Late season Elk help

[bigjonv]

I am wondering if anyone has any advice or direction on where to go for late season in eastern WA.  Any info would help out.  I'm not wanting anyone to give up their top secret spot but I have always gone out for the early season and after striking out on this years early season I managed to be able to free up some time for the late season.

[h20hunter]

Can you tell us a little more about
Places you hunted in the early season?
Of course, just general info.
Sometimes that can help people know where to direct you.
Type of weapon you are using?

[bigjonv]

Sorry I didn't get more info I am new to posting things and not use to asking for help.  Since I am operating on short notice I have to swallow my pride.  I hunt archery.  I have hunted this years early season in 113.  I also hunted last year there and it was good hunting.  This year it was so hot they just weren't as active.  Plus for as small of an area I was huntin there was a ton of other hunters.   I am new to huntin the late season but I have geared up for the cold and ready to at least give it a shot.  I have an eastern archery tag and I will be camping in my truck to be more mobile.  I hope that helps some.  Thanks in advance.

[h20hunter]

Hope you get some tips.....wish I could help more....good luck and post up a good one when you get 'er done.

[10thmountainarcher]

117 is the only area up there open.

[bigjonv]

I thought about 117 but I was hoping to do something a little closer.  I live on the west side of the mountains.  I was thinking of maybe 328.  I'm a meat hunter so going after a spike or cow is good with me. 

[sakoshooter]

I'll be in the Nile unit late archery elk hopefully. GMU 352
Camping in your truck allows you to be very mobile but a lesson I learned two years ago in the Nile late season when it was super cold - short days and long nights are the norm that time of year and even with heat in my canopy, the nights are way too long to just lay there and way too cold out to just sit by the fire. A heated tent or camper is the way to go in my opinion.

[deaner]

117 is the only area up there open.

thats not true.  121 also has late archery elk, any bull.  thats what ill be doing nov 25- dec 8th

[bigjonv]

I'm not too concerned with the cold weather.  I am completely geared up for it.  I just don't want to drag the big trailer out if I don't know where I am going to park it.  I wish I was able to get out for some scouting first to find a nice spot to part the rig and figure out where the elk might be but it's that whole work interfering with fun thing.  Anyone know if unit 328 is at all a good idea or should I start thinking elsewhere?  My reasoning is I spoke with a gentlemen some years ago who would rifle hunt there and he said he was in to elk all the time.

[NOCK NOCK]

I have hunted late archery in 328 2 different years, for a total of 2 days....never saw an elk or fresh track....didn't try that hard though either.

[stickflngr]

Another spot ya might want to check is 3681 (cowichee). Weve been doing the late hunt in there for the last 10-12 years and when the snow flys, the elk hunting can be very good... Its atleast worth a look. Kenny

[Dbax129]

328 had 159 harvested last year, that's not bad. I don't know anything about the unit, just looked up the harvest report.  113 in comparison was relatively low with only 61 taken.  Though I'm not sure about how many hunters hunted each, and therefore the success rates, it would stand to reason that the unit is worth checking out. And researching a bit. Also, try searching the unit number and name here on hunt-wa. That had yeilded some great information for me before. Good luck!

[bigjonv]

stickflngr, I will check that area out.  Is there a lot of public land? 

Dbax, I looked at the harvest reports also.  113 does have a low harvest report.  I have learned though to not always count on them.  But your right its a good place to start.

[bigjonv]

nock nock, thanks for the input it is appreciated.

[bowhiker]

I'm kinda in the same boat myself. Couldn't get enough time away for early archery and didn't stick anything. I hunted the rimrock and did find quite a few animals in the few days I was there, but late season is another beast. I haven't hunted there late, so don't really know what to expect except for snow.

[buckfvr]

117 is the only area up there open.

thats not true.  121 also has late archery elk, any bull.  thats what ill be doing nov 25- dec 8th

As per the regs.....101, 105, 108, 117d, 121, 204.

[stickflngr]

Theres hand full of DNR land just west off of cowichee mill rd about 10 or so miles in. Check out a map and youll see where Im talking about...

[bigjonv]

stickflngr, Thank you for the help.  I checked it out and it looks promising.  I will more than likely head down there.  If nothing I will get a chance to check out a new area which is always a bonus.  I really appreciate you lending a hand.

[coachcw]

get away from the roads , I've found the late season to be hit and miss and often filled with guys that aren't the most tackfull hunters . I've been lucky to be able to avoid it most years this season I will be helping a buddy out so we will see. I used to like crappy roads , but as I get older there just a pain in the neck !

[stickflngr]

Not a problem. If you come a cross a 14x16 wall tent with a white tarp on it and a grey dodge truck out front, stop by and say hi... I'll be there from Nov 25th till the 1st.. Kenny