Weyerhaeuser Permits Saint Helens

[Big6bull]

I like that idea rad 

[RadSav]

Are you not allowed to shoot the hoof rot  elk?

They actually encourage it.  As long as they don't have horns.  Slaughter all the cows you want, but leave the sick bulls to die a slow painful death at the hands of coyotes, bear and cougar.  At least that's how I read it

[sthd system]

I purchased the permit last year with reservations , but after motering around the tree farm grew to like the lack of traffic .

If any members really haven't seen a elk with hoof rot take a quick ride out Barnes rd north of Castle Rock and glass the clear cuts just off the road.

No need to get out of your rig to witness the suffering .

About 20 yr ago when the timber companies changed there spray thats when hair slip and hoof rot came into play .

I plan on purchacing the permit again this year , not a big fan of it but its cheaper than sitting in a bar .

[TheHunt]

 I will most likely purchase it. I personally have not seen a hoof rotted elk.  Seen pictures though. 

[steelhead59]

I hunted elk last year with my wife and we harvested a cow elk with hoof rot. The meat was just fine but the elk was a little on the skinny side. We saw 3 different elk herds in a week with animals limping. After I shot the cow and we walked up on it, my wife was horrified with what she saw (meaning the elks feet) and now she has no desire to hunt elk in that area again or harvest one. Winston Unit. My wife usually gets all fired up about hunting season, this year she didn't even want to apply for special permits.

[RB]

Going to wait till draw is done then decide if I purchase access. Put in for the September rifle rut hunt and November buck hunt in Winston.