Any reports from the Margaret?

[Huntbear]

Tonto,

According to the regulations, I believe you are allowed 1 non hunter with every tag in the Margaret.  So if guys had 4 buddies in there with them, they were breaking rules, and should have been reported. 

I can not stress enough, read the rules, all of them.  I turned 4 guys in to Weyerhauser for tresspassing during elk season.   Driving on roads that were closed during the week.  I know at least 2 got trespass tickets from the gameys.  I watched them written thru the binos. 

[wapitislayer]

I have never read this about 1 nonhunter for every Margaret tag

[Goldeneye]

Here's a picture of my bull from the Margaret Modern permit hunt (If I attached the picture correctly).  It's not a wall hanger, but it is better than tag soup.  I did not hear of too many bulls being taken while I was in the unit.  I suppose that could've changed towards the end of the season.  The bulls I do know of that were taken were not big ones.  I did see some better than average bulls up there during my preseason scouts.  When the opener came so did a good number of the permit holders.  Guys were coming from a lot of directions.  The Elk got twitchy real fast.  The bigger bulls in the area I was in seemed to have went back into the dog hair timber and were staying put.  I had heard that they were pushed pretty hard the week before the season by guys scouting as the gates were open all week.  I ended up finding this guy and decided he would do.  Beautiful country up there.

[HntnFsh]

Tonto,

According to the regulations, I believe you are allowed 1 non hunter with every tag in the Margaret.  So if guys had 4 buddies in there with them, they were breaking rules, and should have been reported. 

I can not stress enough, read the rules, all of them.  I turned 4 guys in to Weyerhauser for tresspassing during elk season.   Driving on roads that were closed during the week.  I know at least 2 got trespass tickets from the gameys.  I watched them written thru the binos. 

I think your mistaken.I have never seen that reg.Could you please put up a link.

There is supposed to be another unit up that way that has that reg.But not the Margaret.
The Margaret is also open to general deer season.So why would they put that limit on during elk season?

[fc2038]

Agreed I do not think that is the case. Never seen that one

[hornhunter]

STAY in Georgia!

[tntklundt]

Here's a picture of my bull from the Margaret Modern permit hunt (If I attached the picture correctly).  It's not a wall hanger, but it is better than tag soup.  I did not hear of too many bulls being taken while I was in the unit.  I suppose that could've changed towards the end of the season.  The bulls I do know of that were taken were not big ones.  I did see some better than average bulls up there during my preseason scouts.  When the opener came so did a good number of the permit holders.  Guys were coming from a lot of directions.  The Elk got twitchy real fast.  The bigger bulls in the area I was in seemed to have went back into the dog hair timber and were staying put.  I had heard that they were pushed pretty hard the week before the season by guys scouting as the gates were open all week.  I ended up finding this guy and decided he would do.  Beautiful country up there.

Goldeneye,
I think your Elk looks great. I would hang it on my wall. Actually I will probably be hanging it's brother up. 

[WDFW Hates ME!!!]

Anybody can go into the margaret unit... There is no reg on how many people you can have with you...

[Opportunist]

Pumice Plain, Mount Whittier, and Upper Smith Creek Special Permit Hunts

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) have worked cooperatively to develop the Pumice Plain, Mount Whittier, and Upper Smith Creek elk areas and corresponding special permit hunts. These hunts are part of the implementation of the Mount St. Helens Elk Herd Plan, which calls for a general reduction in elk numbers.

Please be advised that these hunts will be very strenuous and only hunters prepared for such a challenge should apply. You are strongly encouraged to scout options for accessing the areas before the hunts begin.

Restrictions:

All hunters must wear hunter orange, regardless of weapon type.
In all three Elk Areas, permit holders will be required to hunt and remove their kill by non-motorized, non-hoofstock means. In addition, no wheeled vehicles (carts, bicycles, etc.) will be allowed.
Camping on the National Volcanic Monument will only be allowed in designated areas.
Permit holders can have up to 3 helpers assist them in removing their kill. Helpers can be present during the hunt and must wear hunter orange.
Hunters may only use existing trails while scouting the Pumice Plain Elk Area prior to the hunt.
Hunters and helpers participating in the Pumice Plain hunt will be required to carry an off-trail permit issued by the Forest Service while hunting, and abide by restrictions for entry into the area. Successful special permit applicants will receive a letter from the USFS describing the restrictions for entry onto the Pumice Plain. You must sign and return the letter to receive your off-trail permit.

I new I had read something about the number of helpers on some new washington elk hunt. This is the only hunt I know of with these kinds of restrictions in the state.

[shag]

Congrats!  And I agree.  Much better than tag soup!   The Margret and the toutle aren't the units they once were as far as "Trophy Bulls" goes.  Good job.  Tell us about the shot and rifle!   Details man!

[.54 THUNDERHAWK]

I thought this thread was about the margaret unit and not other off base/task units

[jadeball1]

has anyone hunted the margaret during a late season? just wondering what to expect. the snow should help a little, and being a winter feeding area should start to see some animals in larger groups or more spread out?

[Charlie]

Tonto, repeat after me; Spikes eat better then those big wall hangers..Spikes eat better then those big wall hangers..Spikes eat better then those big wall hangers..Take a deep breath. Now repeat it on your own several times.

[WDFW Hates ME!!!]

Charlie the thing that sucks is that you can shoot a 3 or 4 point that eats just as good in a general season. It sucks to waste a ton of points on a spike...

[Goldeneye]

Goldeneye,
I think your Elk looks great. I would hang it on my wall. Actually I will probably be hanging it's brother up. 
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tntklundt,

  Thanks, I did rethink things a bit on him.  I don't currently have a European mount in the house.  He will be my first.