Kapowsin elk

[Bullmeat]

This is the 1st year I've purchased the Hancock pass. Can I hunt for elk in there without a special permit? I'm an archery hunter. Kapowsin specifically. Meat hunter only.

[Crunchy]

Deer and bear cougar only

[trophyhunt]

No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state.  You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.

[CAMPMEAT]

Can you camp on Hancock ? I know you used to be able to when it was Champion.

[Thehowler]

Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.

[CAMPMEAT]

Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.

There used to be about 6-7 spots only, on the entire 160,000 + acres. Still the same ?

[grundy53]

Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.

There used to be about 6-7 spots only, on the entire 160,000 + acres. Still the same ?

I don't think there is even that many. Plus you have to pay an extra couple hundred bucks in addition to the $375 for the permit just to camp.

[grundy53]

No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state.  You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.

Sadly that's still better odds than the state drawings.

[2labs]

Yes, they do sell camping permits to annual permit holders.

There used to be about 6-7 spots only, on the entire 160,000 + acres. Still the same ?

I don't think there is even that many. Plus you have to pay an extra couple hundred bucks in addition to the $375 for the permit just to camp.

So you have to pay 575 ish to hunt and camp? 30 years ago I think it was ten bucks to hunt that jungle! Back then it was Champion and you got your tag at the store. Wow have things got sideways!

[grundy53]

I guess they lowered the price for the camping permit. It's now a hundred bucks. So $475 to hunt and camp there. And you most likely can't hunt elk.... I still love it there.

[2labs]

I did too, was a young guy then. It was a lot of fun. More of a party/camping trip. We did always have some nice blackies hanging thou.

[justyhntr]

Recreational access is closed during elk season , only the people that drew the elk tag have access during the season .

[trophyhunt]

No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state.  You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.

Sadly that's still better odds than the state drawings.

I agree with you.  I'm not buying the pass this year, the deer hunting just isn't what it has been for me and that 375.00 will buy my late deer OTC tag in Idaho.  The ONLY reason I would consider buying it in the future is for that elk draw.  Charging extra for the camping pass is a joke.

[cem3434]

No you cannot, but you are entered into a drawing for one of the best elk draws in the state.  You have a 6 in 1,200 chance, good luck.

Sadly that's still better odds than the state drawings.

I agree with you.  I'm not buying the pass this year, the deer hunting just isn't what it has been for me and that 375.00 will buy my late deer OTC tag in Idaho.  The ONLY reason I would consider buying it in the future is for that elk draw.  Charging extra for the camping pass is a joke.

  The deer hunting has went downhill over the last several years. With the game reg changes this year, every button buck will get popped too. It will be like Vail with way worse deer numbers. I gave up two years ago on hunting in there because there are to make predators and the deer numbers are way down.

[crowinghen]

Any word on when the drawing is??