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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #15 on: June 11, 2016, 08:26:07 PM »
It will be quite a challenge with a muzzy, definitely get in shape and learn to shoot far.
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #16 on: June 11, 2016, 09:33:35 PM »
The weather in there last year literally rivaled some Tsunamis I went through when I was stationed on Okinawa.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #17 on: June 12, 2016, 10:40:37 AM »
It will be quite a challenge with a muzzy, definitely get in shape and learn to shoot far.
Why would it be quite the challenge w a muzzleloader?

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #18 on: June 12, 2016, 11:00:22 AM »
Because you're going to be there with 39 other guys, most with a rifle. You will most likely all start from the same place. There will always be a guy one step ahead and with you limited to shooting WA legal muzzy distances, your odds are definately stacked against you. Especially for a higher end bull for the unit. As you know, the unit is all downhill in some of the steepest n deepest country you will ever hunt bulls in. With its closely monitored regulations, this stacks up as one of the most demanding hunts in the state IMO.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #19 on: June 12, 2016, 11:01:02 AM »
Good luck

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #20 on: June 12, 2016, 11:37:28 AM »
Because you're going to be there with 39 other guys, most with a rifle. You will most likely all start from the same place. There will always be a guy one step ahead and with you limited to shooting WA legal muzzy distances, your odds are definately stacked against you. Especially for a higher end bull for the unit. As you know, the unit is all downhill in some of the steepest n deepest country you will ever hunt bulls in. With its closely monitored regulations, this stacks up as one of the most demanding hunts in the state IMO.
:yeah: And to add, the weather can really screw you.  The rifle guys don't have to worry about rain blowing sideways like the muzzy guys.  If I were you, I'd hit the timber and hope for a close encounter.  When I was in there with a buddy we got to within 80 yards of a bull twice, it can happen, I'm not saying it's impossible at all.  Just a heck of a challenge, you'll get it done.  I just don't know how many bulls I'd pass, just pray for good weather. 
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #21 on: June 12, 2016, 12:01:47 PM »
You still have to hunt no matter what you hunt with. I've bow hunted for elk for many years, this is the 4th time I've hunted elk w a muzzleloader. I have yet to kill an elk over a 100 yds. BTW, I will eat tag soup before I shoot a rag horn in a hell hole.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #22 on: June 12, 2016, 12:29:31 PM »
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #23 on: June 13, 2016, 07:30:58 PM »
You still have to hunt no matter what you hunt with. I've bow hunted for elk for many years, this is the 4th time I've hunted elk w a muzzleloader. I have yet to kill an elk over a 100 yds. BTW, I will eat tag soup before I shoot a rag horn in a hell hole.

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #24 on: June 13, 2016, 07:41:50 PM »
You still have to hunt no matter what you hunt with. I've bow hunted for elk for many years, this is the 4th time I've hunted elk w a muzzleloader. I have yet to kill an elk over a 100 yds. BTW, I will eat tag soup before I shoot a rag horn in a hell hole.

You're off to a good start. You'll do well. Get in shape. The best shape you can be.
Also, get a good hunting buddy who's in good shape as well. I look forward to that bull you kill.
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #25 on: June 13, 2016, 07:47:56 PM »
Will be a great hunt! :tup:
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #26 on: June 14, 2016, 05:56:50 AM »
For those of you who know the rules in the shed can a hunter hang a game camera in there during the hunt?

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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #27 on: June 14, 2016, 06:37:35 AM »
For those of you who know the rules in the shed can a hunter hang a game camera in there during the hunt?
I don't see why not, as long as it's during the time you can be in there. 
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #28 on: June 14, 2016, 10:36:52 PM »
There wasn't anything in the rules about game cameras when I was last in there.  I would say go for it!
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Re: Mill Creek Watershed ML Quality Bull
« Reply #29 on: June 16, 2016, 06:01:39 PM »
For those of you who have hunted this tag, is there several access points into the shed? Kinda makes it hard to get away from the other hunters.

 


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