Author Topic: Bulls at Oak Creek. Any pics? (Read 17669 times)

hunterofelk · « **on:** January 02, 2016, 03:35:49 PM »

There are a few dandy bulls at Oak Creek. One bull in the corner pasture by Hwy 12 and 410 had eight points on one side. My does anyone have some images they want to share of these bulls?

Naches Sportsman · « **Reply #1 on:** January 02, 2016, 03:50:32 PM »

Fairly decent frontal of him with my cell phone camera. Bones master 8 picture is a very similar bull.

boneaddict · « **Reply #2 on:** January 02, 2016, 03:52:34 PM »

There are lots there. have stopped by a couple times but haven't photos them. I'll try to hook you up.

Naches Sportsman · « **Reply #3 on:** January 02, 2016, 03:57:46 PM »

Anybody else like droopy's looks? I'd do a shoulder mount on him if I were to shoot him.

hunterofelk · « **Reply #4 on:** January 02, 2016, 04:16:15 PM »

I noticed him right away. Unique bull for sure.

greatnw · « **Reply #5 on:** January 02, 2016, 04:49:16 PM »

Love the tips!

Igor · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2016, 05:43:25 PM »

Quote from: hunterofelk on January 02, 2016, 04:16:15 PM

I noticed him right away. Unique bull for sure.

What am I missing? Looks like a 6x6 to me.....................

HUNTaHOLIC5 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 02, 2016, 05:45:43 PM »

Quote from: Igor on January 02, 2016, 05:43:25 PM

Quote from: hunterofelk on January 02, 2016, 04:16:15 PM
I noticed him right away. Unique bull for sure.

What am I missing? Looks like a 6x6 to me.....................

Look at the ear.

Igor · « **Reply #8 on:** January 02, 2016, 05:50:28 PM »

Quote from: HUNTaHOLIC5 on January 02, 2016, 05:45:43 PM

Quote from: Igor on January 02, 2016, 05:43:25 PM
Quote from: hunterofelk on January 02, 2016, 04:16:15 PM
I noticed him right away. Unique bull for sure.

What am I missing? Looks like a 6x6 to me.....................
Look at the ear.

I see.............I was looking for something more esoteric, I guess.

Maverick · « **Reply #9 on:** January 02, 2016, 08:16:38 PM »

I got pictures of droopy as well but I didn't see the 8 point bull when I was there. Some good bulls there but I didn't see any monster bulls. I also noticed that the elks bodies at oak creek are all smaller than the elk in the blues.

boneaddict · « **Reply #10 on:** January 03, 2016, 05:49:53 PM »

hunterofelk · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2016, 05:55:49 AM »

Great image! Thanks!

trophyhunt · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2016, 06:43:00 AM »

So are those bulls safe now or can the natives still get them?

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2016, 06:45:15 AM »

Quote from: trophyhunt on January 04, 2016, 06:43:00 AM

So are those bulls safe now or can the natives still get them?

I'm not sure the natives know they are there.

BNAElkhntr · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2016, 07:06:47 AM »

Hey I Know him I saw Droopy Bull with 4 days left in Rifle season Just Up out of Carroll Flats Unfortunately no Big Bull Tag He and I had a Close encounter @30 ft, he came slowly around a bunch of firs along a well established run in the ridge just at Daybreak. I Had already heard twigs snapping lightly so I took a Knee ready to shoot and it was him. He Is quite the Bull. I hope he lives a long time and sires a lot of calves

PlateauNDN · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2016, 07:43:02 AM »

Quote from: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 04, 2016, 06:45:15 AM

Quote from: trophyhunt on January 04, 2016, 06:43:00 AM
So are those bulls safe now or can the natives still get them?

I'm not sure the natives know they are there.

Oak creek feeding station is closed to hunting when the gates close.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2016, 07:46:19 AM »

Thanks plat

boneaddict · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2016, 05:02:38 AM »

Quality bull, crappy image

py image...

hunterofelk · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2016, 06:06:51 AM »

I like it.

jstone · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2016, 09:04:45 AM »

So can you tell how the herd is doing sense the snow has pushed them down compared to other years?

boneaddict · « **Reply #20 on:** January 05, 2016, 10:05:53 AM »

I haven't noticed anything. Some awfully young calves in the welfare line. There are more elk down in the lowlands than I have seen in a long time.

boneaddict · « **Reply #21 on:** January 05, 2016, 10:06:41 AM »

There are a ton that haven't ventured in yet to,the haypile

Rainier10 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 05, 2016, 02:53:19 PM »

Quote from: boneaddict on January 05, 2016, 10:05:53 AM

I haven't noticed anything. Some awfully young calves in the welfare line. There are more elk down in the lowlands than I have seen in a long time.

Three or four years ago I saw one with spots, it was crazy.

boneaddict · « **Reply #23 on:** January 06, 2016, 07:29:21 AM »

I did too Rainier. I imagine that in the wild, they'd be coyote scat. Not sure sometimes how good the welfare program is for the herd.

igotbigbulls · « **Reply #24 on:** January 11, 2016, 03:12:05 PM »

From this weekend.

trophyhunt · « **Reply #25 on:** January 11, 2016, 03:27:07 PM »

Quote from: boneaddict on January 06, 2016, 07:29:21 AM

I did too Rainier. I imagine that in the wild, they'd be coyote scat. Not sure sometimes how good the welfare program is for the herd.

retied officer Bruce Richards told me this recently. He responded to a call in late December in 2014 or 2013, I can't remember which one, where two big Bulls were fighting in a west side private back yard. When he showed up, one of the Bulls had to be put down because of his wounds. He personally talked about seeing more late, late breeding than he's ever seen. It's interesting

PlateauNDN · « **Reply #26 on:** January 11, 2016, 09:49:49 PM »

Quote from: igotbigbulls on January 11, 2016, 03:12:05 PM

From this weekend.

That calf gave you away, feeding elk from your hand to get him to recognize you in 6 or 7 years and come running.

Grizzlykiller · « **Reply #27 on:** January 22, 2016, 02:19:34 PM »

I was in Washington this week and stopped by to look. Weather was dreary and the light sucked for photos but I took a few anyway.

And a video I made.

hunterofelk · « **Reply #28 on:** January 23, 2016, 06:00:26 AM »

Very nice! Thanks for taking the time to photograph the elk and posting on the forum.

lemondog · « **Reply #29 on:** January 23, 2016, 11:15:20 AM »

There is a real good 8X10 over at Joe Watt. Also a big 8X8 and a few 340 6X6's....

HUNTINCOUPLE · « **Reply #30 on:** January 23, 2016, 12:08:06 PM »

Quote from: lemondog on January 23, 2016, 11:15:20 AM

There is a real good 8X10 over at Joe Watt. Also a big 8X8 and a few 340 6X6's....

Pics or they ain't there.....

boneaddict · « **Reply #31 on:** January 23, 2016, 12:25:17 PM »

Joe watt is hard to photograph

kenbell27 · « **Reply #32 on:** January 23, 2016, 04:42:11 PM »

Here are a few from a couple of days ago.

jeffitz · « **Reply #33 on:** January 23, 2016, 04:50:09 PM »

Awesome post GrizzlyKiller

Maverick · « **Reply #34 on:** January 25, 2016, 09:49:26 AM »

Joe watt is going to be great on may 1st this year!

sled · « **Reply #35 on:** January 25, 2016, 10:07:28 AM »

Do they still do the tour on the truck at oak creek?

boneaddict · « **Reply #36 on:** January 25, 2016, 02:09:42 PM »

hunterofelk · « **Reply #37 on:** January 25, 2016, 04:15:22 PM »

May 1 is on a Sunday this year. Wonder how long the line will be? Almost every year I view the bulls at Joe Watt and think 'yeah, antlers for everyone' come opening day I am lucky if I find one.

Whitpirate · « **Reply #38 on:** January 25, 2016, 10:01:58 PM »

Quote from: lemondog on January 23, 2016, 11:15:20 AM

There is a real good 8X10 over at Joe Watt. Also a big 8X8 and a few 340 6X6's....

He's a pig to be sure. I need to buy a long range lens. Anyone got a deal on a telephoto for my Nikon D80?

twinners · « **Reply #39 on:** January 26, 2016, 06:04:15 PM »

I worked in Ellensburg last week and was excited to go to Joe Watt but it was dark every day by the time I got off work. I was kind of glad not to see any by Vantage on my way through. Sounds like they have had a bunch hit on the interstate there.

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