alkili bull elk permit problems.

[Lokaybinnity]

I went to submit my special permits this year, and it shows some new hunts in the alkili unit in the bull category checked them out did some calling around and research and decided that it was a hunt I'm interested in. when i went to submit the option to put in for those hunts it isn't available, it shows the hunts in the regulation pamphlet and everywhere on line, but not when i go to pick it as a choice. does anyone have some insight on this. my next step is to call the dept.   

[bobcat]

Did you purchase a "bull elk" application, or maybe you have the "quality elk" application instead? Or, do you have the correct weapon choice and on your elk tag for the hunt permit you're wanting to apply for? Also you have an "east" elk tag, correct?

[Bob33]

I went to submit my special permits this year, and it shows some new hunts in the alkili unit in the bull category checked them out did some calling around and research and decided that it was a hunt I'm interested in. when i went to submit the option to put in for those hunts it isn't available, it shows the hunts in the regulation pamphlet and everywhere on line, but not when i go to pick it as a choice. does anyone have some insight on this. my next step is to call the dept.   

I noticed they removed an Alkali elk permit from the Over 65 category. I wondered why.

[Lokaybinnity]

Did you purchase a "bull elk" application, or maybe you have the "quality elk" application instead? Or, do you have the correct weapon choice and on your elk tag for the hunt permit you're wanting to apply for? Also you have an "east" elk tag, correct?

oh yeah i have everything i even have multi elk this year it just doesn't show that particular hunt all the other hunts are there but that one, which i found odd its in the paper regs and online but when you go to submit that one is gone and its gone under mordern firearm and archery and muzzy and the cow permit ones are gone as well. 

[Bob33]

They removed hunt 2509 from Over 65. It was there initially. It is no longer.

[bobcat]

Interesting. I guess I would suggest calling the WDFW at 360-902-2515.

I do wonder if this is due to recent reports that the Yakima Training Center has been closed to the public.

[bigdub257]

I did some investigating last week.  They are not going to allow any hunting on the YTC this year per orders from the commanding officer. Bummer for sure.  Approximately 400 tag opportunities eliminated for several weapon types and age classifications from youth to seniors. The main reason I was told is lack of base personnel to monitor the check-in process and police the hunting areas.

[kirkl]

Yep, my ML deer tag is no longer an option to choose.

[JWBINX]

I did some investigating last week.  They are not going to allow any hunting on the YTC this year per orders from the commanding officer. Bummer for sure.  Approximately 400 tag opportunities eliminated for several weapon types and age classifications from youth to seniors. The main reason I was told is lack of base personnel to monitor the check-in process and police the hunting areas.

That's a total Bummer!

[Lokaybinnity]

I did some investigating last week.  They are not going to allow any hunting on the YTC this year per orders from the commanding officer. Bummer for sure.  Approximately 400 tag opportunities eliminated for several weapon types and age classifications from youth to seniors. The main reason I was told is lack of base personnel to monitor the check-in process and police the hunting areas.

did you hear this from the dept. because if you did I don't believe the dept. I talked to the guy that mans the gate. there is only one way in and one way out and you can only go in at a certain time and have to be out at a certain time and if you get one down late all you have to do is call and they know you will be late how many guys do you need to do that. i believe there is something else going on. unless you heard it from the horses mouth. i believe the horses mouth would be the guards or commanding officer him self. im going to call the guy i talked to if i can find his number.  If you did than I will just complain to my self and find another unit to put in for.     

[boneaddict]

I can tell you they arent issueing any new cards to go out there.   At least when I went to get one.   All I got was "order from the commander".   So not just hunting, as far as I can tell all rec activities.

[kirkl]

email back from game department.

Thank you for contacting WDFW Wildlife Program, Beginning June 1, 2025, the U.S. Army’s Yakima Training Center (YTC) is closing public access to YTC land, which includes Game Management Unit (GMU) 371 (Alkali).
 

The U.S. Army made this decision due to staff reductions and hiring constraints.

[bornhunter]

Just got off the phone with WDFW. They were informed this morning the YTC will be closed to all activities effective June 1st. Someone mentioned here recently the Desert Units may be closed also. The guy I just talked to said he was not aware of any Desert unit closures.

[Lokaybinnity]

well that's a bummer, just more opportunity gone wonder if we will be able to put in next year. thanks for you guys time.

[kirkl]

well that's a bummer, just more opportunity gone wonder if we will be able to put in next year. thanks for you guys time.

I asked back if forever or year to year decision and they said they dont know as its an Army decision.