Norway Pass Muzzy Permit

[X-Force]

Should be a fun fall...

Saw the selected for Bull Elk and was surprised I got the number 2 choice. Time to buckle down and really get into shape.

Norway Pass... never been there. Fact... Well no better time to learn.

Looks to be as difficult as a goat hunt with 4 times the weight packing out. 

[kerrdog]

Also got Norway Pass Elk Muzzleloader tag!  I will happily read anything anyone knows about hunting this unit (message cool too if you wanna keep it on the down-low) .  I reserved a camp spot but not all the camps are available. 

Again...anything helps

Thanks! 

[Shawn Ryan]

Very cool area. I've only backpacked there, never hunted it.  A muzzy hunt there would be incredible.  Its fairly open compared to the rest of W. WA, but that just makes 'em easier to see!  Hope its a great hunt for you.

[SkookumHntr]

I hike up there a lot, should be fun!! Get in shape! 

[trophyhunt]

Is that the area below mt venus on the west side of venus? If so, I'd take a boat up coldwater lake, go to the very end of the lake and walk up hill for a long ways.  Go up and over the ridge, shoot your bull.  It's a heck of a haul, if it's not your area, forget all that I just said. 

[Bullkllr]

Should be a fun fall...

Saw the selected for Bull Elk and was surprised I got the number 2 choice. Time to buckle down and really get into shape.

Norway Pass... never been there. Fact... Well no better time to learn.

Looks to be as difficult as a goat hunt with 4 times the weight packing out.

Depending on where you go it's not necessarily all steep. It's been a few years, but I found the off-trail harder than normal with all the knockdown.
Fun area. You should have a great hunt. Congrats!

[elkontherun]

I had the rifle tag last year.  Brutel hunt.  Pme if you have any specific questions.  I will try to attach a picture of the bull I killed.  Good luck. 

[trophyhunt]

That’s a good bull for up there, congrats!  Looks like you needed that kuiu rain gear! 

[Shawn Ryan]

Nice bull.  That picture looks typical of the area, X-Force.

[Skillet]

Is that a goat on the rocks behind you elkontherun?

[X-Force]

Is that a goat on the rocks behind you elkontherun?

For sure.

I have my campsite reserved and a basic plan laid out. Right now it looks like me and my brother for the first 4 days then a couple more friends over the weekend. Im expecting cold and wet but hoping for a little nicer weather. Lol

[jackelope]

Is that a goat on the rocks behind you elkontherun?

That would sure make me feel all warm and fuzzy. Shooting an elk in goat country.

[PlateauNDN]

I recall reading his original post and it is a goat in the background.

[Ghost Hunter]

You got my choice.  Congrats!! Should be an awesome hunt.  Google Earth updated, looks like the herds moved.  2012 me and my son took what was left over after the archery and smoke pole boys were done.  Most of what we scouted were gone when it came our turn.  I can give any/all what I learned scouting, hunting, and packing off in the dark (Don't!).  Was hoping I would be scouting it again.  Going year by year if I keep putting in now. 

[blackveltbowhunter]

Scouting the unit is fairly simple, take glass get high and run the ridges. Be prepared for the weather, and stick to maintained trails if traveling in the dark especially solo. Easy to get cliffed out in the dark, and weather makes it at least 10 x worse.  Once the seasons/rut start keeping track of the bull you may want gets alot tougher. But my experience is bulls will still be cowed up and even bugling at that time. So keep looking and odds are decent of finding him again.

I have never held a tag, but spend a fair share of time hiking etc..... I assisted a tag holder in 2016. Located a real solid 6 in an area I felt he could access but come October the bull had moved to a spot I was unsure we could get to. Weather rolled in bad and I was honestly worried about even getting a bull. With the drenching rain and socked in fog. But  we made it in opening day and fortunately got into some backups, and after passing several rags he killed a mature 5x5. His first bull.  Was a great hunt to be part of.  The country is not what I would call big, but it's unforgiving and the weather will make or break how enjoyable it is imo. Oh and if possible have a couple good Packers.