Already thinkin about next year

[Western-Extremist]

So I'm already thinkin about next year and where I'd like to hunt. So my question is., can anyone give me some advice, tips, ect about hunting the eniat and slide ridge units during the general rifle season. I'm not afraid to burn the boot leather but would like to hear from guys who have done this hunt. Successful or not any advice or experiences that can be shared will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for anyone's input.

[Bigshooter]

Lots of people.   Hard to get away from them in the Entiat.

[Western-Extremist]

Ya that's what I've heard but I've also heard that a lot of those people stay within site of there rig. I'm equipped to got 4-5 days out of my pack

[Western-Extremist]

man.. 145 views and only one response!!! i feel shund.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Ya that's what I've heard but I've also heard that a lot of those people stay within site of there rig. I'm equipped to got 4-5 days out of my pack

You got the gear! Pick a trail head and burn your boot leather. 

[monster]

I am putting in for Montana  I just hope I draw   

[Ridgerunner]

I agree, pick a trailhead and start learning the country, you'll get it figured out soon enough I'm sure.  No magical great spots during the general season. 

[longrangehunter338]

I'm thinking of trying to get a weyer permit for next year as well as muzzleloader.

[Jellymon]

I aint giving up yet! I still have one more weekend to get me an elk!

[MtnMuley]

  No magical great spots during the general season.

Really..........??

[Igor]

I am putting in for Montana  I just hope I draw

Montana has not sold all of their out-of-state tags for a number of years.  Just wait until the draw is over, and you can buy them over-the-counter.  I have a buddy who has done just that for the last 3 years.

[CarbonHunter]

Hit the trails that head into the Clark unit. And be ready for some of the steepest ground in the state.

[huntnphool]

I am putting in for Montana  I just hope I draw

Montana has not sold all of their out-of-state tags for a number of years.  Just wait until the draw is over, and you can buy them over-the-counter.  I have a buddy who has done just that for the last 3 years.

 That's a good strategy if you are only interested in non permit GMU's, if you apply for any limited areas that won't work.

[Igor]

I am putting in for Montana  I just hope I draw

Montana has not sold all of their out-of-state tags for a number of years.  Just wait until the draw is over, and you can buy them over-the-counter.  I have a buddy who has done just that for the last 3 years.

 That's a good strategy if you are only interested in non permit GMU's, if you apply for any limited areas that won't work.

Correct. But there is quite a bit of public land south of Miles City.  We have seen monster bucks there in past years.  And, if you choose to participate in the Block Management Program, you can hunt on lots and lots of huge ranches.  That is my plan when we decide to go to Montana again.

[csaaphill]

man.. 145 views and only one response!!! i feel shund.

lol don't do us anygood if we don't know the area sorry lol.

[longrangehunter338]

I'm thinking of trying to get a weyer permit for next year as well as muzzleloader.

And you will be back here asking for advise on scents and baiting  It's ok, you were for it before you were against it! Maybe you should just skip the year of hunting and run for an office!

If you want an enemy, no problem I will do what I can to push against baiting/feeding, whatever you want to call it. You might want to spell it correctly, Advice not advise.

[boneaddict]

I am not sure what kind of advice you want.  If you have the boots, use them.   Big country with an occasional big buck.  They don't get that way by wearing a GPS tracker, or standing by a tree that we tell you to go hunt under.   Its not magic, its called hunting.   What kind of advice are you looking for?

[longrangehunter338]

I am not sure what kind of advice you want.  If you have the boots, use them.   Big country with an occasional big buck.  They don't get that way by wearing a GPS tracker, or standing by a tree that we tell you to go hunt under.   Its not magic, its called hunting.   What kind of advice are you looking for?

according to cboom, I would be asking advice on scents and bait for next year. I know for sure I will not be asking for advice on either.

[Miles]

Look where everyone else is hunting, and go the other way.  Seriously, i would rather see one buck every three days than one orange vest a day. .   some big bucks live in areas where you find very little deer sign.

[GotMyTag]

I have a plan that is just for more than next year.
I put in for the best hunts in many states.
Point systems are usually made so you can know when you can/will draw.
I like to get away very far from other hunters.  I do this by getting a long way away from roads.
I also like to take the kids hunting.  It is a fun to help them be successful as it is for me.
Here is a pict of one of my nephews elk this year.

[boneaddict]

You essentially will need to learn travel patterns and how they relate to weather and pressure.   You can get some of that off of googleearth I suppose, but mostly footwork and time is the best option.   Eastmans advice or that other fella, Cameron, I believe preach to hunt the same area for about 4 years before you figure it out.   There is some sound advice to that.   I find most folks that lack success lack patience and due diligence.  This generation more than ever are after the quick fix and aren't willing to put in the time, money and energy.   Some get lucky right out of the gate, but I find that most that have continual luck are those that invested a lot of time on the hoof out there.   Working harder is not necessarily the correct answer.   Sometimes working smart is the answer.   

[Taco280AI]

Good luck to everyone next year. Just wish I knew when I'd be back and had a chance to go hunting. This was my third year missed.