Sauk Elk Tag

[Smitty1121]

Hey, curious if anyone here has ever drawn the bull tag for Sauk?  I drew the muzzleloader tag this year.  I don't actually know too much about the unit yet.  I'll be putting in quite a bit of scouting, but was hoping if someone knows much about the unit, they might have some information they would be willing to share.  If I understand correctly, I believe Weyerhauser is no longer involved with any timberland within the unit either, at least they it didn't look like they offer their permit access any longer.

[jason stevens]

It can be done but those numbers are not high. Your gonna wanna focus more toward the northern part of the unit an get to the woods an go through a couple pairs of boots.  Puck up a cow call an have fun.

[h2ofowlr]

Where the majority of the elk are is private property.  You will have to be talking to land owners.

[Southpole]

It can be done but those numbers are not high. Your gonna wanna focus more toward the northern part of the unit an get to the woods an go through a couple pairs of boots.  Puck up a cow call an have fun.

Where the majority of the elk are is private property.  You will have to be talking to land owners.

  Start knocking on doors on the skagit/north side of the unit.

[jason stevens]

I've got a buddy with 200 acres in your area ill ask if he's letting people hunt this year. The elk are like his pets.

[bkaech]

I know a couple people that have had that tag. As stated, 95% of the elk are on private land around the Skagit River. It is a game of finding access. There are some cool looking heavy horned bulls around there, could be a really fun hunt. Some land owners like and welcome hunters, other land owners don't want you to touch "their" elk.

[Smitty1121]

Thanks for the insight.  I know from asking land owners in the past, it can go either way and respect their decisions one way or the other.  Sounds like onX is going to be a useful tool to figure out some land owner names.

[jkononen]

Pretty much all private where the elk will be. This might not come off as advice you want to hear, but if you can't tie up quite a bit of landowner permission (you never know where the elk will be) you might think about getting your points back...

[Tbar]

Pretty much all private where the elk will be. This might not come off as advice you want to hear, but if you can't tie up quite a bit of landowner permission (you never know where the elk will be) you might think about getting your points back...

Public land parcels get tribal pressure as well. Not trying to be a downer but being honest.

[Smitty1121]

I'll definitely try knocking on doors and seeing what I can come up with.  I have heard about the tribal pressure as well.

[huntnfmly]

Tagging along in this thread buddy of mine drew the same tag

[jason stevens]

I reached out to my buddy an he is not allowing people to hunt this year. Apperantley there were to many issues last year.

[Reinsurance shooter]

Shot you a dm smitty. 

[seaduckhunter]

Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits. 

[jason stevens]

There's still access off south skagit highway an there are elk there just saying

[Teepee96]

Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.

I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk

[jason stevens]

Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.

I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk

It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled

[jason stevens]

I've seen sign an elk in both units

[Southpole]

Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.

I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk

It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled

I think Teepee96 is talking about the south side of the Sauk unit. I agree it wouldn’t worth buying the Hampton permit for this permit.

[3nails]

 If I wanted to kill a huge bull on the west side I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Nooksack or a Sauk tag.      No, after thinking about it. The Sauk tag.

[Teepee96]

Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.

I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk

It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled

All I'm saying is if I had the tag I wouldn't be hunting on the Hampton permit.

[Bowhunter3]

Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.

I've spent a ton of time on that property within the Sauk unit and have never seen an elk or elk sign. Would not recommend anyone with a Sauk bull tag buying access for that property in hopes of shooting an elk

It's funny you say that because the elk from the Sauk are already in the 448. Just gotta do your scouting.this tG can be filled

All I'm saying is if I had the tag I wouldn't be hunting on the Hampton permit.

 

[Nate Ortloff]

If I wanted to kill a huge bull on the west side I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Nooksack or a Sauk tag.      No, after thinking about it. The Sauk tag.

Interesting I have always thought the nooksack tag was the one everyone wants. Maybe that's because I grew up in the woods of 418.  Now I will have to do some research on the Sauk tag.

[Tbar]

If I wanted to kill a huge bull on the west side I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Nooksack or a Sauk tag.      No, after thinking about it. The Sauk tag.

Interesting I have always thought the nooksack tag was the one everyone wants. Maybe that's because I grew up in the woods of 418.  Now I will have to do some research on the Sauk tag.

I would disagree with 3nails. Not to say big bulls can't be found in either, I don't think the units are comparable in terms of opportunity.  That said, both units are a little depressed right now but will improve.  But what do I know  .

[JakeLand]

If I wanted to kill a huge bull on the west side I'm not sure if I'd rather have a Nooksack or a Sauk tag.      No, after thinking about it. The Sauk tag.

Interesting I have always thought the nooksack tag was the one everyone wants. Maybe that's because I grew up in the woods of 418.  Now I will have to do some research on the Sauk tag.

I would disagree with 3nails. Not to say big bulls can't be found in either, I don't think the units are comparable in terms of opportunity.  That said, both units are a little depressed right now but will improve.  But what do I know  .

[spin05]

My advice. Get a boat

[Smitty1121]

Most the land was purchased from Weyerhaeuser and bought by Hampton and they now lease and sell permits.

I've been checking stuff out on onX.  I could be mistaken, but I see some of the land being Sierra Pacific, along with other private timberland companies.  Unless they have changed things, Sierra Pacific in the past allowed hunting without any permits, but didn't open any of there gates (at least that's how they treated in the Ryderwood).  I also see what appears to be a fair amount of state land. 

[Reinsurance shooter]

Smitty.  I am seeing the same thing and also experienced the same on other Sierra land. Their website suggests they still allow access on their lands - though eyes on roads is best to confirm they are not specifically posted. I am headed up next Saturday or Sunday to check stuff out a bit.