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Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« on: June 23, 2013, 11:06:31 AM »
I am new to the page, I have read it before but till now never been a member.  Me and two of my buddies where lucky enough to get drawn for the Dayton unit 162.  We have all been hunting since we were kids, but mostly in Western Wa, and Montana, we have had some great success's in the past, and have killed some nice Bulls, but this is the first time for any of us hunting the Blues.  I  know there is a lot of private land, and have heard many different things, about how and where to hunt this unit. 
My question to any of you that have been lucky enough to drawn this tag in the past, or live in the area is:  Is there a list of land owners that will let you hunt on their land?  Does the federal ground  have any good Bulls on it and if so when?  What happens after the spike hunters get going, do all the elk head for private land for safety?  I would very much appreciate any info you have to give.
Thank you

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2013, 07:13:30 PM »
My advice is to go scout and knock on doors. Not many on here will give good advice to someone that only joined because he got drawn for a quality bull tag in a unit they know nothing about. Fill up the tank and go. That's the way your going to get the best info. Is doing the research yourself.

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2013, 07:21:37 PM »
Welcome to the site BD and congrats on the draw.

 If you don't mind answering, I'm curious why you guys applied for a area you have never been to before. What was it that made you guys decide to apply for that tag?

 I've been fortunate to have friends recommend hunts to me and been along with other friends on their hunts before applying in areas, I'm just curious if its sites like this, TV shows, magazines etc that convinces guys to do it is all. :dunno:
« Last Edit: June 23, 2013, 07:30:38 PM by huntnphool »
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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2013, 07:30:48 PM »
Welcome to the site! :hello:  Good luck with your tags. Lookin forward to the after story!
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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2013, 08:05:57 PM »
Why did you post this in the deer section?  :dunno: 

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2013, 08:17:22 PM »
I am a fan of helping with great tags, but I have to agree with Hunt and Mav, why join and ask for help as soon as you get a tag?  You may get some help but if not, its a fun hunt and have a blast. :tup:

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2013, 09:11:38 PM »
I am a fan of helping with great tags, but I have to agree with Hunt and Mav, why join and ask for help as soon as you get a tag?  You may get some help but if not, its a fun hunt and have a blast. :tup:
Don't get me wrong, I am all for helping and that wasn't the reason for my question. I'm seriously curious since no way would I risk my quality points on a hunt/area that I knew nothing about. There had to be something that led him to it, I just asked what it was. ;)
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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2013, 09:25:16 PM »
I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say he heard about it through hunting fool, or people talking about it on this website.

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2013, 11:06:36 PM »
Don't go knocking on doors go hunt the national forest I could tell you many places to hunt but don't want people pissed at me but if I had the tag I would hunt Chase mt or the rain water good luck hunt hard you will kill big bulls

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2013, 11:29:30 PM »
How many points did you draw with? I have hunted this unit 14 years and it amazes me how many people draw and know nothing about it. I'm with every one else why would you put in for something you know zero about.  :bash: Put the time in and it will be a good hunt.

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2013, 08:42:44 AM »
How many points did you draw with? I have hunted this unit 14 years and it amazes me how many people draw and know nothing about it. I'm with every one else why would you put in for something you know zero about.  :bash: Put the time in and it will be a good hunt.
You and me both man, its such a waste. 

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2013, 05:35:12 PM »
I am new to the page, I have read it before but till now never been a member.  Me and two of my buddies where lucky enough to get drawn for the Dayton unit 162.  We have all been hunting since we were kids, but mostly in Western Wa, and Montana, we have had some great success's in the past, and have killed some nice Bulls, but this is the first time for any of us hunting the Blues.  I  know there is a lot of private land, and have heard many different things, about how and where to hunt this unit. 
My question to any of you that have been lucky enough to drawn this tag in the past, or live in the area is:  Is there a list of land owners that will let you hunt on their land?  Does the federal ground  have any good Bulls on it and if so when?  What happens after the spike hunters get going, do all the elk head for private land for safety?  I would very much appreciate any info you have to give.
Thank you
I believe if you contact city hall they have a list of names and numbers of landowners you could use to contact that way you have a name when you go knocking.
 good luck to you. Also  if you llok around this site you will find some pretty good info..
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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2013, 07:17:18 PM »
Welcome to the site BD and congrats on the draw.

 If you don't mind answering, I'm curious why you guys applied for a area you have never been to before. What was it that made you guys decide to apply for that tag?

 I've been fortunate to have friends recommend hunts to me and been along with other friends on their hunts before applying in areas, I'm just curious if its sites like this, TV shows, magazines etc that convinces guys to do it is all. :dunno:

We know other hunting buddies that hunt in the blues, and we have been putting in for for that area for a number of years, and have always dreamed of getting drawn for what we considered to be one of the best elk units in the state.  Now that we have drawn, the research begins, we are already planning one of many scouting trips.  One of the reasons I joined this forum is to gain info on an area I don't know, isn't that one of the main reason there are sites like this, to help our fellow hunter?

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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2013, 07:28:14 PM »
Welcome to the site BD and congrats on the draw.

 If you don't mind answering, I'm curious why you guys applied for a area you have never been to before. What was it that made you guys decide to apply for that tag?

 I've been fortunate to have friends recommend hunts to me and been along with other friends on their hunts before applying in areas, I'm just curious if its sites like this, TV shows, magazines etc that convinces guys to do it is all. :dunno:
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We know other hunting buddies that hunt in the blues, and we have been putting in for for that area for a number of years, and have always dreamed of getting drawn for what we considered to be one of the best elk units in the state.  Now that we have drawn, the research begins, we are already planning one of many scouting trips.  One of the reasons I joined this forum is to gain info on an area I don't know, isn't that one of the main reason there are sites like this, to help our fellow hunter?
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Re: Dayton Quality Elk hunt 2013
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2013, 07:30:24 PM »
Welcome to the site BD and congrats on the draw.

 If you don't mind answering, I'm curious why you guys applied for a area you have never been to before. What was it that made you guys decide to apply for that tag?

 I've been fortunate to have friends recommend hunts to me and been along with other friends on their hunts before applying in areas, I'm just curious if its sites like this, TV shows, magazines etc that convinces guys to do it is all. :dunno:

We know other hunting buddies that hunt in the blues, and we have been putting in for for that area for a number of years, and have always dreamed of getting drawn for what we considered to be one of the best elk units in the state.  Now that we have drawn, the research begins, we are already planning one of many scouting trips.  One of the reasons I joined this forum is to gain info on an area I don't know, isn't that one of the main reason there are sites like this, to help our fellow hunter?
Good answer, way to hang in there man.
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