Author Topic: Scouting tonight in Nile unit. (Read 12168 times)

norsepeak · « **on:** June 15, 2009, 09:55:38 PM »

Saw about 10 bulls, 4 very nice ones, but had a little trouble with swirling winds to get any good pics, but here ya go.

SuperDave · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2009, 09:59:00 PM »

Nicelooking shots norse, the last one is gonna be a bruiser!

steeleywhopper · « **Reply #2 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:01:41 PM »

Your Killing me! I'm gonna be over there scouting in a couple of weeks. Gotta get one of these big guys figured out for the Rifle Tag! If you find one you can chain to a tree I would appreciate it. I promise to feed it every day. Nice pics

norsepeak · « **Reply #3 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:05:12 PM »

I'll see what I can do steely, we saw some very nice bulls tonight, just couldn't get organized with the camera in time. The one in the pic already has a collar on it, so I'll just put a leash on that one for ya!

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #4 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:16:56 PM »

Nice looking bulls, that last one has some good growth going on.

mossback91 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:18:18 PM »

Norse learn how to use a camera

norsepeak · « **Reply #6 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:19:32 PM »

Ha ha, the last one with the big bull was taken by the wifey, and she was a little excited!

vfilbert · « **Reply #7 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:33:53 PM »

great pics, agreed that last bull is going to be a bruiser.

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:37:24 PM »

Very nice critters, that last one as already stated is going to be a bruiser

colockumelk · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2009, 10:45:17 PM »

Norse nice pics. All I got to say about that last in is

Norse you lied to me you said if I put in for the four units you told me to I'd get drawn.

I can't believe you would lead me astray like that.

J/K it's been awhile how have you been. Busy I imagine.

norsepeak · « **Reply #10 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:09:55 AM »

yeah, busy! scouting a lot and getting married next week

Don't feel bad about not getting drawn, I went 0 for 5 states AGAIN! One of these years, I'm gonna draw about 8 tags all at once and not know what to do!

Big Guy · « **Reply #11 on:** June 16, 2009, 02:14:15 PM »

Nice... that's just across 410 from where I hunt. Nice pic's I will be at squaw rock the last weekend in july and plan on doing alot of scouting. How are the deer looking this year?

norsepeak · « **Reply #12 on:** June 16, 2009, 03:58:03 PM »

Deer are looking good, very healthy. been seeing some nice up and coming bucks too.

bowhunterforever · « **Reply #13 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:07:36 PM »

Nice bulls, that last one is a keeper!

Skinner · « **Reply #14 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:14:39 PM »

That's awesome norse except for the part that you are getting married!

Big Guy · « **Reply #15 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:29:42 PM »

Norsepeak, do you alway's hunt the nile side or do you ever venture over toward's bald mt.?

I've hunted up the 1701 for year's and the deer #'s have seem to really decline the last 3 yr's.

Ducklanyards · « **Reply #16 on:** June 16, 2009, 04:48:20 PM »

Great Pictures. I hope your scouting trips pay off this season!

norsepeak · « **Reply #17 on:** June 16, 2009, 07:05:11 PM »

I pretty much cover all of the Chinook pass drainage, I'm lucky and get a lot of time to goof off in the mtns.

MY scouting won't help me much, didn't draw squat, but hopefully we can fill some bull tags for some clients.

boneaddict · « **Reply #18 on:** June 16, 2009, 08:58:05 PM »

Looks good. Rose would be happy shooting that one.

Ray · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:00:26 PM »

That bull in the last photo looks well developed.

colockumelk · « **Reply #20 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:28:31 PM »

That's what girls usually say when I'm wearing a speedo

mossback91 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 16, 2009, 09:29:05 PM »

Quote from: colockumelk on June 16, 2009, 09:28:31 PM

That's what girls usually say when I'm wearing a speedo

Skinner · « **Reply #22 on:** June 16, 2009, 10:16:32 PM »

JoeVon · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2009, 06:52:40 AM »

Nice bulls again Norse, and thanks for the pics.

But on a serious note...

Quote from: norsepeak on June 16, 2009, 09:09:55 AM

yeah, busy! scouting a lot and getting married next week :

Are you sick or something?

Really though, Good Luck on the other side...

Matt · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2009, 09:33:10 AM »

Hey norse do them guys still run sheep up there by Lindsay camp (handicap road on 1600)? I used to hunt exclusively up on the back side of clover springs. It just got too crowded for me. Nice pics.

boneaddict · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2009, 09:46:01 AM »

Yes they do and its still crowded.

norsepeak · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2009, 02:57:41 PM »

yeah, what bone said. There are a ton of sheep up on bald mtn too.

JoeVon, what do you mean?

I got the same question from Skinner! lol

JoeVon · « **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2009, 04:05:51 PM »

Just givin ya hell Norse.... Like I said, Good Luck with the weddin'.

Matt · « **Reply #28 on:** June 18, 2009, 07:47:02 AM »

Quote from: norsepeak on June 17, 2009, 02:57:41 PM

yeah, what bone said. There are a ton of sheep up on bald mtn too.

JoeVon, what do you mean? I got the same question from Skinner! lol

I have 4 buddies that drew a Goose Prairie group tag. I told them that I would hike into apple and pear lake to set up camp. But they are a little apprehensive (scared) even with a couple of horses. Where do you think these 4 knuckle heads/friends of mine should scout out with the best chance of them at least getting a chance at 4 shots?

WASHBCBOOK · « **Reply #29 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:00:30 AM »

F THE WIFE LETS GO HUNTING

NWWABOWHNTR · « **Reply #30 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:33:12 AM »

Matt,
You should redo your above statment, 4 in the group is correct, with one pushing hard to go pack in on this hunt with horses, and the others are apprehensive.

Last thing I want to do is hunt the Nile with the crowds around Lindsey camp and clover springs.

I am trying to get a pack in deal with an outfitter for us, hopefully if I swing a deal that is affordable the others will go for it. Hate to waste my chance at finally getting a big bull.

cabin308 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 18, 2009, 08:52:14 AM »

Quote from: NWWABOWHNTR on June 18, 2009, 08:33:12 AM

Matt,
You should redo your above statment, 4 in the group is correct, with one pushing hard to go pack in on this hunt with horses, and the others are apprehensive. Last thing I want to do is hunt the Nile with the crowds around Lindsey camp and clover springs. I am trying to get a pack in deal with an outfitter for us, hopefully if I swing a deal that is affordable the others will go for it. Hate to waste my chance at finally getting a big bull.

Quote from: norsepeak on June 16, 2009, 07:05:11 PM

I pretty much cover all of the Chinook pass drainage, I'm lucky and get a lot of time to goof off in the mtns.

MY scouting won't help me much, didn't draw squat, but hopefully we can fill some bull tags for some clients.

Since this thread was started by norsepeak, if you haven't yet I'd suggest you contact him. He's a guide for Rugged Class Outfitters and has offered discounts for Hunt-Wa members. Might be a good place to start.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,26094.0.html

NWWABOWHNTR · « **Reply #32 on:** June 18, 2009, 09:07:18 AM »

Valid point, wasn't looking for a guided trip and I know the others would not pay that kind of money. Distinct possibility for me doing it alone tho, thanks.

PM sent to Norse for info....

Matt · « **Reply #33 on:** June 18, 2009, 01:28:10 PM »

Quote from: NWWABOWHNTR on June 18, 2009, 09:07:18 AM

Valid point, wasn't looking for a guided trip and I know the others would not pay that kind of money. Distinct possibility for me doing it alone tho, thanks.

PM sent to Norse for info....

Now why do you think I was refering to you?

I heard that you can find elk right behind the woodshed.

rosscrazyelk · « **Reply #34 on:** June 18, 2009, 03:56:01 PM »

That third bull is gonna be nice.

norsepeak · « **Reply #35 on:** June 18, 2009, 11:06:23 PM »

Hey guys, let me try to answer some of the questions for ya. First, it's very hard to say " go here and there is a big bull" because during the rut the bulls move a lot and cover a lot of ground...that being said, I usually find good bulls in the same areas year after year though. Second, don't be too scared off by the crowds and the roads...I see A LOT of nice bulls within spitting distance of major roads where you hear 10 diesel pickups an hour go by. The elk are born and raised with vehicles, they don't know any different, so for the most part they don't pay any attention to them. An example: that last pic of the big bull with the collar, was taken from my jeep idling in the road. The bad thing about the crowds is the elk can get bumped around a lot and having other hunters stumble into your set up sucks, but to avoid that is just hunt the little pockets of good cover that the "average, lazy" hunter wouldn't walk into. As far as pricing, yes we are doing a 10% discount for hunt-wa members, and we are very flexible on our hunts from fully guided with meals and lodging to just day hunts or even just drop camp hunts it's totally up to the hunter. We are here to help hunters make the most of there bull tags because they are hard to get, we are not here to make our fortunes....believe me we are not getting rich...we just love to hunt elk!

So, keep firing away with the questions and comments, we appreciate the feed back. If you want some more specifics, p.m. me. Thanks and good luck!

The pic is from last season, his first elk ever!

colockumelk · « **Reply #36 on:** June 18, 2009, 11:14:27 PM »

I wont be able to hunt elk again until 2012 or 2013 but when I do I'll have about 8 points so I should get drawn. If that's the case I promise I will give you a call. If I pay for your services (there is no way around it, that just sounded wrong

) would it cost extra if my little brother came along to film?

Yak-NDN · « **Reply #37 on:** June 19, 2009, 01:14:01 PM »

Quote from: Matt on June 18, 2009, 07:47:02 AM

Quote from: norsepeak on June 17, 2009, 02:57:41 PM
yeah, what bone said. There are a ton of sheep up on bald mtn too.

JoeVon, what do you mean? I got the same question from Skinner! lol

I have 4 buddies that drew a Goose Prairie group tag. I told them that I would hike into apple and pear lake to set up camp. But they are a little apprehensive (scared) even with a couple of horses. Where do you think these 4 knuckle heads/friends of mine should scout out with the best chance of them at least getting a chance at 4 shots?

You just ruined my day I had planed on taking my three buddies to apple and pear lake for the same hunt. They are pumped and are going to spend every possible minute hunting when the season starts. I am going to haul them in because they don't have horses and I will come back for them later. I will leave my sat phone with them if they need me any sooner.

NWWABOWHNTR · « **Reply #38 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:01:59 PM »

There will be about 15 people there that I know of....

norsepeak · « **Reply #39 on:** June 21, 2009, 12:02:25 PM »

Shouldn't be a problem colockum, I'm sure we can work something out...

Yak-NDN · « **Reply #40 on:** June 23, 2009, 09:29:18 PM »

Must be a good spot if that many people are going to be in there.

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