Ellensburg side of Colockum

[shedcrazy]

Iv'e been up on the Wenatchee side of the colockum for a few years, and know what a zoo it is. Thinking of going up the Ellensburg side this year, Iv'e heard the road is a lot better over there. We are taking the cab over camper. Just wondering if its hit as hard or if they have there own shooting gallery over there?? Nobodys spots, but asking for a little info on that side. Thanks...

[stewcamp]

It's a pumpkin patch! I go there every year and it seems to get worse every year. There are still spots to get into with less people. If theres snow up there the roads won't be any better. Good luck!

[luvtohnt]

I don't rifle hunt but my parents live on Cooke Canyon Rd and there is easily 100+ hunters that go by their place starting on Wednesday. I also lived on Colockum Rd 3 years ago during hunting season and it was the same 100+ hunters driving by everyday starting on Wednesday. So it is crowded but I stay out of the hills during that time so I have no idea about the shooting gallery.

Brandon

[pods8]

I don't rifle hunt but my parents live on Cooke Canyon Rd and there is easily 100+ hunters that go by their place starting on Wednesday. I also lived on Colockum Rd 3 years ago during hunting season and it was the same 100+ hunters driving by everyday starting on Wednesday. So it is crowded but I stay out of the hills during that time so I have no idea about the shooting gallery.

Brandon

Let me know if they see any cows below the power lines. 

[shedcrazy]

Thanks for the tips, kinda what I figured... Lots of people crammed into a smaller area. Ill still make a hunt out of it, who knows?? I mainly get the elk tag to put in for the draws. Good luck to everyone!!

[GreggHunts2hard4u]

dont mean to sound discouraging.....but the ellensburg side of colockum is the most heavily hunted. theyve done alot of logging so theres orange behind every tree. ive hunted it for 15yrs and my dad has for 40+yrs and its BY FAR the worst weve seen it already....it a bummer

[C-Money]

It is a zoo! Lots and lots of hunters. Shoot to put the elk down quick. If it runs very far, you will lose it! I still love elk hunting up there, its only and hour away from my place so day trips are fine!

[luvtohnt]

Let me know if they see any cows below the power lines. 

I use that info for myself.

Brandon

[Dustin07]

Iv'e been up on the Wenatchee side of the colockum for a few years, and know what a zoo it is. Thinking of going up the Ellensburg side this year, Iv'e heard the road is a lot better over there. We are taking the cab over camper. Just wondering if its hit as hard or if they have there own shooting gallery over there?? Nobodys spots, but asking for a little info on that side. Thanks...

yeah switching sides isn't going to cut down on the zoo numbers.

[ridge line]

 I think you should go check that other spot we talked about. it mite pay of in a couple of years

[ridge line]

 Your welcome at my camp. we could team up and chase the last bull left in  328-329 

[shedcrazy]

Your welcome at my camp. we could team up and chase the last bull left in  328-329 

Ya I hear ya, thanks for the invite,lol

[ldjbuff]

A good elk spot is at the little airplane landing spot just past exit 38....

[monster_bull]

its a zoo up there.. its like a little city.. wad up ther the other day and see about 60 camps and it was wensday.. good luck.. when i left there was about 6 inch of snow up top but it didnt make it to far down the moutain.. hope you get one.