673, 672, 506, 681 (pacific county)

[Lcl 66 Tinner]

your correct on "drainage", fancy for valley while in the woods. Jack firs, reprod are terms used for newly replanted trees that you can not see more than 25yds through, if your lucky. Really dense cover

[DoubleJ]

Jack firs, reprod are terms used for newly replanted trees that you can not see more than 25yds through, if your lucky. Really dense cover

And you can guarentee that, if you're 5'9", the jack firs will be 6'4".  If you're 6'5", the jack firs will be 7'.

[Tbar]

Thanks Skywalker.  A mountain bike was actually my plan. 
What are "jack firs" and what is drainage?  I've heard the term, but I have no idea what that feature is.  I assumed it was the low point between 2 steep hills, where water funneled through going down a hill side or something.  probably wrong though
 

Dbax an honest question. Are you serious? Many questions you ask could be answered with a simple google search. Maybe go to the local sporting goods store and buy a book, check out nw sportsman mag, that will answer more questions than asking in an open forum. Also get a gazetteer and google earth. Google earth will give a deceptive view on some of the areas down there, it will look almost open and when you get there it's a jungle. Have fun and good luck it gets busy during rifle season.

[iRem]

Jack firs, reprod are terms used for newly replanted trees that you can not see more than 25yds through, if your lucky. Really dense cover

And you can guarentee that, if you're 5'9", the jack firs will be 6'4".  If you're 6'5", the jack firs will be 7'.

Isn't that the truth! I guarantee if the trees are wet, you will get soaked!

[pianoman9701]

Thanks Skywalker.  A mountain bike was actually my plan. 
What are "jack firs" and what is drainage?  I've heard the term, but I have no idea what that feature is.  I assumed it was the low point between 2 steep hills, where water funneled through going down a hill side or something.  probably wrong though
 

Dbax an honest question. Are you serious? Many questions you ask could be answered with a simple google search. Maybe go to the local sporting goods store and buy a book, check out nw sportsman mag, that will answer more questions than asking in an open forum. Also get a gazetteer and google earth. Google earth will give a deceptive view on some of the areas down there, it will look almost open and when you get there it's a jungle. Have fun and good luck it gets busy during rifle season.

Tbar, lots of people come here with questions that could be answered in a Goggle search. That's what the site is for - the civil exchange of information and ideas; opinions. I see from the number of your posts that you're not such a veteran on this site. The more you're here, the more you'll understand that many will come here first for information and then hopefully, will offer information, as well.

[Lcl 66 Tinner]

Jack firs, reprod are terms used for newly replanted trees that you can not see more than 25yds through, if your lucky. Really dense cover

And you can guarentee that, if you're 5'9", the jack firs will be 6'4".  If you're 6'5", the jack firs will be 7'.

Isn't that the truth! I guarantee if the trees are wet, you will get soaked!

sounds like we have all had the same experience with "jack prod"

[Dbax129]

Thanks for all the tips. Never heard of a gazetteer before either, but I googled it and think I'll pick up an atlas that comes with one for Washington. 
Thanks for the info about gates too.  I'm hoping that most (better yet, all) are closed during hunting season.  I would love to get out beyond that normal threshold most people have of a few miles of walking out... though not sure how far out i will have to go to get some isolation, if any is available out there.

[Tbar]

The atlas gazetteer is a good reference, especially when looking for general areas. Once you find anareato concentrate you will want to get better(topo) maps. You are on the right track when it comes to time frame,  the season is not the time to learn.

[skywalker253]

Bring a raincoat, and a hat!

[headshot5]

Look up hoof rot while you are at it.   

[bullkiller]

There's no elk there. so not worth wasting your time. haha.  actually just be prepared for a lot of closed areas. weyco is employee only.  and most of the valley is privately owned and there not as much access. as all the locals already have access locked up.  but on the other hand it's a great places and if you are willing to leave the vehicle you can have good success. 

[skywalker253]

When you get tired of the weather and need a break, bring a clam shovel. Usually Razor Clam season is open during modern firearm elk season. We hunt the mornings and evenings. During the day we try and catch the tide and go dig a few. It boosts camp moral, when you are cold, wet, and have seen nothing.

[Dbax129]

sounds fun skywalker.  I don't know that I'll be close enough to a road to get back to the beach for mid day.  my hope is to find a way to b 5-10 miles from a driveable road. I think I'll set up a little camp and plan on being out for 4-5 days.

[DoubleJ]

sounds fun skywalker.  I don't know that I'll be close enough to a road to get back to the beach for mid day.  my hope is to find a way to b 5-10 miles from a driveable road. I think I'll set up a little camp and plan on being out for 4-5 days.

That's almost impossible in those units.  There are nothing but roads in and through there

[skywalker253]

sounds fun skywalker.  I don't know that I'll be close enough to a road to get back to the beach for mid day.  my hope is to find a way to b 5-10 miles from a driveable road. I think I'll set up a little camp and plan on being out for 4-5 days.

For years you could camp anywhere in most these units. But with the locals poaching, shooting up logging equipment, and leaving their garbage; it has pissed off the tree companies to the point that they don't want anyone in there camping (depending on the property and GMU). There are plenty of state parks and camp grounds avaliable.

Sounds like you are trying to avoid people, roads, and you plan to hunt alone. I don't think it would be very safe for you to go out elk hunting alone as a green horn. If you go back in the miles you are speaking of and shoot one; you have to be able to get it out. And if you fall and bust an ankle; you have to be able to get yourself out. I strongly suggest you get together with an experienced groups of hunters. This site has a "hunt partners forum", which can help put you in contact with some people. I have met several people on here in my short tenue, who have been very helpful.