Author Topic: Heading to the Blues next weekend (Read 7732 times)

robescc · « **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.

Rob

Todd_ID · « **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.

270Flat · « **Reply #2 on:** October 21, 2012, 09:30:07 PM »

No elk in the blues... Just a bunch of wolves!

EDT · « **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!

elkinrutdrivemenuts · « **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 ; )

toyman2 · « **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.

EDT · « **Reply #6 on:** October 21, 2012, 11:07:08 PM »

Quote from: toyman2 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.

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

stew pidasso · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2012, 06:33:11 AM »

You can stop by my camp also, same with you toyman. Josh.

robescc · « **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?

Chuethou_b18c5 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2012, 10:56:08 AM »

I will be down there also...

WAcoyotehunter · « **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.

724wd · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2012, 11:48:39 AM »

Quote from: WAcoyotehunter 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.

maybe that'll offset the full moon?

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!

Caseyd · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2012, 12:14:58 PM »

Quote from: 724wd on October 22, 2012, 11:48:39 AM

Quote from: WAcoyotehunter 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.

maybe that'll offset the full moon? 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.

Woodchuck · « **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.

270Flat · « **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"

with "special beer"

I will be driving past the park area headed to camp. Just wanted to let someone know.

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!

Woodchuck · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2012, 02:03:01 PM »

Post a pic of the cooler so I can keep tabs on it.

toyman2 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2012, 11:22:16 PM »

For elk season, i drink anything when im done for the day.
Ill be camped on Maloney mtn, not really sure were else to go. Its all a crap shoot.
Ill be leaving Thursday morning, if someone wants to swing by feel free, if you want me to swing by i need to know where your at. PM is best.
There is already snow this year, id have camp set up already if i wasnt trying to test for another fire dept

rosscrazyelk · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:32:12 AM »

I would not waste your time . No elk in the blues. But if you do my camp is open for a beer as well.. If I am ever there

400out · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:45:13 AM »

Man I wish you boys camped outside pomeroy! There are no elk here either so whats the dfference

I hope the snow makes it over there also

robescc · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:30:06 AM »

The best part about this trip is that I put together a left handed Remington 700 and am going to give it to one of my friends while we are down there. He helped me out a lot this summer so I am giving it to him as a gift. He has never had a left handed gun before. I can't wait. Only his father-in-law knows about it. His dad will be there too.

Woodchuck · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2012, 06:46:45 AM »

That's cool man, good luck on the hunt.

toyman2 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2012, 08:43:40 PM »

Well dont everyone spill your guts at ounce about where your camped.

270Flat · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2012, 08:54:59 PM »

Up on the mountain

stew pidasso · « **Reply #23 on:** October 26, 2012, 03:49:49 PM »

1.2 miles up rd 46 of 64 on the left. Be there wed. Silver 4 runner.

Chuethou_b18c5 · « **Reply #24 on:** October 28, 2012, 12:33:56 AM »

Our group just got home from Dayton,wa. Snow is about 7 inches up top and still snowing on our way back. Hard to move around, so we decided to come home and head up to the northeast corner. Lots of Hunters down low due to the snow. Anyone heading that way make sure you bring chains. Its starting to get ugly. Our group saW a total of 4 cows.no spikes.

Chuethou_b18c5 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 28, 2012, 12:37:01 AM »

No elk in the blues...

mtncook · « **Reply #26 on:** October 28, 2012, 11:12:03 PM »

We packed two Quality bulls today, One a real nice 7X the other a 6X. Raining hard here at night. Skyline is now clear of snow. Will be back tomorrow tto close a wilderness camp.

mtncook

stew pidasso · « **Reply #27 on:** October 29, 2012, 06:08:14 AM »

Sounds like you helped out with many nice bulls mtncook. Maybe you could make your own thread with the last five years of work. Would love to see all those bulls.

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