margaret vs eastside elk tag

[boneaddict]

Probably two sides to that.  I get tired of spike only and would be over in Packwood or Helens or something trying to bust a branch antlered bull if I had the chance, but would rather try for our bigger bulls for the permit.

[WDFW Hates ME!!!]

I do not mind the current regs. Especially witht he any season tags. You would never get a peaches ridge tag, or naches. Because you would have 7000 applicants, Margaret and toutle would have 7-8000 applicants also.

Pick your poison...

But i like the way it is with the any season tag.

[nwhunter]

Good replies and opinions on this topic. I agree the pick your side does make the draw odds better for the eastside tags. The multi season tag lets us wetsiders put in for that side if we draw one so that helps us some. Now if I could just draw one!! nwhuinter

[coachcw]

can you take a second guy into the watershed with you ?

[ellensburgpo]

Holy thread resurrection coach!

[Alan K]

Looks like someones been researching the Watershed! 

Glad it was bumped in a way though, because I got to see those sheds again! 

[coachcw]

it might be time for a trek .

[black hog]

good info here i have 15 elk points and six multi season elk. was thinking the samething would like to turn for eastside elk if i draw multi season tag.

[bbarnes]

 Don't waste your time in the Margaret or any other s w GMU there all infected with hoof rot.

[Dan-o]

I just can't help it....   I keep going back to look at those sheds......

[Sniper101]

you have to remember, Margaret elk are whole different breed of elk than the elk on the eastside, yes they don't qualify in the books as Roosevelt elk but they ARE Roosevelts...so if  you want to be able to say ypu shot a good roosevelt bull then sure, put in for the Margaret, but it wont qualify in the books as the roosevelt. Any bull in the Margaret over 300 inches is more than a trophy. Same with the toutle. If you want a monster roosevelt...theres a unit north of seatle thats incrdeible if you can draw it...pm me if you want to know, its not really a secret but better to be safe. If you want a huge bull though, those blue mountain bulls are the way to go, world class monsters. if ylu want lots of chances at lots of 300-320 inchers then those units like peaches ridge. And yes, hoof rot is horrible right now in the Margaret, the Toutle, and especially the Lewit, but all 3 still have a ton of elk.

[asl20bball]

Hey Scott...I think you know the answer to "where" after seeing Jeff's bull and the areas he hunts...now you just gotta decide "when" to put in for it. I'd probably wait for the year you draw multi-season permit and take a first stab at it then. I think the multi winners are notified in late April and the special permits are due May.
I'll be in town for the bball tourny 3/23 and would love to see the video from Jeff's hunt if possible.   
-Drew

[nwhunter]

WOW is all I can say when I read this and realize what I have learned, seen and done in the last 5 years!! I had luck on my side that year and in fact drew a Blues tag and killed a great bull, got some good connections and ended up guiding the last several years over there and last year helped my brother kill a 400 inch bull within a few miles of where he helped me kill mine! This thread being resurrected reminds me of how lucky and fortunate I have been. Maybe this year I will draw the margaret and have come full circle! nwhunter