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new to elk hunting
« on: September 29, 2013, 06:56:17 PM »
Just moved here last year and I've tried the bear hunting with no success and wanted to try elk hunting.  Anyone have any helpful advice or be willing to show me around?

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Re: new to elk hunting
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2013, 06:58:34 PM »
You came to the right place!!! We will want to know what weapon for starters. Then we will go from there, welcome!
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Re: new to elk hunting
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2013, 07:07:06 PM »
I'd be using a 30-06.  I have to do a lot of work to make my muzzle loader legal for this state I guess 

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Re: new to elk hunting
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2013, 08:50:54 PM »
if you dont mind me jumping in, i'm completely new to hunting and i also have a .30-06 :)

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Re: new to elk hunting
« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2013, 08:55:18 PM »
I'd say try to pick a unit that you'll be able to scout a time or two before the season.  Just because the regs say 'any elk' for some GMUs doesn't mean there are actually elk in some of those units.  Are you wanting to hunt the east side of the state or the west side of the state?

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Re: new to elk hunting
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2013, 09:21:56 PM »
As much as I'd like to hunt the east side, im a single dad to a 3 year old so I need to stay within a couple hours of Puyallup.

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Re: new to elk hunting
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2013, 09:34:04 PM »
Try winston gmu 520. A lot of elk and a lot of hunters.
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Re: new to elk hunting
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2013, 08:39:25 PM »
I'll look into it thanks.  Does anyone know about the Raymond area for elk?

 


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