collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Colockum branched bulls?  (Read 9596 times)

Offline Rainier10

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2010
  • Posts: 16410
  • Location: Over the edge
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2018, 02:09:48 PM »
Small thirds are kind of a thing in the reecer/wilson creek area.  There are some big boys running around but a 375" bull is not a sure thing.  I haven't heard of any being taken so far.  Best of luck to you lucky tag holders.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of HuntWa or the site owner.

Offline PlateauNDN

  • Y.A.R. Medicine Man
  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 10691
  • Location: God's Country
  • R.I.P. Colockumelk 20130423. Semper Fi!
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2018, 02:13:42 PM »
Small 3rds are pretty rampant in the colock. I've seen some nice bulls come out of the colock but they've all had dink 3s' except 1. Theres been 1 monster this year that had it all and he was nice. :drool:
If you can read thank a teacher, If you can read in English thank a Marine! 
Not as Lean, Just as Mean, Still a Marine!
He who shed blood with me shall forever be my brother!

"Around this camp, there's only one Chief; the rest are Indians!"

"Give me 15 more minutes, I was dreaming of Beavers!"

Offline running_bull

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 18
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2018, 08:37:57 PM »
375 are hard to come by. 330 all day but not 375 s

Offline huntergreg

  • Washington For Wildlife
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2009
  • Posts: 1364
  • Location: Ellensburg
  • Washington For Wildlife
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2018, 02:18:20 AM »
I hunted the archery season up there on sep 20 and all I ran into was bulls. Called in 3 different bulls in 30 min. While hiking across a clearing we ran into One that was a monster! He had what looked like two main beams on one side. He wasn’t very wide but a heavy one I never could get a good count on how many points he had. And this was all right off 97 heading up blewett pass

Offline running_bull

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 18
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #19 on: October 28, 2018, 10:53:00 PM »
That’s awesome wish u had a good pic

Offline Cowgirl1

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Oct 2018
  • Posts: 4
  • Location: 98901
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #20 on: October 30, 2018, 07:39:23 AM »
Still looking.  Big 7 X 7..... in the reserve of course.  40 yards from fence on the wrong side!!!!   Saw another big bull running across the Colockum Road on Sunday while on the way out.  FIGURES!   Not planning on going back up the Colockum again.  Been to Park Creek a couple of days and haven't seen anything there yet either.  Any tips out there?   Sunday the 4th is coming fast.  Thanks All

Offline C-Money

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 11045
  • Location: Grant County
  • Self proclaimed 3pt master
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2018, 08:00:16 AM »
Cowgirl, you may wanna spend a day down low....Good luck!!
I felt like a one legged cat trying to bury a terd on a frozen pond!

Offline Cowgirl1

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Oct 2018
  • Posts: 4
  • Location: 98901
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2018, 08:13:41 AM »
That's the plan.  Going to try the Naneum and Reecer Creek/Wilson Creek area.  Thank you.

Offline Rainier10

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2010
  • Posts: 16410
  • Location: Over the edge
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #23 on: October 30, 2018, 08:33:31 AM »
@Moe the Sleaze , how is your group doing?  Are you having the same troubles that cowgirl1 is having?  It sounds like hunting is pretty tough this year.
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of HuntWa or the site owner.

Offline running_bull

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pilgrim
  • *
  • Join Date: Jul 2009
  • Posts: 18
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #24 on: October 30, 2018, 04:28:02 PM »
I would go low that’s just me could be all the bull were high beginning season but just think how many people pushed them around since archery.

Offline Dale Gribble

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Jul 2016
  • Posts: 108
  • Location: Central WA
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #25 on: October 30, 2018, 07:10:41 PM »
To the quality permit holders I have been on the bulls multiple times in the past couple days in the naneum. Pm me for details by Thursday morning then I’ll be out of cell reception again.

Offline Moe the Sleaze

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Sep 2008
  • Posts: 179
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #26 on: October 31, 2018, 02:11:03 PM »
Our permit holder took a 5x5 up Reecer.  Wanted to hold out for bigger, but weather being what it was (way too nice), he decided not to take a chance.  Saw no spikes in 6 days.  Thanks to all who helped, and good luck to anyone still looking.

Offline Duckhunter14

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2013
  • Posts: 722
  • Location: Nampa, ID
  • Groups: RMEF, WSF Life Member, RMGA
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #27 on: November 01, 2018, 11:29:39 AM »
That's a bummer everyone was struggling with the tags this year. Opening day we passed 10-12 bulls and were in screaming elk from before daylight until the guy I was helping pulled the trigger about 3 pm. He got sick of me saying don't shoot that bull! Saw another 8-9 mature bulls packing the bull out until dark and the elk were screaming all around us as we cut up his.

If I ever held that same tag I would be hitting the 5 days prior to the general hunt hard. Pretty tough to have a quality hunt with that many people in the woods. 
The testing of your faith produces perseverance

Elk don't know how many feet a horse has!

Offline Rainier10

  • Administrator
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Dec 2010
  • Posts: 16410
  • Location: Over the edge
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #28 on: November 01, 2018, 01:02:35 PM »
Our permit holder took a 5x5 up Reecer.  Wanted to hold out for bigger, but weather being what it was (way too nice), he decided not to take a chance.  Saw no spikes in 6 days.  Thanks to all who helped, and good luck to anyone still looking.
Great job helping your friend get it done and thanks for coming back on and updating us.  :tup:
Pain is temporary, achieving the goal is worth it.

I didn't say it would be easy, I said it would be worth it.

Every father should remember that one day his children will follow his example instead of his advice.


The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of HuntWa or the site owner.

Offline ribka

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+3)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2008
  • Posts: 5647
  • Location: E side
  • That's what she said
Re: Colockum branched bulls?
« Reply #29 on: November 01, 2018, 01:14:11 PM »
Did that tag Justice :tup:

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

MA10 Blackmouth anyone? by Alchase
[Today at 11:09:16 AM]


12th Annual - 2026 YOUTH TURKEY HUNT CONTEST (enter by Mar 15) by hunterednate
[Today at 11:01:48 AM]


Breaking news: Lorna Smith and WWF sue WDFW Director and Deputy Director by Elkaholic daWg
[Today at 10:52:07 AM]


That first elk encounter… by Mtnwalker
[Today at 10:14:12 AM]


Youth turkey season 2026 by HikerHunter
[Today at 09:58:48 AM]


.45-70 Loads and Twist Rate by dreadi
[Today at 09:40:13 AM]


Hunter saves deer's life -Cool vid by pianoman9701
[Today at 08:57:39 AM]


Now we wait(Montana) by Magnum_Willys
[Yesterday at 09:35:21 PM]


Discretion !!! by Kingofthemountain83
[Yesterday at 03:45:03 PM]


Sky Rover Binoculars. Alpha glass, bargain price. by highside74
[Yesterday at 11:59:25 AM]


Offseason blues by C-Money
[Yesterday at 08:03:51 AM]


2025/2026 trapper reports by greenhead_killer
[April 05, 2026, 08:31:23 PM]


Turkey Vest Recommendations? by shorthair15
[April 05, 2026, 06:18:40 PM]


20Ga Load Testing - Need different shells by shorthair15
[April 05, 2026, 06:17:05 PM]


Holy Smokes what a shock!! by shorthair15
[April 05, 2026, 06:13:26 PM]


Bucket List Elk shed help wanted by Mtnwalker
[April 05, 2026, 03:34:29 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2026, SimplePortal