Mt. View Unit

[Jonathan_S]

You better have your big boy panties and bull pack with you if your planning on getting a bull out of there before it spoils...... I've seen many guys come over and hunt that unit and bite off a little more than they can chew.

Shawn seems like a pretty tough dude to me, I'm sure he'll be just fine.

Really have to screw up bad to waste meat anyway, especially with those cooler nights

[Timberstalker]

I look forward to see what you guys pull out of there, Shawn and huntnw.

[JWEBB]

It's not that steep.

 

[huntnnw]

Nice. Looks like you got down to check your cameras.  Hope you found a pig to start watching.

nothing to exciting...I am not running any cams where the big bulls are.. that cam is 2.5 mi in and on a natural lick I was wanting to see what is hitting it cause its always loaded with tracks. Cam stopped working after 7 days was out 3 weeks!  no idea why it shut off. I wont start getting excited about potential prospects till Sept 21 when I start glassing and trying to turn up a giant.

Problem with this unit is 80-90% who draw this tag never hunt where the big mature bulls reside in this unit during the rut. Sure you can get into elk up higher and we did, but it was raghorns and cows, bach groups of rags. When I had the archery tag I hunted the full 19 days, plus many days scouting in summer right up to the opener and never layed eyes on what I called a big mature bull (340"+)  anywhere up near the top of any ridge. Hunter reporting also reflects this too last year 10 archers reported 1 kill.

[Turkeyman]

It's not that steep.

That's why 80% to 90% wont go were the big boys rut.

[Shawn Ryan]

I'm trying to keep my expectations realistic about tagging a bull in the unit.  I'm willing to go a lot of places that are steep or far away, but I'll also try to be realistic about my abilities, shot angles, approach, and shot opportunities.  I think I'm willing to eat this tag as I hold out for the bull I want, but it won't be because I wasn't willing to go somewhere or don't have the legs and lungs for it. Lots of other reasons to blow opportunities. 

I've received lots of really great advice from guys who know the unit. I really appreciate all the help.  Its the main reason I like this forum.

As for meat packing and field care, one of my main concerns is keeping it cool enough once on top while I'm packing more loads up. But I have a plan.

My other main concern is the amount of time I'll get to scout and hunt. I'm working on getting all 20 days to hunt, but...

[Timberstalker]

20 days to hunt!
Great oogly moogly!
Good for you.

[Shawn Ryan]

20 days to hunt!
Great oogly moogly!
Good for you.

I don't have all that time, yet. I'm still working on making that happen.

[Timberstalker]

I wish you the best.
I’m glad someone that will do the tag justice, drew it.

[Shawn Ryan]

I wish you the best.
I’m glad someone that will do the tag justice, drew it.

Thanks.  I hope I do it justice and don't disappoint.

[huntnnw]

you will have a blast on the full 20 off the amount of elk you will see and bugling. It was the best elk hunt I have ever been on to this day insane amount of bugling.

I dunno what your camping situation is, but there are pay showers at field springs state park

[Shawn Ryan]

you will have a blast on the full 20 off the amount of elk you will see and bugling. It was the best elk hunt I have ever been on to this day insane amount of bugling.

I dunno what your camping situation is, but there are pay showers at field springs state park

I love bugling, so I'm hoping for lots!

Thanks for the shower tip about FSSP.  I usually just wash in the creek, but if I'm on top and near the truck, I may just do that.

I'm still revising my hunt plan/areas based on good advice I'm getting.

[Turkeyman]

You will have a blast. Soak it all in and don't let the pressure of the tag get to you. Practice shooting at extreme angles up and down hill. Have fun!

[huntnnw]

you will have a blast on the full 20 off the amount of elk you will see and bugling. It was the best elk hunt I have ever been on to this day insane amount of bugling.

I dunno what your camping situation is, but there are pay showers at field springs state park

I love bugling, so I'm hoping for lots!

Thanks for the shower tip about FSSP.  I usually just wash in the creek, but if I'm on top and near the truck, I may just do that.

if you go past lake ridge trail head a little bit theres a big spring on the side of the road filling a trough. I used that to shower once ask Bullblaster about that  it was frigid

I'm still revising my hunt plan/areas based on good advice I'm getting.

[Samloffler]

I drew a rifle cow tag for elk area 1013, which is the south half of mountain view. Mostly private ground, but does anyone know if grouse flats or that section of school ground hold any critters? How about the blm stuff south of the river?

I've never hunted there before so I'm hoping some of the land owners will be receptive to thinning their cow populations. Planning on spending a few weekends grouse and bear hunting in september /early October too to look around.