Peaches Ridge (anyone get drawn)

[tmike]

I'm not having trouble finding animals just not any big bulls yet. I made the mistake of setting my camera on 3 shots every 1 minute and got 1200 pics in 2 weeks. Just cows, calves and small bulls. I relocated the cam to a couple wallows that haven't been hit yet. Any of you elksperts know when those Rocky's start hitting the wallows  I'll be doing more recon this weekend.

[Elk Hunter]

Going to check out south of Cle Elem this saturday. Any suggestion would be heplful.

[halflife65]

Elk Hunter, do you have a Peaches Ridge tag?

[Elk Hunter]

Yes. My huntin buddy and I. I have been in the 346 and know that fairly well. Just thought about checking out something new.

[halflife65]

Elk Hunter, I sent you a PM. 

[jstone]

Do you think all of the motorcycles or most of them will be gone out of the Little Naches or the Taneum the day before the season? My buddy thinks he wants to try a spot in the Taneum for the first couple of days because last time we went scouting all the camp grounds where full of bikes and campers.

[JBar]

95% of the bike will be gone. You'll have a couple that will extend their long weekend but most will not. Even still I would give it a couple of days or just find a spot the bikes can't go.

[jstone]

Ok Thanks. I tryed to do that last year, My buddy and I mountain biked in a few miles stashed the bicks and hicked up this old grown up road bulls bugling when we went to bed. Next morning woke up an hour before light stood out side the tent, Nothing totally quiet. Started to make our move to the clearing where the elk where NOTHING. There where 2 motorcycles parked about 200 yrds from our tent on the other side of the ridge. They road up right through the clearing and parked then went up into the woods. I was so POD I felt like letting the air out of there tires, But i didnt. They rode beyond the gates. I dont understand sometimes. I get frustrated with people sometimes. When the sign says NO MOTORCYCLES. Maybe they cant read

[JBar]

jstone there will be at least one *censored* that'll do it to you every time. Trust me though you can find areas bikes can't go! Good luck with your hunt!

[jstone]

Thanks, Just venting.. Good Luck to you this year

[cabin308]

jstone, I feel your anger.  I don't condone this  but if you put a Kryptonite lock through the wheels and frame to hold 'em behind the lines until the authorities arrive might make them think before rounding gates.  A picture of their plates and gps location would work, too.  Or best yet use both.   

[cle elum bowhunter]

Jstone, I also drew the peaches tag and will be up hunting the taneum side.  We do go up "behind" the gates but we ride the single track which is legal, just like every other fool that will be out riding Labor Day weekend.  Check your pm's, I'll send you a message.

[jstone]

THANKS. Let you know what i see

[TeacherMan]

Has anyone been up in the unit lately scouting or just playing? Any elk being seen? What are the fires like in that area? I'm in Alaska and having fun but it is driving me crazy not being able to scout right now...

thanks

Chris

[SpotandStalk]

I too drew Peaches (modern) this year Teacher.

Went out yesterday in the Taneum...saw a spike around Fishhook Flats with a couple cows (there is usually a good bull in there somewhere) and a nice 6x6 down low on my way out.

No fires to worry about yet Teach.

I need to get over to the Little Naches and check that area out here shortly.