Peaches Ridge - 1st archery bull tag..

[nw_bowhunter]

I drew peaches ridge archery tag. My first bull tag ever! Headed over next weekend to get a feel of the area. Looks like I better ramp up my training and More camping trips are in order. Can't wait.

[bowhunterforever]

Congrats Good luck on your hunt

[jackelope]

Congrats!
 That will be a fun hunt.  Keep us posted!

[jimmy z]

That upper Tanneum a great area

[nw_bowhunter]

Thanks guy! I'm looking forward to the challenge.  Should be a fun exp

[Russ McDonald]

Congrats

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[MADMAX]

congrats
I'll be over looking soon also

[nw_bowhunter]

Got a good weekend of scouting in and had a chance to learn the area a bit more. Did see some elk, deer, lots of elk sign.. Old rubs and I assume in the coming months will start seeing more fresh rubs. On a side not had encounter with a cougar 20 ft way! 

I have a lot to learn in this unit!

Will the orv traffic slow down by start of elk? Or are the elk just used to the high traffic areas?

[royalbull]

Will the orv traffic slow down by start of elk? Or are the elk just used to the high traffic areas?
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if you are in the little naches unit orv traffic doesn't slow until it snows

[MADMAX]

 

But the elk dont care

[D-Rock425]

Elk will start shedding velvet mid August if I remember correctly.

[scoutdog346]

The elk dont care that much about the orv traffic in that area but i have noticed the less traffic the more i see. If u ask me because its a simi. new area for u i think u should make 2 back up spots.  Have 2 spots only a 20min walk from the road with a 1/2 of a 50lbs salt lick at both spots. Make a blind 50yards away from the salt and were u think the elk wont come out from. Obviously do it next to a game trial.  That way u have 2 spots that u can get to fast and easy just incase u get a late start that morning or evening or just because u been busting ur butt for 3 days straight and ur back hurts and need one day day off or somthing.  U can call it old trusty or somthing lol.  Have one spot u think would b good for a morning sitting spot and one for a evening hunt.  If ur lucky find a spot that seems a little cooler then most areas due to the dence canopy above or somthing. That way when u r feeling like its too hot for he elk to come out in the middle of the day u can go to that spot and feel confident that ur sitting in a good spot.  But actually that tag is so good i think u wont need the elk to come to u and u wont need a back up spot becouse u will know where the elk r at all times amd they will b everywhere. Happy hunting.

[MADMAX]

I hope the any bull archery tag is that good

[nw_bowhunter]

After multiple scouting trips to learn the area, possible camping spots, seeing plenty of cows, finally on Saturday I found 3 different bulls. 2 of them were in an area where I felt there should be bulls and the 3rd was in a new area. Been a fun adventure so far and I'm really enjoying it.  Took the logging roads home through Stampede for a change. Driving I90 over gets boring. On drive home stopped and picked some huckleberries. Wife said she is going to make something with them. Sure it will be good! 

I did hang two trail cams in an area where I feel should be productive. Will check them in a few weeks.

[nw_bowhunter]

Looking forward to this hunt! Can't wait to hear that first bugle and get after some elk