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Offline need2huntmor

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West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« on: June 11, 2014, 05:28:35 PM »
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.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2014, 05:57:47 PM »
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.   :twocents:
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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2014, 06:09:10 PM »
Start getting in shape, gonna burn some boot leather.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2014, 06:21:13 PM »
Archery hunters won't effect your hunt in any way, weather could tho :twocents:

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2014, 06:52:56 PM »
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.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #5 on: June 11, 2014, 09:28:27 PM »
5 days after bow season will be prime time. I believe that's the best westside rifle tag you can draw.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #6 on: June 11, 2014, 09:41:28 PM »
I agree Michael. Don't get in a hurry the last 5 days will be the best.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2014, 10:58:59 PM »
if your in great shape it should be the hunt of a lifetime.
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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #8 on: June 12, 2014, 04:43:59 AM »
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

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #9 on: June 12, 2014, 05:56:17 AM »
Big country.  You'll earn it if and when you find the bull you want.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #10 on: June 12, 2014, 12:05:18 PM »
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.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2014, 01:23:12 PM »
Excellent draw hold out for a giant and make sure u have some good packers.Steeep!

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2014, 01:26:39 PM »
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.

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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2014, 02:52:12 PM »
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 :chuckle:
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Re: West Goat Rocks Quality Elk
« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2014, 03:24:48 PM »
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
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