Colockum Early Archery Bust

[TriggerMike]

WDFW is looking at dropping the true spike requirement for archery just a heads up.

I did a bear hunt a couple years ago in thick smoke and won't do it again unless I have to. I thought I was out of shape and ended up bailing. Two weeks later went back with clean air to the same mountain and bombed straight up it no problem. The smoke does a lot more than I think most people realize. Howver, if I had a big bull tag in the Colockum I would definitely just suck it up. It's the only option with that tag 

[Special T]

WDFW is looking at dropping the true spike requirement for archery just a heads up.

I did a bear hunt a couple years ago in thick smoke and won't do it again unless I have to. I thought I was out of shape and ended up bailing. Two weeks later went back with clean air to the same mountain and bombed straight up it no problem. The smoke does a lot more than I think most people realize. Howver, if I had a big bull tag in the Colockum I would definitely just suck it up. It's the only option with that tag 

Where did you hear about them dropping true spike for archery?  They just went to permit only cor archery antlerless.

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[Karl Blanchard]

WDFW is looking at dropping the true spike requirement for archery just a heads up.

I did a bear hunt a couple years ago in thick smoke and won't do it again unless I have to. I thought I was out of shape and ended up bailing. Two weeks later went back with clean air to the same mountain and bombed straight up it no problem. The smoke does a lot more than I think most people realize. Howver, if I had a big bull tag in the Colockum I would definitely just suck it up. It's the only option with that tag 

Where did you hear about them dropping true spike for archery?  They just went to permit only cor archery antlerless.

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it was in the proposed rule changes that they just did the survey for.


Does the OP have a bull tag?

[rainshadow1]

We were in the same boat with the smoke. Feeling pretty crappy today but we had an amazing opening day hunt. The best I’ve ever been on!! My pops and I were helping a good friend with his bull tag and he ended up smoking a giant 7x8!  If he gives me permission I’ll post a story and some pics but here’s a teaser.

Looking forward to that one!

 

Was hoping to go Scout/Bear/Hunckleberry today, but it is worse not better... My boys are with me for a leg now, but to little avail. Really hoping it starts blowing out soon.

Then my older got his tags early this year because he was gonna turn 16, he got Muzzy Elk, but the custody schedule is going to make him miss the Early season completely. We're going to have to go blind for the last week of the Late season up above the 90. (Will beg you guys for some last chance guidance!)

If it's not one thing it's another... what a year!

[trophyhunt]

I'm a bit confused here, I know, that's not a surprise.   But, doesn't your hunt go from sept 12-24th?  This is a great tag and tough to draw, I sure hope you give yourself another chance at it.

otc spikes is a hard draw?

well crap karl, I didn’t read that.

[jstone]

Hope the smoke goes away soon
Still lots of time for that tag

[2MANY]

Take up smoking and save on all the expensive scent killers and clothing.

[JimmyHoffa]

Been getting some wind and a little rain on the coast, so maybe it will move over there and improve conditions for the rest of your season.

[saylean]

I didnt even bother going due to the closures and air quality. Moved up a job that I post poned specifically so I could elk hunt. Might catch the tale end of the season if I can finish up the job in time.

Good luck all, stay safe. I figure, maybe the elk could use a break anyway with all the smoke, and Im ok with that.

[weaksauce]

I’m in the same boat I was headed up on Tuesday to the same area before the opener didn’t even make it up before a couple of fellas told me DNR had closed the land. Grateful for the information saved me a lot of time setting up camp just to get kicked out.  I considered plan b and c but I’ve got a multiseason so I just bagged this early hunt until things calm down a bit. Tough decision though.

[dreadi]

I wish I had a bull tag. I would have been done hunting at 6:30am when a herd slowly walked 30yd away while I was eating a biscuit.


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