Blues News 2013

[2MANY]

The issue that should be addressed is all the phony pictures of elk taken in other states that are posted and purposely mislabeled as Blues Bulls.

I'm tired of the Blues being mislabeled as the states "Big Bull" area.

The reality is that since Pat Fowler is no longer managing the Blues elk herd the area is on the decline.

There are very few elk in Washington's Blues and the bulls that are here are leaving the Northern Blues and heading to Oregon.

Oregon has a better football team, there is no tax, other people pump your gas, the cows are willing, and the new WDFW management team can't up the tag numbers in Oregon.

BOOK IT.....................The migration has begun.

[LizardHippie]

Sounds like a missed opportunity to make money providing an exceptional full service with a great guide and packer/outfitter.  The guide (rogue) in question would most certainly enjoy having the privilege to the rights to the Blues.  He loves the outdoors, hunting, and it would have been nice for him to get a little back.  He isn't a wealthy man and works hard to play harder.  MtnCook don't hide the fact that he tried hard to make the connection with you to work for you as your guide.  You would have been well served to have had him, but you missed the boat.  He is as honest as you.  Now, he plays fair, and isn't taking money for his time.

Have you hunted in Washington over the past 15 years?  If you have then you realize how tough it is to get a tag.  Most of us have to live vicariously through a lucky hunter that beat the odds and drew a tag.  The questioned guide/friend at hand is just that, and gets the same adrenalin as the lucky sucker that drew.  He pushes past the extreme of all but a very select few, but treats you and everyone else with the utmost respect.  He is a friend to everyone in those woods and helps anyone that asks.  Why do you think that he has received the recognition?  Why do you think some writers are showing so much interest in him or the Blues?  Have you really ever heard anyone outside say that Washington is a great state to hunt?

It is people like him that will keep your business going.  Dude get back on the boat.  The new guys are driving and you are going to get left. 

Have you ever wondered why this rogueboy doesn't respond to your stabs and cuts?  Why do you want to lose his admiration for you and your business?  He obviously has respect for you.  What he is doing is perfectly legal.  Would you rather have some that are in your area that love the ground, honor the game, and appreciates nature or just someone using the resources?  He is considerate of you and everyone else there.

Back to the original topic, note that on the beginning of that hunt for the drop tine bull, the man in question was climbing Rainier Mountain and was asked to help if that hunter if he hadn't been successful.  Are paid guides going to miss the opening of a hunt?

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

http://www.monstermuleys.com/photos/PhotosID32/138.html

WAS THAT A HIGH MOUNTAIN MULIE BUCK FROM THE BLUES??!!!!!!!

[JJB11B]

Its too bad there are no elk in the blues....

[skeeter 20i]

   So true.

[wastickslinger]

I dont quite understand why some of these guys like to spend all of their time working so hard to find good hunting to just give it away to many others for free. Seems like that is just shooting yourself in the foot. I guess it takes a special kind of person to bust their butt for a perfect stranger for free. Why involve writers and magazines for nothing in return except for a flooded hunting area in the years to come.

I am by no means bashing this Luke person as I have only met him once and it seems as if he is a die hard and he was freindly. I have met others like him. I am just having a hard time grasping what is going to be gained by the increased publicity and downed animals that they could have just kept to themselves for years to come. I understand helping a friend but I dont understand helping strangers and general public for free. Maybe I am selfish I dont know.

Maybe Luke could and should get on here and defend himself. It would be nice to understand why someone is willing to devote 60-90 days a year for a stranger for nothing in return. Why is someone so willing to tell about such a great place that could jeopardize his own peronal experinces  in the future. I would understand if that person is trying to make a living, thats differnent. I just cant wrap my head around it.

[Mr Mykiss]

I agree. It's one thing to guide a-friend-of-a-friend-of-a-friend and their O.I.L. big bull tag into a good bull but general season hunting makes me wonder...

[Lov2hunt]

Hi this is Luke Carrick. You can't always believe everything you here or read? I'm lucky to have a great job where I can take alot of time off! Hunting and helping others harvest there trophy animal is my passion and it is what I love to do! You only live once and you have to make the best of it. I know it's hard to believe that I do this for free but it is totally true I ask for nothing. We all know how hard it is to draw tags in Washington? I want to be able to hunt and help other hunters harvest there trophys as much as possible while I'm still able too. Some hunters get huge rush from harvesting your trophy animal. I get a rush from assisting other hunters in harvesting there trophy and there is nothing better then being able to see that huge smile and getting that big hug or high five! The backcountry is my second home! On average I spend around 50-60+ days in the backcountry every year and backpack around 500 miles per year. I work very hard at what I do and just want to spend as much time as possible in the backcountry!

[wastickslinger]

   glad to see you signed up! I'm sure not many have that kind of passion.

[Boss .300 winmag]

Hi this is Luke Carrick. You can't always believe everything you here or read? I'm lucky to have a great job where I can take alot of time off! Hunting and helping others harvest there trophy animal is my passion and it is what I love to do! You only live once and you have to make the best of it. I know it's hard to believe that I do this for free but it is totally true I ask for nothing. We all know how hard it is to draw tags in Washington? I want to be able to hunt and help other hunters harvest there trophys as much as possible while I'm still able too. Some hunters get huge rush from harvesting your trophy animal. I get a rush from assisting other hunters in harvesting there trophy and there is nothing better then being able to see that huge smile and getting that big hug or high five! The backcountry is my second home! On average I spend around 50-60+ days in the backcountry every year and backpack around 500 miles per year. I work very hard at what I do and just want to spend as much time as possible in the backcountry!

Welcome to site.

So do you only help draw tag holders, or anybody who contacts you, how do you pick who you help?

[nw_bowhunter]

Great questions to ask... I would love to have a friend and help from you. Some really nice animals harvested.

What about the photos on MonsterMulies and indicating you as a guide?

I love hunting and if I had that type of time I would be hunting, camping and in the woods way more than I am currently. (job, family and money seem to get in the way)

I feel it is honorable of you to help your friends out and I hope you are being upfront about the facts. To be honest I'm skeptical and maybe because of the pictures listed on MonsterMulies and the verbiage "guide" associated to the success. I don't feel you should portray yourself as a guide in areas where you can't legally guide and I feel you should have to  complete all the requirements necessary to operate as a legal guide and business. Otherwise don't portray yourself as a guide as it simply opens up the door for this exact discussion and takes your credibility way . Also, doesn’t seem to be a problem for people wanting to hunt with you so using the excuse that this is being done to build a reputation is simply an excuse. If your intent is to be a guide just take the necessary steps.

[jackelope]

So are the clients and the guiding and assumed money exchange happening in the units over by Yakima where I'm pretty sure a guides license is not required? Is the Blues stuff happening for free? Is there really a guiding business called "Guiderite Adventures" like it says on MM? I admire your devotion to your passion and love for the outdoors. I also am jealous of all the time you spend in that country. Welcome to the forum.

[400out]

Maybe I am selfish I dont know.

Man you hit the nail on the head there!  still waiting for a invite!    (besides carry my trail camera in july) 

[Lov2hunt]

You don't need to be a tag holder just someone that loves to hunt and be in the outdoors! First come first serve. Guide is just a title (someone that assistance others in harvesting there trophy big game animal ) maybe that would be a better way to put it? I have a house and a little girl 3 year old daughter and a fulltime job. It's not easy but I make it happen! My daughter loves the outdoors just as much as her Daddy!

[buglebuster]

Good to see ya on here luke now share some pics and stories of some of the awesome hunts you've had this year just for these haters to drool over!