Watershed Tag (NEED HELP/INFO)

[hunter-4-life]

Hey guys and gals. My buddy drew a Watershed elk tag this year. Since yesterday when he had found out that it was official he has been on the phone trying to get maps and other info on the unit. He has heard something that he was wondering if it was true or not. He was told by someone that he can't take the one person allowed to go with you in until he has shot the elk. If anybody could help with any kind of info that would be greatly appreciated. Also if anyone has pics of the unit or harvested elk that is always cool to see and get you fired up about. Thanks

[YellowDog]

Are you talking about a disabled permit?

[Woodchuck]

oh man, your buddy should have done some research before he put in for that tag. it is by no means a gimme, although there are some bruisers in there. he needs to get a hold of the forest service now and get all the rules for that area, scouting wont do much good, can only stand on the road and look off into the great beyond

[hunter-4-life]

No. The quality Bull Elk tag. Its definitely not a disabled hunt. lol

[hunter-4-life]

Well I mean you really can't know much about it other than here say from those who have actually been fortunate enough to draw the tag. He was aware of the rule saying you can't enter the unit until opening day. But thanks for the advice. really appreciate it.

[Woodchuck]

he also has to get be seen going in and coming out each day at a specific time. and yes i believe has to go alone unless he has something down, then can have a helper, if you are the helper, i suggest you develop a bad back between now and then

[MHWASH]

The helper can only go in after the kill. I recommend going in through the west side. Go up Blacksnake ridge out of Dixie. There used to be access through the written permission program right on the edge of the boundry.

[HUNT]

As of last year you could take one person with you as long as they were basically by your side the whole time.  Then you can take 3 people with you to pack out.  You must pack everything out within 48 hours, which can be a real chore in that unit.  

This hunt is no gimme by any means.  Be in the best shape of your life!

[MHWASH]

he also has to get be seen going in and coming out each day at a specific time.

 Unless they have changed the rules, this is not the case. I don't remember who, but they will send you an info packet. The permit from the USFS must be on your possesion. I was suprised when, out in the middle of nowhere, the permit rider showed up to check our permits.

[Woodchuck]

i may be mistaken, that is info told to me by my brother in law when he went in some 10 or more years back 

[HUNT]

Most guys will see the forest service guy every day.  Those are the guys that don't go very deep into the watershed, which most of them don't.  

[HUNT]

i may be mistaken, that is info told to me by my brother in law when he went in some 10 or more years back 

They changed some of the rules for the Watershed Permit last year.

[hunter-4-life]

Lol. Yeah I am not sure who will be his pack rat. His brother might be the lucky one. Ok. Well I guess he will wait to get something in the mail on the pack. As far as the rule of bringing somebody in and having them be by your side where did you read that at. And about the being able to take 3 in with you to help pack out your kill.

[Woodchuck]

not to sound like a *censored*, but have him get on the phone to wdfw and the forest service himself, right now, and get the facts for himself, as proven by me a few posts ago, there can be some poor info handed out with good intention and not trying to steer him wrong. i will tell you this for sure, if he screws up in the watershed they will crucify him, they do not play with watershed rules

[jackelope]

HUNT might know the rules too...
just thinkin...