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Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« on: October 09, 2008, 08:46:11 AM »
Just wondering if any archers, muzzleloaders or deer scouters have run across any good numbers of elk or seen some nice bulls? Dad has the Observatory any bull modern tag and I need to hook him up. My scouting efforts so far have been poor. Thanks for any help.

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 10:44:27 AM »
pm sent.

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 12:36:25 PM »
PM received , thanks Kirkl.

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2008, 06:40:59 PM »
check your pm's

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2008, 07:28:38 PM »
The observatory unit is great depending on weather. It takes up several units and the umptaneum is great if weather falls as elk move down toward feeding stations. Often a nice bull take cows down low early. Right now there is a big bull in the elk heights area with 30 cows. He took them down towards safe ground early. This is protected or fed land.  I killed a great bull Oct 2 several years back muzz. Had hot days and cold nights. For Rifle I would target high elevations far up forest service roads accessed above manashtash. But there will be bulls headed down early but this will be more spotty. My buddy had a muzz tag and settled for a small bull with day time highs of 80+.  I sent you my cell number so call me tomorrow. I lived in ellensburg for years and shed hunted before it was popular, 1992 :)  My dad drew a Dayton bull tag so I am trying to get help or info on this one. Definately not my known area. Did some scouting but this is rough country.

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2008, 08:14:50 PM »
Thanks much Trophy, I'll talk to you tomorrow as we are heading over to scout.

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2008, 05:05:35 PM »
here is a nice one still running around Shadow Creek
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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2008, 05:07:47 PM »
and this little one also. too bad you cannot hunt at night.
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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2008, 07:41:21 PM »
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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #9 on: October 16, 2008, 03:36:46 PM »
Nice, Hope to run into either one of them.   :drool:

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2008, 09:36:34 PM »
I cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!! for Friday. My big bull tag starts tomorrow but I only can take a week off (almost impossible as a teacher) so I decided to wait for the second week of the season. I plan on hiking in off the roads anyway. I'm hoping for a little weather. If anyone has info they would like to send me please do. Always up for new tips and or just encouragement. Man I will be worthless this week at work... :chuckle:

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2008, 10:26:32 PM »
my wife is a teacher and i know how hard it is to get her to take time off. she is dedicateded like you im sure. anyway good luck. and thank-you for choosing the job that you did. get a big 1 keep up the good work J

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2008, 09:24:02 AM »
Alright guys I know some of you are holding out on that last little tid bit of info that you really want to PM about this area. You have all been very helpful and I cant thank you enough. If there is anything else you want to say or send please do, if not I will talk to you guys in a week with some pics hopefully. I leave tomorrow morning.

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2008, 02:12:20 PM »
Hey teacherman , I live at elk heights right next to your area . I know it well but only for archery . If your having any problems or need any help with finding animals or packin one out let me know . work is kinda slow so i may have some time off next week .  I will pm my #     good luck

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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2008, 03:46:29 PM »
Rougheye, I plan on making a trip or 2 up there late archery, Maybe you could point me in a good direction for a cow? I usually wait for snow to fly but the only animals I see are in the Heart-K (safety zone) I have seen some good sign on Elk Heights Road, but too close to fenceline of private property to do me any good.
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Re: Any nice bull sightings in the Observatory area?
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2008, 05:53:57 PM »
PM me before you come over , the area is very weather dependant and the window is small . anyways , be happy to help  :)

 


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