Looking for an elk guide in Washington, preferably around GMU 382

[jneilson]

I've never been elk hunting and I want to get one to fill my freezer, so antlerless would be find by me. How much would I pay for a guided hunt, preferably in Klickitat County, near where I live. What do I need to do and what should I expect? I had a tag for 2024, but elk seem to be difficult to find around my place. Thx.

[Cougartail]

Buy cameras/cell cameras and scout the areas around you. Killing an elk is never 100% but hunting where the elk are helps.

Guides get elk because they spend time and effort.

[EnglishSetter]

Buy cameras/cell cameras and scout the areas around you. Killing an elk is never 100% but hunting where the elk are helps.

Guides get elk because they spend time and effort.

Well, they also have access to property you don't.

[Cougartail]

Buy cameras/cell cameras and scout the areas around you. Killing an elk is never 100% but hunting where the elk are helps.

Guides get elk because they spend time and effort.

Well, they also have access to property you don't.

For sure.. but plenty are killed by those who hunt public if you hunt the game rich pockets.

[Twispriver]

Bearpaw, the site owner, runs some pretty affordable out of state cow hunts and can line you up with the tags.

[Sundance]

Whichever guide you find, make sure you do a deep dive into their reviews and business rating. Unfortunately there have been several guides in the past (and still active) in WA that run a less-than reputable service.

I'll second talking to Bearpaw, he may be able to point you in the right direction or offer a hunt. I've never hunted with Bearpaw, but Dale has a solid reputation and people I know have hunted with him and had nothing but good things to say.

[7mmfan]

Bearpaw, the site owner, runs some pretty affordable out of state cow hunts and can line you up with the tags.

If just killing an animal is the goal, this is how I would do it. Even with a guide, elk hunting in WA is not easy. It gets easier with special permits, private land, etc. There are some very affordable, almost guaranteed success out of state antlerless hunts.

[time2hunt]

Put in for a colockum  cow tag if you draw get a hold of me I’ll take you for free


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[CedarPants]

Put in for a colockum  cow tag if you draw get a hold of me I’ll take you for free


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Love seeing this, heck of an offer 

[huntnfmly]

Put in for a colockum  cow tag if you draw get a hold of me I’ll take you for free


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Love seeing this, heck of an offer 

^^^^this

[LDennis24]

Put in for a colockum  cow tag if you draw get a hold of me I’ll take you for free


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This is your guide.

[bearpaw]

Put in for a colockum  cow tag if you draw get a hold of me I’ll take you for free


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great offer, good on you 

[Cougartail]

Put in for a colockum  cow tag if you draw get a hold of me I’ll take you for free


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great offer, good on you 

Good on you too Bearpaw. Without this site these offers probably wouldn't take place. 

[HillHound]

Hopefully you have better luck than me. I have 14 cow points and can’t draw a damn colcockum cow tag. I know a guy who has drawn three in that time so YOU may have a chance

[Skyvalhunter]

Look into landowner tags especially out of state

[teanawayslayer]

What weapon? Might look at muzzy seasons. There’s quite a few tags in several units.

[jneilson]

Put in for a colockum  cow tag if you draw get a hold of me I’ll take you for free


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Sweet! I'll definitely be applying for one. Thanks

[jneilson]

What weapon? Might look at muzzy seasons. There’s quite a few tags in several units.

I'll probably stick with my 30/06

[MeepDog]

There’s very few elk in 382 and they spend all their time on private land. Unless you pay for private land access (which the guys who have the tiny elk herd aren’t going to offer) then you’re WAY less likely to waste your time in a different unit with more elk.

[Shooting Stix]

Elk hunts are roughly $6500-$7500 I have two of them I work with in Washington Elk Junction outfitters and Upfront outfitters

[Tbar]

Elk hunts are roughly $6500-$7500 I have two of them I work with in Washington Elk Junction outfitters and Upfront outfitters

Is that with Carl and Shane?

[duckmen1]

 

Elk hunts are roughly $6500-$7500 I have two of them I work with in Washington Elk Junction outfitters and Upfront outfitters

Is that with Carl and Shane?

[Dan-o]

Caveat Emptor