Master elk hunt in Yakima

[fishNhunt]

I was wondering if anyone on here knows about this guy outside Yakima that charges an access fee to let master hunters hunt his land.  I have a guy at work that said he talked to him and he wants a $500 access fee and he has a bunch of land with a good amount of elk making their way through.  The guy at work said he found him on craigslist, I think he said his name is Rob.  I couldn't find the ad but I was just wondering if anyone knows about this, has done hunted there or really just any info on it. 

[Bob33]

One word: don't.

[dvolmer]

One more reason to get rid of the Master Hunter program

[Bigtine96]

even if it was legit, Why would you spend $500 for a cow elk...

[Elkstuffer]

I would strongly advise against it. PM me if you want any more info or to know where to find a cow.

[DeerThug]

Don't do it.  get with elkstuffer or some one else to get a cow.  It aint worth it - it is just a cow and charging for such a thing goes against what this hunt is about.  WDFW should pencil this guys land out of the hunt area.

[adamR]

you must be referring to this?
http://yakima.craigslist.org/spo/3476788237.html

From what I have heard, he claims there is 6000 acres to hunt and really its like a couple hundred and very low success rates.  You probably have just as good of odds going to the training center and not paying $500.

Why is this one more reason to get rid of the master hunter program?  What does some random person trying to make money have anything to do with the program?  It's not the game dept or the programs fault that someone is trying to take advantage of an area and make money.  I think what you meant to say was, "just one more chance for me to complain about the master hunter program for no reason".

[Bob33]

In past years, this individual has engaged in illegal activity (like cutting the elk fence) and has been closely watched by Enforcement. I believe that he may have been cited for several violations.

If he were offering a legitimate, legal hunting opportunity then it's really no different than any other landowner charging an access fee. However, this one has a tainted reputation and I would stay clear of it.

[bullkiller]

some of you may wanna get Ur facts straight. there is over 6000 acres and there are plenty of elk on his land.  also he has not been cited for any violations.  I know this cuz he is a good friend of mine. 

[Skyvalhunter]

are?

[throttlejocky20]

I dont know why a "MASTER" hunter would need to pay anyone to hunt their land!

[gasman]

He is not a friend of mine but I do know a person that hunts his property last year and is going back this weekend.

The guy is legit and had the acreage and elk he claims to. He will even tell you that the amount of elk there is weather dependent.

And just because someone charges a trespass fee does not make them a crook a bad person. Trespass fees are being charged every where now a days and even more so in other western states.

[Masterhunter340]

Well, I'm the one you are all talking about and I have to say this is quit amusing!! Last year 7 out of the 12 people got elk off my land so there is a good success rate. Further more I have more then a couple hundred acres. 3800 deeded land and 2300 leased land. Yes I do charge an access fee of 350, not 500 and that is my business.. I charge all people, not just master hunters. Do you have to pay insurance and taxes on that land, NO. For some reason though you think it's OK to just hunt a persons land and we should allow you... I only allow 10 hunters in there this year since some master hunters did damage in there last year... All 10 of my return clients come back for a reason. And as for the people who don't pay the fee I just turn you in. As for elkstuffer I know some people who are not quit happy with your work.

[Skyvalhunter]

Masterhunter TY for providing your land to hunt on.

[MAVsled]

to each their own. Try finding public hunting in Texas.

heck, I paid for Hancock Snoqualmie access!
shot my buck in eastern WA earlier.
still like accessing HS and scouting, being out in the woods close to home though.

purchased the HS permit again for 2013.