Firing center cow tag

[shootermcgow]

I drew a cow tag in the firing range modern firearm. I have never been out there any assists helps

[Karl Blanchard]

Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.

[Boss .300 winmag]

🤔

[Caseyd]

Fire started today. Asked for Kittitas support.

I’m thinking with busy training schedule it might not be the last out there this year

[Birdgetter]

  Looked to be a pretty good fire, it was quite windy out here yesterday.

[Bob33]

Here’s what I know about hunting on the Yakima Training Center:

-   The training center is vast and covers approximately 500 square miles.
-   The training center is broken up into 16 “training areas” and also some additional areas. A few of the areas such as the Central Impact Area are never open to the public.
-   The 16 training areas may or may not be open for recreational use at any one time. The list of open areas changes daily and is usually available around 17:00 the day before.
-   Access to and egress from the training center is via one entry point off exit 26 from I-82 near Selah. Access is available from 2 hours before sunrise until two hours after sunset.
-   At check-in visitors may select up to three training they wish to visit. These may be changed with a phone call while on the training center.
-   All visitors must have a recreation pass. The pass is $25 and is valid from April 1 through March 31 of the following year. To obtain a pass the visitor must read a manual of training center regulations.
-   All visitors must show personal identification. At times a passport or enhanced driver’s license have been required and will ultimately be so. The implementation date has been extended a few times but it would be wise to check and confirm what the current requirement is.
-   The driver must provide current vehicle registration and proof of insurance.
-   Hunters must display a valid hunting license, tags and permits, and anything else required for the specific hunting intended.
-   All firearms brought on the training center must be registered with the Training Center Police.
-   Firearms must be cased while in a vehicle.
-   You are on your own for vehicle issues. Bring good tires and at least one spare. If your vehicle breaks down it is your responsibility to have it towed.
-   Summer weather is hot and dry, and a few fires usually occur every summer.
-   Winter can bring enough snow that some areas become impassible.
-   As for elk, they can be anywhere on the training center but tend to congregate in certain areas depending on the time of year. My experience has been that I see them on average every three to five visits.

Happy hunting.

[slowhand]

Lots of good info right there.

[Boss .300 winmag]

The few times I’ve hunted in for upland birds the roads are brutal on tires, can’t stress the good tires enough plus spares.

[B4noon]

Not 100% but last year they said pass was going up to $40 not sure if they did or not.  Tires, tires, and then 2 more tires then 4 new ones after the hunt , master hunters start August 1st as stated they have there favorite spots but with the pressure out there  nothing surprises me on where you find them  good luck will be fun also make sure to pay attention to speed limit signs seems pretty but they have multiple speed changes in a few areas and they patrol them quite well

[BULLBLASTER]

I hunted out there for 10 days straight one year and never had an issue with any tires.  The roads didn’t seem all that bad to me.

Good luck on the hunt

[Timberstalker]

I hunted out there for 10 days straight one year and never had an issue with any tires.  The roads didn’t seem all that bad to me.

Good luck on the hunt

I find the tire report different from each person!

One year that place ate a set of my tires up. The next time it was no different than any other gravel road.

[Karl Blanchard]

I've spent quite literally hundreds of days out there and I've never had so much as a low tire. I always run a quality 10 ply though 

[Dan-o]

I've spent quite literally hundreds of days out there and I've never had so much as a low tire. I always run a quality 10 ply though 

Wow.

I've probably been out there 7 days.......   2 flats.

Load Range D truck tires.

It might depend on which little road you frequent, because I found my way up one that shredded my tires.

[Bullkllr]

Only hunted it one year. While most roads didn't seem especially bad, I remember one road there- it lead up and over a very windy pass- that was absolutely horrible. Sharp rocks sticking out at all kinds of crazy angles. Didn't blow out a tire, but I sure thought I would. Took it very easy.

[MtnMuley]

I've spent quite literally hundreds of days out there and I've never had so much as a low tire. I always run a quality 10 ply though 

Wow.

I've probably been out there 7 days.......   2 flats.

Load Range D truck tires.

It might depend on which little road you frequent, because I found my way up one that shredded my tires.

10 ply tires = Load Range E

[Karl Blanchard]

I've spent quite literally hundreds of days out there and I've never had so much as a low tire. I always run a quality 10 ply though 

Wow.

I've probably been out there 7 days.......   2 flats.

Load Range D truck tires.

It might depend on which little road you frequent, because I found my way up one that shredded my tires.

I've been knocking on wood all night after posting that lol.  Guaranteed I'll get 4 flats my first trip out this year

[wheels]

first time out got flat  so i would have a few but last season seemed like they grated them pretty good though

[sagerat]

Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.

If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...

[Karl Blanchard]

Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.

If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...

anyone putting in for tags out there should know the routine. It's not a secret. Gamble you take when YOU submit your choices

[sagerat]

Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.

If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...

anyone putting in for tags out there should know the routine. It's not a secret. Gamble you take when YOU submit your choices

Very true, and I agree but why not make it a long season? You’re already competing with tribal hunters and if access is extra limited due to training...

[wheels]

there is plenty of ground to look around in  especially  if you burn some boot leather  the main way of hunting is  driving 25 till you see something   its easy to pull 100 miles on the wheels a day

[Stein]

Busiest training schedule since the Korean war. Access into the good areas will be an issue this fall. Good luck.

If this is truly the case they should extend the hunt for permit holders, absolutely no reason not to...

anyone putting in for tags out there should know the routine. It's not a secret. Gamble you take when YOU submit your choices

Very true, and I agree but why not make it a long season? You’re already competing with tribal hunters and if access is extra limited due to training...

State already has your money....

There are plenty of tags where you wait for the call that never comes and lose your points and money.  Not right, but like I have said a ton of times if we keep sending them our money we should expect the same treatment we have received.

[Bob33]

You can call 509-577-3600 to get a recording of open training areas. It is updated each evening for the next 24 hours.

[Karl Blanchard]

Entire installation is closed tomorrow

[wheels]

guess good thing i got my stuff done today  hope real shack is done by season

[tallcooljuan]

I was out there two years ago looking for a cow and didn't see any elk.  I was able to drive the whole area in two days.  The roads are greatly improved, but there is one that was described earlier that had me nervous.  All good advice.  Bring two tires just for the fact that you can be very remote with limited cell service.  They tell you up front that there's no help.

I know someone who trains there and told me the elk are up North.  Makes sense since the Master Hunters are encouraged to hunt Badger Pocket.  If nothing else it is a very cool area and like non other in the State.