Hunt in November in Washington

[timmyg]

Sounds like you are getting ready to have your first child.  You better get up here and hunt, and get someone to sit in for you on that Tuesday class.  You are not going to be getting too many hall passes when that bambino comes.  I got signed up for that class a couple of years ago, so don't think I am making this up.  I will be late archery for Elk, so maybe if you get that hall pass next year.....

Congrats in advance on what is I am quite sure your first child.  I am joking with you about the hall pass thing

[vfilbert]

i would seriously consider oregon, thier are a ton of elk thier and way more land to hunt them on, hunt the blues up by heppner, and tags are otc, just my

[NWBREW]

i would seriously consider oregon, thier are a ton of elk thier and way more land to hunt them on, hunt the blues up by heppner, and tags are otc, just my

 



  That's a good idea. closer to Cal. and the land is not as brushy.

[bobcat]

But eastern Oregon general season elk hunts are spike only.  Why would somebody want to pay non-resident prices for that

[vfilbert]

true, i thought thier was some general hunts on the eastside of oregon that were any bull? could be wrong.

[turbociv922001]

whoever said no elk on westside is wrong
friend got a 6x7 with a bow this year
and a 5x5 the year before. so pretty sure they are on westside.
and in the carson area

[Curly]

whoever said no elk on westside is wrong
friend got a 6x7 with a bow this year
and a 5x5 the year before. so pretty sure they are on westside.
and in the carson area

You mean this quote:

um, theres no more elk in washington. and if there is there on the east side, so go look over there

Dude, that was a joke.............

[NWBREW]

 

[vfilbert]

ha

[MikeJ]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions.  Yes, I am having my first child (boy) right around x-mass.  I have to admit I have given some thought to potential for increased negotiation for future hunts

As indicated in my first post this year has been terrible with my schedule.  I keep reading these posts though and get interested in getting out in the field and hope for some success.  Better in the field than behind a desk.

[timmyg]

MikeJ,

The conversation could go something like this.  "I have been talking with some really nice folks up in Washington who have offered up some great ideas on hunts next month.  After thinking about this though, it would be really hard to leave you and I surely wouldn't want to miss a Tuesday class." 

Bank that away for a week or two next year.  Practice up with that bow and get it dialed in.  The guys have given some great ideas, and this way you could keep all options open. Keep involved on this site, and many of the guys tend to give a bit better advise also. 

Good luck on your first.   

[MikeJ]

Sounds like you might have some experience with the hunt negotiations with the wife.  I am still looking at doing a hunt this year.  I figure I can get a good 4 or 5 days in the field with the seasons in either Washington or Oregon.  I would look to be in the field Nov 12th and then hunt through the latest the 16th.  Oregon has the Rocky Mountain season through the 15th and there are different options in Washington.  The hard part is to figure out where to go.  Anyone have room for an extra hunter?

[NWBREW]

I'll be in the N.E. corner the first week of Nov. with a rifle. Not sure about the bow seasons. Good Luck to you Mikej

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

You also might consider that (most) of the pics you are seeing is Archery and Muzzleloader, I would plan now for next year.
I know I am already planning for next year, and it isnt over yet for this season !

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

 But if you do come up this year, most of the good spots on the west-side are antlerless only so......