Green River Bucks and Bulls

[Ridgerunner]

How did those lucky enough to get drawn for the watershed do this year?  I haven't heard any reports out of there yet. 

[jdhansen92]

I had a bull tag, we hunted everyday of the season and didn’t see an elk until day 4. We ended up see about 20 cows total in 7 days and one spike bull that I didn’t take. We went everywhere the inspectors told us and we were the first ones at the gate each morning to have pick of the feeding fields but didn’t see an elk in the 3 mornings we went to them. I know of 4 bulls that were taken out.

[boneaddict]

  Damn!

[Ridgerunner]

Tough hunt man thats a bummer. 

[boneaddict]

What malady is hammering them? Hoof rot, tribal pressure, COvid?  No wolves yet?

[jdhansen92]

I’m not sure what the cause is, the WDFW North Rainier Herd report said that in 2017 the herd of GMU 485 and 466 was around 463 elk with 33 bulls per 100 cows. Maybe they got pushed across the river where there is less access?

[trophyhunt]

Really odd, I’d be surprised if it was do to the mucks, but, they can now take more than us like was the deal for a while. Ceremonial hunts are allowed in there, I wasn’t impressed w the elk numbers last year when my dad and I were in there for his deer tag. No way would I put too many points on that tag. Did you guys see any bucks?

[Jpmiller]

I had a bull tag, we hunted everyday of the season and didn’t see an elk until day 4. We ended up see about 20 cows total in 7 days and one spike bull that I didn’t take. We went everywhere the inspectors told us and we were the first ones at the gate each morning to have pick of the feeding fields but didn’t see an elk in the 3 mornings we went to them. I know of 4 bulls that were taken out.

That's a bummer. Hope it's a little better next year when I draw.

[Igottanewknee]

Tribe went in first this year, right? Wonder how they did, and if they got them stirred up enough to make them a little hard to find?

[jdhansen92]

I asked the inspectors how the tribe hunt went, they hunted the week before, and they said 4 bulls and 2 cows, we did see about a dozen bucks and lots of does .

[G.R.K]

The hunt was terrible in my opinion and is over hyped by many 
I shot a bull the first day and went in for 5 days never saw another bull or any bucks other than 2 points.It was a waste of points for sure.

[257 Wby Mag]

Know of 2 regular bulls and a dink buck. Had the buck tag 10 years ago, not much has changed. Got flamed for it last year.


Best westside buck and bull tag on the westside, keep trying!!! It’ll be worth it!👍

[trophyhunt]

The hunt was terrible in my opinion and is over hyped by many 
I shot a bull the first day and went in for 5 days never saw another bull or any bucks other than 2 points.It was a waste of points for sure.

agree w 257 wby mag, best tag around!!! 

[Jpmiller]

Well then you all should stop applying so I can draw it 

I just really want to hunt in there

[257 Wby Mag]

Go ahead, I’m sure you have all the secrets. 😂😂

It is far and away the best buck and bull tag for western wa!! Seriously 👍

[trophyhunt]

 

[Jpmiller]

Just the novelty of it is enticing. I drive by it most days on my way home from work and see elk not infrequently in or around it. Plus Bruce Richards always made it sound cool in there.

[trophyhunt]

It is cool just driving around in there and like anywhere else, there is a chance at seeing a big animal.  I've always been told there are lots of cats and bears, I have yet to see one in there and my dad and I spent everyday except one in there with his deer tag.  Even took a predator caller in after we got his deer.  You could at least have fun antler hunting if you draw.

[Jpmiller]

You can still access it after you get your animal? That would be cool

[trophyhunt]

You can still access it after you get your animal? That would be cool

Yes, they encouraged us to take advantage of the access and try to kill a bear or cat. 

[G.R.K]

Know of 2 regular bulls and a dink buck. Had the buck tag 10 years ago, not much has changed. Got flamed for it last year.


Best westside buck and bull tag on the westside, keep trying!!! It’ll be worth it!👍

Judd you always make me chuckle on these posts.   

[Igottanewknee]

Saw this guy out there right down the road from the gate last year... does that count for anything?     

Had to take a picture, cause you just don't see that every day.

[DishBogget]

I had a buck tag. Passed on multiple bucks up to 3 point then had a rough day got nervous and killed a 2 point. I did see a monster 4+ point on the south side of the river after I notched my tag, doubt I would have gotten a shot at it though.


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[257 Wby Mag]

Know of 2 regular bulls and a dink buck. Had the buck tag 10 years ago, not much has changed. Got flamed for it last year.


Best westside buck and bull tag on the westside, keep trying!!! It’ll be worth it!👍

Judd you always make me chuckle on these posts.   

Andy, it makes me laugh too. The “phantom” grws giants!! 🤣

[trophyhunt]

Best elk, deer tag on west side!!!!