1st Margaret scouting trip

[Huntbear]

Goats are also up around Bear Pass and Grizzly Lake.  My brother and buddy sat and watched them play for 2 hours on the cliffs 2 years ago...

If you are going in on the East End.... there is the Hunters trail off the 2612.  You can also hike up the Green River trail, and if you can follow a map and a compass, head up the Miners Creek drainage, that the Agnews had closed (road destroyed) from the West end..

If you are willing to do your homework, there are some monsters in there ...

[Ghost Hunter]

I have climbed the Hunters trail 3 times in August.  Spent some time around Venus Lake.  Haven't found the monster yet.  Is the 2500 Rd open up the Green River?  I like your Miner's Creek suggestion.

[Chesapeake]

You guys care to tell me where the hunters trail is off 2612 and where it goes? I hadnt heard of this trail.

So far my efforts have been at Norway pass and Coldwater lake. Interested to get up there this weekend and see how the archery and rifle guys are pushing the elk around, and what kind of pressure they are exerting.

I have the muzzy tag.

Like has been said, lots of elk, just no monsters yet. Not sure I've seen a shooter.

[Huntbear]

When hiking up the Norway trail, you have to understand the elk and how they move back and forth between the Margaret and the Loowit.... 

And if you get up there during the rut, very early in the morning, or late in the afternoon, you should get a show that is absolutely awesome... 

Also, if hiking that Norway trail, you will need to really get past Bear Pass to really get into the big bulls.. at least has been our experience up there... .of course if successful, coming around that rock at Bear Pass with an elk rack on your back could be a bit fun...   

[Chesapeake]

Yeah, had figured the bear pass bit out. More or less have to get over to the lake bowls on the back of Whittier. Coldwater is the same except for the hillside by the visitor center. You have 4+ miles to get into hunting either way you go even though your on the border of the unit when you leave the truck. I can see why so many opt for the timber lands. I'm hoping to make this a backcountry elk hunt. Timber lands will be my plan C or D.

[nailbender]

Chesapeake - Do you have the muzzy bull or cow? I would be more than willing to touch bases with you and help get ya a bull if you have that tag. I may not be the most expriranced in this area but have been puttin in some time here and getting a good feel for it. Would LOVE to see another muzzy guy get a quality bull!

HB seems to have great experiance in the area from what I've read on his post.
HB - are you hunting this unit this year?

[Chesapeake]

I have the bull tag. I have little to no experience in the logging area of it. Have so far put my work into the backcountry section and plan to keep my eggs in that basket. Hoping I don't have to hunt the reprod but will if push comes to shove. I appreciate any assistance folks are willing to offer. Some of the guys on here have already provided some good stuff.

[Bluesdude]

You guys care to tell me where the hunters trail is off 2612 and where it goes? I hadnt heard of this trail.

So far my efforts have been at Norway pass and Coldwater lake. Interested to get up there this weekend and see how the archery and rifle guys are pushing the elk around, and what kind of pressure they are exerting.

I have the muzzy tag.

Like has been said, lots of elk, just no monsters yet. Not sure I've seen a shooter.

It goes from the end of the 2612 to Panhandle Lake outlet creek and hits the Lakes Trail #211

[Chesapeake]

Again, Thanks guys.

I've been thinking for a while now, there has to be a better way into this area. Seems you may have shed the light on that for me. I'll have to check it out.

[Ghost Hunter]

Just don't start at 1:00pm on the hottest day of the year But then again it makes a good indicator of what your body can take    Had to do it.

[Chesapeake]

I have the kids this weekend so it will be mostly a car trip with just a little walk to get a look up the hill. A chance to check the trail head parking lots and do some long distance scouting.

I was interested by the somewhat surprised talk of the goats. Over the last 3 years I'm not sure I've been on the 99 and not seen a few goats above the road. Maybe a few times I guess.

[Ghost Hunter]

Goats are also up around Bear Pass and Grizzly Lake.  My brother and buddy sat and watched them play for 2 hours on the cliffs 2 years ago...

If you are going in on the East End.... there is the Hunters trail off the 2612.  You can also hike up the Green River trail, and if you can follow a map and a compass, head up the Miners Creek drainage, that the Agnews had closed (road destroyed) from the West end..

If you are willing to do your homework, there are some monsters in there ...

Been up the Hunters trail a few times now.  Will do it in November if I must and can   Quite a hike to Miners Creek down the Green from the horse camp.  I'm assuming that is the closest route?  My gut has been telling me that is where I want to kill my bull. 

[Huntbear]

Goats are also up around Bear Pass and Grizzly Lake.  My brother and buddy sat and watched them play for 2 hours on the cliffs 2 years ago...

If you are going in on the East End.... there is the Hunters trail off the 2612.  You can also hike up the Green River trail, and if you can follow a map and a compass, head up the Miners Creek drainage, that the Agnews had closed (road destroyed) from the West end..

If you are willing to do your homework, there are some monsters in there ...

Been up the Hunters trail a few times now.  Will do it in November if I must and can   Quite a hike to Miners Creek down the Green from the horse camp.  I'm assuming that is the closest route?  My gut has been telling me that is where I want to kill my bull.

IF I had a bull tag for the Margaret, that is where I would be going buddy....      Just remember, be a bit choosy if you can force yourself....   

[sirmissalot]

Won't You be able to access miners creek from the weyco side, via the 2500 by November when they finally open gates?

[SI Eagle]

How you guys in the backcountry plan on getting the Elk out?  No stock allowed in and would be an absolute killer to get one out on your back up by Grizzly Lake or Panhandle