Bethel Big Bull

[Rifleman77]

Buddy system came up big this time! My dad, myself and a buddy in his first year of elk hunting lucked out and drew the Bethel tags. Can't wait to get up there and start chasing some bulls around, mainly for them.

[Mxracer532]

archery?
We have drawn that tag 3 or 4 times archery. ITS NO GIMMIE!

[firepin]

Congrats, me and my Dad started applying in 2001 for this tag. He passed away three years ago. This year I applied with my brother, his first time. We also drew tags for Bethel. I am excited and a little pissed cause I really wanted this hunt with my Dad. Good Luck to you and your camp.

[Rifleman77]

Nah its Modern.

Ah man, I'm sorry to hear that. We lost my Gpa last year to cancer so it will be a pretty special hunt for my dad and I. I wish you coulda had the same. Good luck to you as well!

To anyone out there; I know the area pretty well but unfortunately have never had much luck. If you are willing to point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it and be more than happy to return the favor any time I can.

[firepin]

We hunt the little rattlesnake, 6 spikes in 12 years for me. Seen alot of big bulls and last year seen a 6x7 that I want to see this year.

[Rifleman77]

Hopefully you get eyes on him this year. Sounds like a dandy! Keep me posted

[buglebuster]

AJ??

[gasman]

We hunt the little rattlesnake, 6 spikes in 12 years for me. Seen alot of big bulls and last year seen a 6x7 that I want to see this year.

And your the most successful one in the hunting camp 

[Fish4Fun]

There are some nice Bulls in the Bethel unit. 40+ years of hunting there we have seen our share of them too   

[FordGuy]

First time poster here.  My dad, brother and I all drew the Bethel tag for rifle.  We have never hunted there but... I see a lot of scouting trips in our future!  We can't wait!  My buddy hunts there for muzzy so I will be tagging along with him as well!  Good luck to all that were lucky enough to draw!  See you up there!

[Mxracer532]

One last thing, 10 ply tires and expect to replace shocks by the time ur hunt is over. We went in at Oak Creek, that unit will rattle fillings loose!!!

[Mossbak]

Going to start scouting soon with 2 modern tags.  Anyone know if the 1501 is open?  Was washed out last year but everbody was driving right through it.

[Rifleman77]

@buglebuster yes sir!

Definitely need those 10 ply tires and new shocks, its one heck of a ride. Good luck to everyone that drew!

I'm not sure about the 1501. Seems like it takes them 3-4 years to even get started working on roads that wash out.

[turbo]

We went 4 for 4 last year in the Bethel for modern on a group hunt. It was the hunt of a life time and I am crazy jealous! Good luck and here's my beast -



Here is our Hunt WA story - http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,108658.0.html

[shadowless_nite]

We went 4 for 4 last year in the Bethel for modern on a group hunt. It was the hunt of a life time and I am crazy jealous! Good luck and here's my beast -



Here is our Hunt WA story - http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,108658.0.html

hard to forget that thread! A hunting camp full of really happy campers! And the mule tape was a good trick!