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Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« on: January 28, 2013, 09:08:17 PM »
Thinking of switching from modern to muzzy or bow for elk, eastern wa probably colockum or blues, not looking for a big bull just an elk in the freezer! The colockum was like a firing range during modern last year!! Other areas are an option also I just have not hunted much else, what are your thoughts?

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Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2013, 09:13:36 PM »
Well the blues won't be any better.  If you switch to anything but modern, go to ne wa.  You'll see just as many "legal" elk but you got a chance at it being branch antler  bull.

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2013, 09:15:54 PM »
The muzzleloader seasons aren't very generous on the eastside, if that's where you're wanting to hunt. A little more opportunity on the west side, but still not great. Your best bet is archery, if your capable of learning how to shoot a bow, or if you're already there. I would defnitely recommend that over muzzleloader. Archery seasons very often are open for either sex. Most often muzzleloader is bull only, and on the east side that means you're hunting only for spike bulls. Very low odds chance of success with that kind of a limitation.

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2013, 09:31:05 PM »
Not sure what you are looking for when you say "the best odds."  If you are not, or have not been an archer hunter...it is not easy.  You need to shoot a lot and be very profficient with your bow.  You need to get close which again is not easy.  Muzzleloader has a short season, but your range is increased.  Still a ton of factors that can effect the hunt / shot.  Rifle has a lot more people if you choose to hunt with the masses, however if you see a legal animal it is usually a dead animal.  I have hunted all and what I find gives me the best odds is preperation....scouting, practicing, getting away from others, etc. etc.   Pick the weapon you are comfortable with and have the time to become proficient with.  Then spend time in the field.  That will give you the best odds of harvesting an elk. 

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2013, 10:16:05 PM »
NE has been a thought also, I have no archery experience but am thinking of picking up a bow and learning and practicing.

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2013, 11:41:47 PM »
THE NE has a great season and theres a reason its a week

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2013, 12:01:14 AM »
NE is not as easy as some make it out to be however.  There are definately elk there and some great bulls, but they can be very hard to find.  It's dense and steep in places.  It can take a few years at best to get it figured out a bit, but don't be surprised if you go the entire season without seeing any at all.   :twocents:

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2013, 05:20:19 AM »
No elk in the blues. Smoke Pole is super fun in the colkkum.
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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2013, 06:32:28 AM »
 :yeah: Well said
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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2013, 07:29:54 AM »
Muzzy for sure archery season sucks to early for rut and way to hot.

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2013, 11:53:22 PM »
For sure rifle!  Not enough hunts for muzzy and too hot durning archery!

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2013, 11:56:24 PM »
Muzzy for sure archery season sucks to early for rut and way to hot.

For sure rifle!  Not enough hunts for muzzy and too hot durning archery!

And you guys both hunt archery, correct?   :chuckle:

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2013, 05:48:54 AM »
Yes early archery seems like its a bit warm to deal with meat care, my preference would be multisesion if I can get drawn

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2013, 08:10:41 AM »
Yes i do but its a horrible season 

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Re: Best odds for elk mod muzzy or bow?
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2013, 09:00:03 AM »
Multiseason is gonna give ya the most options for sure  :tup:

   As far as odds go... although it varies some from unit to unit and year to year. Overall percentages of harvest are pretty close across the board.  :twocents: overall elk knowledge, time and area familiarity are going to go farthest in " increasing odds". More than a given weapon or season. OR  just draw a great tag  :chuckle:

   As far as picking a "best" season thats really subjective and everybodys experience and circumstances are different.

   
   

 

 


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