Author Topic: Elk hunting lick creek (Read 16738 times)

wheatland hunter · « **on:** June 21, 2016, 01:04:36 PM »

I drew quality bull archery in lick creek i have hunted down there a few times for elk, I am somewhat familiar with the area but kind of stuck on where to find bulls. I would greatly appreciate any help.
happy scouting to all

elkinrutdrivemenuts · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2016, 01:10:24 PM »

Devils Tailbone and Hard to Get To. Good places to start

D-Rock425 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2016, 01:38:18 PM »

Should be a great hunt.

castnblast · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2016, 01:56:18 PM »

Congrats in pulling an awesome tag. It's a fun unit to hunt. A little more pressure due to the archery general season cow hunt. So be prepared for that aspect.

Early season scouting will get you familiar with the area pretty quickly. I've seen some dandy bulls in there last few years. Hang some cams if you can. Feel free to give me a call (pm for number). I'll be in there for at least part of the season.

Netminder01 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2016, 02:08:39 PM »

tag and congrats

Shawn Ryan · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2016, 02:36:19 PM »

We've hunted it the past 2 years. Have seen some 330-350 class bills.

Lots of roads on top. Very little pressure once you drop into the canyons. Met a bull hunter there the first year who did not fill his tag and he hunted hard with a team. Not easy, but looked like a fun hunt.

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JackLink · « **Reply #6 on:** June 21, 2016, 02:39:51 PM »

Quote from: wheatland hunter on June 21, 2016, 01:04:36 PM

I drew quality bull archery in lick creek i have hunted down there a few times for elk, I am somewhat familiar with the area but kind of stuck on where to find bulls. I would greatly appreciate any help.
happy scouting to all

Great Tag! Good Bull numbers! But a lot of pressure! Spend some time getting in shape, it's big country. With a few days of scouting you'll be able to sort things out pretty quickly and have an exciting hunt!

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wheatland hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2016, 04:26:20 PM »

Thanks for all the information. I have been looking at a map I bought from the pomeroy ranger district as well as google maps trying to find grassy basins adjacent to dark timber. Not sure if that is something to be looking for or if I am wasting my time

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wheatland hunter · « **Reply #8 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:52:18 AM »

Quote from: castnblast on June 21, 2016, 01:56:18 PM

Congrats in pulling an awesome tag. It's a fun unit to hunt. A little more pressure due to the archery general season cow hunt. So be prepared for that aspect.

Early season scouting will get you familiar with the area pretty quickly. I've seen some dandy bulls in there last few years. Hang some cams if you can. Feel free to give me a call (pm for number). I'll be in there for at least part of the season.

Pm sent

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elkchaser54 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2016, 05:38:21 PM »

I will be scouting over there this weekend. No big bull tag pulled this year but thinking of slapping an arrow in a cow and filling the freezer!!! Maybe we can share some info. Or i will chase the big boy right to you or tie him up for ya HAHAH

emac · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2016, 06:15:39 PM »

No bulls in the blues come on guys you know that😂
My buddy drew the Muzzy tag so we will be setting up cams and scouting pretty hard

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wheatland hunter · « **Reply #11 on:** June 28, 2016, 06:31:08 PM »

Quote from: elkchaser54 on June 28, 2016, 05:38:21 PM

I will be scouting over there this weekend. No big bull tag pulled this year but thinking of slapping an arrow in a cow and filling the freezer!!! Maybe we can share some info. Or i will chase the big boy right to you or tie him up for ya HAHAH

I hope you see lots of elk over the weekend. I would be interested is sharing info if you tie one up make sure it's an easy pack out.😀

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wheatland hunter · « **Reply #12 on:** June 28, 2016, 06:34:49 PM »

Quote from: emac on June 28, 2016, 06:15:39 PM

No bulls in the blues come on guys you know that😂
My buddy drew the Muzzy tag so we will be setting up cams and scouting pretty hard

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That sure seems to be the popular thinking about the blue mountains doesn't it. But that's ok maybe it will bring more opportunities to the rest of us. 😬

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zike · « **Reply #13 on:** June 28, 2016, 07:05:36 PM »

Don't over look the Hogback/tripple Ridge area there's always elk in those areas. The game dept had a food plot by the Black Ranch and at dark the elk would pour out of Dark Canyon to hit the plot. It was fun to watch.

pc · « **Reply #14 on:** June 28, 2016, 07:32:46 PM »

How many points did you have?

wheatland hunter · « **Reply #15 on:** June 28, 2016, 07:48:06 PM »

Quote from: pc on June 28, 2016, 07:32:46 PM

How many points did you have?

I had six points

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Euro mount · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2016, 08:59:12 PM »

Had the spring bear tag in there this doing saw lots of elk an a few Bulls with great potential!

Timberstalker · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2016, 09:10:35 PM »

No elk in that unit!

emac · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:53:45 AM »

Man an upside down elk. See something is wrong with those elk in the blues. Who would want to hunt upside down elk

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WDFW Hates ME!!! · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2016, 08:25:24 AM »

I have the quality rifle tag, hoping to find a big one. I saw a few nice bulls when I had the BM foothills east white tail tag.

pc · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2016, 05:45:42 PM »

Thanks for the response wheatland hunter - I have 8 and did not get drawn, enjoy your hunt...Should be fun

PlateauNDN · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2016, 06:18:09 PM »

some STEEP country. ..

wheatland hunter · « **Reply #22 on:** July 01, 2016, 06:09:19 AM »

Here is one picture off of trail cam

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wheatland hunter · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2016, 06:09:39 AM »

Quote from: wheatland hunter on July 01, 2016, 06:09:19 AM

Here is one picture off of trail cam

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Oops or two

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Ghost Hunter · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2016, 08:34:25 AM »

Look at the muscles in the front legs. Built for climbing.

Duckslayer89 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 01, 2016, 08:55:11 AM »

Quote from: Ghost Hunter on July 01, 2016, 08:34:25 AM

Look at the muscles in the front legs. Built for climbing.

Almost like mine. Not quite there he has some work to do

gonehuntin68 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 10, 2016, 07:23:55 PM »

Hunted there for 25 years. Bugle off a ridge and you will get answers just about anywhere.

Firedogg · « **Reply #27 on:** July 11, 2016, 08:00:10 AM »

Lace up your boots, tie your pack on tight and head up Asotin Creek behind Smoothing Iron to the timberline.

bullseeker · « **Reply #28 on:** July 11, 2016, 09:28:45 PM »

How many points did it take to draw? Track down Brian F on here see what he has to say. Best of luck, up to 7 points myself for the lick creek draw. Maybe next year.

Eric M · « **Reply #29 on:** July 11, 2016, 09:34:14 PM »

wheatland hunter · « **Reply #30 on:** July 12, 2016, 07:21:41 AM »

Quote from: bullseeker on July 11, 2016, 09:28:45 PM

How many points did it take to draw? Track down Brian F on here see what he has to say. Best of luck, up to 7 points myself for the lick creek draw. Maybe next year.

I drew with 4 points very lucky.

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tonymoe · « **Reply #31 on:** July 13, 2016, 06:50:45 AM »

Been hunting lick creek for probly 6-7 years now. There's some good Bulls there. Like others have said, you will have some hunting pressure, there is also Indian pressure and it's gotten worse over the years. For the most part, they don't get out of their cars and trek.
Last year was a phenomenal year for Bulls! Good luck! Here's a couple I've called in

tonymoe · « **Reply #32 on:** July 13, 2016, 06:54:25 AM »

Another ........

westside bull · « **Reply #33 on:** July 13, 2016, 07:31:34 AM »

Sweet video!

BrianF · « **Reply #34 on:** July 14, 2016, 09:24:14 PM »

Shoot me a pm and we can talk. Lots of bulls... 😎. Nice thing about that area is everyone wants to help. Especially if you have a bull tag. I shot a spike last year with a dandy 5X5 in tow. Lots of elk....

elkchaser54 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 16, 2016, 05:49:22 PM »

I was just scouting around in there today. Checked out Devils tailbone and cougar Creek area and hogs back. All looking good, very thick woods near the ridge tops. Bottoms are deep and hold the elk. I don't have a bull tag tho so if you wanna share the cows with me I'm totally in !!! I have been hunting in the Dayton unit for the last 4 years thinking about maybe trying lick Creek this year.

castnblast · « **Reply #36 on:** September 07, 2016, 04:12:36 PM »

Lick Creek permit holders: Hope your first couple of days have been successful. Holler with a PM if you need help packing meat or get in a jam this weekend and next (no vacation so Fri-Sun is all I can muster this year).

Good luck and hope you get your hands bloody!

hambone · « **Reply #37 on:** September 08, 2016, 10:53:48 PM »

Try the back side of pink um butte looking back towards smoothing iron lot of leg work but some big bulls in there good luck

hambone · « **Reply #38 on:** September 08, 2016, 10:58:59 PM »

Tony great vid looking at the back ground i know were that vid was shot i think ? big bulls in there hunted down there since 1979

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