Grande Ronde Archery Bull tag

[Blacktailaddict]

Well with 5 or 6 points i drew the archery any bull tag for gmu 186, i thought i had changed it back to point saver but apparently not.... How seriously should i take this tag? i drew a great mule deer tag in nevada and really only have two weeks off this year.... any opinions on this? i was not expecting to draw anything in washington this year.

[Stein]

I think you have the option to return tags this year and get your points back, maybe someone can confirm.  I don't know anything about that unit, so can't help you there.

[stew pidasso]

Take it serious dude. Big tough country could produce big results. Congrats

[elkchaser54]

Wow the access is tough in that area but I've always dreamed of getting in there and hiking around.  Would be amazing to see the country and if there are a couple big bulls or bucks hiding down there.   

[Blacktailaddict]

Take it serious dude. Big tough country could produce big results. Congrats

i know there is probably an opportunity at a decent bull, i wish i have time to take the whole season off, but a rifle mule deer hunt ive waited six years for will take the priority for my time off.
i have the gear, just got to get my butt in shape for that country. anyone have pictures of bulls from that unit?

[Clearcut]

Yes.. I sent you a PM.. give me your # I can share pics info

[bolsen]

I drew the archery tag a few years ago, bull on the right.

[Bone collector 13]

I drew the archery tag a few years ago, bull on the right.

That’s a stud. Did you horseback in? Was it a tough hunt?

[Blacktailaddict]

i recalulated my leave, i will be able to have 10 days to scout/hunt. so might be able to pull something off

[metlhead]

I've spent time in the 186 chasing birds. Access is adequate but requires a tremendous amount of vertical ascent from the roads. Never seen any quality bulls on the public pieces. Maybe the private lands hold a masher tucked away in a tiny fold of land out of sight.

[Blacktailaddict]

I've spent time in the 186 chasing birds. Access is adequate but requires a tremendous amount of vertical ascent from the roads. Never seen any quality bulls on the public pieces. Maybe the private lands hold a masher tucked away in a tiny fold of land out of sight.

it would be my first bull with a bow so i would take whatever walked out... could be a good time chasing some solitude and peace.

[Rutnbuxnbulls]

I’ve hunted the Ronde a few times for deer. I had one trip where I was cow calling at a couple bulls on private only a few hundred yards away. I would think during September they would’ve come over to investigate. It is steep country but once you’re on top it’s easy getting around. Practice your longer shots and cow calling.

[vdemacon]

I had the tag last year. I had a great hunt, even though I didn't end up tagging a bull. I also had the issue of having drawn a tag in CO which overlapped with the GR tag. Bolsen was a great source of information. He was in contact with my son. If you have any questions or want some advice based on what I experienced, send me a message.

[andersonjk4]

Update?