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| Hiker82:
First off long time lurker (for a few years, I really enjoy reading the posts about success and honestly the struggle) and first time poster. I've been putting in for the last 8 years, mostly for points also with my son for a youth tag. This year I got drawn for Taneum cow elk modern, 8 points and Oct 29-Nov 3. First off it's great, I'm excited and my son (just turned 14) is even more excited. Taneum was our 3rd choice as I went to CWU 20 years ago and spent more time in he woods or on the river than in class. I was mostly up in the Clockum or Manashtash area which I'm very familiar with. Taneum, not so much. Here are a few of the challenges that I'm facing and I'm just going to be straight up honest and direct. 1. We only have a few days and have to be back on the westside by about 2pm on October 31 for some obligations that can not be changed. 2. It's just me an my son as my partners in the past are not available and dropping one down a ravine would be a challenge for us both. 3. I'm heading over tomorrow, if I can get out of work, to scout the area and explore the new area but other than that we've never been up there. 4. I'm having hesitations about camping with just my son and no buddies. A few years ago, I had a pretty scary situation while camping and slightly struggling with jumping back into it with just my kid. I've thought of turning my tag back in and/or just not going. However, when I brought it up to my son he was extremely disappointed as I explained the situation. My wife is encouraging us to go and we really want to. So, that's my situation and really struggling with the problems listed above. Hopefully, when I scout the next day or two alot of my questions will be answered. Any type of advice or words of encouragement would be welcomed. PM is great. Thanks for listening. |
| Kingofthemountain83:
I'd go and figure it out with your son... Great experience whether you're successful or not... If you get one down in a ravine just cut the meat off the bones and put it in game bags not too heavy to carry out... Enjoy yourselfs... |
| Dan-o:
You don't describe what your scary situation was, so it's hard to say. My thoughts: 1. I've never regretting time spent hunting/fishing/camping with my kids. 2. I have regretted letting other things get in the way. 3. Depending on your situation, maybe prep tour kid and a couple close friends on where you'll be. 4. Good luck!!!! |
| fishngamereaper:
Learn roads and campsites. Most elk are up high right now and most of those won't be there by Nov. After archery season I can give you more specific advice if you still need. It's not a slam dunk tag. The taneum is mostly thick and mostly steep. |
| teanawayslayer:
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