Green river elk

[W_Ellison2011]

Drew the permit for modern firearm green river unit elk in october. I remember reading some threads on here about having to talk to a company that owns a lot of the land. Just wanting a pointer in the direction of that companies name, if this is the case. Ive spent a decent bit of time in the white river unit chasing bears so i know the general area and i know what kind of bulls are in the white river unit… so id assume the same of the green river. Any info would be greatly appreciated, whether it be spots to scout or info about the company, though onx shows most of it is washington state land.

[cem3434]

That can be a great tag, just be the first at the gate and you should do fine. 

[RB]

You will get an entire packet in the mail detailing everything you need. I had a cow tag in there in 2019 and my suggestion would be have a driver so you can bail out faster. There are a lot of areas to get out and hike into, but saw way more Bulls from the road. Listen to the guards they know where the Elk are! Several guys on here have hunted the unit, each one had a different experience. Best of luck, post pictures if you get a nice one!

[zwickeyman]

A buddy drew the same tag. He said the access permits are sold out. His neighbor shot a nice mature 5x6 in the access area last year with this tag

[Russ McDonald]

It is owned by the Muckleshoots and Hancock manages it for them. Tons of Forest Service land further up.  70 rd, 73 rd. good places for elk.

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[trophyhunt]

Green river water shed or white river?

[RB]

Green river water shed or white river?

 

After reading this again have the same question??

[zwickeyman]

Green river water shed or white river?

 

After reading this again have the same question??

 

me too. my bad. I was talking about White River, sorry

[W_Ellison2011]

Green river fellas! I know the white river unit! Lol! Ive hunted bears up off the 72 road quite a bit. The green river unit, gmu 485, is its neighbor and ive been reading old posts on here that make it sound like theres a company, maybe tacoma Water? It had the green river watershed in the unit.

[highside74]

Yes thats the green river watershed tag. You'll get plenty of info. Should be a great hunt. Plus after you tag out you can still hunt bears or cougars if the season is open.

[W_Ellison2011]

Yes thats the green river watershed tag. You'll get plenty of info. Should be a great hunt. Plus after you tag out you can still hunt bears or cougars if the season is open.

Im super excited for this tag.

[Tikka Bird Dog]

I noticed in your opening post you were looking for pointers or spots to scout. Just to be clear with that tag you will not be able to scout leading up to your hunt. Access is only allowed during the days of your hunt. Good luck with your tag!

[Furee65]

I will look through my phone and see if I can find some notes I took on my hunts in there.  I drew elk in 2017 and deer in 2010 in there.  I took a photo of the map at the guard station on my last day in there to get a general idea where all the animals were take from in that unit.  Each person who takes an animal has to mark it on the map with a red or green sticker back at the guard/check in station. Its a fun hunt

[W_Ellison2011]

I will look through my phone and see if I can find some notes I took on my hunts in there.  I drew elk in 2017 and deer in 2010 in there.  I took a photo of the map at the guard station on my last day in there to get a general idea where all the animals were take from in that unit.  Each person who takes an animal has to mark it on the map with a red or green sticker back at the guard/check in station. Its a fun hunt

Thats pretty cool. Do i need to call their office ahead of time to let them know my info before the hunt? Or just show up at the guard shack and show them my tag and im good to go? Im trying to figure out who i need to contact prior to entering the land during the hunt. I have some questions for them. Im going to be bringing my handicapped father for a couple days and was thinking of bringing my daughter along as well. She will be 3 by then and always asks to go hunting. Those days would be truck hunting only but thats fine by me. What should my expectations be for the green river? I know the last couple days of that hunt im going to be looking for any bull pretty much but early on would like to stick to a big 5x5 minimum.

[W_Ellison2011]

Sorry if i come off like a kid… im pretty much feel like a kid in a candy store. First time drawing anything other than multi season deer in Washington and while ive helped others get elk, i myself have never notched my tag on an elk. Helped call them in, cut em up, and drag them out though rofl!