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Heading to the Blues next weekend
« on: October 21, 2012, 08:43:50 PM »
So my buddies talked me into hunting elk this year with a rifle. We all put in for a cow tag and didn't get drawn. That was a bummer because it is spike only in the area they hunt.
I have never been to the Blues and with working out of town this summer and going to school full time now, I didn't get time to scout. I am wondering what to look for? I think that there will be a lot of guys hunting there since most of the prime elk area burned up this summer. My plan of attack was to get into the bottom of a draw and glass or find a well worn trail in the timber and plant it. There will probably be too many people on the ridges so I thought that my two other options are the best.
We will be in the Dayton area but not sure exactly where. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #1 on: October 21, 2012, 09:20:00 PM »
I'd plant myself firmly in the bottom of a canyon that looks like an escape route away from the ridge tops if I were trying to find a spike in there.  Many of the roads are on the tops of ridges.  Many of the elk are on the upper part of the ridges and sidehills.  Once you introduce lots of hunters, then the elk relocate to where people can't or won't go.  Find that spot, and you'll think it was heaven.
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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #2 on: October 21, 2012, 09:30:07 PM »
No elk in the blues... Just a bunch of wolves!
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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2012, 10:07:39 PM »
I saw a very nice 6x7 bull with several cows, and a different group of a spike and cows down there during deer hunt.  I think your odds are as good as anywhere else.  Good Luck!

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Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #4 on: October 21, 2012, 10:22:48 PM »
Dayton has lots of hunters but lots room to get away. You should see elk, a spike is icing on the cake.  Sun shines on a dogs but every once and awhile.  Good
Luck, and the burned areas are still very  productive ; )

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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2012, 10:44:34 PM »
My advice is to stop by my camp and have a beer. Then well talk about the elk.

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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #6 on: October 21, 2012, 11:07:08 PM »
My advice is to stop by my camp and have a beer. Then well talk about the elk.

 :yeah:  You know what?  that is a great offer, I'd take him up on that one.

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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2012, 06:33:11 AM »
You can stop by my camp also, same with you toyman. Josh.
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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2012, 06:36:49 AM »
Will do toyman2. I will find out where we will be and get ahold of you. What kind of beer do you drink?
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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2012, 10:56:08 AM »
I will be down there also... :IBCOOL:
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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2012, 11:20:55 AM »
Be careful.  The weather is going to be CRAP.  I'll be helping a buddy in the Watershed.

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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #11 on: October 22, 2012, 11:48:39 AM »
Be careful.  The weather is going to be CRAP.  I'll be helping a buddy in the Watershed.

maybe that'll offset the full moon?  :dunno:  my old man's got a cow tag for 154.  we've got a few ideas, but it's always a crapshoot if the elk will be were we want them!

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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2012, 12:14:58 PM »
Be careful.  The weather is going to be CRAP.  I'll be helping a buddy in the Watershed.

maybe that'll offset the full moon?  :dunno:  my old man's got a cow tag for 154.  we've got a few ideas, but it's always a crapshoot if the elk will be were we want them!

Didnt see a single head on our property off Mill Creek nor off the senic loop side either this weekend.

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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2012, 12:25:13 PM »
The weather is already crap and not getting any better, we had snow Sat morn. and rain and sleet and wind, was a good time.  :tup:
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Re: Heading to the Blues next weekend
« Reply #14 on: October 22, 2012, 01:47:07 PM »
Gonna head up this weekend also. Probably weds to set up camp. Hey Woodchuck, was going to fill that "special cooler"  :chuckle: with "special beer"  :yike: I will be driving past the park area headed to camp. Just wanted to let someone know.  :IBCOOL:

I took an early lunch today. Headed up to see how bad the weather was. It was nasty! Sleet and wind!! Should make for some interesting hunts!

Good luck to all!

Btw there are no elk in the blues! :tup:
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