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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #45 on: August 27, 2020, 11:17:58 PM »
Good luck!! Sounds like it's going well!!

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #46 on: August 28, 2020, 10:06:55 AM »
Doug flutty hunts these hills also. Total driving around stopping at every pull out with the worst bugle out there and chuckle weak at best. They do sell production bugle tubes that sound much better. Lost track of the nice bull I had found amazing how they disappear. Found a different small herd with a borderline shooter and more rags may just have to make a play this evening. Getting to hunt on my bday is a treat and if that bull wants some he just might get it. Bugling is slow and big bulls or elk even aren't everywhere. small pockets hold elk similar to otc units. For those of you considering this unit get in shape,have a good rig with new brakes,tires and realize this is still hunting. I also noticed those old cows have been alive long enough that they are super aware and avoid the spots from past hunting pressure even in a special draw unit. They are keeping big bulls alive!

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #47 on: August 29, 2020, 08:00:10 PM »
What did i tell ya. Good,luck man you'll find one

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #48 on: August 29, 2020, 08:24:29 PM »
Good luck. I spent alot of time there and it is hard to hunt but can be super rewarding when you find them. I saw a couple nice bills above the hatchery last year.
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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #49 on: September 01, 2020, 02:22:36 PM »
The miles grow and still the elk don't show. They party all night bugling and drinking that tonic creek water. Crazy the sounds they make when they cut loose. Seen 5 big game species met some great fellow hunters of both sexes and just working my but off. Bivy camp to early morning grinds. Soaked from water and sweat you have to love the grind. Hard to target select bull's and not just run in and get it done.  These hills still hide a few big elk but they hide very well unless in a pasture. Plenty of time and work  to do.

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #50 on: September 01, 2020, 08:51:31 PM »
Pulling for you!  I have a rifle tag starting in October.  Would love to see pics when you bag one!

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #51 on: September 03, 2020, 01:11:33 AM »
Keep at it..... I heard no bugles on my hunt in the valley.

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #52 on: September 03, 2020, 01:46:16 PM »
Keep at it..... I heard no bugles on my hunt in the valley.
Did you get him?

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #53 on: September 03, 2020, 02:24:08 PM »
Got in on a small herd last night he was locating so I slipped into that 100 yd zone. After a few minutes of cow chatter had him answering and moving in he makes his way down to meet the challenge but held just out of my effective range. This lasted for 30 min before he gained 2000 ft elevation. I relocated him on the other side soaking wet from sweat. I met 2 rifle hunter's on the first day of the hunt. They passed him and I watched the herd slip back into cover. E bikes have changed hunting with people in many remote locations. My shooter bull count still at 2 with 1 borderline. Had several bears in bow range including 1 with 3 paws this morning. Hard to have to pass. Glad I have been able to take a few bears over the years. Hope I find a good bull before this hunt is over. Going to keep putting in the work.

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #54 on: September 03, 2020, 10:59:14 PM »
Tagging,  Thanks for taking us along.
You have put in the time  :tup:Hope to see a nice bull pic soon
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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #55 on: September 03, 2020, 11:19:15 PM »
Keep at it..... I heard no bugles on my hunt in the valley.
Did you get him?

Yea i got a 5x4 on day 4.

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #56 on: September 09, 2020, 11:48:17 AM »
Locked out for the last few days of season tough hunt.

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #57 on: September 09, 2020, 02:25:32 PM »
Locked out for the last few days of season tough hunt.
That’s a real bummer. That hunt is not as easy as a lot of people make it out to be. Tough country for sure.

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #58 on: September 09, 2020, 02:40:41 PM »
There’s still federal land......

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Re: 17 year wait {nooksack archery }
« Reply #59 on: September 09, 2020, 02:41:56 PM »
That freakin sucks man. I would spend your time knocking on doors trying to find land to hunt your later seasons

 


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