you it will be much apprecietd... i also wouldnt turn down any honey holes.

MM3 Stratton USN

[spin05]

I went there on a drop camp 12 miles in.So unless you want to do that or hike 12 miles. Cant help ya

[strattonje]

drop camps are a option too

[coachcw]

be carefull of the drop camps in the eagle caps .

[strattonje]

why do u have to be careful of the drop camps?

[BLUEBULLS]

my piece of advise is to go less than 4 miles in or more than 10.

[strattonje]

yea that what i was thinking.. if you dont mind me asking any you guys that hunt there how much elk or mule deer do u actually see. id be happy just seeing them let alone shooting one..

[coachcw]

my group had a very bad experiance with an outtfitter that drop camps in the caps , His first name starts with a O and last with a W.

[elkoholic1]

    

[strattonje]

ill take note from what ive read online its probably best to hunt not too far in just get off the trail.. ive also thought about hunting heppener how busy is that dusy achery? im mostly just looking to see elk not shoot a reacord id be happy with a spike or cow in a legal unit

[et1702]

I archery hunted Eagle Caps in 2008 and had great experience w/my outfitter for drop camp.  Had one planned for this year too, but drew Valles Caldera in New Mex    Outfitter was really helpful and said I could move to rifle hunt later in year or move my deposit to next year.  I moved to next year.  If you want a drop camp, call Mark Halley, with Moss Springs Outfitters.

Let me know if you need phone # or e-mail address for Mark.

ET

[strattonje]

sent you a pm about outfitter..

ok so frm what ive gathered is success isnt best and i could very easily not see an elk but id rather see a few hunters back there than a million driving the roads.. nothing is worse than seeing someone shoot a herd for him and his buddies while driving down the road.

[Elkpiss]

I archery hunted Eagle Caps in 2008 and had great experience w/my outfitter for drop camp.  Had one planned for this year too, but drew Valles Caldera in New Mex    Outfitter was really helpful and said I could move to rifle hunt later in year or move my deposit to next year.  I moved to next year.  If you want a drop camp, call Mark Halley, with Moss Springs Outfitters.

Let me know if you need phone # or e-mail address for Mark.

ET

  Mark is a good dude, ive guided for him a couple times... They got really good Horses and Mules too... Mark Knows the area well and well put you where the elk are.. However its no gimme in the Caps and you better be in good shape!..

[strattonje]

yea im in descent shape.. ive literally been training for back country elk hunt for 2 years but get screwed every fall by some navy event or school

[Elkpiss]

Ive seen some big bucks and some huge bulls in the caps as well but there are days where you dont see chit... Its rugged country so be in shape like i said cause if your not it well ruin your hunt... And be prepared for all weather conditions, i have had it about 80 then snow the following morning and thats in early sept...  But you can get some opportunities at some true giant bulls.. I think the state record out of Oregon came out of the caps a few years back but i could be wrong.. A good way to hunt it is have Mark do you a drop camp, they usually put you right in the middle of the elk..