Do your research before you draw tags!

[YJ Guide Service]

First I do know where I can go hunt the tags I put in for and i don't put in for mountian goat.  Im not saying be an expert but know that you can hunt. What made me start his thread is  the Prescott elk tags. Why not ask before the draw if there is any public ground with elk or is it possible to get on private ground

Sorry Roperfive88 i thought this site was about helping other hunters and sharing knowledge. Not asking for a hot spot just an area to start with the price of gas.  The units not real close. I will be spending my open weekends scouting the area and knocking on doors.  Unfortunetly the unit we got drawn from was my 4th choice and didnt expect that. I help guys all the time with info on fishing and hunting and i'm a guide and do this for a living. I dont know of anyone who knows everything about all the diffrent units especially when they are in another part of the state. I help out 4 disabled hunters every year with free guided hunts through our guide service, so dont see how this is such a big deal to ask a little help from outher members of this site. Where is the help out a fellow brother in this. I guess you never ask for help on anything. I knew there was a reservation hunting area before I applied but would like to have another option to start looking at to while im down there scouting. What does it matter also if you ask before or after you draw the tag? There might be a landowner out there that is looking to have an animal harvest off his property, doesnt hurt to ask. Thanks to the guys who have offered advice on this.

[westside bull]

That's there problem if it's private they will know next time not to put in for it. If someone has drawn tag that I had in past I will give them place's to go maybe you will need help sometime don't worry permits will be out again next year good luck to you!

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

I agree totally with the OP.  It is very irresponsible to rely on others and have no knowledge of any area where you want to apply.  It just means they are applying cause they have heard stories, not because they have been there for 10 years chasing spikes and are just waiting for the day they get drawn.  If you apply for hunts you know nothing about, you obviously don't want it that bad, even if it is a sheep or goat tag. 

[Skyvalhunter]

Same could be said for the statistics that the game department provides. There was a time when this site and those WDFW provided stistics were not availiable. But in the transparency and public records act of nowadays things have changed. We must adapt

[Bigshooter]

I don't see the issue. It's their points, they can choose where to use those points. I don't care if they ever hunted there or researched the unit. Spend your points where you want, makes no difference to me. It's not my business.

and if you don't want to help them you don' have too.

[pendoreilleadventures]

If I put in for a tag that I was unfamiliar with I would wait until I drew the tag 1st before scouting anything ...why waste your time for nothing 

bingo.  I put in for hunts I've never hunted before evey year.  If I draw I will put in the time and learn the area.

 

I difference with me then most of the guys is I am not going to ask about anything but which roads or trails are open after I do some scouting via google earth.

[letmhunt]

I agree with you Roperfive88, do your home work first, I always go check out a unit first before I put in for it. Oh yeah u can become a game unit expert in this state u just have to get off your lazy a$$!!!

[funkster]

I see nothing wrong with asking for some pointers for special permit GMUs. I however do see your point. Why put in for a tag knowing nothing about the unit. Every permit I apply for are in areas I know and have spent a lot of time in. IMO, this is the wdfw fault,to many choices.IMO,one hunt choice per category would slow down applicants from just "rolling the dice" on a hunt like a crap shoot!

[jackelope]

Too many thread with the word "I drew this tag but know nothing about it"    Is it that hard to research the few hunts you put in for! 

Did you tell your buddy the same thing after he drew the Watershed and you had to take him there to show him what he drew?

[jjhunter]

I obviously can't pre-scout for every hunt that I apply for throughout the west, but it is a personal rule that I don't apply for any hunt with less than about 60% public land ownership.  I'll go further to ensure that a majority of that country will hold critters during my hunt.   

[baker5150]

I only in put in for the GMU's and seasons I regulary hunt anyway.  But, I also put in for Nooksack, but only because I know the area having lived here my entire life.

Which is why I think locals should get preference   

[Roperfive88]

Too many thread with the word "I drew this tag but know nothing about it"    Is it that hard to research the few hunts you put in for! 

Did you tell your buddy the same thing after he drew the Watershed and you had to take him there to show him what he drew?

He has had friends and family that have hunted it and knew there is area that he can hunt. I never said you need to know it like the back of your hand nor did i say scout it. You should at least know if there is public ground. Your can't assume you can get permission just because you drew a tag

[Watimberghost]

Every year people get on here and ask for help with permits they drew. It's going to keep happening. If you're willing to help, great. If not, dont. I dont see anything productive about letting it get to you.

I've helped people in the past hunt units they've never stepped foot in. For me personally, it was very rewarding to help them out.

[TheHunt]

I do my research...  I have talked to the experts in the area.  I am usually drive the unit as well and do a little hiking.  But I do ask once I get the tag to see if I missed anything.

[bearpaw]

I don't see the issue. It's their points, they can choose where to use those points. I don't care if they ever hunted there or researched the unit. Spend your points where you want, makes no difference to me. It's not my business.

Very well put, it's nobody's business, apply where ever you want.

Every year people get on here and ask for help with permits they drew. It's going to keep happening. If you're willing to help, great. If not, dont. I dont see anything productive about letting it get to you.

I've helped people in the past hunt units they've never stepped foot in. For me personally, it was very rewarding to help them out.

Very true!