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White River Elk Tag
« on: August 21, 2017, 09:24:01 PM »
Okay so my two brothers, my dad and myself put in for this hunt as it was one that all 4 of us could go together and put in for. We drew it and I have been up in the hunt 4 times now. Once with dad and oldest brother and the other three times with my grandson. We have hiked our butts off and have seen elk but are still looking for that a good starting point. We are not all looking for wall hangers but will put in the work to get our elk. With that said any and all suggestions, hints or out right honey holes :chuckle:. I know about the other hunting that goes on in the unit so that is what it is. Thanks to any and all and good luck this season. BTW this is a modern tag if it matters. Dad is 75 and only has use of one arm so no bows for him.

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2017, 09:37:05 PM »
Where have you gone so far on the four outings?
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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2017, 09:43:14 PM »
if you've seen elk it seems your way ahead of the curve. They do have a herd mentality.  :twocents:

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2017, 09:50:55 PM »
Where have you gone so far on the four outings?

Crystal Mtn

Mud Mtn

Pyramid Peak

Castle mtn

so far :tup:

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2017, 09:54:01 PM »
if you've seen elk it seems your way ahead of the curve. They do have a herd mentality.  :twocents:

Yeah but we are seeing one and two elk and not alot of sign

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2017, 10:03:53 PM »
You're looking in the right places. I didn't see a ton of elk in there last year either but they are there.

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2017, 10:30:34 PM »
Where have you gone so far on the four outings?

Crystal Mtn

Mud Mtn

Pyramid Peak

Castle mtn

so far :tup:


Have you been up to Corral Pass?
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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2017, 05:10:48 AM »
Where have you gone so far on the four outings?

Crystal Mtn

Mud Mtn

Pyramid Peak

Castle mtn

so far :tup:


Have you been up to Corral Pass?

Not yet but will look into it

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2017, 09:35:16 AM »
Corrals a good spot but could be tough to get into come rifle season in November. 

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2017, 09:59:33 AM »
Corrals a good spot but could be tough to get into come rifle season in November.
:yeah: very bad road when the snow flies!
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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2017, 01:11:41 PM »
Corrals a good spot but could be tough to get into come rifle season in November.
:yeah: very bad road when the snow flies!

Yes have had to chain all four to get out, if the snow flies a snowmobile is the way to go, but it is very rugged country.
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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2017, 01:51:38 PM »
Corrals a good spot but could be tough to get into come rifle season in November.

II do believe they lock the gate October 31.

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2017, 05:35:36 AM »
Thanks for all the help guys and the PM's. I truly appreciate it. Couple of questions for everyone 1. is the Hancock pass worth the money? 2. Where would be the best place to park a coach up there for 2 weeks or so that it wouldn't be messed with much. I know there is always a chance but general area.

Again thanks for all the help so far and good luck hunting to all.

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2017, 12:13:54 PM »
If your Dad is 75, Id suggest the Hancock pass to hunt north of Mt.RNP & west of Hwy 410. 
Take up your bow, a quiver full of arrows, head out to the country and hunt some wild game.  GEN 27:3

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Re: White River Elk Tag
« Reply #14 on: August 27, 2017, 04:52:56 PM »
walk the PCT/tr2000 from Chinook pass to upper fork little natchese river drop down a few of them big drainage is on the west side and u will find some very good spots.

 


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