Mt Whittier Bull tag

[levigarrett101]

I drew it this year. Any information about the area would be greatly appreciated. I know its rough country and I am ok with that. I have been hunting the back country for years now and am very excited about this tag. Was curious in the quality of animals and other attributes of the area.

[eastfork]

Dang. You have never been there yet you applied for this tag. Amazing. What do you expect to shoot? Let start with that question. Second question, what made you decide to apply for this hunt? I assume you have little to experience in this unit.  I wish you luck, but I highly suggest you start burning up some fuel. Once you have been there pm me.

[X-Force]

Good luck Levi.

I drew Norway Pass Muzzleloader Bull. Ill be in there 10/7-10/15... it gives me a couple days to scout and hopefully give me a plan.

You will need to register for your camp site

https://www.recreation.gov/permits/Mount-Margaret-Backcountry/r/wildernessAreaDetails.do?page=detail&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=111240

Its not a big area but its big country. From what people have told me 5 points are common and 6 points are hard to come by. I wouldn't expect anything giant but lots of elk and lots of work.

[2MANY]

Take some Redman Levi.

[kentrek]

What weapon ? It's a pretty small unit so even if you have been there a hundred time a youd still end up hunting the same area.

[CNELK]

Congratulations on your draw! Should be super fun hunt I have spent a lot of time back in that country and there is no shortage of elk. You will see plenty of bulls mostly 5 points from my experience. That hunt is truly weather dependent it can get down right nasty during certain times of the year, so plan wisely. Good luck and have fun!

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[chukar hunter]

Did you draw the Archery or Muzzleloader Bull Tag?  Looks like two quality tags have opportunity before the bull tags open up. 

[High Climber]

Good luck Levi.

I drew Norway Pass Muzzleloader Bull. Ill be in there 10/7-10/15... it gives me a couple days to scout and hopefully give me a plan.

You will need to register for your camp site

https://www.recreation.gov/permits/Mount-Margaret-Backcountry/r/wildernessAreaDetails.do?page=detail&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=111240

Its not a big area but its big country. From what people have told me 5 points are common and 6 points are hard to come by. I wouldn't expect anything giant but lots of elk and lots of work.

Just an FYI, there is a lot of guys that do not use those designated camp sites.

[levigarrett101]

I drew the archery. Again I will say I know its rough country and I am excited for that. I don't think I need to explain to anyone why. Challenges are what make us great hunters. Last year I shot a 6x6 in a any elk unit where there wasn't "suppose" to be elk.  I like finding the ones that people haven't seen! So please, keep your criticism and negativity to your lonely selves. Thank you to others who have good input and I look forward to keeping in touch through this post.

[PolarBear]

Take a canoe

[NWCoho]

I have hunted this area several times.  In the past Whittier tag holders will get a camp spot assigned (this will come in the package) usually part way up the trail headed towards snow lake. Xforce Norway tag holders will have to reserve one or find a spot back off the trail.  No fires unless something has change or your out off the Monument area.  The weather is a big factor.  Few years back a hunt died in this area.  Read luvmystang67 post on upper smith creek hunt he had great weather.  It can rain then the fog will get so thick you can't see.  Then there is the heat which bring out the black flies.  The heat will be an issue when you kill your animals be prepared or you will waste the meet.  Use good game bags if you bring the wal-mart ones that look like cheese cloth you will have fly egg in 30 mins.  As others have posted this a brutal pack out plan on hours.  Took a bull out of snow lake 4 guys 8 hours then had to go back and get camp.  I have packed out at night on the major trails but there are some very bad spots but can be done.  The 214 trail is one bad trail I would never hike that at night you will come to a rock it says Goat trail and that is what it is with 200 foot drops.  Never have had issues with the cats but they're there and they will follow you. Only one issue with a bear and it was over the elk meat.  Just hit the trails and start spotting.  Best of luck can't wait to see some Pic's.

[levigarrett101]

They designate you a campsite? That whole system is dumb..... Never once in all my years have I had to reserve a campsite in the wilderness.... hahahaha ya ok....

[X-Force]

They designate you a campsite? That whole system is dumb..... Never once in all my years have I had to reserve a campsite in the wilderness.... hahahaha ya ok....

The wilderness has to be protected... It can be loved to death.

Ive had rafting permits, camp permits, hiking permits. The areas that have them need them. Some of the best are draw only.

[NWCoho]

They designate you a campsite? That whole system is dumb..... Never once in all my years have I had to reserve a campsite in the wilderness.... hahahaha ya ok....

They're doing you a Favor:chuckle: People will still be hiking that area and camp sites can be hard to get.  Its better than hiking every day from Panhandle lake or out of the shovel lake hole. 

[levigarrett101]

You actually think people don't bend that rule and camp of the trail...? come on... your thinking like them if you know what I mean by that. lol