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Offline Bwana Bob

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Tucannon Scouting Trip
« on: August 16, 2013, 08:35:09 AM »
I drew a Tucannon rifle elk tag. I've never hunted this area before so I need to do some scouting. I plan to back pack in next weekend for 3 days. Any suggestions on some areas I should hit to get a good idea on what I'm getting my self into. I also plan to make another trip later in the year.
Any info would be appreciated.
« Last Edit: August 16, 2013, 09:22:05 AM by Bwana Bob »

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Re: Tucannon Scouting Trip
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2013, 08:41:11 AM »
are you in good shape?  :chuckle:

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Re: Tucannon Scouting Trip
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2013, 08:49:08 AM »
That is some rugged country but you should see some big bulls. good luck!

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Re: Tucannon Scouting Trip
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2013, 08:58:29 AM »
are you in good shape?  :chuckle:
Well not like I was when I was 40. I just turned 63 but can still run 4 miles five days a week. Done a lot of backpack hunting and not afraid to bust my butt if I have to. Having MTcook pack me in but like to learn more of that area if all goes south.  http://

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Re: Tucannon Scouting Trip
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2013, 09:55:59 AM »
bring good glass.  should help save your legs a little

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Re: Tucannon Scouting Trip
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2013, 11:38:41 AM »
If you go down to the SE corner, you can stay at the MT Misery camp ground then drive down the boundary road and there are a few places you can dive off or drive all the way to the bottom. Its some very steep hunting but Ive seen a ton of bulls in there when Im bow hunting in September.
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Re: Tucannon Scouting Trip
« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2013, 11:49:59 AM »
Hunt from the top to the bottom. Have the best glass you can afford. Spent a bunch of time camping with the family there this year, some really nice bulls. Be in the best shape you can be. Have help if needed.

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Re: Tucannon Scouting Trip
« Reply #7 on: August 16, 2013, 12:03:23 PM »
If you have some extra cash, mntcook will drop you off somewhere with his horses and pack your animal out for you. He does supplied drop camps also.
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