New Anterless Winston Elk Hunt

[hoyt2002]

To hell with the wolves we are going to kill all the elk before they get there  from the sound of things.

[Basket Rack]

Well put Hoyt.  Another poor management decision by WDFW.  What good comes from  hunting elk from August through mid January other than decimating your herd.   

[cem3434]

I didnt get the late season, but it looks like I got a regular season cow permit though!

[HntnFsh]

Definitely a good cow tag.  If you get drawn and are squeemish at all,  I suggest the gutless bone out method,  unles you want some veal too.  I have seen two very small but fairly well formed calves in the bellies of January muzzleloader cows.

Shoot a year old calf so you dont have to worry about it.Better eating and no 2 for 1.

[lilswab]

I think the herd could sustain loosing 300 cows, but I dont know for how long.  The herd is pretty healthy, but I still dont like taking that many out at one time.  My guess is less than half of the permits issued will actually be filled.

I personally hate this tag!  I archery hunt Winston I think this tag is a big mistake.  However, rifle hunters hunting hard during January will be a cluster *U*K!  My guess is only about 20% success!  Still sucks that most of the cows will be with calves!

[HntnFsh]

For a 20 percent success rate 3/4ths of the people would have to either stay home or be too drunk to shoot straight when they fall out of their Honda Accord while out road hunting.

If any effort at all is put into that tag by the people that put in for it.There should be an easy 50 percent sucess rate.I would say 100percent.But I know some people wont even be their,and others wont try very hard.Thast a stupid easy tag to fill.

[Yelm hunter]

Well I was 1 of the 200 selected for this hunt... I'm a bigger guy but plan on doing alot of walking to get in shape for this hunt just in case some of the roads are closed...  I'm NOT a roadhunter at all but I hope there are some roads open for better access!! Good Luck to everyone else that was selected for this hunt!! 

[Hunterman]

Chances are,, any cow killed from November on will be with a calf..So it doesn't matter if you hunt rifle, bow or what ever,,you kill a cow that's what happens..I would have loved to draw it ( yes we put in for it)..

Hunterman(Tony)

[Bigshooter]

There is no way this hunt will be over 50% success.  This unit is my backyard.  I spent the whole month of January in the unit the last 2 years with a buddy that was trapping.  Only saw a hand full of elk.  It's a little late for it to be really good.  A lot of the elk will have moved out of the unit because of snow come January.

Also my buddies wife drew this tag. 

[HntnFsh]

Give me a break .Moved out because of snow.Come on man.Were talking the Winston here.Ive lived in it for over 50 years.Never seen elk move in or out because of snow.It doesnt get enough to do that.As Ive said.The only reason this isnt a 50% or higher rate is because of lack of effort or people already filled their elk tags.Its as close to a gauranteed animal as it get if you put in a little effort.And I do mean little.

I think your trying to discourage people do they dont hunt it.

[iRem]

Give me a break .Moved out because of snow.Come on man.Were talking the Winston here.Ive lived in it for over 50 years.Never seen elk move in or out because of snow.It doesnt get enough to do that.As Ive said.The only reason this isnt a 50% or higher rate is because of lack of effort or people already filled their elk tags.Its as close to a gauranteed animal as it get if you put in a little effort.And I do mean little.

I think your trying to discourage people do they dont hunt it.

I have been wanting to hunt this unit for a while now, with or with out specail permit. Did not get drawn for any thing this year, but I am looking to scout it out this year with a second year bow hunter. What would you suggest on where to look. I have no problems hiking in a few miles and getting away from the roads, but don't know where to start? I've looked for access points and been looking through the maps to find areas to start searching, with the ability to park a trailer? Any suggestion I would appreciate it? Thanks

[wapiti hunter2]

Well, I drew the regular season Muzzy cow tag and am looking forward to it.  I will work for my elk as I have for everyone I have ever shot.  I am going to use this hunt to introduce one of my sons to elk hunting by having him tag along and help.  I am not familiar with the unit at all as it was my second choice but it is a lot closer to home so I will have many more chances to scout.  I will be camping for the whole season.  Any pointers would be greatfully accepted, particularly camping locations.  I'll drive down from Yelm several times this summer but I'll try to be done by the time the archers get there just so I don't screw them up.  PM's accepted with gratitude.  Good luck to you all. 

Chances are,, any cow killed from November on will be with a calf..So it doesn't matter if you hunt rifle, bow or what ever,,you kill a cow that's what happens..I would have loved to draw it ( yes we put in for it).   

Hunterman(Tony)

Fact is that almost every Cow killed after the rut by any method is pregnant and that is the way it has always been.  Fetus's just to small to see.  If it bothers you don't shoot cows. 

[elkslayer069]

Well for you worried about cow being shot with calfs me and my dad wont be using our tags on behalf of the margaret tags we drew

[Wanttohuntmore]

The WDFW has it's head up it's you know what....  They don't get it.

[Bigshooter]

Give me a break .Moved out because of snow.Come on man.Were talking the Winston here.Ive lived in it for over 50 years.Never seen elk move in or out because of snow.It doesnt get enough to do that.As Ive said.The only reason this isnt a 50% or higher rate is because of lack of effort or people already filled their elk tags.Its as close to a gauranteed animal as it get if you put in a little effort.And I do mean little.

I think your trying to discourage people do they dont hunt it.

Ok. lol