West Goat Rocks Quality Elk

[need2huntmor]

Drew the West Goat Rocks Quality Elk Tag for Modern Firearm.  Excited for the hunt but I don't know the area.  Unfortunately the archery season only ends two days before my hunt starts but it should still be a good hunt.  Any info/tips for this area/hunt would be greatly appreciated.  Now I just have a lot of research and scouting to do in the next three months.

[trophyhunt]

Not a bunch of elk but should be a successful hunt, has been some big bulls killed in the area.  Prob would shoot anything over 300" unless you've killed a bunch of bulls.   

[Halo]

Start getting in shape, gonna burn some boot leather.

[Houndhunter]

Archery hunters won't effect your hunt in any way, weather could tho

[need2huntmor]

I have shot quite a few elk, but nothing of any size. I would be very happy with a bull over 300. By weather affecting the hunt, do you mean too warm? Thanks for the comments/info.

[buglebuster]

5 days after bow season will be prime time. I believe that's the best westside rifle tag you can draw.

[BENCHLEG]

I agree Michael. Don't get in a hurry the last 5 days will be the best.

[X-Force]

if your in great shape it should be the hunt of a lifetime.

[elkh8me]

There are some great bulls in there. They will be screaming that time of year. It is some steep country but definitely a hunt you will enjoy. Congrats

[bullcanyon]

Big country.  You'll earn it if and when you find the bull you want.

[need2huntmor]

I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[Beargravy]

Excellent draw hold out for a giant and make sure u have some good packers.Steeep!

[JPhelps]

I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

A trailhead

[elkhunter00]

I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

A trailhead

Couldn't agree more

[Old Man Yager]

I'm starting to see a theme here! I'm in pretty good shape but will be working harder at it over the next three months. Guess you can never be in too god of shape. Thanks for the comment. Excited for this hunt. If anyone has a general location to start at it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Get some National Forest maps of that area, there are some trails you can hike to get in there, they should be on the forest maps. GOOD LUCK

[blackveltbowhunter]

PM sent.

[MadMooner]

That's a beautiful area and sounds like a great hunt!

How many points to draw?

[need2huntmor]

13 points to draw this tag.

[Shawn Ryan]

Second PM sent.

[SkookumHntr]

I consider this the best west side tag aswell! Nice draw

[BUTTER]

Don't know much about this unit but congrats on this tag hope to see pictures and a good story

[Halo]

I spent a lot of time in Goat Rocks when I drew the goat tag in 2000. Put well over 100 miles on the boot leather scouting. Awesome place, saw a fair number of elk, a few decent bulls but nothing huge. Some of that country would be a real chore to get an elk out of. Most of the elk I saw were at least 5 miles in, and down in some real holes.

[Come Get Some]

What are the dates of your hunt?

[need2huntmor]

Sept. 16-30.

[motg9_6]

If I was to put in for a hunt it would be this one. Not sure why but I have always wanted to hunt up there.

[workstohunt]

If you think you are in pretty good shape---you better get in better shape!!
After archery the bulls are pretty smart to bugling and are only bugling at night if at all.
Oh and did I mention- get in shape!!!
I will probably see you up there. No I didn't draw but I spend a lot of time hiking.

[carlinski]

i drew this tag this year. How did your 2014 West Goat Rock elk hunt turn out?  did you kill a bull, if so how big? Also, what areas did you hunt within the unit?

[X-Force]

i drew this tag this year. How did your 2014 West Goat Rock elk hunt turn out?  did you kill a bull, if so how big? Also, what areas did you hunt within the unit?

2014 4 of the 5 hunters reported. 2 harvested 5+pt bulls.
The hunt is what you make it. Put in more effort than you think and it should be an awesome time.

[ElkFeaver]

I wouldn’t hold out for anything , hunted goat rock all my life. Lucky to see a elk track anymore. Best of luck, but hate to see you eat tag over holding out for something that is no a reality anymore. Maybe 10 years ago.