2013 Elk hunting plans

[Alan K]

My odds range from 1-6% for tags that I care to draw, and I really really want to hang up this dang rifle.  And yes of course I understand that there are better odds archery and muzzleloader tags out there in the quality category, but the greatest hunter in the world can catch a couple bad breaks and have a quality archery or muzzleloader tag go unfilled.  I feel 100x more confident in filling my tag on a solid+ bull with a rifle in hand during an exclusive season or in a unit with limited hunters than basically any unit/hunt with 'primitive' equipment. 

Not to mention I'd be a great gift for a couple young girls to experience taking an elk!

[ellensburgpo]

Gotcha, can't fault ya for getting the family involved. If you're not comfortable with the scenario using a bow or muzzleloader then its probably not for you. Can't imagine having 15 points as there are all kinds of tags that take less than that for bow and would be a blast.

[Alan K]

I have more than a few willing hunting buddies/partners that are more than capable of calling (though I myself am marginal at best!), but the thought of fire danger pinning me out of hunting areas coupled with the fact that a wind swirl or two could cripple precious opportunities has me debating whether roughly 20% of my lifetime applying is worth that risk.

[Bean Counter]

• Arizona
• Utah
• New Mexico
• If none of those, maybe Wyoming... or Colorado

[Titan-1]

I'll be archery elk hunting in Washington and Oregon this year.. Fingers crossed.. Good luck to everyone this year. 

[WDFW Hates ME!!!]

Well after the fire debacle from last year and getting my points back i will have 15 Quality bull points. Pretty sure they will be leading to a chance at a large east side bull as i am giving up on the west side until i draw an east side tag. I also have 15 bull points probably use those on the east side also (who knows)

Taking my 13 year old to spokane looking for a turkey, and hoping he draws something.

Not sure what i will do with my 10 deer points, probably be put into the not selected category.

[Dbax129]

I'll be hunting SW Washington with 3 other friends that have also never hunted elk before.  Until then, I plan on scouting the areas I think are good, (2 days every 2 weeks),  looking for good sign (whatever that looks like). I will also be reading my eyes out and asking all of the stupidest questions this site has ever seen, on a daily basis.   Only like 270 more of those days to go until elk season. With any luck, the questions will get smarter as the time for hunting gets closer. 
Speaking of questions, maybe I'll start another thread for this, but why so many people talking about elk hunting outside of wa like its better than here?  Someone said "over the counter elk" about idaho?  more elk, but smaller maybe?  just curious, trying to get into the loop...  Also, cow tags? huh? didnt see that on the dfw site, just multi season.

[colockumelk]

I will be missing the 2013 elk hunting season    I will be doing a 9 month OTC hunt in Afghanistan with my new $32 million Longbow.  It's custom made by Boeing.     I should do pretty well and hope to put a pretty good dent in the ferral swine population over there. 

As for 2014 hopefully I draw a quality east side tag.  I will have 10 points by then.  I will either hunt with a muzzle loader or a bow.  Havn't decided yet.  Probably with the smoke pole since my chances of getting an elk are way higher.  If I don't draw a tag then I will be hunting an archery OTC unit somewhere in Idaho.  I've been doing some research but havn't pinned down an exact unit yet.  Getting excited for the 2014 hunting season.  Only 19 months away.   

[BNAElkhntr]

I will be missing the 2013 elk hunting season    I will be doing a 9 month OTC hunt in Afghanistan with my new $32 million Longbow.  It's custom made by Boeing.     I should do pretty well and hope to put a pretty good dent in the ferral swine population over there. 

As for 2014 hopefully I draw a quality east side tag.  I will have 10 points by then.  I will either hunt with a muzzle loader or a bow.  Havn't decided yet.  Probably with the smoke pole since my chances of getting an elk are way higher.  If I don't draw a tag then I will be hunting an archery OTC unit somewhere in Idaho.  I've been doing some research but havn't pinned down an exact unit yet.  Getting excited for the 2014 hunting season.  Only 19 months away.   

Good Luck  Good Hunting  Be Safe    Question though do you get to keep track of the swine on the side of that Longbow?

[Bean Counter]

Kill them all, Colok!

(All the bad guys, that is).

[colockumelk]

I will be missing the 2013 elk hunting season    I will be doing a 9 month OTC hunt in Afghanistan with my new $32 million Longbow.  It's custom made by Boeing.     I should do pretty well and hope to put a pretty good dent in the ferral swine population over there. 

As for 2014 hopefully I draw a quality east side tag.  I will have 10 points by then.  I will either hunt with a muzzle loader or a bow.  Havn't decided yet.  Probably with the smoke pole since my chances of getting an elk are way higher.  If I don't draw a tag then I will be hunting an archery OTC unit somewhere in Idaho.  I've been doing some research but havn't pinned down an exact unit yet.  Getting excited for the 2014 hunting season.  Only 19 months away.   

Good Luck  Good Hunting  Be Safe    Question though do you get to keep track of the swine on the side of that Longbow?

Never thought about it. But I am now

[Bridger]

I have no plans as my son is moving out of state.We have hunted together since he was 3, he now 33. My heart is not in hunting anymore, I never thought that would happen.So to off set my hunting fix I am looking to get into reined cow horse events. I think that will be a lot of fun. I still apply for spring bear as it is a great time riding our horses and looking for bears. For all you elk hunters,go get em, I will be thinking of you this fall.
                          David

[Taco280AI]

If I can get a break between primary and my advanced airframe I'll hopefully do some elk hunting this year. Don't care if it is bow or rifle, I want some hunting out west!

[vandeman17]

My old man and I are trying to decide where we want to chase elk this year. I don't plan on buying an elk tag in Washington for the first time in years. I am not going to buy the multi season deer or put in for any elk special permits so I figure that money I save will pay for a portion of my out of state tag. Going to go for either Oregon, Idaho or Montana.

[colockumelk]

I love your avatar taco. Good luck in primary