Quality elk hunt- Dayton

[gtx6pack]

First time on the board.

I was able to draw a modern firearm quality elk hunt for the Dayton/162 unit. I had all 16 points by the way.

I am not as familiar with the area as I would like, in fact I have spent very little time there so I could use a push in the right direction. I am not new to elk hunting and I am willing to put in the time necessary but was hoping for some information on specific areas and/or cooperative land owners that would help me be successful.

Thank you in advance.

[C-Money]

I have been closely looking over google maps looking at roads that go into the back country. I am also going to get a GMU map at the sporting goods store. Then i am gonna put on some miles with a good set of glass!

[Woodchuck]

What hunt choice did you draw?

[MtnMuley]

There are several good bulls in the Tarpiscan Creek Drainage.......

[C-Money]

There are several good bulls in the Tarpiscan Creek Drainage.......

Are you a part of the BMM? Good grief!  Is the Tarpiscan at the intersection of HWY 12 and Blue Mountain Ave? 

[Pathfinder101]

There are several good bulls in the Tarpiscan Creek Drainage.......

Are you a part of the BMM? Good grief!  Is the Tarpiscan at the intersection of HWY 12 and Blue Mountain Ave? 

Shut up C-Money.  I have seen those bulls.  They're huge.  Tarpiscan is the place to be...

[Woodchuck]

  What he said

[10heiau]

You, my friend, are a true "Tri Cities Hunter". The sportsmen of sportsmen. Welcome to the site. Good luck on the hunt... it's a decent tag. 

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Drive around, if you don't see a bull, your eyes are closed.
Follow the people, everyone hunts up there, very few can shoot bulls, but everyone sees them and will tell you where they are.

[Woodchuck]

Easy boys, I would like to hear more from this guy.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Yeah I know, sorry congrats on the tag. Seriously you can drive the roads and spot elk. People will be pushing them everywhere. 

[C-Money]

GTX6, congrats on drawing a great tag! You will be fine if you can get down there and put a bit of time in scouting. Good luck and keep us posted.

[gtx6pack]

Thanks for the replies.

I've talked to a couple of folks who have hunted the area and they have given me at least one place to check out. I am going to head up there this weekend and start glassing. Probably spend at least one day a week up there until season starts.

If anyone would like to suggest locations or cooperative land owners I would appreciate the help.

[Woodchuck]

Which hunt choice did you draw?

[gtx6pack]

Dayton 162- Modern firearm, quality bull.