Malaga Cow Elk Tag

[tazman2800]

Just curious if anyone has hunted the Malga antlerless elk tag this year and what they are seeing. I will probably go out December 3rd to try and fill my freezer. Any thoughts?

[Elkaholic daWg]

Wish you luck on that one. Years ago (20+) that was a decent hunt, open to all Colockum M/R tag holders. That was before many of the upper orchards were started in the Semilt basin (where they don't seem to believe in fences). Since that time the elk (and deer) numbers in all of the Jumpoff area have gone WAY down. I have my own ideas on that which I will keep to myself for now. Though I have not been in the area this year we found that Colockum through Kingsbury, Moses Carr to S Jumpoff were our favorites. Those with the best chance beyond that know some of the orchardists and can hunt the private property on the lower basin loop. Got a mission any buck tag a few years back and didn't see anything  for elk in that area about this time of the month. Good luck and get into 'em!
 Maybe someone with the knowledge your asking for can help you out before you head out.

[wackmaster]

There has been about 130 head in there a couple weeks ago

[jrebel]

I know of three friends this year that had the tag (one archery and two muzzleloader).  Only one got an elk, good luck.

[Elkaholic daWg]

There has been about 130 head in there a couple weeks ago

I'd be PMing for more specifics!

[C-Money]

  They are in there, of course finding them is another thing. You should be fine, just dont get discouraged.

[steeleywhopper]

My gramps drew the tag and I will be taking him over soon.

[tazman2800]

Wackmaster, I sent you a PM.

[herdbull33]

I drew the tag. Saw a lot of elk but most of them on private. Seems like they we're all in the canyons between the orchards. Also saw a bunch up around black lake. Might wanna check out above the lake and towards Mission ridge. I drew back on one but couldn't seal the deal. Good luck!