17 year wait {nooksack archery }

[jk78]

Seems many believe this to be a oil tag in a way. First quality elk tag and asking for some advise. Honestly I haven't been to the unit. Hunting elk with a bow is a yearly event with many tags filled over the years.  More than willing to burn the boot leather and scout. It seems that this forum has a wealth of knowledge of the area. Very leery of joining this site and asking for help in the unit.I see the effect social media has on hunting areas and realize members are very reluctant share info but feel that is why this forum shines.  Members may share being special draw and a 17 year wait. I live on the west side but several hours away and will dedicate the whole season to this tag and score not a concern more a mature bull. The mountains call!

[h2ofowlr]

Tribe was given keys to the mainline.  They put a big dent into the bulls in this unit.  I hope you can locate a nice one.  An acquaintance ate his QB rifle tag last year.  Only saw 1 bull for 10 trips.

[cougforester]

I had a friends friend with the archery tag last year. It was off the charts good hunting. He ended up killing a giant, honestly a dream bull. They go deep though and scouted hard. 

[jk78]

Sounds like I need to find a remote trailhead and get away from the crowd.

[Mfowl]

Use the search function here, should get you started. Congrats on your draw and enjoy the ride!

[jk78]

Any past nook hunters still on this site? Just interested on there opinion of the hunt and possible success stories and access they decided on or what they would do different if given the chance?

[Elkfun12]

I sent you a pm

[jk78]

some good folks on this site thanks I cant wait

[jk78]

With a start date of aug 24 what are your tactics for early season elk? Bedding -wallows- glassing from above- maybe light cow calling? 

[rosscrazyelk]

Contact the tree farm get a key. Lots of area. Good luck

[bkaech]

They use to, and I assume still do, give you a key to the gate for the tree farm with some state land behind the gate too. There is lots of land and logging roads behind the gate that can be hit and miss if you stay near the road, but it you get away a bit you can find a giant/cool looking heavy bulls. The odd thing about this unit is there is a ton of good elk habitat but not all good habitat, whether close or far from roads, holds elk. You will just have to check a lot of country for elk sign. If it was me I would start in July and keep at it. If you can find elk sign (who cares if you spot elk) then there is likely a good bull around, bull to cow ratio is high, even if the big bulls hang back a bit they will be around come September.

[jk78]

Are walk in timerland permits worth looking into for this hunt?

[bkaech]

I am pretty sure the main section of timberland that holds elk you will get a key for. But I haven't looked into timberland permits in that area before. I would get a hold of the WDFW biologist for that area. He will give you good info.

[BGhunter]

Are walk in timerland permits worth looking into for this hunt?

If I had the tag I would get a Werehaeuser walk in permit if they had any available. I get the key every year just incase I get lucky and draw the Nook.

[Skyvalhunter]

Have to be very lucky