Region 5 - most popular tag

[Rob]

Now that the draws are over....

What do folks think the most coveted units are in region 5 for a big bull?  Margaret? 

In terms of applications, it looks like Toutle is the most applied for.

[pianoman9701]

Toutle or possible Coweeman. Probably Toutle.

[Rob]

I'm an east side Elk hunter as I refuse to sit in the rain in brush and hunt elk by brail!  But I hear a lot about the Margaret Unit, and I have seen some nice elk on the way to and from climbing Mt. St. Helens. 

Not planning to change to a west side hunter anytime soon, but I always wondered about where the hot units are on the west side.  Toutle seems to get the most permit hits, and I think it is a permit only unit as I recall.

Just not sure what the impact of hoof rot has had.

[olesmokey]

Margaret unit is no longer a draw.  FYI

[Rob]

due to hoof rot?  or did they just redraw the units?

[pianoman9701]

I believe due to private landowner damage and the profits they receive selling $350 permits to people who like limping elk.

[olesmokey]

East end of Margaret is now Norway Pass.
Best tag in 5 is probably the rifle rut tag in any unit.  Followed by toutle,Norway,Smith and Whittier.