Observatory Archery Elk

[dblungshot]

2 out of 6 got selected for any Elk sept 6-18   The work just begins....I've heard the elk peak rut is suppose to be later in the calander than the past 5-8 years? I don't know how true this is but hope the elk are talking come season.  I know there's nice bulls in the area...we've seen them year after year.  Many times they only talk at night

Looking forward to the trip!

[William B.]

Drew my first bull tag. It took 7 points. I am completly suprised and stoked to have a chance at the bulls in the Observatory.

[dblungshot]

If it makes you feel good (or not) one had 3 points and I had 6 points.  Why??  I cam across a hunter a few years ago that drew this tag back-to-back.  It's painful to have big elk screaming their head off all around you and come tag time they totally shutdown.  I'm hoping this doesn't happen to me or you....

[gasman]

I will be out there with you guys 

The last time I drew this tag was 01 and I took a spike and went home. Noty takeing a spike this year untill the end of the season 

[William B.]

Spent the better part of last season in 342 with several bulls in my face and no tag. I dont pack a buggle when there are bull tag holders looking to score big. And wouldnt you know it I stumbled and here he comes 20yds. LOL
Look forward to hearing from you guys.   

[gasman]

Spent the better part of last season in 342 with several bulls in my face and no tag. I dont pack a buggle when there are bull tag holders looking to score big. And wouldnt you know it I stumbled and here he comes 20yds. LOL
Look forward to hearing from you guys.

Feel free to send me any recomendations you have, I have lot sof scouting to do and any info is appreciated 

[ribka]

Funny
Looking at 3 bulls in that unit right now with my binos

[gasman]

Funny
Looking at 3 bulls in that unit right now with my binos

You keep them in your binos for me untill Sept. Tom.......

[norsepeak]

congrats pete, we see tons of nice bulls in that unit.  Let me know if I can help.

[Roger]

I also drew the tag, haven't heard if any of my partners drew yet. i haven't been there for several years. There has been some talk here that some of the main roads were washed out. Any Truth?

[bobcat]

I also drew the tag, haven't heard if any of my partners drew yet. i haven't been there for several years. There has been some talk here that some of the main roads were washed out. Any Truth?

http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/conditions/flooding-update-may-19-2011.pdf
 
Scroll down, almost to the bottom, to the "Cle Elum Ranger District" information.

[Lambaster]

I am totally stoked...I got the drawn for Observatory Elk Rifle.  I will be interested in hearing how you guys do over there!!  Now the work begins!!

[Roger]

That doesn't sound good for the roads in the area. Thanks for the link.

[TikkaT3-270Shortmag]

I drew the rifle tag last yr. It all depends on the snow. We didn't get any snow & it eat 60 degrees and sunny. The yr before they had lots if snow & bulls were everywhere. It's a migratory hunt there are a few resident bulls but pray for snow!!