Doty Hills, requesting PM info

[DoubleJ]

My son and I are looking at Doty Hills for his rifle season elk.  I've been there just a small bit.  I've heard elk and called elk in close, but that was in Sept.  Never been there later than that.  Any info would be great.  PM me if you have any help.  I see lots of clearcuts on the west side of the hills, good place to go?

Thanks guys.

[wildmanoutdoors]

Muzzle loaded the late Deer there allot. They might be there for the Rut but were non exsistant late. We had tags just in case but seemed like a Ghost town in November for Elk. 

[DoubleJ]

Thanks

[blackveltbowhunter]

PM sent

[DoubleJ]

Thanks guys

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

Doty does not have a ton of elk.  I would head towards willapa hills.

[PLUVIUSWAPITI]

No elk in the Willapa hills, they headed South for the winter.

[markts]

No elk in the Willapa hills, they headed South for the winter.

Nope no elk in the area

[chester]

Heard winston had a ton running around though 

[DoubleJ]

Thanks for the help.  We're looking at 673 now.

[grundy53]

There's definitely no elk in Williams creek..... 

[Quarteredaway]

Winston is a hot spot

[Jason]

What do you mean theres no Elk around Doty?

[chester]

yea those are some good looking stumps in that pic 

[Alan K]

I'd say the Satsop unit is as good as around Doty, and that's closer to home for you.  The Doty area is open year-round to access and I think there is some poaching going on or maybe just the constant activity keeps the elk very nocturnal/far from roads in general.  

I've hunted Williams Creek since I was 14 years old and can say there has been a steady increase in pressure since I started.  I'm actually not even hunting elk this year, opting to spend some of my time I can miss from class over here at the University of Idaho to hunt extended buck.  There are elk around, but they are no secret and you won't be the only guy after them.  I liken it to a scaled down version of Winston Creek anymore.  Fewer elk and fewer hunters, but similar in terms of the ratio of one to another.  

[DoubleJ]

I understand but, I'm trying to get my 8 year old a good chance at an animal.  Where the animals are, that's where the hunters will be too.  I think that's anywhere anymore.  Looking for a place close to Montesano for this weekend.  Next weekend, we have 4 days in Lewis River, if we need it 

Any ideas of where to go to get him a shot at an animal if not Williams Creek?

[chester]

Honestly probably not. Elk in the areas you have been talking about are a move quick with alot of luck sorta deal. 8yrs old might be a little young to be running with the big crowds. Alot of elk + alot of people. I know people that live in all of the places you have mentioned. and take the whole week off who dont get a shot at a bull. You may get lucky. but i wouldnt bank on getting him a shot 

[DoubleJ]

We'll just have to take our chances then.  After getting his deer, he REALLY wants a shot at his elk.  As his dad, I owe it to him to give him that shot.

[chester]

Good luck to ya, you should have about the same odds in 672,506, or 673. just pick one  and go 

[DoubleJ]

I've been to 672, in early archery this year.  Heard elk but had trouble finding clearcuts.  Google maps didn't seem to be very up to date.

[grundy53]

Lots of clear cuts in 672

[chester]

Just burn fuel til you find some. There are alot of clearcuts in that unit. some old, some new.