collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: What to put in for?  (Read 10336 times)

Offline elkinrutdrivemenuts

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 2291
What to put in for?
« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2013, 11:00:27 PM »
I have 18 points and know exactly how you feel. I've been putting in for the tucannon and wenaha muzzy for years but now they only are giving out 2 tags. 5 days to go and I'm not sure anymore what to put in for. They number of bulls killed last year was down, that's part of the reason for the drop in tags. A drop camp would be a great adventure, good luck with what your choose. You must have caught a poacher, I've been waiting a long 18 years for a blues tag, again good luck in the draw. :tup:

That's not why the tag  numbers are down, it's wolves. There is not enough tags given to deplete the elk and warrant a reduction in tags.

Online trophyhunt

  • Forum Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2008
  • Posts: 19913
  • Location: Wetside
  • Groups: Wa Wild Sheep Life Member
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2013, 11:56:06 PM »
It is just part of the reason, the wolves are definitely gonna have a big impact in the next few years.
« Last Edit: May 18, 2013, 01:19:31 PM by trophyhunt »
“In common with”..... not so much!!

Offline get one leakin

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Tracker
  • **
  • Join Date: Oct 2009
  • Posts: 81
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2013, 12:54:20 AM »
watershed is not even close to cracking the top two with 18 points

Online trophyhunt

  • Forum Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2008
  • Posts: 19913
  • Location: Wetside
  • Groups: Wa Wild Sheep Life Member
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2013, 09:36:44 AM »
watershed is not even close to cracking the top two with 18 points
Agreed. I think that shed hunt is bad azz, but I wouldn't put more than 10 points on that tag. It's pretty dang cool ground and you can kill nice bulls but it's a tough hunt. I wish I could split my 18 points in half and apply for the shed two years in a row.
“In common with”..... not so much!!

Offline huntnphool

  • Chance favors the prepared mind!
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+15)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 32939
  • Location: Pacific NorthWest
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2013, 09:57:24 AM »
The really big bules were all killed in the wenaha and the tucannon last year. The big double drop tine was killed in the wenaha.

Here is the Thread for that bull.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,110311.msg1448054.html#msg1448054
Thats a great bull but its not the same double drop tine bull that was being discussed on here the year before. ;)
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first!

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50693
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
What to put in for?
« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2013, 10:15:24 AM »
It is just part of the reason, the wolves are definitely the biggest reason but you won't hear that from the local bio who loves wolves.
The local bio in the Blues is not a wolf lover. He's an elk and deer hunter like us. I think the permit numbers are down for muzz and rifle guys because of the high success rates the last couple years in those 2 categories.
"Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There's ugly speech. There's gross speech. There's evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment."

Offline huntnphool

  • Chance favors the prepared mind!
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+15)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 32939
  • Location: Pacific NorthWest
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2013, 10:20:33 AM »
It is just part of the reason, the wolves are definitely the biggest reason but you won't hear that from the local bio who loves wolves.
The local bio in the Blues is not a wolf lover. He's an elk and deer hunter like us. I think the permit numbers are down for muzz and rifle guys because of the high success rates the last couple years in those 2 categories.
+1
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first!

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50693
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
What to put in for?
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2013, 12:59:13 PM »
Me neither.

:dunno:
"Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There's ugly speech. There's gross speech. There's evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment."

Offline huntnphool

  • Chance favors the prepared mind!
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+15)
  • Legend
  • ******
  • Join Date: Apr 2007
  • Posts: 32939
  • Location: Pacific NorthWest
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2013, 01:09:15 PM »
Me neither
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first!

Offline Harborhunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 265
  • Location: Grays Harbor
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2013, 01:14:46 PM »
I noticed that the tag numbers dropped off from last year.  It's a bummer for the fact that it will make the tags harder to draw.  But I assume a few less hunters/spotters will be in the woods also.  I know what you mean trophyhunt, but I am hoping it will make the tag that much sweeter when and if I draw. 

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50693
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
What to put in for?
« Reply #25 on: May 18, 2013, 01:17:16 PM »
Rifle and muzz permits dropped. Archery permits were almost unaffected. Some permit numbers rose(Lick creek).
"Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There's ugly speech. There's gross speech. There's evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment."

Online trophyhunt

  • Forum Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+11)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2008
  • Posts: 19913
  • Location: Wetside
  • Groups: Wa Wild Sheep Life Member
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #26 on: May 18, 2013, 01:22:01 PM »
How come we never hear too much about lick creek? Is it mostly private?
“In common with”..... not so much!!

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50693
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #27 on: May 18, 2013, 01:36:48 PM »
It's mostly public I think. There might be some private ground down on the Asotin Creek side I guess. Not sure. There's some good bulls in there for sure.
"Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There's ugly speech. There's gross speech. There's evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment."

Offline jackelope

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+29)
  • Legend
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 50693
  • Location: Duvall, WA
  • Groups: jackelope
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2013, 01:41:40 PM »
I guess if it was up to me, I'd tell you if you had the ability to hunt the Wenaha East I'd put in for that and the Tucannon. I'd rather do that sort of backcountry type hunt. As far as drop camps, I'd get hold of Dave Waldron, mtncook on here, from Western Life Outfitters out of Pomeroy. Maybe talk to him before you apply just to see what he's got to say.
 :dunno:
Depends on what your preferred style of hunting is.
"Hate speech does not exist legally in America. There's ugly speech. There's gross speech. There's evil speech. And ALL of it is protected by the First Amendment."

Offline Harborhunter

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 265
  • Location: Grays Harbor
Re: What to put in for?
« Reply #29 on: May 18, 2013, 01:59:46 PM »
Jackelope,

I have messaged back and forth with Dave asking him some questions.  Great guy.  I would definitely be willing to use his services if need be.  I would also prefer a pack in hunt.  I have been in the East some, but only for spring bear.  We saw a good number of elk in there.  I have heard a lot about the Tucannon, I just unfortunately have never been in the unit before.  Harvest numbers were pretty good last year though. 

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Idaho on the verge of outlawing by NOCK NOCK
[Today at 06:36:58 AM]


climbing stick users by Threewolves
[Today at 06:35:27 AM]


GM 6.6l gas 6 speed vs. 10 speed? by HntnFsh
[Today at 06:09:11 AM]


Moose's 2025 Upland Season by bighorns2bushytails
[Today at 05:45:32 AM]


2025 deer, let's see em! by redi
[Today at 04:55:08 AM]


Looking for grouse hunting or pheasant hunting friend by ChrisCox4912
[Today at 01:40:54 AM]


Quality tag by Romulus1297
[Yesterday at 11:51:27 PM]


Japanese Kei truck? by Happy Gilmore
[Yesterday at 10:16:44 PM]


Re gearing the hunting rig by Happy Gilmore
[Yesterday at 10:14:32 PM]


CCW/SA small Supreme Court win+breaking down the WWF "Not my WDFW" Campaign by JakeLand
[Yesterday at 09:25:42 PM]


Early Huckleberry Bull Moose tag drawn! by HillHound
[Yesterday at 07:57:50 PM]


2025 elk success thread!! by MADMAX
[Yesterday at 07:33:08 PM]


Dehydrating Chantrelles by MR5x5
[Yesterday at 03:46:57 PM]


Displaced Hunting Camps? by elkaholic123
[Yesterday at 01:34:10 PM]


Blue Tongue and EHD outbreak in NE Washington by Shooter4
[Yesterday at 01:23:15 PM]


2025 opener by EnglishSetter
[Yesterday at 11:57:00 AM]


Talking About Barely Legal by lewy
[Yesterday at 10:00:55 AM]


Douglas 108 Moose tag by TriggerMike
[October 11, 2025, 09:06:30 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal