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Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« on: January 08, 2021, 08:49:39 PM »
The 1015 Turnbull unit sounds interesting when I read about it.  Anyone pull that draw hunt for any bull?  If you did,  what did you think of it? How is access? Did you see animals during your hunt dates?  Did they allow you to do any scouting prior to the season dates?

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2021, 09:55:36 PM »
You get one day prior to scout, as in the day prior. Hit or miss. I had a tag there and definitely could have killed a good bull but nobody else I talked to even saw elk during the archery hunt. I apply because I'm very close but I wouldn't otherwise
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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #2 on: January 09, 2021, 07:10:14 AM »
Review the rules before application, they do not make it easy or fun.  Work hard with some of the local land owners for a much more satisfying experience

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #3 on: January 09, 2021, 07:30:15 AM »
I made the trip twice to photograph.  I’ve never been more disappointed. 

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2021, 08:32:44 AM »
It’s one of the few muzzy bull hunts left. There is no way I would waste my points on that hunt. Even if I had very few I would not put in for it.
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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2021, 07:09:22 PM »
Wow,  Wasn't expecting that kind of response. Sounds like the  WDFW is again clueless on how to manage a wildlife refuge.

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2021, 07:43:54 PM »
Wow,  Wasn't expecting that kind of response. Sounds like the  WDFW is again clueless on how to manage a wildlife refuge.
The refuge is federal. And the purpose of the hunts is to get the animals moving off the sanctuary of the refuge during season and be huntable on surrounding lands. There are elk out there but what zone you are allowed to hunt has an impact on huntable area. Not sure if they do zones for the bull hunts tho.

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #7 on: January 09, 2021, 08:35:27 PM »
Doesn't sound like I want to spend my points for a hunt like that. Thanks for the input.

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #8 on: January 09, 2021, 09:39:16 PM »
It's managed as a waterfowl refuge and they want less elk there. It sure is pretty ground though.
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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2021, 05:32:45 AM »
For this to be a quality bull tag this hunt should take place in January. Lot of elk migrate to that area late in the winter.

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2021, 12:17:58 PM »
I think they issue 1 bull tag and tons of applications.  So, pretty much like any other tag except you can’t really scout and don’t know where you will actually hunt before you draw.


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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2021, 10:07:27 PM »
I think they issue 1 bull tag and tons of applications.  So, pretty much like any other tag except you can’t really scout and don’t know where you will actually hunt before you draw.


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Unless it's changed, archery bull tag holder can hunt any of the open units.  Rifle bull is limited to certain zones.

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2021, 09:28:28 AM »
Had a cow tag this year in there and hunted one day during that nasty smoke. Was disappointed with the size and lack of elk in the small unit. Would do it again as it’s so close to my house but don’t travel for it.
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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #13 on: February 22, 2021, 11:02:53 AM »
I think they issue 1 bull tag and tons of applications.  So, pretty much like any other tag except you can’t really scout and don’t know where you will actually hunt before you draw.


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Unless it's changed, archery bull tag holder can hunt any of the open units.  Rifle bull is limited to certain zones.

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The problem is you aren't guaranteed any of the sub-units will be open.  For this tag, you have to apply, draw, spend the points and then hope you either get a good sub-unit or all of the other units are open if you are the lucky 1.

This is essentially a damage hunt, Turnbull isn't managed as a big game area, it's a side opportunity that is adjusted based on the other needs of the refuge.  They are trying to push the elk off the refuge, so ironically they are managing it such that the hunting would get worse and worse over time which would lead to less tree damage.

It is what it is, but there is a very possible reality of being seriously disappointed.

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Re: Turnbull draw unit? Anyone been in there?
« Reply #14 on: February 22, 2021, 11:55:36 AM »
If they don’t want elk there, why not just make it over the counter any elk?
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