Mt. St. Helens Wounded Warrior Elk camp - update for 2015 season -gofundme added

[CplRaines]

My father passed about a month before the season last year so didn't do the camp last year.
This year we are moving camp. My son, daughter and I drew Margaret cow tags so heading down on my bike this weekend to check on spots to set up camp along Spirit lake hwy.
Any suggestions?
Have 3 Jarheads coming in from out of state, 1 Army dog and 1 squid from here.
Can't wait for the season.

[go4itlab]

Sorry about your father. Good on you for taking this forward!!!!! If you need any donation or hand me down gear. shoot me a pm> I'd love to start something like this myself. Do you mind sharing how you started?

[Bulldozer77]

In the past with that tag, we've stayed at Seaquest state park although it's a little ways from where you will be hunting. I know people camp in kid valley too which is closer. At seaquest they  didn't have a problem with us hanging elk as long as it was covered, and it's nice to have a shower. good luck to you all in the upcoming season! Sorry about your dad, been through that and it sucks.

[CplRaines]

In the past with that tag, we've stayed at Seaquest state park although it's a little ways from where you will be hunting. I know people camp in kid valley too which is closer. At seaquest they  didn't have a problem with us hanging elk as long as it was covered, and it's nice to have a shower. good luck to you all in the upcoming season! Sorry about your dad, been through that and it sucks.

Swung in there yesterday and talked to the ranger on duty. It's a possibility. Wanted to check out Eco Park, it is much closer to the upper access gates, but the gate was locked and it looked all but abandoned.

[TheHunt]

St Helen's tree farm is closed due to fire danger.  I don't think there will be many people camping like last  year.

[CplRaines]

Fire danger should be low by November's season. Hopefully anyway. 

[Tbob]

I used to stay at Eco Park all the time. Guys name was Mark that owned it. Great guy! I think I stayed there for three hunting seasons. I went back this last year and all was closed and locked up. I tried calling and got nothing. I tried emailing through there website and again, nothing. I emailed Marks personal email and nothing! I never found out what happened up there! Kinda bummed it was a cool place to stay. I had a yurt the first year and a little cabin the last two seasons I was there.

[rtspring]

 Awesome! If they ever need a guy to help them in Little Naches it would be my pleasure to help!!!

Outstanding job!!!!

[CplRaines]

Finally got a reply from Eco Park. Was told they are not taking hunters this year. 
I am starting to think of staying in our normal area and doing some day trips into the Margaret. Oh well.

On another note. Finally had to swallow my pride and ask for help.
I have started a gofundme . My neighbor's son posted it here on the charity thread I think.
Here is a link.
https://www.gofundme.com/kb668e94

[bowtechian]

My only complaint is about WDFW. I have tried to get help from them with tags and access for these purple heart/disabled vets and have gotten squat.
Started thinking about moving my camp to Montana for the guys instead. Though I love to be on Mt. St. Helens.
Ah well, such is life.
A good time was had by all. 

Let me know if you do Move it to MT. might have some resources to help and could even get it filmed possibly

[CplRaines]

My only complaint is about WDFW. I have tried to get help from them with tags and access for these purple heart/disabled vets and have gotten squat.
Started thinking about moving my camp to Montana for the guys instead. Though I love to be on Mt. St. Helens.
Ah well, such is life.
A good time was had by all. 

Let me know if you do Move it to MT. might have some resources to help and could even get it filmed possibly

I have family in Lewistown, MT.  So I got an "in" on some good area. I have also kicked the idea of Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming, etc. around. It all depends upon the logistical costs.

[bowtechian]

Just had a funny encounter I was reading this thread on my break & shortly after replying a guy on the hangar floor who I pass probly every other night asked if I served I reply and state the branch and he reaches out with a firm handshake & tells me thank-you! Quite coincidental if you ask me. But I hope you are able to keep this great camp going

[CplRaines]

Just had a funny encounter I was reading this thread on my break & shortly after replying a guy on the hangar floor who I pass probly every other night asked if I served I reply and state the branch and he reaches out with a firm handshake & tells me thank-you! Quite coincidental if you ask me. But I hope you are able to keep this great camp going

Coincidences usually aren't.

[brianmtsinc]

Finally got a reply from Eco Park. Was told they are not taking hunters this year. 
I am starting to think of staying in our normal area and doing some day trips into the Margaret. Oh well.

On another note. Finally had to swallow my pride and ask for help.
I have started a gofundme . My neighbor's son posted it here on the charity thread I think.
Here is a link.
https://www.gofundme.com/kb668e94

Great idea!  Happy to help.... heading to Go Fund Me now.  Keep up the great work!
Brian

[CplRaines]

Finally got a reply from Eco Park. Was told they are not taking hunters this year. 
I am starting to think of staying in our normal area and doing some day trips into the Margaret. Oh well.

On another note. Finally had to swallow my pride and ask for help.
I have started a gofundme . My neighbor's son posted it here on the charity thread I think.
Here is a link.
https://www.gofundme.com/kb668e94

Great idea!  Happy to help.... heading to Go Fund Me now.  Keep up the great work!
Brian

Thank you, much appreciated.