williams creek?

[duckmen1]

i'm looking to try a new area out for elk next season and i was going to scout out this unit. i was wondering how anybody else has done here and what the unit was like. my area i am not seeing any elk and very little sign and i know it well so i thought i would try out a new area. it is about a 2 1/2 hour drive though and would like to know if it is worth it. any info would be appreciated and you can pm if you like

[rose673]

Before you make a decision, the way that area can be hunted may soon be changed.  Most of country in that unit that was owned by weyco is now currently owned by Hancock so the scene could be a little different next year.

[duckmen1]

is that the portion that they just sold off like a few weeks ago?

[rose673]

Its part of it, and then north up 101 as well, as well as other sections with it.

[duckmen1]

well that's no good
i was looking to go there for archery season but i don't no.
i would love to try a new area out next year and see an elk or two.
last season i didn't see 1

[duckmen1]

what about the coweeman unit that was my other option?

[chester]

coweeman is probably the better of the two

[duckmen1]

how is the camping situation in the areas.

[chester]

there is very little in the williams creek area with most of it being timber company land. Ive never camped in the coweeman 

[dreamunelk]

Scout both areas.  Williams creek has a gob of elk.  But, you will not be alone.  Even in Archery season.  To early to tell about public access.  Stay tuned.

[THINK_N_ELK]

Last year during early archery all the road were Red Dotted.  I heard Hancock has bought a good chunk in the past couple months.  As far as camping goes you can get a camping permit from the Pe Ell office and camp on the hwy 6 side of the unit, however the 101 side is ran by the Aberdeen office and they allow zero camping.

[STIKNSTRINGBOW]

I would stay away from Williams Creek, it sucks !   
Go to the Blues !!

[chester]

I would stay away from Williams Creek, it sucks !   
Go to the Blues !!

Heard clockum was good too