Newbie looking for info

[HOYT6.0]

Im currently deployed on the Abraham Lincoln.  I did a websearch and found this forum.  Really glad I did as there is alot of helpful info.  Im looking at hunting the lewis river unit for early archery elk.  Im not looking for GPS coordinates.  I have a general idea of where I want to hunt for next year(spencer butte/blue lake).  Just need some opinions on it.  Any PM's would be appreciated.  Im going to try as much as possible to scout.  May only be able to get out a couple of times do to ships schedule.  By the way,  Ive been hunting for elk for about 25 years.  Do to being in the Navy I havent gone every year,  but have never connected with a branch antler bull.  Putting in for draw tags is an option.  But I probably wont get drawn for another couple years. Only have 3 points...  Thanks ahead of time for any help...

[Bob33]

Those are in GMU 560: Lewis River.  The first thing you may want to do is decide on a hunting method: modern firearm, muzzleloader, or archery.  You must specify one of the three.

Check out the 2010 regulations; they will give you a good idea of the seasons for the three methods.  2011 should be similar.

Once you have some dates and a hunting method, you can start planning around that.

[HOYT6.0]

I will be hunting early archery.  I usually hunt the east side,  but want somewhere on the west side.  I have never been down south and was looking at the stats on WDFW.  It has a higher percentage of success rate.  Dont have alot of resources out here just the web.  Thanks in advance.

[rock]

I dont know what stats you have been looking at but that area and surrounging gmu's have been goin way down the past couple of years.

[HOYT6.0]

Thank you to eveyone that replied and PM'd me.  I really appreciate all the help.  Wasnt able to hunt this year.  Next year I hope to put some brown down...