Eastsider sitting on 12 bull elk points, thinking about applying in western WA

[ELKBURGER]

This may have been mentioned:

don't more people do it the other way around? I mean hunt west cause it's closer to home, rack up points cause there's limited hunts to put in for, then go east when they feel like they have points to have a shot at a Yak or Blues tag? Seems like I've heard of some doing that.

That is my thought. As a westsider, I have been buying ghost points for quality and hunting local. I hope to apply for multi season, then if not selected buy eastside tag and start applying for a quality hunt. Odds suck for sure no matter what you do.

[C-Money]

Thanks to everyone who sent a PM or replied here. Lots of great advise. I really like the black powder idea, but that is usually the same weekend as Oregon Mod deer opener.

[Ccortez]

Thanks to everyone who sent a PM or replied here. Lots of great advise. I really like the black powder idea, but that is usually the same weekend as Oregon Mod deer opener.

I would take up RT's offer and do the muzzle loader hunt for peaches.  He would get you on a nice bull for sure

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

This may have been mentioned:

don't more people do it the other way around? I mean hunt west cause it's closer to home, rack up points cause there's limited hunts to put in for, then go east when they feel like they have points to have a shot at a Yak or Blues tag? Seems like I've heard of some doing that.

That was my plan, but after spending 5 years hunting west-side, it would take a lot of points for me to even consider going back to EA, unless drawn for Multi at the same time.